In this episode of The Kitchen Table, host Kenny Baden interviews Adam Shampaine, a former Wall Street investment banker who left his job to start his own window-cleaning business. Shampaine discusses his journey from the high-stakes world of finance to the world of small business ownership and shares the lessons he learned along the way.
Time Stamps:
- Introduction of Adam Shampaine (00:38)
- Adam Shampaine's background in finance (01:18)
- What motivated Shampaine to leave Wall Street and start his own business (02:40)
- The challenges of starting a window-cleaning business (05:05)
- Lessons learned from starting a business (08:50)
- The importance of building a strong team (12:35)
- The future of Shampaine's business (15:40)
- Advice for people considering starting their own business (17:55)
Notable Quotes:
- "I was looking for something that was more fulfilling, more rewarding, and where I could see the direct impact of my efforts." - Adam Shampaine (02:56)
- "When you're starting a business, you have to wear a lot of different hats." - Adam Shampaine (07:10)
- "You have to find good people, train them well, and treat them well." - Adam Shampaine (13:12)
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