Ep 40: Cameron Williams - The Evolution of Camco Commercial Doors

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern speaks with Cameron Williams, owner of Camco Commercial Door Company. Cameron shares his journey as a fourth-generation garage door professional and discusses his transition from residential to commercial doors, including specialized projects like airplane hangar doors. He emphasizes the importance of gaining leads, leveraging social media and digital tools like Topline Pro for marketing. Cameron also touches on the challenges of managing a growing team and his aspirations to expand the business further in the coming years. Cameron concludes by reflecting on his proudest moments, particularly successful large-scale installations. (0:00) - Introduction and Welcome(1:05) - Cameron’s Origin Story(2:45) - Starting Camco Commercial Doors(4:25) - Splitting from the Family Business(6:00) - Early Challenges: Gaining Leads(7:00) - Marketing Approaches Before Topline Pro(8:40) - Leveraging Facebook Groups for Leads(10:15) - Getting Reviews from Customers(11:30) - Transition to Commercial Doors(13:10) - Current State of Camco Commercial Doors(15:00) - Managing and Growing the Team(17:00) - Future Goals for the Business(18:20) - Upgrades in Equipment and Machinery(19:20) - Process of Handling New Leads(20:25) - Challenges in Closing Leads(21:40) - Evolution of the Garage Door Industry(23:40) - Rapid Fire Round: Personal Growth(24:10) - Biggest Mistake: Marketing Investment(24:50) - Personal Goals and Financial Freedom(25:40) - Proudest Moments at Camco