095 | Roland Thoms | How I Established a Multimillion Dollar Painting Business

In today’s show, Chris interviews Roland Thoms, Owner, Varsity Painting and Student Works Painting. Roland shares some interesting anecdotes from his eventful career, and reveals some crucial attributes that have contributed to his success.

This show starts with Roland recalling his life before Student Works. Always possessing an entrepreneurial streak, Roland took up odd jobs even as a teenager. However, like many of us, he totally lacked the focus and planning require to operate a formal business.

In the next segment of the show, Roland talks about his Student Works stint. What was Chris’s first impression of Roland when he first interviewed him? Did Chris foresee that Roland would do so well as a Student Work operator? Roland goes on to reveal some interesting details and important takeaways from his first job. In this segment of the show, listeners will learn the importance of thorough preparation and taking failure in your stride.

Next, Roland shares how he developed the Student Works business in Northern California. Here, Roland engages listeners with some inspiring success stories about his Student Work operators. Can a Student Works stint help you hone transferable skillsets that provides greater traction to your career?

In the next segment of the show, Roland reveals how you can build and nurture a dream team. Particularly, he shares some heartwarming anecdotes about how he goes the extra mile to care for his workforce.

Towards the end, Roland reveals some crucial attributes that have contributed to his success. Topics discussed include an importance of a stable marriage life, building confidence and learning from stressful situations.

Tune in for some excellent nuggets!

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