Episode Overview
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson and visionary founder Derek Foster talk to Ben Rieth, co-founder and operator of Daigle Fire Solutions! While his business is literally based around fire prevention, his stories make it clear that every businessman needs to know how to deal with tough situations in the same way! There’s plenty of tips for up-and-coming entrepreneurs in this episode!
Time Stamps
00:15 – Introduction: Derek is the Main Host!
02:52 – What is Daigle Fire Solutions?
05:35 – Coming to DFS: A Risk Worth Taking
08:08 – Starting Your Own Business: Ben’s Story
10:07 – The Boss Steps In: How Involved Should You Be?
15:04 – Putting the Pro in Processes
16:59 – Under Pressure: A Fire Solution
18:08 – A Day in the Life of Ben Rieth
19:59 – Mistakes Don’t Matter: Reactions and Results Do!
22:00 – Problem-Solvers: Will You Pull the Cart, or Ride in It?
23:48 – Make a Decision: Stagnation Kills Everything
25:09 – A Skilled Juggler Has a Cool Hand… And a Great Team!
27:32 – The Mental Transition
30:04 – Acquiring New Clients… Go Talk to People!
33:33 – Marketing Generates the Leads… YOU Keep Them!
34:43 – The College Curse: Don’t Doubt Yourself! You CAN Do It!
37:04 – Closing Remarks
Details
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Hosts
Mike Nelson and Derek Foster
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Guests
Ben Rieth
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Runtime
39 mins, 8 secs
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Airing Date
Oct 23, 2023