Listen "Business Breakdowns & Million-Dollar Breakthroughs: How JC Chanowsky Built a Thriving Seasonal Team and a Business That Gives Back"
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What does it really take to build a business that’s profitable, people-first, and full of purpose? In this episode, Molly Moran sits down with JC Chanowsky, Navy veteran turned serial entrepreneur, fun-preneur, and CEO of Cape Fear Pro Wash and Patriot Illumination, for a bold, honest, and seriously inspiring conversation.
JC shares his rollercoaster journey from military life to building a seasonal service business that rakes in nearly a million dollars in just a few months, all while creating team cultures rooted in fun, loyalty, and heart. From losing key employees right before a major event to scaling back up stronger than ever, JC doesn’t hold back on the behind-the-scenes lessons in leadership, resilience, and why failures often hold the seeds of your biggest wins.
Tune in to learn:
How JC scaled a very profitable pressure washing and Christmas lights business
His approach to building a culture where people want to show up
The real cost of burnout and how he filters opportunities through purpose
Why giving back is baked into his business model
And how treating employees like family created a team that thrives
If you're ready to laugh, learn, and walk away fired up to build your own bold, fun, and freedom-driven business, this one’s for you. Hit play now!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to the Live Bright Show
00:27 Meet JC Chanowsky
04:13 The Birth of Cape Fear Pro Wash and Patriot Illumination
06:01 Challenges and Successes in Business
11:53 The Importance of Fun and Team Culture
19:57 Seasonal Business Dynamics and Employee Retention
28:59 Building Loyalty and Leadership
29:36 Leadership Lessons from the Navy
33:42 Advice for New Business Leaders
37:37 Balancing Business and Personal Life
42:22 Travel and Lifestyle Choices
45:14 Morning Routine and Health
49:15 Paying It Forward and Helping Others
52:18 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
Connect with JC Chanowsky
Websites: CapeFearProWash.com and PatriotIllumination.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JCChanowsky
Apply to LIVE BRIGHT: mollymoran.com/hire-molly/ 😎💚⭐
Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mollymoranlive
⭐ Click follow for the LIVE BRIGHT Show! ⭐
What does it really take to build a business that’s profitable, people-first, and full of purpose? In this episode, Molly Moran sits down with JC Chanowsky, Navy veteran turned serial entrepreneur, fun-preneur, and CEO of Cape Fear Pro Wash and Patriot Illumination, for a bold, honest, and seriously inspiring conversation.
JC shares his rollercoaster journey from military life to building a seasonal service business that rakes in nearly a million dollars in just a few months, all while creating team cultures rooted in fun, loyalty, and heart. From losing key employees right before a major event to scaling back up stronger than ever, JC doesn’t hold back on the behind-the-scenes lessons in leadership, resilience, and why failures often hold the seeds of your biggest wins.
Tune in to learn:
How JC scaled a very profitable pressure washing and Christmas lights business
His approach to building a culture where people want to show up
The real cost of burnout and how he filters opportunities through purpose
Why giving back is baked into his business model
And how treating employees like family created a team that thrives
If you're ready to laugh, learn, and walk away fired up to build your own bold, fun, and freedom-driven business, this one’s for you. Hit play now!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to the Live Bright Show
00:27 Meet JC Chanowsky
04:13 The Birth of Cape Fear Pro Wash and Patriot Illumination
06:01 Challenges and Successes in Business
11:53 The Importance of Fun and Team Culture
19:57 Seasonal Business Dynamics and Employee Retention
28:59 Building Loyalty and Leadership
29:36 Leadership Lessons from the Navy
33:42 Advice for New Business Leaders
37:37 Balancing Business and Personal Life
42:22 Travel and Lifestyle Choices
45:14 Morning Routine and Health
49:15 Paying It Forward and Helping Others
52:18 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
Connect with JC Chanowsky
Websites: CapeFearProWash.com and PatriotIllumination.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JCChanowsky
Apply to LIVE BRIGHT: mollymoran.com/hire-molly/ 😎💚⭐
Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mollymoranlive
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