#36: Sam Bluntzer, Owner | Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter

On this episode of In The Thick of It, Scott sits down with Sam Bluntzer, owner of Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter in Fort Worth, Texas. Sam shares his unique path to entrepreneurship, from growing up in the small town of New Braunfels, Texas to becoming a Marine Corps fighter pilot and eventually taking over a gutter business just two weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic began.Sam discusses the challenges of rapidly modernizing the company's systems, managing supply chain disruptions, and keeping crews motivated during uncertain times. He emphasizes the importance of having standard operating procedures in place so the business can run smoothly without relying too heavily on the owner.New and aspiring business owners will gain valuable insights from Sam's experiences with proactive communication, taking ownership of mistakes, and continuously seeking ways to improve the business.About Sam:Sam Bluntzer is a Texas A&M University alumnus from New Braunfels, Texas. After college, he joined the marines and went on to become a F-18 fighter pilot, serving tours in Japan, Iraq, and other deployments over an 11-year career. Following his time in marines, Sam used his operational experience to transition into the oil and gas industry in Fort Worth, Texas. Today, Sam owns and operates Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter, a successful rain gutter installation company servicing customers throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.About Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter:Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter is your trusted partner for seamless rain gutter installation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With over 19 years of dedicated service and thousands of completed installations, Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter treats each customer's home as if it were their own, delivering top-notch gutter solutions regardless of the project's size.To learn more, visit blueribbonraingutter.com