Under Pressure with Nic Staton

In episode 27 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews John Reel, owner of Reel Construction and Concrete, as he shares his inspiring journey from adversity to entrepreneurship. 

Tune in to hear his powerful story of redemption and determination.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:56] Overcoming adversity through faith.

[00:08:21] Letting go of control.

[00:12:20] Importance of hands-on sales training.

[00:15:14] Growth and team development.

[00:19:49] Personal mentorship in business growth.

[00:25:23] Renting vs. buying a home.

[00:29:25] Best of Georgia recognition.

[00:34:08] Exit strategy for business growth.

[00:35:46] Company growth and culture.

QUOTES

• "You're not going to be the best salesman in that industry unless you know what you're selling 100% and you're confident in it." - Nic Staton
• "Just to know people like that still care about the smaller individuals, it makes it a good feeling." - John Reel
• "If they don't want the company to grow, then they can't work for us. We need people that want to see the company grow and not just be stagnant." - John Reel

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Nic Staton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/

John Reel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herberto_john22/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.reel.10

WEBSITE

Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote

Reel Construction and Concrete: https://www.reelconcrete.com/

Phone: 430-302-9777

In episode 26 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Chris Johnson, owner of Rivertown Pro Wash, as he discusses his incredible journey from overcoming an eight-year drug addiction to building a successful pressure washing business.

Tune in to hear Chris’s incredible story of resilience and the lessons he's learned along the way.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:09] Overcoming addiction through entrepreneurship.

[00:05:11] Walking away from a secure job.

[00:12:02] Hiring and leadership growth.

[00:15:40] Business growth challenges.

[00:18:00] Marketing strategies for business growth.

[00:24:52] Subscription-based business models.

[00:32:30] Subscription payment plans for services.

[00:35:15] Mindset's importance in success.

[00:39:05] Winning through helping others.

[00:00:00] Ending the conversation respectfully.

QUOTES

• "If you're not diligently marketing your company, you cannot prosper. It cannot happen." - Chris Johnson
• "So one of the biggest things is you have to start thinking differently about yourself. You have to literally become the winner that you've always wanted to be." - Chris Johnson
• "Build out your core values, build out your mission statement, all that stuff. So that everybody's on the same track of vision." - Nic Staton

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Nic Staton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/

Chris Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Johnson-Leadership-Services/61565573620256/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-johnson-08877624b/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisjohnsonleadershipservices

Phone: 843-504-8035

WEBSITE

Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote

Chris Johnson Leadership: https://www.chrisjohnsonleadershipservices.com/

In episode 25 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Steve Stallone, founder of Stallone's Pro Wash, to discuss his unique transition from a corporate chef to running a thriving pressure washing business.

Tune in to hear more about Steven's inspiring story of ambition, family, and entrepreneurship.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:35] Transition from chef to entrepreneur.

[00:06:49] Branding vs. Logo Design.

[00:09:57] Managing dual jobs effectively.

[00:12:20] Core value culture in business.

[00:16:33] Business growth and expenses.

[00:23:36] Rebranding success.

[00:25:14] Business expansion strategies.

[00:29:41] Business structure and management.

[00:34:06] Social media branding strategies.

QUOTES

• "Now that I got an associate, I got to pay payroll costs, I got to pay workers' compensation, I had to up my general liability. So to grow a business, you need to charge accordingly." - Steve Stallone
• "I feel like the more that you can pay your guys and the more initiatives that you can give your guys, the better they are to want to stay around and to want to grow and to believe into your vision." - Nic Staton
• “We had to set new goals because we were just way beyond what we even thought we were going to be at. And a lot of had to do with the branding. As soon as we rebranded, we just soared. That's probably been the best part.” - Steve Stallone

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Nic Staton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/

Steve Stallone

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stallonesprowash/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StallonesProwash/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-stallone-433995298/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stallonesprowash

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Stallonesprowash

WEBSITE

Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote

Stallone's Pro Wash: https://stallonesprowash.com/

In episode 24 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Jacob Stahler, as he discusses the importance of collaboration, the challenges of scaling a business, and the lessons learned from early setbacks.

Tune in for insights on overcoming adversity and redefining success in business and life.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:10] Unlocking potential in others.

[00:04:16] Starting a business journey.

[00:09:36] Pain point selling strategies.

[00:12:20] Selling yourself, not a product.

[00:17:16] Learning to trust your team.

[00:20:05] Franchising and employee development.

[00:25:10] Expanding beyond comfort zones.

[00:27:15] Embracing life without regrets.

[00:32:13] Business growth and investment strategies.

[00:38:16] Importance of understanding marketing.

[00:40:36] Margin versus markup differences.

[00:44:54] Business growth through hard work.

[00:48:21] Hiring better employees.

[00:51:31] Team performance and management challenges.

[00:54:38] Company culture and employee reviews.

QUOTES

• "I always liked to hire people that I felt like needing the opportunity." - Jacob Stahler
• "There's more to the vision and more to the journey than just staying plateau in one place." - Nic Staton
• "There isn't anything more important in your business than the information that generates your revenue, your ad data, your revenue data, your margins, your cogs." - Jacob Stahler

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Nic Staton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/

Jacob Stahler

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobstahler/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobstahler

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jacobstahler

WEBSITE

Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote

In episode 23 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Camden Mattison, as he reveals his ambitions for franchising and scaling his business, while also touching on the importance of conservation and community involvement through hunting initiatives.

Tune in to discover how creativity and resourcefulness can lead to impressive solutions in the face of challenges.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:56] Trailer built using recycled plastic.

[00:07:13] Commercial pressure washing strategies.

[00:10:01] Parking garage cleaning challenges.

[00:15:30] Parking garage water damage prevention.

[00:22:06] HOA pressure washing challenges.

[00:25:08] Curb cleaning techniques and tools.

[00:29:34] Restaurant cleaning budgets and challenges.

[00:34:44] Engaging with audience comments.

[00:39:34] Deer hunting season opening.

[00:41:22] Conservation through hunting initiatives.

[00:46:24] Efficiency in construction projects.

[00:50:38] The challenges of project timelines.

QUOTES

• “So we use the DS Pro and the Flow Pro combined, and that is probably the most efficient way I have found to wash.” - Camden Mattison
• "People that comment and people that like it and all of that. Most of them are never, ever going to purchase anything from you. It's going to be the people that just see it and just want to call you and do business with you because they see you're being authentic." - Nic Staton
• "When you're going into aspects like that, you're saving them time. And the more time that you can actually save them, the better it is." - Nic Staton

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Nic Staton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/

Camden Mattison

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camden_mattison/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMPressure.21/

WEBSITE

Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote

CM Pro Wash: https://cmprowash.com/

In episode 22 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Paul Beam, a former law enforcement officer turned entrepreneur, as he shares becoming a successful business owner, detailing the challenges he faced along the way and the lessons he learned about leadership, teamwork, and personal growth.

Tune in to hear Paul’s inspiring story of resilience and his journey toward achieving greatness.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:04:10] Starting a security business.

[00:09:29] Business sense in security industry.

[00:12:20] Connections and personal growth.

[00:19:55] ADHD and business management challenges.

[00:24:10] Learning styles in team training.

[00:26:49] Leadership and role delegation.

[00:35:13] Background investigations and opportunities.

[00:40:01] Business email best practices.

[00:42:27] Enjoying work without traditional constraints.

[00:47:25] Sixth sense of humor.

QUOTES

• “I feel I'm going to end up being a connector. I can't think of a better word yet, but it just excites me: talking business, given business ideas, and seeing how this connects to that.” - Paul Beam
• "You just gotta pick and weave who you actually intermingle with and how you intermingle with them. Don't get shiny object syndrome." - Nic Staton
• “The second thing would be the background investigations. We have really developed and pushed them hard. We've come up with some packages. That opens us up to pretty well anyone in the world, and we can do them anywhere in the world. You just need a computer and the program.” - Paul Beam

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Nic Staton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/

WEBSITE

Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote

Dominion Investigations & Security Consultants: https://dominioninvestigations.com/

Beam's Alarm LLC: https://beamsalarm.com/

In episode 21 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Johnathan Moore, the owner of Clean Freaks Pressure Cleaning, as he shares his journey of transitioning from steel construction work to starting his own pressure washing business. Johnathan discusses the challenges he faced, his business strategies, and his plans for the future.

Tune in as they dive into the untold stories of entrepreneurship and overcoming adversity in the pressure-washing industry.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:58] Overcoming challenges to start a business.

[00:06:51] Turning 21 and business outlook.

[00:08:55] Finding Peace in Nature.

[00:12:35] Mistakes and learning from them.

[00:18:33] Building brand awareness.

[00:22:10] Entrepreneurial freedom and limitless potential.

[00:24:02] Entrepreneurial goals and plans.

[00:29:16] Social media posting strategies.

[00:33:09] Implementing business advice.

[00:35:26] Authenticity in Business

[00:40:49] Building client relationships.

[00:42:09] What you got going?

QUOTES

• "The goal is to keep consecutively moving forward. You can't stay in one spot or get mad about something that's not going to matter in five years." - Johnathan Moore
• “So again, it comes back down to a lot of reading. So I try to build my mindset off of the people that I look up to. And just like I said, keep my head on straight because you can definitely get tangled up and let it get to you. Whether it', letting the money part get to you, let the stress get to your, whatever it may be. You start letting that get to you, start showing” - Johnathan Moore
• "You got to find your authentic self, stick to that script. Don't change it. Don't be fake. Don't lie. Do what you say you're going to do, be there on time. And don't give them another damn problem." - Nic Staton

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Nic Staton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/

Johnathan Moore

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnathan.moore.3551

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnathan-moore-112651289/

WEBSITE

Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote

In episode 20 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Camden Mattison, a young entrepreneur in the pressure washing industry based in Roswell, Georgia. Camden shares his journey of accidentally getting into pressure washing, overcoming challenges, and building a successful business.

Tune in to learn about his strategies, experiences, and insights in this engaging conversation. 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:32] Starting a pressure washing business.

[00:06:06] Getting into pressure washing industry.

[00:12:12] Scaling up the business.

[00:17:36] Dealing with pressure through exercise.

[00:19:53] Overcoming challenges and competition.

[00:26:49] Making money at a young age.

[00:30:41] Real estate market insights.

[00:36:07] Property management company struggles.

[00:42:07] Truck customization trends.

[00:46:34] Water Regulations in Different Cities.

[00:50:13] Water availability for projects.

[00:54:20] Water Buffalo and Production Challenges.

QUOTES

• "That's why I tell everybody that you can't be competition with each other, because at the end of the day, look how many companies there are of us." - Nic Staton
• “I know when a risk is too risky to take, but like, I'll take some risk out, you know what I mean? Like I'll risk something for the board, but you know, like I've risked learning how to bid commercial because people can tell you how to bid commercial all day, every day, but you just got to figure it out for yourself.” - Camden Mattison

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Nic Staton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/

Camden Mattison

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camden_mattison/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camden.mattison

WEBSITE

Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote

CM Pro Wash: https://cmprowash.com/

In episode 19 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews David Patrie, as he shares his journey from the military to starting his own business, emphasizing the importance of customer service and attention to detail in the pressure washing industry. 

Tune in to hear about his experiences employing a team, handling pressure, and transforming spaces to breathe life and beauty back into them. 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:06] Customer-focused restoration services.

[00:07:10] Starting a business during COVID.

[00:10:18] Keeping the faith in business.

[00:14:17] The battle of good and evil.

[00:15:34] Building connections for business growth.

[00:20:11] Customer service and authenticity.

[00:26:08] Unforeseen conversations with industry leaders.

[00:36:39] Dealing with pressure situations.

[00:40:55] Renovating commercial properties.

[00:43:27] Adding value to customers.

[00:47:21] Consistency and support in entrepreneurship.

[00:49:37] Pricing strategies in the industry.

[00:54:33] Scaling up pricing strategies.

[00:57:24] Massive parking garage cleaning.

[00:59:48] Finding fulfillment through helping others.

QUOTES

• “We're like, okay, we were trying to do the right thing. But, you know, the landscapers, they had tracks on this and all they did was like donuts across the parking lot. And, you know, the hotspots are good. The hot marks aren't coming up and stuff like that. So, just having that knowledge base and just being able to push through.” - David Patrie
• “It's doing that and putting them first and putting them at the center and the heart and getting back to what customer service really is.” - David Patrie
• “Be your authentic self. Don't be fake nobody. Because they can read through that shit with a heartbeat.” - Nic Staton

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Nic Staton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/

David Patrie

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrs_sanantonio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarriorsRestorationServicesLLC

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warriors-restoration-services-llc/

WEBSITE

Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote

Warriors Restoration Services: https://warriorsrestorationllc.com/

In episode 18 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Benjamin Gregory, the owner of Power Pro Washing, to discuss his journey in the pressure washing business. Benjamin shares insights into starting and growing his business, overcoming challenges, and the importance of mindset in achieving success. 

Tune in as they explore the power of belief in oneself and the impact of taking chances on one's dreams.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:30] Pursuing entrepreneurial dreams.

[00:05:36] Pursuing Exterior Cleaning Business

[00:10:29] Life as a game.

[00:14:43] Scaling a business with employees.

[00:17:19] Service-based businesses and robotics.

[00:20:57] Selling yourself in business.

[00:27:34] Believing in oneself.

[00:29:40] Being picky about cleaning.

[00:35:28] Mindset and success.

[00:40:43] Overcoming self-doubt and challenges.

[00:44:34] Believing in yourself and processes.

[00:47:06] Late bloomer in entrepreneurship.

[00:51:08] Cleaning gutters with sodium metasilicate.

QUOTES

• "Like any of these listeners or somebody even watching, your mindset is the most powerful thing you can have. Once you get that right, there's literally nothing that can stop you. So that's why I had a mindset that I was going to be successful." - Benjamin Gregory
• "Negative **** gonna pop up, but that's how the positive mindset comes into play that you over. You just don't pay attention to those things. There's always gonna be distractions and always, but you just gotta you just keep feeding yourself positive things and good things believing in yourself puzzle piece by puzzle piece knowing that you are on a chessboard and you're not playing checkers." - Nic Staton
• "That's all that matters. I don't care what anybody thinks. It does not matter. I know where I'm going and I know I'm going to get there." - Benjamin Gregory

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Nic Staton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/

Benjamin Gregory

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.gregory.716/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-gregory-0b754ab9/

WEBSITE

Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote

Power Pro Washing: https://www.powerprowashing.com/