What does it really take to build something that lasts? In this episode of From the Ground Up, Erick sits down with construction leader Ken Dickson for an honest, inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and doing the hard work when no one is watching.

Ken shares hard-earned lessons from decades in the construction industry—why execution matters more than sales, how strong teams carry companies through uncertainty, and what separates contractors who survive from those who don’t. This episode is a reminder that real success isn’t built overnight—it’s built through discipline, people, and perseverance.

Perfect for contractors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who want practical insight and motivation to keep pushing forward, even when the work gets tough.

Topics include: construction leadership, business growth, team building, risk management, and long-term success.

🎧 Build smarter. Lead better. Keep going.

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What does it really take to earn your place—and keep it?

In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, we explore leadership, responsibility, and the kind of work ethic that’s built under pressure, not hype. This conversation digs into what it means to create real value, become indispensable, and carry the weight that comes with building something bigger than yourself.

We talk about leadership when there are no shortcuts: being responsible for other people’s livelihoods, pushing forward when confidence runs out, and trusting discipline and faith when the path isn’t clear. This episode goes beyond hustle culture to examine the long game—why consistency beats intensity, why resilience matters more than motivation, and why true success often looks like endurance.

If you’re building a business, leading a team, or laying the foundation for a long-term legacy, this episode is a reminder that meaningful success is earned daily—from the ground up.

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What does it actually take to scale a business to $1,000,000,000 in sales in just 12 years—and sustain it?

In this episode of From the Ground Up, we sit down with Brian for a rare, behind-the-scenes conversation about rapid growth, disciplined leadership, and the systems required to operate at the highest levels of business. Brian shares how he built and lead a company that reached nine figures—and then ten—without chasing hype or shortcuts.

This episode dives into what really drives scalable success: building the right teams, understanding marketing at scale, creating accountability, and staying focused on long-term value instead of short-term wins. Brian also talks about how his perspective evolved over time, why mentorship and developing people became central to his mission, and what separates businesses that grow fast from those that grow right.

If you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or business owner who wants insight from someone who’s actually operated at the billion-dollar level—not just talked about it—this episode delivers.

Real experience. Real numbers. Real leadership. Press play and hear what it takes to build from the ground up—at scale.

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