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Understanding the Complexities of the Commercial Landscape with Josh Young

πŸ“… May 7, 2025 ⏱️ 51:46 🎀 Josh Young, Tommy Mello

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  • 0:00
    Meet Josh Young
  • 3:18
    Why commercial work gets so complex
  • 6:40
    The McRuber Open: culture through competition
  • 9:57
    Getting projects done with real feedback
  • 16:33
    Building a life your people actually enjoy
  • 19:46
    The conversation that changed things with his dad
  • 22:59
    Building people up and pushing their limits
  • 26:12
    The 'good story' hiring litmus test
  • 29:29
    Surround yourself with people you can trust
  • 32:44
    Choosing your next market: commercial vs water treatment
  • 36:00
    'When you owe the bank...' and managing debt
  • 39:15
    Making the most of your 168 hours
  • 42:31
    Getting smart about commercial real estate

Speakers

J
Josh Young
President of New Construction, Tempe Mechanical; Commercial Construction Expert
T
Tommy Mello
Host; Founder & CEO, A1 Garage Door Service

Key Takeaways

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Commercial work isn't just bigger residential β€” logistics, contract management, and value engineering make it exponentially more complex.

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Culture is built through shared experiences (like his McRuber Open golf trip), not just paychecks.

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Josh's hiring litmus test is whether someone has a good story β€” grit and journey matter more than a polished rΓ©sumΓ©.

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Surround yourself with people you can trust to help grow the business; the wrong people cap your ceiling.

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Everyone gets 168 hours a week β€” winners are deliberate about how they allocate work, sleep, training, and recovery.

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Get smart about commercial real estate now; understanding the debt and the assets positions you for the next cycle.

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Leaders should push people to do things they didn't think they could β€” that's how you build both the person and the business.

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