98 | Letting Go to Level Up: What Every Business Owner Can Learn from Tom Jameson

Show Information Episode Number: 98 Date: July 28, 2025 Duration: 28:12Host Contact Information Host: Justin Deese Website: JustinDeese.com Contact: [email protected] Contact Information Guest: Tom Jameson Company: Astro Watt Electrical Guest Website:  https://www.callastrowatt.com Summary In this episode, Justin chats with Tom Jameson, owner of Astro Watt Electrical based in Apex, North Carolina. Since launching in 2019, Tom has grown his business to 14 employees and is on pace for $3M in revenue—all while building a standout company culture rooted in fun, empowerment, and genuine care for both team and customer.Tom shares how he transitioned from being in the field to leading the business, the lessons he learned from scaling too fast, and the surprising power of a monthly team book club. If you're a business owner looking to grow without losing your soul—or your weekends—this episode is for you.TakeawaysBuilding a fun and empowering culture leads to sustainable growth.Clarity and focus on residential service work allowed Astro Watt to scale efficiently.Letting go of control and empowering your team unlocks freedom and growth.Even small companies should prioritize reinvestment and leadership development early.Customer experience trumps sales—sometimes the best solution isn’t doing the job at all.A great culture builds loyalty, collaboration, and a team that truly cares.Chapters 00:00 – Welcome and Introduction 01:00 – Astro Watt Today: Structure, Team, Revenue Goals 03:00 – Creating a Fun and Close-Knit Culture 05:00 – Early Days and the Journey to Residential Focus 08:00 – Stepping Out of the Field & Building Leaders 13:00 – Bottlenecks, Lessons, and Leadership Growth 16:00 – Empowering the Team and Letting Go 20:00 – Life Outside of Work: Golf, Family, and Perspective 22:00 – Lightning Round: Freedom, Decisions, and Advice 25:00 – Final Thoughts: The Power of Team and Book ClubsKeywords #ElectricalBusiness #ResidentialService #CompanyCulture #LeadershipLessons #BusinessGrowth #EmpowerYourTeam #FreedomInBusiness #CustomerExperience #HomeServices #AstroWatt #TradesLeadership #JustinDeese #FreedomBlueprintPodcast #TomJameson