Justin White is the CEO of K&D Landscaping, a family business that he took over at the age of 25. Under his leadership, the company has experienced significant growth, expanding its revenues, profits, and enterprise value. Justin is also a coach and the founder of The JW Group, where he helps other entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their goals and find fulfillment in their work.

SHOW SUMMARY

In this episode of The Disruptive Successor Show, Jonathan Goldhill interviews Justin White, CEO of K&D Landscaping and founder of The JW Group. Justin shares his journey of taking over his parents' business at a young age and his vision to grow the company to $30 million by 2030. He discusses the challenges he faced, including self-doubt and work-life balance, and the lessons he learned along the way. Justin also talks about the importance of dreaming big, believing in oneself, and continuous learning through reading. He highlights the game-changers in his life, including his wife, Lila, and the importance of surrounding oneself with smart people. Justin also discusses the water management department at K&D Landscaping and the Central Coast Water Summit, which aims to educate the community about water conservation. He emphasizes the need for offensive growth in the face of industry consolidation and the entry of private equity firms. Finally, Justin shares his journey as a coach and his passion for helping others achieve their goals and find fulfillment in their work.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Dream big and don't let anyone talk you down from your dreams.
• Believe in yourself, even when others don't.
• Read books to continuously learn and grow.
• Surround yourself with smart people and don't try to be the smartest person in the room.
• Understand your strengths and weaknesses and focus on doing what you love and are good at.

QUOTES

• "Dream big and go for the gold."
• "Believe in yourself because you're stuck with yourself for the rest of your life."
• "Working hard only gets you so far. You've got to combine working hard with working smart."
• "Don't try to be the smartest person in the room. Surround yourself with smart people."
• "Defenses win games. Offenses win championships."

Connect and learn more about Justin White.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-white-35b7a210b/

https://www.kndlandscaping.com/

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