How to Start a 7 Figure Service Business / with Josh and Kevin from 949 Garage

Send us Fan MailFrom dead-end jobs to a seven-figure epoxy flooring business, this episode tells the real story behind 949 Garage and what it actually takes to make the leap into ownership. In this episode of the Rebolt Rundown, we sit down with Josh and Kevin to unpack how one decision changed everything—from working under a contractor to building one of the most recognizable epoxy flooring brands in Southern California.We talk through the early days of starting with almost nothing, how they landed their first jobs without a website or paid ads, and why most contractors get stuck overthinking instead of taking action. Josh and Kevin break down how organic content, social proof, and showing up professionally on job sites helped them build momentum before scaling with systems and ads. They share the mistakes they made early, the lessons learned from underpricing and neglecting reviews, and the mindset shift required to go from installer to operator.This conversation dives deep into what actually compounds in a home service business—speed to lead, customer experience, reviews, consistency, and brand. If you’re a contractor thinking about starting your own business, a home service owner trying to scale, or an operator using content to drive real revenue, this episode will hit close to home. No hype, no guru talk—just an honest look at what worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do differently today.