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Build It To Sell It Growth

This One Fix Could Explode Your Business

πŸ“… November 20, 2025 ⏱️ 34:38 🎀 Jake Lawson, Lance

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  • 0:00
    Introduction to Jake Lawson
    Jake Lawson, CEO of Extraordinary Flooring, is introduced as a successful entrepreneur with ambitious growth goals.
  • 1:44
    Extraordinary Flooring's Services
    Jake details his company's specialization in decorative concrete, coatings, and polishing, primarily for commercial clients, with a renewed focus on residential.
  • 5:19
    The Importance of a Supportive Partner
    Jake and Lance discuss how having a supportive spouse is crucial for entrepreneurial success and managing family life.
  • 8:39
    Challenges in Commercial vs. Residential
    Jake explains the challenges of commercial work, particularly cash flow, and his decision to re-enter the residential market, contrasting it with Lance's aversion to commercial projects.
  • 20:13
    Re-entering Residential Market
    Jake talks about his strategic return to the residential division, emphasizing the importance of finding the right 'who' to manage it and the current growth.
  • 22:33
    Marketing and CRM Usage
    Jake shares his current advertising spend and CRM usage with HubSpot, while Lance stresses the importance of maximizing CRM data for business insights.
  • 27:30
    Goals and Exit Strategy
    Jake outlines his ambitious goal to sell his company for $50 million, discussing potential valuations and the strategic steps to increase sellability.
  • 41:36
    The 'Make It Extraordinary' Brand
    Jake elaborates on his personal brand, 'Make It Extraordinary,' and how it evolved from his business motto to a life philosophy encompassing finance, fitness, family, and passion.
  • 46:55
    Inspiration and Sales Approach
    Jake clarifies that he seeks inspiration from successful individuals rather than comparison, and describes his sales approach as built on reputation and knowledge rather than traditional sales tactics.

Speakers

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Jake Lawson
Founder and CEO of Extraordinary Flooring
L
Lance
Host

Key Takeaways

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Maximize your CRM: Don't just have a CRM; utilize its full capabilities for reporting and data analysis to avoid 'flying blind' in business decisions.

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Strategic residential re-entry: If primarily commercial, consider building out a residential division with dedicated leadership to diversify revenue streams and enhance company value.

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Invest in marketing: While word-of-mouth is powerful, allocate a significant budget (e.g., 10% of revenue target) to digital advertising (Meta, Google, SEO) to feed and scale your sales machine.

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Prioritize a supportive partner: A strong personal support system, especially a spouse, is critical for entrepreneurial success, allowing focus on business growth.

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Build for sellability: Systematize your operations and diversify service offerings (e.g., commercial, residential, maintenance divisions) to make your company more attractive to potential buyers.

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Understand the risks of commercial work: Be aware of the cash flow demands and potential for significant losses in commercial projects, which can be detrimental without proper financial insulation.

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Leverage your reputation: For sales, focus on building a strong company reputation and deep product knowledge, as these can be more effective closing tools than traditional sales tactics.

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