What happens when you hit rock bottom and decide to bet on yourself? In this episode of Closing the Coast, Dillon Staples sits down with Michael Melicia, Founder & CEO of Coastal Paving & Excavating, to talk about how he went from a $500 junkyard truck (and a screwdriver ignition!) to running a $20 million company in just seven years.

Michael gets real about overcoming addiction, why daily habits changed everything, and how he’s mentoring entrepreneurs today to help them scale, without the fluff. If you’re tired of the overnight success BS, this episode delivers the raw truth about building something that lasts.

Key points discussed:

• The wild story of how Michael started Coastal Paving with $500 and a junkyard truck
• How beating addiction taught him discipline and why daily habits are non-negotiable
• What it really takes to scale a business (hint: it’s not a get-rich-quick course)
• Why Michael chose mentorship over coaching and how he’s helping others grow faster
• The power of showing up daily even when nobody’s watching
• How authentic social media presence has helped his brand (and why he doesn’t care if it’s not polished)
• Michael’s big vision for the next 5 years (including the private jet goal!)

Connect with Dillon:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-staples
• Compass: https://www.compass.com/agents/dillon-staples/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dillon_staples/

Connect with Michael Melicia: https://linktr.ee/michael_a_melicia

*Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for actual financial or entrepreneurial advice.

Closing The Coast is produced by Stillwater Studio.