Mandatory Questions –
Kindly give our readers an introduction to your business. Please include what your business is all about, in which city you are located and if you have offices in multiple locations/ cities.
ProSource Guttering provides a full range of gutter services, including gutter installation, gutter guards, and gutter repair. Our experienced team ensures every project is completed with precision and care. At ProSource Guttering, we pride ourselves on reliable service and innovative solutions tailored to meet each client’s needs. Trust us to protect your property from water damage and enhance its aesthetic appeal with our superior gutter systems. Location in St. Paul and Farmington. We focus our services in Dakota County + St. Paul but we work a 23 mile radius around the twin cities
Kindly give us a brief description about yourself (it should include your brief educational or entrepreneurial background and list some of your major achievements).
My entrepreneurial story began at the age of 16. That’s when I founded Cadet’s Cut, a humble lawn mowing and landscaping venture. It started small, but under my watch, it flourished, expanding to serve over 500 customers. This early success was more than a business triumph; it was a lesson in resilience, dedication, and the power of dreaming big.
I’m a proud alumnus of Saint Thomas Academy and am currently enriching my knowledge at the University of Saint Thomas. My academic pursuits are not just about textbooks and theories; they’re about applying this knowledge to understand the market better and excel in every project I undertake. It’s this blend of practical experience and academic insight that shapes my approach to business. I now am attending the University of St. Thomas on schedule to graduate in 2025 with a degree in my passion, entrepreneurship.
Speaking of business, ProSource Guttering has been a thrilling ride. In the last 2 years ProSource Guttering has generated more than $1M of revenue. These numbers aren’t just figures; they represent trust, hard work, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Minnesota is my base for 10 months of the year. When I’m not there, you’ll likely find me in Arizona or traveling the world. Exploring new places and cultures is not just a pastime; it’s a way of broadening my horizons, understanding diverse perspectives, and finding inspiration in the unexpected.
I thrive on challenges. Whether it’s scaling a new peak in business or adventuring in some remote corner of the globe, I’m all in. It’s this love for challenges that drives me, fuels my business, and keeps me pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
What inspired you to (start a new business venture) or (to make significant changes in an existing business)? How did the idea for your business come about?
I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was 16. My first and only job was at a movie theater, where I worked for three months before realizing that traditional employment wasn’t for me. That experience pushed me to start my own business, and for the next four years, I built and scaled a successful lawn care company.
Entrepreneurship runs in my family—my father owns multiple businesses, and my extended family includes six full-time business owners. You could say it’s in my DNA.
I transitioned into the gutter industry because I didn’t see a long-term future in landscaping. The opportunity arose when I met someone with experience in gutters, and we decided to partner up. Though we’ve since gone our separate ways, we still have a great relationship.
What three pieces of advice would you give to budding entrepreneurs?
Three Pieces of Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs
1. Passion Over Profit
If you’re in it just for the money, stop now. Successful entrepreneurship requires a deep love for building, working, and problem-solving. You have to care about your business more than yourself. You need obsession to a fault—though that mindset can take a toll, it’s the sacrifice required to make real progress. The mental and physical strain is a problem for the future; for now, you need to put in the work.
2. Systematize and Hire
Document your processes regularly, review them, and refine them. As your business grows, put the right people in place to follow those processes. Always be hiring—interview 10 times more than you think you need to. A strong foundation of efficient systems combined with the right team will allow you to scale successfully.
3. Master Every Department
To be a great entrepreneur, you must develop a working knowledge of every core function of your business: sales, marketing, administration, production, and finance. The way you learn can vary—whether through YouTube, books, mentors, articles, or podcasts—but mastering each area will give you control and confidence in your decisions.
What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
1. Obsession & Working Smart
I wouldn’t be where I am without an intense obsession with success. This drive allows me to work long hours, stay focused, and push through challenges. Many people assume obsession is something you either have or don’t, but I see it as a skill you can develop. The key is eliminating distractions until you’re left with only what truly matters. However, obsession alone isn’t enough—you have to pair it with working smart. Always look for ways to improve efficiency, automate, and optimize instead of just working harder.
2. Decisiveness & Failing Fast
Making decisions quickly is crucial. Getting stuck in analysis paralysis is the death of growth. My approach is to rapidly gather as much information as possible—through research, discussions with experts, and real-world insights—until I reach an intermediate level of knowledge. At that point, I make a decision and move forward. This minimizes failure, but if I do fail, I fail fast, reassess, and make another decision. The worst thing you can do is sit in failure. Keep learning, pivot, and move forward. The more you fail, the more you succeed.
3. Vision & Strategic Thinking
One of the hardest but most essential skills in entrepreneurship is developing a strong vision. This means understanding your company’s strengths and weaknesses and navigating a path that plays to those strengths. It also requires knowing when to put your head down and stay the course versus when to innovate and adapt. This is my favorite part of entrepreneurship—crafting a future plan and putting the right people in place to execute it. A strong vision keeps a company moving in the right direction and ensures long-term success.
How many hours do you work a day on average?
To maintain a balanced and fulfilling life, I use time-blocking to ensure I’m productive while also making time for personal priorities. I don’t limit my work to just weekdays—I aim for at least eight hours of work on both Saturdays and Sundays as well. Here’s a breakdown of my weekly schedule:
• School: 7 hours
• Health & Fitness: 5 hours
• Focused, Active Work (No Idle Time): ~35 hours
• Personal Chores & Responsibilities: 5 hours
While my schedule is structured, I stay flexible to adapt as needed. My focus is on maximizing efficiency rather than just counting hours worked.
To what do you most attribute your success?
The biggest factor in my success is working with speed. I approach every task with a sense of urgency, which allows me to focus entirely on the most important project at any given time. Instead of slowly chipping away at multiple tasks, I fully commit to one, execute it efficiently, and move on—this approach accelerates progress and keeps momentum high.
Beyond my personal workflow, I’ve also instilled speed as a core value within my organization. This ensures that tasks, decisions, and projects don’t drag on unnecessarily, allowing my business to move forward faster than the competition.
How do you go about marketing your business? What has been your most successful form of marketing?
As a home service business, marketing is the most crucial department. Early on, I made the mistake of neglecting it because it wasn’t my strong suit. However, once I recognized its importance, I dedicated 65+ hours to learning digital marketing and conducted over 30 meetings in 1 month to carefully select both an SEO agency and a Google Ads agency. This deep dive gave me more than just a surface-level understanding—I gained technical knowledge that allows me to make informed marketing decisions.
I’m still refining what works best, but currently, I utilize a mix of:
• Local Service Ads (LSA)
• Google Ads
• SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
• Yard Signs
• Referral Encouragement
Where did your organizations funding/capital come from and how did you go about getting it? How did you obtain investors for your venture?
I did not receive any outside capital or investment to start my business. From day one, I bootstrapped, relying on revenue generation rather than injecting significant amounts of my own money.
Early on, I strategically worked with roofing companies that typically operate on Net 14 terms. This created an extremely short cash conversion cycle, allowing me to reinvest profits quickly and scale without requiring outside funding.
More recently, I’ve transitioned to working directly with homeowners. While this results in a longer cash conversion cycle, I now have enough working capital to support the shift while benefiting from higher margins and more control over the sales process.
What is the best way to achieve long-term success?
The key to long-term success is hiring and delegation. If you can consistently recruit high-quality people and effectively delegate tasks, your business will continue to grow without relying solely on you.
Scaling isn’t about doing everything yourself—it’s about building a team that can execute at a high level. When you combine strong hiring practices with efficient delegation, you create a system that allows for consistent, sustainable growth. Over time, this makes your organization bulletproof, ensuring it thrives regardless of challenges or market changes.
Where you see yourself and your business in 5 – 10 years?
In seven years, I see myself fully removed from the day-to-day operations of ProSource Guttering, focusing on high-level strategy and scaling. By year 10, I plan to be preparing to sell the business, though I’m in no rush—I want to ensure I’ve maximized its potential before moving on.
After exiting, I’ll be looking to acquire a business in an industry with stronger recurring revenue. While ProSource Guttering has been a great venture, I see myself eventually transitioning to a larger-scale opportunity that aligns with my long-term financial and entrepreneurial goals.
Excluding yours, what company or business do you admire the most?
I admire Alex Hormozi’s Acquisition.com the most. My ultimate dream is to own an umbrella company like his, acquiring and scaling businesses through high-level strategy and operational improvements.
What I find most compelling about his approach is his focus on quality over quantity—rather than acquiring as many businesses as possible, he selectively invests in companies with high potential and helps them scale effectively. His ability to identify opportunities, implement strategic growth, and maximize profitability is something I deeply respect and aspire to replicate in my own entrepreneurial journey.