Elevation Ten Thousand

I want people to know what it truly takes to pull through adversity and build something that lasts. I didn’t start with money, comfort, or an easy path. I started with nothing but a willingness to work, sacrifice, and keep going when quitting would have been easier. The home service business I’ve built is becoming more than a company, it’s becoming a legacy. But that legacy wasn’t created by clocking out at 5 o’clock, avoiding long weekends, or choosing convenience over commitment. It was built in the field. It was built through late nights, early mornings, missed moments, hard lessons, and the kind of pain most people never see. It came from crawling, scratching, and fighting my way forward when there was no guarantee it would work. I believe anyone who wants a sustained career, a real business, or a lasting impact has to understand sacrifice. Success requires more than talent. It requires endurance. It requires humility. It requires being willing to do what others won’t do, especially when no one is watching. My hope now is to inspire and mentor upcoming entrepreneurs who have that same hunger. People who are willing to go through the hard parts, not run from them. Because if you can endure the pain, stay committed to the process, and keep showing up when it’s difficult, you can build something that not only changes your life, but outlives you. That’s the kind of legacy I’m building. And that’s the kind of mindset I want to pass on.

My wife and I started Catseye Pest Control with nothing but each other and the refusal to quit. I built it crawling through attics and crawlspaces after spending a year in a wheelchair. Not because of luck because of grit, discipline, and showing up every single day. This wasn't built in perfect conditions. It was built through pain, pressure, discomfort, and the obsession to create something bigger than ourselves. If you want to build something real, understand this: success comes from sacrifice, resilience, work ethic, and showing up on the hard days. I shared the full story at Catseye Pest Control 40th anniversary. I wasn't planning to get this personal but I think the hard stuff is worth saying out loud. If you're going through something hard right now, I hope this helps.

📣 We were recently featured in International Business Times for our approach to growth marketing for service-based businesses! It's a space we know well...home-services. Industries where the work is local, the competition is real, and generic marketing playbooks fall flat. We built E10K around the idea that these businesses deserve the same caliber of strategy that tech companies take for granted. 👏 Turns out, when you bring real strategy to local businesses, good things happen. Read the full piece 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3tQEWh6

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We surveyed 500 family law clients to understand how hiring decisions are really made — before the consultation.

We surveyed 500 family law clients to understand how hiring decisions are really made — before the consultation.