Episode 103 - What Is Your WHY With Roy Gomez

Clay and roygomez had a conversation about their recent activities and business updates. Roygomez started his business with just himself and has since expanded, with upcoming opportunities for growth.Roygomez started his electrical business with $5,000 and hired his first apprentice a month and a half later. He grew his business to have nine field employees, a full-time estimator, and a revenue goal of $3 million, while prioritizing a family-like culture and quick firing of bad seeds.Roygomez worked his way up from being a shop boy to a licensed electrician, despite struggling with test-taking skills. He showed his willingness to learn and step up to the plate, which eventually led him to become a successful live fisher.Roygomez discussed his experience in the electrical industry, including his thirst for knowledge and desire to be well-versed in all areas of electrical work. He also talked about his experience working for different employers and the benefits of being involved in the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC).Clay and roygomez discussed the latter's journey in starting his own business, including his vision to build an empire and the challenges he faced in managing employees. They also talked about the importance of having a balance between being hard on people and praising them.Clay and roygomez discussed how roygomez regained his vision and stepped back into a leadership role, which attracted more staff to his company. They also talked about how roygomez is willing to help other electricians who want to follow a similar path.