$7M to $30M Waste Management Business in 10 Years

Jason Leck started working on the back of a recycling truck when he was 12 years old.Most people would see that as a job.Jason saw it as an education.In this episode, we talk about the leadership lessons he learned from working every level of a family business before eventually growing it into a multi-state operation and selling it for $30M+.One of the biggest takeaways?You can’t manage what you can't measure.Too many business owners make decisions from a spreadsheet without understanding how those decisions affect the people doing the work.Jason shares how focusing on culture, knowing his numbers, and building a long-term strategic plan helped turn a $7M company into a $30M business.We also dive into what really happens during the sale process, the mistakes founders make when preparing for an exit, and why most entrepreneurs start planning far too late.If you're building a business, scaling a team, or thinking about an eventual exit, this conversation is packed with practical lessons you can apply right now.Build Something Magnetic.