Navigating Business and Life in Dark Times with Ryan Bitgood - Sunset View Windows and Doors

Ryan Bitgood of Sunset View Windows and Doors joins the episode to discuss negotiation success and creating mutual value in deals. He shares his journey from a family business to a leadership role, emphasizing how his military background has influenced business dynamics. Ryan talks about scaling operations, visionary leadership, and overcoming pandemic challenges. He also discusses the transition from military to civilian leadership, managing customer expectations with long lead times, and resilience through martial arts. The conversation touches on leadership pressure, team morale, personnel challenges, and talent development. Ryan reflects on acquisitions, M&A experiences, and real estate investments, offering advice for future growth.

Speakers

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Ryan Bitgood

Guest • 80%

Will Foret

Host • 2%

Justin Neagle

Host • 14%

Will Foret

Host • 4%

Chapters

0:00	Ryan Bitgood's negotiation success and mutual value in deals
1:04	Introduction and Building Scale podcast mission
2:10	Introducing Ryan Bitgood and Sunset View Windows and Doors
3:01	Ryan Bitgood's journey from family business to leadership
6:10	Military background influencing business dynamics
9:18	Business scaling and operational growth strategies
15:50	Visionary leadership and overcoming pandemic challenges
22:31	Military to civilian leadership transition
26:37	Managing customer expectations with long lead times
30:08	Resilience through martial arts and adversity
38:08	Leadership pressure and team morale maintenance
41:56	Personnel challenges and talent development
44:43	Acquisitions, M&A experiences, and real estate investments
57:03	Reflecting on past lessons and advice for the future
59:45	Contacting Ryan and closing remarks
1:00:42	Sponsor: BuildingScale.net/help

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