Bricklayer to Blue-Collar Empire

After building a masonry business over 5+ years, Justin Escajeda bought his first company in 2018 and never looked back.

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Topics in Justin’s interview:

• His early career as a stone mason
• Growing his side jobs into a company
• Liquidating his real estate investments
• Focusing on masonry niches
• Acquiring his first business for a 1.3 multiple
• Recruiting managers based on work ethic
• His flat compensation and guaranteed bonus structure
• How he prevents fraud and mismanagement
• Keeping company names the same after buying
• The personal cost of overseeing 11 companies

References and how to contact Justin:

• LinkedIn
• Escajeda Holdings

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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron