EP82: Dominating the Pond Business on The East Coast and Beyond w/ Brian Fitzsimmons

Brian Fitzimmons recalls how he persevered even after losing his growing business to a fire, and what it takes to successfully manage multiple stores, be the exclusive importer for a major brand, and own over 100 acres for his business…    Eric shares his insight on: What it takes to bounce back after a devastating fire Focusing on moving forward instead of on what could have been Shifting from leasing a property to buying 100 acres Making the decision to not depend on one location for business to run  Being on the business vs. being in the business  The value of training the right people so they have the skills to grow   Challenges of being the exclusive importer for Evolution Aqua New products to know for koi ponds and whether to list brands for customers Understanding how to talk to clients about fulfilling their dream vs. selling to them  What to expect when purchasing fish from a farm vs. store  Links to resources:   Fitz's Fish Ponds- https://www.fitzfishponds.com/   Fitz's Fish Ponds YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzO41pTpqRxZBuanS7HwnQ   Everything Koi - https://everythingkoi.com/   The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/   If you're looking for inspiration and tips for your pond, be sure to follow The Pond Digger's Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/!   You can also check out The Pond Digger's products at: http://helixpondfiltration.com/   And follow his adventures in the pond world at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThePondDigger/   If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric with the subject line "Persuasive Pond Design" at: [email protected]