They say 10,000 hours in the trades makes you an expert – that’s about 4.8 years of full-time work. But I didn’t stop there.
- 20,000+ hours as a contracting business owner.
- 40,000+ hours in the construction industry.
- 6,000+ hours invested in industry-specific business and development training.
But let’s take it a step further – because expertise isn’t just about clocking hours. It’s about learning what works and what doesn’t.
What Does Experience Really Do for You?
When I started:
- Year one, I worked 76 hours in 5 days and made $8,000 in net profit.
Today:
- Last year, as a part-time contractor working just 3 days a week, I made $30,000 in net profit in those same 5 days.
And it’s not just profit – it’s efficiency and scale:
- Biggest project built: $1.5 million.
- Fastest large-scale project: $1.2 million built in just 12 weeks.
That’s what experience brings: smarter systems, faster results, and bigger wins.