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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 35 MIN

I Was the Problem: My Leadership Wake-up Call with Denver Whetten

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When Denver Whetten realized his values no longer aligned with the company he worked for, he decided to take a massive leap and start his own business, Degan Construction. Today, Degan employs 240 team members with more than $60M in annual revenue. In this episode, Denver joins the podcast to talk about that decision to start something new and the values that have driven his company from its founding, through the 2008 housing crisis, and into its current era of steady growth. He also opens up about the process of realizing he needed to grow as a leader, and the key lessons that he learned in the process. Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Episode Recap:If you have a good team, you can accomplish amazing things Why did you decide to leave your job? What steps did you take to explore starting your own business?  What does Degan Construction look like today, and why do you think it’s grown so successfully? Can you tell us about the distinct stages of building Degan?  When did you realize you needed to level up your leadership?How did the concept of extreme ownership transform your leadership?If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and CommunityDownload the Free Reading GuideConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

When Denver Whetten realized his values no longer aligned with the company he worked for, he decided to take a massive leap and start his own business, Degan Construction. Today, Degan employs 240 team members with more than $60M in annual revenue. In this episode, Denver joins the podcast to talk about that decision to start something new and the values that have driven his company from its founding, through the 2008 housing crisis, and into its current era of steady growth. He also opens up about the process of realizing he needed to grow as a leader, and the key lessons that he learned in the process. Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Episode Recap:If you have a good team, you can accomplish amazing things Why did you decide to leave your job? What steps did you take to explore starting your own business?  What does Degan Construction look like today, and why do you think it’s grown so successfully? Can you tell us about the distinct stages of building Degan?  When did you realize you needed to level up your leadership?How did the concept of extreme ownership transform your leadership?If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and CommunityDownload the Free Reading GuideConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

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When Denver Whetten realized his values no longer aligned with the company he worked for, he decided to take a massive leap and start his own business, Degan Construction. Today, Degan employs 240 team members with more than $60M in annual revenue....

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