Opening the Door to Success: A-1's Journey in the Garage Door Industry

Join host Chaz Wolfe as he welcomes Ryan Grant and Stephanie Carter to the conversation. Their family-owned enterprise, A-1 Door Company, hailing from Richmond, VA, has carved out a remarkable 20-year legacy, originally under the stewardship of Stephanie's father. Guided by Stephanie's presidency and Ryan's CEO leadership, A-1 Door Company has flourished into a bustling venture with a committed team of over 30 employees.In this episode, Chaz, Ryan, and Stephanie explore the core tenets of communication, the propelling force of networking in their journey to prosperity, and the nuances of inheriting an established business. Listen in to unearth the wealth of insights Ryan and Stephanie have amassed, ripe for application in your own business endeavors.Here's a sneak peek into this episode's roadmap:[01:31] Introduction to Stephanie, Ryan, and their business journey[02:30] Stephanie's driving force[04:43] Ryan's compelling motivation[09:45] Stephanie's transition to a pivotal role[15:16] A landmark decision by Ryan[17:20] Ryan's perspective on CRM[20:11] Stephanie's strategic decision-making[23:50] A learning moment from Stephanie and Ryan's misstep[28:00] Stephanie and Ryan's decision-making philosophy[31:16] The key metric Ryan and Stephanie monitor[37:40] Ryan and Stephanie's thoughts on intentional masterminding[41:07] Advice Ryan would impart to his younger self[42:07] Stephanie's words of wisdom for her younger self[44:01] Connecting with Stephanie and Ryan[44:48] Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes:Stephanie Carter: "I find it crucial not only to nurture my family - my two boys and my husband - but also to support our team in ensuring their families lead comfortable lives."Ryan Grant: "Every day, I relish the grind, pushing boundaries, and seeing what we can manifest."Ryan Grant: "Investing in our CRM was one of our best financial decisions."Ryan Grant: "I've acquired enough knowledge to differentiate between someone exploiting us and someone acting with integrity."Stephanie Carter: "When running a business, it's crucial to stand out, both on the road and on the internet."Chaz Wolfe: "There's no need to be everything to everyone."Ryan Grant: "Our objective has never been solely about amassing wealth."Ryan Grant: "We were prepared to surrender some equity to onboard the right team member."Chaz Wolfe: "Sometimes, we entrepreneurs can't resist venturing into forbidden territories out of sheer curiosity, despite our better judgment."Stephanie Carter: "Don't shy away from thinking big."Recommended Books and Resources:Home Service Millionaire by Tommy Mellohttps://www.amazon.com/Home-Service-Millionaire-Million-Business/dp/1732452105Built To Sell by John Warrillowhttps://www.amazon.com/Built-Sell-Creating-Business-Without/dp/B08Z2NV1C8Let’s Connect:Ryan Grant & Stephanie Carter:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A1DoorCompanyRVAWebsite: https://a-1doorco.com/Chaz Wolfe (Host): Linktree: ...