In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Journey, Michael sits down with Harrison Edwards, president of My Painter & Exteriors in Arlington, Virginia, to explore his remarkable journey from starting a business at age 20 to running a thriving painting and exterior contracting company by 29. Harrison shares candid insights about overcoming early challenges, understanding profitability, growing a scalable business, and learning critical lessons from tough projects. This conversation highlights practical strategies for contractors and entrepreneurs aiming to enhance their business acumen and accelerate growth.   Tune into this episode to also learn: How to accurately price jobs for profitability. Key…

On the latest episode of The Entrepreneur's Journey, host Michael Pallozzi sits down with Jon Winters, President of MSC Flooring (formerly Michigan Specialty Coatings), to explore a career that evolved from painting houses during college summers to leading a $16 million-a-year company with more than 70 employees. Humble Beginnings with a Paintbrush Jon’s entrepreneurial spark first lit during his high school years, armed with a paintbrush, artistic talent, and a desire to earn summer cash. Working on small residential projects, often sourced from family and school connections, Jon learned early lessons in pricing, customer relationships, and the value of doing…

In this episode, Michael speaks with Jon Winters, President of MSC Flooring, about his journey from painting houses in high school to co-founding and growing Michigan Specialty Coatings into a thriving business. Jon shares how early failures shaped his business philosophy, the lessons learned from traveling the world, and the importance of living below your means to weather any economic storm. Listen in for candid insights into building a resilient company culture and managing growth through challenges. Tune into this episode to also learn: How a small painting gig turned into an entrepreneurial journey. The pivotal lessons Jon learned from…

In episode 21 of The Entrepreneur’s Journey, Michael sat down with John Moskola, co-owner of Watson & Sons Plumbing in Western Pennsylvania. John's surprising career path—from government cybersecurity analyst to successful plumbing business owner—is a powerful example of the courage and creativity it takes to make a major professional pivot. From the Pentagon to Pipe Fittings Before joining the trades, John Moskola spent over a decade in the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, working for the Pentagon and other government agencies. While it was intellectually demanding work, the desk-bound lifestyle didn’t align with his people-focused personality. When the opportunity arose to…

Michael sits down with John Moskola, co-owner of Watson & Sons Plumbing in Western Pennsylvania. With a background in cybersecurity for the Pentagon, John made an unexpected pivot into business ownership through the acquisition of a local plumbing company with his brother. They discuss the challenges of securing financing, navigating the SBA loan process, handling curveballs like environmental studies, and what it takes to successfully grow a family-run trade business in a modern world. This episode offers a candid look at making the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship—and why trusting the process makes all the difference.   Tune into…