Fence Guy Podcast

From $300 a Month to Fence Industry Leader | Mark Olson on Fence Guy Podcast

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:27:52 GMT

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Today, Mark Olson of SWI Fence joins us to share his incredible journey in the fence industry. From earning $300 a month as a rebellious 15-year-old to running one of the most well-known fence companies, Mark has seen it all. We dive into the lessons he’s learned, growing a business, overcoming challenges, and why he believes innovation is key to staying ahead.

�� Topics We Cover:

✔️ Mark’s journey from laborer to business owner

✔️ The struggles & lessons of running a fence company

✔️ How YouTube & social media changed the game

✔️ The reality of fence industry competition

✔️ Navigating commercial jobs & government contracts

✔️ The power of branding & standing out

✔️ Why the 80/20 rule applies to everything

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22-Year-Old Fencing Franchise Owner Reveals His $0 Discount Sales Strategy

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:23:50 GMT

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Welcome back to Taco Tuesday on Fence Guy Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Dylan King—franchise co-owner of Superior Fence & Rail in Owensboro, KY. At just 22 years old, Dylan is dropping high-value nuggets on how he and his brother Owen scaled their business using tech, speed-to-lead, and confidence.

�� IN THIS EPISODE:

�� The Franchise Model: Why buying a franchise made sense over starting from scratch.

�� Handling Price Objections: Why Dylan never offers discounts and how standing your ground builds true value.

�� Closing On-Site: How pricing on the spot eliminates hesitation and skyrockets capture rates.

�� Leveraging AI & Tech: Using AI answering tools like NAILED AI to field leads 24/7 without missing a beat.

�� Building a Winning Culture: Managing a young crew, hiring the right people, and leading with confidence.

�� CONNECT WITH DYLAN KING

�� Facebook: www.facebook.com/SuperiorFenceandRailOwensboro

�� YouTube: @superiorfencerail

�� Website: www.superiorfenceandrail.com

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Contractor Accelerator Breakdown: The Secret Tool Top Fence & Foundation Pros Use

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:19:39 GMT

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In this episode of the Fence Guy Podcast, host Craig sits down with Amanda Debrot, co-founder of Contractor Accelerator, for an inside look at how top-performing fence and foundation contractors are scaling their operations.

Amanda breaks down the origin story of Contractor Accelerator, transitioning from urban planning and design to building a specialized, boutique CRM tailored specifically for high-ticket trades. She offers a transparent, behind-the-scenes look at how the platform grew over its 11-year run, while sharing her inspiring personal journey of pushing major software releases and running a business while fighting cancer and undergoing chemo.

Craig and Amanda also tackle hot-button industry topics, including:

�� Private Equity in the Trades: The pros, cons, and alternatives to selling to private equity firms.

��️ The Post-Installation Debate: Why arguing over wet set, dry pack, or no-dig methods is missing the bigger picture.

�� Game-Changing CRM Features: How the new customer portal, live Google Weather calendar integration, and custom dashboard metrics streamline operations.

�� AI in Software Development: How modern tech teams utilize AI tools like ChatGPT for coding, testing, and rapid deployment.

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The #1 Leadership Mistake Holding Your Team Back | Robert Whittaker

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:10:17 GMT

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Is your leadership style silently holding your company back?

In this episode, Craig Eubanks sits down with Robert Whittaker (The Purple Coach) to expose "The Lethal Leadership Mistake" that keeps business owners trapped in the daily grind. Robert shares how overcomplicating systems and failing to grow your people will cap your company's potential—and why he had to step away from his $8M business to fix it.

If you’re struggling with team growth, unspoken expectations, or scaling past a plateau, this conversation will give you the exact playbook to fix your culture and unlock true momentum.

�� CHAPTER TIMestamps:

00:00 - Welcome to the Fence Guy Podcast

01:54 - The Story Behind the Purple Brand

08:24 - Stepping Away From an $8M Business

11:30 - From Lawn Mowing & Foam Parties to Fencing

21:00 - Masterminds & "52 Business Basics"

26:05 - Unspoken Expectations = Premeditated Resentment

36:05 - Energy Management vs. Time Management

47:58 - Million Blessings & Lemonade Day

59:05 - Annual Leadership Summit & Extending Grace

110:45 - How He Built an $8M Business With $0 Spent on Ads

�� IN THIS EPISODE:

The #1 leadership flaw that stops businesses at $7M–$8M
Why unspoken expectations are "premeditated resentment" in your business
How Robert scaled Magnolia Fence & Patio to $8M with $0 in ad spend
Energy management vs. time management for high-performing leaders
How to build a referral-driven business that runs without you[cite: 1]

�� CONNECT WITH ROBERT WHITTAKER:

�� Website: www.purplecoaching.com

�� Email: Robert@PurpleCoaching.com

�� Text/Call: (817) 995-0394

�� YouTube: @thepurplecoach

�� Subscribe for weekly interviews with top industry leaders, contractors, and entrepreneurs!

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