In this episode of Beers with Contractors, hosts Will and Terry dive deep with Chad McClain, co-founder of Squared Away Lawns, exploring his journey from military service to building a multimillion-dollar landscaping business. Chad shares his secret sauce for leadership focusing on personal development, establishing a stellar company culture, and navigating the challenges of mergers and acquisitions. The discussion covers the importance of inspiring, teaching, and holding employees accountable, as well as Chad's transition to his new venture, Live Maverick Leadership. This episode is packed with inspiration and actionable insights for entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses.00:00 Introduction02:01 Real Estate and Financial Insights06:46 Introducing Chad McClain 08:12 Chad's Journey from Military to Landscaping12:09 Scaling and Company Culture17:15 Personal Development and Employee Engagement28:03 Facing the Hardships of Business Transitions29:05 Financing Mergers and Acquisitions30:59 Integrating Company Cultures34:05 Overcoming Financial Challenges35:15 Building a Sales Team38:14 Selling the Business and Finding New Purpose43:56 Launching Maverick Companies47:30 Leadership and Accountability51:42 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationContact Chad McClain at:Website: https://www.livemaverick.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live.maverick/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560799724874Email: [chad@livemaverick.com](mailto:chad@livemaverick.com)The Worker Incentive Program that Contractors Love! - Per4mance Softwarehttp://unisonworx.com/per4manceUnison is Workforce Management Software for the Construction IndustryLearn more at https://unisonworx.com/industries/construction
