In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Domin, a serial entrepreneur and founder of RTS, to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and sell a business—and why most contractors struggle to get there.

Thomas shares his journey from the military to running multiple car dealerships, and eventually building a multi-million dollar finance company from scratch—starting at his kitchen table and betting everything on himself. We talk about what separates real entrepreneurs from the rest, why going "all in" isn't optional, and how discipline and fundamentals play a massive role in long-term success.

His philosophy is simple:

Go all in or don't go at all.

We also dive into what it actually looks like to build a business that has value—not just one that depends on you. From wearing every hat in the early days to learning how to step back and delegate, Thomas breaks down why most owners trap themselves in their own companies and how to avoid it. He shares real insights on building systems, developing people, and creating a business that can run without you.

Toward the end of the conversation, we get into sales leadership and recruiting high-performing teams—why duplicating yourself is the key to scaling, and how the best companies build systems that outperform any single individual.

If you're a contractor or business owner looking to scale, build real enterprise value, and create a business that doesn't rely on you to survive, this episode will give you a clear roadmap to do it the right way.