Building a 7-Figure Business from the Ground Up with Derek Lyons

Join host Chaz Wolfe and special guest Derek Lyons, the Owner and Chief Problem Solver at Garage Door Guy, LLC, for an insightful discussion on the secrets to entrepreneurial success. With over seven years of experience in the garage door industry, Derek has built his company from scratch and now leads a team of highly skilled professionals. In this episode, Derek shares his tried-and-tested tips on being open-minded, cultivating a growth mindset, building a winning team, and staying on top of your finances.Tune in to learn about Derek's remarkable journey from warrior to king, how he leverages the power of systems to scale his business, and his top book recommendation for budding entrepreneurs. Discover how Derek's vision, determination, and commitment to excellence have propelled him to the top of his industry, and learn how you can apply these insights to your own entrepreneurial journey.So, whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode is packed with invaluable tips, tools, and strategies to help you achieve your goals and grow your business. Don't miss out – tune in now to Gathering the Kings and join the conversation!During this episode, you will learn about;[01:52]  Intro to Derek and his business[02:45]  Why Derek continues to push[04:01]  What drives Derek[06:26]  How Derek transitioned from warrior to king[08:13]  How does Derek rely on his team?[10:52]  Derek’s move into entrepreneurship[13:47]  A good decision Derek made[15:24]  What Derek does to keep his vision in view[22:59]  A bad decision Derek made[28:58]  Derek’s one trackable metric[30:17]  Derek’s book recommendation[31:14]  Derek’s approach to networking[32:30]  If Derek lost it all, what would he do?[34:25]  How to connect with Derek[35:29]  How to connect with Chaz and info on Gathering The Kings 90 Day IntensiveNotable Quotes“I've just got an inward drive that I'm not okay with being who I was yesterday, being who I was a year ago. I want to constantly be growing and becoming better for those around me.” - Derek Lyons“I wasn't interested in staying small.” - Derek Lyons“I'm thankful. I just continued building it on that vision and just wasn't complacent with it.” - Derek Lyons“You don't need to be in business if you don't like people.” - Derek Lyons“I'd love to sit here and say, ‘Man, I had this beautiful vision board and all this stuff.’ Honestly, it was just thinking in a truck and a notepad is all it was.” - Derek Lyons“I've become very clear in communicating with my people. Not only do I need you, but what you do here is appreciated. And I want you, I want you here.” - Derek Lyons“I have yet to hear a story where systems weren't the answer. If you can build the right systems for your business, it'll scale for you.” - Derek Lyons“If I had to do it all over again, I would do similar to what I'm doing, but it would be a lot quicker and a lot healthier.” - Derek Lyons“If you think that leading and owning your business is just about you going to the top, then honestly in my opinion, you're doing it completely wrong.” - Derek LyonsBooks and Resources Recommended:Systemology by David Jenynshttps://www.amazon.com/SYSTEMology-Create-profits-business-systems-ebook/dp/B08CDY993GLet’s Connect!Derek Lyons:Facebook: