Unpacking the Journey of Douglas Ford: From Golf Pro to 8 Figure Roofing Business Owner

Host Chaz Wolfe interviews Douglas Ford, President of Suncoast Roofing Solutions, about his journey from being a golf pro to a successful roofing business owner. Douglas shares insights on the importance of persistence, positivity, and choosing joy in life. He also highlights the difference between success principles and happiness, emphasizing that it's possible to be successful but not fulfilled or happy. Douglas discusses his experience with niching in the roofing industry and breaks down why that has helped contribute to his success.  He shares how he grew his business from $0 to $15 million and the personal and professional challenges he faced.  Douglas also mentors other roofing contractors and has a radio show where he loves to share his knowledge. Check out Suncoast Roofing Solutions' website and social media pages for more information.During this episode, you will learn about;[02:40]  Intro to Doug and his business[03:34]  Doug’s Why[06:46]  Doug’s story [08:22]  How Doug changed his life[12:34]  It’s possible to be successful and extremely unhappy[15:24]  How Doug became a business owner[18:14]  Going all in doesn’t mean doing it all yourself[23:51]  A good decision Doug made in his business[27:22]  Tips for hiring a quality team[28:24]  A bad decision Doug made in his business[30:32]  How to support your spouse while going all in with your business[35:51]  Doug’s decision  making process[40:12]  Doug’s advice on recurring revenue streams[43:02]  Doug’s opinion on networking and masterminding[47:48]  How to connect with Doug[49:06]  More info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes"I've built my business around my ability to have more time to myself." - Douglas Ford"Being all in is how I became successful." - Douglas Ford"I just created a better mouse trap. I looked at a tower roof, saw what was failing, and thought about what I could make better." - Douglas Ford"I don't focus on business to make money. I focus on business to make people happy." - Douglas Ford"As you become more successful, you can pick and choose your clients a little bit more." - Douglas FordBooks and Resources Recommended:"Happy Pocket Full of Money" by David Cameron Gikandihttps://www.amazon.com/Happy-Pocket-Money-Expanded-Study/dp/1571747362/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=happy+pocket+full+of+money&qid=1679938575&sr=8-1Let’s Connect!Douglas Ford:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-ford-3809647/Website:  https://www.suncoastroofingsolutions.com/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SuncoastRoofingSolutions/Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaGnEpg9Lkbz0UKIfYmpwGg:Chaz Wolfe (Host): Website:  www.gatheringthekings.comFacebook: