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Lance Cayko shares his remarkable journey from North Dakota farm boy to Colorado architect, builder, and developer, revealing how one summer job at age 13 sparked his entrepreneurial path.

• Finding his passion in construction after quitting farm work with his father after just one week
• Learning the multiplier concept and business fundamentals from his first mentor, Bruce
• Working in different trades each summer from ages 13-21 to build comprehensive skills
• Pursuing architecture to position himself at the beginning of the client relationship
• Managing the 2,000 decisions clients face when building custom homes
• Balancing three professional roles as architect, builder, and developer
• Weathering the challenges of development and barely making it through their first project
• Finding renewal through fishing and hiking remote alpine lakes during COVID burnout
• Creating "up yards" – specially designed rooftop decks that provide privacy while showcasing mountain views
• Maintaining a one-hour response time policy for all client communications

"Trust the process" is Lance's message to clients navigating the ups and downs of construction. Despite all the advances in technology, buildings are still built by humans, not machines, and understanding this reality helps manage expectations throughout the journey.

Lance’s Profile

linkedin.com/in/lance-cayko-1227031a

Websites

• f9productions.com/ (Company)
• insidethefirmpodcast.com/ (Podcast)

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