From Pink Slip to Prosperity: The Travis Kelso Story

Join host Chaz Wolfe as he chats with Travis Kelso, a big hitter in the construction game and the brains behind Freedom Construction in Lincoln, Nebraska. Travis is a former marine who bounced back from being let go by Verizon, and in less than two years, he's turned his dream of running his own business into a reality. Armed with faith, a strong work ethic, and valuable lessons from past jobs, he built a company that's now pulling in seven figures.In this no-nonsense episode, Chaz and Travis get real about what it takes to stick with it, keep your life on track, and lead the way in business. You'll hear how Travis rose from tough times to stand tall in the construction industry, driven by a faith that won't quit. If you're a business owner in construction, tune in to hear Travis' battle-tested lessons and let his story fire you up to take your business to new heights.During this episode, you will learn about;[01:18]  Intro to Travis and his business[02:31]  Why Travis continues to push[03:47]  Travis’ move into entrepreneurship[07:43]  What was Travis’ biggest struggle in growing his business?[11:18]  If Travis wasn’t forced out of his corporate job, would he have started his own business?[12:47]  A good decision Travis made[16:11]  A bad decision Travis made[19:14]  How Travis prioritizes[20:48]  Travis’ approach to decisions[22:27]  One trackable metric Travis would use[24:38]  Travis’ thoughts on networking[27:04]  What would Travis do if he lost it all?[28:27]  How to connect with Travis[29:54]  Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes“I keep pushing for my family, for Christ, and for my employees to make sure that I don't let anybody down.” - Travis Kelso“I got let go at Verizon. I had a choice to make. Put up or shut up, and that's really what I had to do.” - Travis Kelso“Whether you're religious or not, you have to have faith.” - Travis Kelso“I think the biggest fear that everybody has, and the reason they don't become entrepreneurs is because of the unknown.” - Travis Kelso“Don't just delegate because you wanna be lazy. Delegate to develop, delegate to move forward.” - Travis Kelso“The people who are interested in growing always find a way” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“It doesn't have to be just this constant grind for the next dollar.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“The only way to become a better business owner is to fail and to fail fast.” - Travis Kelso“I think the worst decision you can make is loving your business too much.” - Travis Kelso“The greatest success I feel is when I see other people succeed.” - Travis KelsoBooks and Resources Recommended:Sinek, Simon. Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Portfolio, 2009.https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447Sinek, Simon. Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t. Portfolio/Penguin, 2014.https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667241212&sr=1-1Let’s Connect!Travis Kelso:Facebook: