Listen "Eric Ernisse, Coastal View Construction"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Summit podcast, Bob Turner interviews Eric Ernisse, who shares his unique journey from sailing around the world to becoming a successful contractor in Hawaii. Eric discusses the challenges he faced in both sailing and contracting, the importance of mentorship, and the shift in mindset that has helped him grow his business. He emphasizes the value of building a strong team and the necessity of developing sales skills to achieve success. Eric also shares his future aspirations and offers advice on exploring the world and committing to hard work.
Takeaways
Eric sailed around the world for seven years after college. Dealing with nature is easier than dealing with people. The hardest part of contracting is communication with clients. Problem-solving skills are essential in both sailing and contracting. Mentorship has played a crucial role in Eric's growth. Shifting from an ego-driven mindset to a team-focused approach is vital. Building a strong team is key to business success. Sales skills are necessary for growth in contracting. Success is about having time for family and business. Exploring the world can provide valuable perspectives. Sound Bites "I decided to sail around the world." "I couldn't make any more money." "I gotta learn to close."
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Eric Ernisse 02:00 Sailing Adventures and Life Lessons 03:48 Transitioning to Contracting 06:54 Challenges in Contracting 08:58 Parallels Between Sailing and Contracting 11:23 The Importance of Mentorship 14:46 The Shift to Teamwork 16:52 Sales and Business Growth 20:29 Defining Success 22:44 Finding Calm in Chaos 25:02 Final Thoughts and Advice https://www.coastalviewconstructionllc.com #Resilience #ContractorMindset #EntrepreneurJourney #SummitPodcast #LeadershipLessons
Takeaways
Eric sailed around the world for seven years after college. Dealing with nature is easier than dealing with people. The hardest part of contracting is communication with clients. Problem-solving skills are essential in both sailing and contracting. Mentorship has played a crucial role in Eric's growth. Shifting from an ego-driven mindset to a team-focused approach is vital. Building a strong team is key to business success. Sales skills are necessary for growth in contracting. Success is about having time for family and business. Exploring the world can provide valuable perspectives. Sound Bites "I decided to sail around the world." "I couldn't make any more money." "I gotta learn to close."
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Eric Ernisse 02:00 Sailing Adventures and Life Lessons 03:48 Transitioning to Contracting 06:54 Challenges in Contracting 08:58 Parallels Between Sailing and Contracting 11:23 The Importance of Mentorship 14:46 The Shift to Teamwork 16:52 Sales and Business Growth 20:29 Defining Success 22:44 Finding Calm in Chaos 25:02 Final Thoughts and Advice https://www.coastalviewconstructionllc.com #Resilience #ContractorMindset #EntrepreneurJourney #SummitPodcast #LeadershipLessons
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