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Hill Country Hustlers

Hill Country Hustlers – Building Success and Overcoming Challenges with Ross Dunagan of Flyin’ Diesel Performance

In this episode of the Hill Country Hustlers Podcast, host Zach Green speaks with Ross Dunagan, the owner of Flyin’ Diesel Performance, to discuss his journey from starting a small mom-and-pop shop to growing a thriving business in Kerrville, Texas. Ross shares his background, the challenges he faced starting, and the importance of overcoming fear and leveraging available resources. He delves into the significance of communication, loyalty, and making use of key ratios to ensure business growth. Ross also highlights the evolving nature of leadership and the importance of employee relationships in a successful business. The conversation touches on the rewards of entrepreneurship, the joy of giving back to the community, and the continuous pursuit of personal and professional growth.

Key highlights:

  • Challenges and Overcoming Fear in Entrepreneurship
  • The Importance of Relationships and Networking
  • Managing Growth and Leadership
  • Handling Rapid Business Growth
  • The Role of Communication in Business
  • The Entrepreneurial Spirit

Resources:

Zach Green on LinkedIn

Flyin Diesel Performance

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Hill Country Hustlers – The Journey of Starkey Pest Control

In the inaugural episode of the Hill Country Hustlers podcast, host Zachary Green interviews Starkey Green, the owner of Starkey Pest Control. Starkey shares his journey from growing up on a dairy farm in Gilmer, Texas, to moving to Kerrville and starting his own pest control business 26 years ago. He discusses his initial reluctance and eventual passion for helping people through pest control, as well as the evolution of his company to include weed control and fertilization services. Starkey also offers insights and tips for new entrepreneurs, emphasizes the importance of planning, communication, and hard work, and shares some humorous and challenging experiences from his career. The episode concludes with Starkey announcing the construction of a new office warehouse building scheduled to be completed by September.

Key highlights:

  • Starting Starkey Pest Control
  • Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
  • Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles
  • The Importance of Planning
  • Managing a Team

Resources:

Zachary Green

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

Starkey Pest Control