Father and Song Build a Multi-Million Dollar Empire | Business Under Fire S02 Ep03

Описание: In this episode of Business Under Fire, we sit down with Nate and Chance Roberts, the father-son duo behind Practical Metals in Creston, Texas. What started as a whiskey-fueled conversation on a Friday night turned into a thriving metal building company that's defying the odds.

Nate brings 25+ years of experience in commercial roofing and steel after serving in the Marine Corps, while Chance went from college baseball player to car salesman to business partner. Together, they've built something special - a company that tripled its revenue goals and continues to push boundaries.

This raw, honest conversation covers the reality of entrepreneurship, the unique dynamics of working with family, and why "working smarter" isn't enough if you want real success.

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📌 TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 - Introduction
00:43 - Meet Nate & Chance Roberts from Practical Metals
02:29 - What is Practical Metals? The Origin Story
03:25 - Chance Quits College Baseball & Tries Insurance
03:49 - Getting a "PhD in Sales" at the Car Dealership
04:41 - The Whiskey-Fueled Decision to Start a Business
06:04 - Breaking Free from the Golden Handcuffs
06:33 - Father & Son as Business Partners: The Perfect Yin & Yang
07:00 - Working Together Since Age 12
08:12 - Lessons from the Car Business
12:00 - Early Days: From Idea to Reality
20:00 - Building the Customer Base
28:00 - Scaling Challenges & Growing Pains
35:00 - The Fractional Department Strategy
42:00 - Hiring & Team Building
50:00 - Managing Cash Flow & Business Finance
58:00 - Work-Life Balance (or Lack Thereof)
1:03:37 - Work Smarter vs Work Harder: The Truth About Success
1:04:26 - What Chance Loves About Working with Dad
1:05:07 - Tripling Revenue: Turning Crazy Goals Into Reality
1:06:28 - The Power of Partnership & Never Celebrating Too Long
1:07:51 - Contact Information & Where to Find Practical Metals
1:09:34 - Final Thoughts on Entrepreneurship
1:10:14 - Business is a Sport - Practice Makes Perfect

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💼 CONNECT WITH PRACTICAL METALS
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Website: PracticalMetals.com
Phone: (682) 401-1010