This live podcast recording from the Water Garden Expo 2025 features a conversation between the Eric and Brian Fitzsimmons of Pondscapes by Fitz, focusing on the topic of scaling a business. Fitzsimmons, who recently opened his ninth location, shares his experiences and insights on when and how to grow a contracting or retail business within the pond industry. The discussion touches upon his early ambitions, a pivotal career shift, and the mindset required for rapid expansion, including his perspective on risk, opportunity, and building a strong team culture. The conversation also explores Fitzsimmons' ventures into koi importation and distribution, his involvement in high-end koi sales, and his future plans for supporting other contractors in the industry.

 

Key Takeaways:  

• Determine what you truly want from your business or career and be clear about your goals.
• Don't be afraid to take calculated risks and seize opportunities when they arise, even if they seem daunting.
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses and build a team around you that complements your skills.
• Focus on what works well and is most profitable in your endeavors and do more of it.
• Cultivate a positive mindset and don't let the fear of failure prevent you from pursuing growth.

 

Links to resources: 

 

Contractor Sales Secrets: ContractorSalesSecrets.com

 

Water Garden Expo 2025: WGExpo.com

 

The All American Koi Show: AllAmericanKoiShow.com

 

Fitz Fish Ponds: Koi Trips

 

Book A Call With Triplett: Call with Triplett

 

The Pond Digger: https://theponddigger.com/

 

LA Pet Fair: https://www.lapetfair.com/ 

 

Atlantic-Oase: https://www.atlantic-oase.com/

 

You can also check out The Pond Digger's products at:

 

http://helixpondfiltration.com/ 

 

TWT Contractor Circle

 

TWT Contractor Power Circle

 

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