Growth and Reinvestment Strategy
At 15:40 in
21 year old BUILT a 3 million dollar company
What happens here
Stanley notes the significant upgrade in G&M's equipment. Two years ago, they had one old Kobelco excavator (from the 1980s, probably worth $15,000-20,000). Now, they operate four modern excavators, including a Bobcat E45 ($210,000) and other large machinery like Peterbilt trucks and lowboys for transport. This highlights their aggressive reinvestment strategy in high-value assets. Garrett clarifies that he had no business acumen when starting, learning mainly from industry peers, including Stanley himself. Stanley reiterates Garrett's 'hyper-aggressive' nature, recalling how Garrett proactively approached him after watching his videos, leading to this interview. The discussion concludes by emphasizing the critical role of a strong team in business success, stating that equipment is replaceable, but a dedicated team is not.
Goal: Illustrate G&M's rapid expansion and the factors driving it, particularly reinvestment and team building.
Tools and materials
- Bobcat E45 Excavator Bobcat E45 — Modern excavation equipment
- Kobelco Excavator Kobelco — Initial excavation equipment
- Lowboy Trailer — Trailer for transporting heavy equipment
- Peterbilt 378 Peterbilt 378 — Semi-truck for transporting heavy equipment
- Side Dump Trailer — Trailer for hauling bulk materials like dirt and boulders
- Social Media YouTube — Recruitment and marketing