"Opportunities don't happen, you create them." — Chris Grosser

For this episode, we discuss the entrepreneurial journey of Taylor Rivas and the team at H2O Away based in Tumwater, Washington. We touch on some of the history of property restoration in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). We replay some of our past interviews, including clips from industry pioneers Claude Blackburn and Cliff Zlotnik. In the middle of all this we take a trip down memory lane to learn about building a unique culture at beloved brand Snappled and the corporate implosion after big money got involved.

"I mean, they may have the appearance of riches, but beneath the clothes, we find a man... and beneath the man we find his... nucleus." - Nacho Libre

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Why is there NEVER enough time to do it right the first time but ALWAYS enough time to do it again? Every business owner and manager knows, there isn't. So, what are some of the ways we can fix the system, get team members focused on the right things, and crush our goals in the coming year? W. Edwards Deming has some insights on total quality managment that are applicable to any construction organization.

Also, mark your calendars for Pete Consigli's Winter Break 2026 - February 16-20 in Bonita Springs, Florida!!!

Some reports state 75% of contractors and property restoration service providers express slower than expected business in the current billing cycle. On Episode 127 of The DYOJO Podcast we discuss some ideas for how to use entrepreneurial downtime for personal growth and slow seasons for organizational improvement.