EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 35 MIN
Episode 3 - Reed Watterson, Owner, Watterson Excavating Inc - From Dirt Work to Commercial Real Estate
from Built From the Ground Up · host Brian D. Hopper
☑️ In this episode of Built From The Ground Up 🎙️, I sit down with Reed Watterson — Owner of Watterson Excavating Inc. Reed shares his journey from graduating high school in Enumclaw to building a massive excavation business and a diverse commercial real estate portfolio.TOPICS WE COVER: ➡️ Starting from the Ground Up: Transitioning from a laborer to owning a specialized excavation business. ➡️ Strategic Scaling: How staying small and keeping overhead low allowed them to thrive during the 2008-2010 economic crash. ➡️ The Power of "Mailbox Money": Transitioning business profits into commercial strip malls and land development for passive income. ➡️ Management and Growth: The impact of hiring a General Manager and scaling to 100+ employees. ➡️ Branding and Reputation: Why keeping the "cleanest trucks in the business" is a core part of their company identity. ➡️ Entrepreneurial Advice: The importance of maintaining good credit and treating employees like family.Whether you're looking to start a blue-collar business 🚜 or you're interested in the long-term benefits of commercial real estate 🏢, this conversation is packed with real talk on how to build a lasting legacy through hard work and smart investments.🔔 Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Built from the Ground Up!→ → → CONNECT WITH BRIAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ← ➡️ INSTAGRAM ➡️ LINKEDIN ➡️ YOUTUBE➡️ WEBSITE Visit Watterson Excavating Inc website: wattersonexcavating.com🛠️What is -Build from the Ground Up??? Here is a bit about what we talk about: Behind the Empire: The raw truth about what it takes from the ground up. STR's, Investing and more!Power Moves & Success Stories: Real wins from real players. Mastering Longevity in Business: Strategies to stay ahead. The Client-First Formula – Mastering customer service, retention, and relationships.Real Estate: Hustle, Deals, strategies, and PNW market insights. Leveling Up: Mindset, money, generosity and mastery. Strength & Stamina: Workouts that build both body and discipline. Fuel for Greatness: Eating to win in life and business. #LuxuryRealEstate #InteriorDesign #RealEstatePodcast #LuxuryLiving #DesignInspiration #hoppergroup #STR's #investing #realestate #HighEndHomes #design #RealEstateTips #businessgrowth
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☑️ In this episode of Built From The Ground Up 🎙️, I sit down with Reed Watterson — Owner of Watterson Excavating Inc. Reed shares his journey from graduating high school in Enumclaw to building a massive excavation business and a diverse commercial real estate portfolio.TOPICS WE COVER: ➡️ Starting from the Ground Up: Transitioning from a laborer to owning a specialized excavation business. ➡️ Strategic Scaling: How staying small and keeping overhead low allowed them to thrive during the 2008-2010 economic crash. ➡️ The Power of "Mailbox Money": Transitioning business profits into commercial strip malls and land development for passive income. ➡️ Management and Growth: The impact of hiring a General Manager and scaling to 100+ employees. ➡️ Branding and Reputation: Why keeping the "cleanest trucks in the business" is a core part of their company identity. ➡️ Entrepreneurial Advice: The importance of maintaining good credit and treating employees like family.Whether you're looking to start a blue-collar business 🚜 or you're interested in the long-term benefits of commercial real estate 🏢, this conversation is packed with real talk on how to build a lasting legacy through hard work and smart investments.🔔 Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Built from the Ground Up!→ → → CONNECT WITH BRIAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ← ➡️ INSTAGRAM ➡️ LINKEDIN ➡️ YOUTUBE➡️ WEBSITE Visit Watterson Excavating Inc website: wattersonexcavating.com🛠️What is -Build from the Ground Up??? Here is a bit about what we talk about: Behind the Empire: The raw truth about what it takes from the ground up. STR's, Investing and more!Power Moves & Success Stories: Real wins from real players. Mastering Longevity in Business: Strategies to stay ahead. The Client-First Formula – Mastering customer service, retention, and relationships.Real Estate: Hustle, Deals, strategies, and PNW market insights. Leveling Up: Mindset, money, generosity and mastery. Strength & Stamina: Workouts that build both body and discipline. Fuel for Greatness: Eating to win in life and business. #LuxuryRealEstate #InteriorDesign #RealEstatePodcast #LuxuryLiving #DesignInspiration #hoppergroup #STR's #investing #realestate #HighEndHomes #design #RealEstateTips #businessgrowth
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