The Shark Tank Effect: Insights from Joe Altieri

Host Chaz Wolfe sits down with Joe Altieri, a life-long entrepreneur and the inventor of FlexScreen window screens. Joe shares his journey of starting his first business at just 11 years old, cutting grass and eventually working his way up to 20 years in the window and door component industry. He noticed a problem with the screens he was selling and decided to take matters into his own hands by inventing the FlexScreen, a screen that doesn't scratch, bend or break. The company has been growing rapidly, with 7 manufacturing plants and deals with big retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes, Amazon, and Walmart, with over $30 million in sales this year alone.In the show Joe also shares insights on leadership strategies, the impact of being on Shark Tank, and grooming young leaders in the industry. If you want to learn from a successful entrepreneur and get actionable insights to grow your own business, don't miss the next episode of Gathering The Kings Podcast and subscribe now to hear more from Joe Altieri and other successful entrepreneurs like him.During this episode, you will learn about;[02:10]  Intro to Joe and his business[03:00]  Untapped opportunity[27:00]  Sustainer leadership vs. hunter leadership[34:00]  Shark Tank lending credibility[35:00]  The experience of being on Shark Tank[36:50]  Joe’s book recommendation[42:10]  Work-life balance doesn’t exist[44:00]  Grooming young leaders[45:00]  No yes men allowed[48:40]  How to connect with Joe[51:00]  Sneak peek into Gathering The Kings Mastermind Group & how to get more informationNotable Quotes“With a company like us that is growing, there has to be permission to screw up.” - Joe Altieri“I found that every time that I think that I know it all, I get proven wrong.” - Joe Altieri"It's not just about making a better screen, it's about improving people's lives." - Joe Altieri"When you're passionate about something, it's not really work." - Joe Altieri"I had to quit what I was doing before and make a bet on this." - Joe Altieri"The difference between 'I think you're making a mistake, but go do whatever you wanna do anyway' is a completely different message than 'I trust you'." - Joe Altieri"Entrepreneurship is about taking control of your own destiny." - Chaz Wolfe"Entrepreneurship is not for everyone, it's a hard road." - Chaz Wolfe"It's about taking that risk and just going for it." - Joe Altieri"You have to be willing to work hard and make sacrifices to make your business succeed." - Joe AltieriBooks and Resources Recommended:Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive by Harvey Mackayhttps://www.amazon.com/Sharks-Without-Being-Eaten-Alive/dp/006074281XThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Coveyhttps://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519Let’s Connect!Joe Altieri:Website:  https://flexscreen.com/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaltieri/Personal Website: