Building a Solid Foundation: The Stephen O'Reilly Story of Concrete Mastery

Host Chaz Wolfe invites Stephen O'Reilly, a master craftsman in the world of concrete. With over 17 years in the industry and heading ShamRoc Concrete Services for 5 years, Stephen has sculpted a 7+ figure empire. His canvas ranges across the entire spectrum of concrete projects, and he takes pride in crafting enduring pieces that transcend the ordinary, blurring the lines between functionality and artistry.In this enriching episode, Chaz and Stephen delve into the realms of risk-taking, rebuilding a tarnished reputation, and the transformative power of transparency with clients. Take a moment to tune in and glean valuable insights from Stephen's journey to elevate your own business.Episode Breakdown:[01:17] Welcoming Stephen and an overview of his concrete empire[02:02] The fuel that keeps Stephen's fire burning[07:47] Stephen's foundation in the concrete industry[08:58] Lessons from Stephen’s initial two business ventures[11:18] Stephen’s motivational message to small business owners[14:58] A special request from Chaz[16:17] A pivotal decision that shaped Stephen's business journey[17:18] A misstep in Stephen's business and the lessons it imparted[19:02] A glimpse into Stephen’s decision-making process[21:55] The key business metric Stephen would choose to monitor[23:50] Understanding Stephen's approach to learning[25:04] Stephen's contingency plan if he were to face a third business downfall[28:09] Connecting with Chaz and details on the Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes “I'm not meant to take orders.” - Stephen O’Reilly “A lot of people don't realize your personal credit at the start affects your company.” - Stephen O’Reilly “Failure is another form of success.” - Stephen O’Reilly “Don't be afraid to show who you actually are.” - Stephen O’Reilly “Don't get into business if you're out to make money, plain and simple.” - Stephen O’Reilly Let’s Connect!Stephen T. O’Reilly:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ShamRocConcreteServices/Tik Tok:  shamroc.concreteYouTube:  https://youtube.com/channel/UCXoxwYps5lqzT3pA0U6ny9AWebpage:  www.shamroc.ca Email:  [email protected]:  587-447-5304Chaz Wolfe (Host): Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/chazwolfe?utm_source=linktree_admin_shareWebsite:  www.gatheringthekings.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chazwolfe/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/gatheringthekings/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@chazwolfe_kingsIf you liked this episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, drop us a REVIEW, and share with your friends. We appreciate you, and your support enables us to keep bringing you the goods on the show!