Larry Janesky is the founder and CEO of Contractor Nation and Basement Systems Inc. With over 35 years in the business, Larry has revolutionized the basement waterproofing industry and expanded his ventures across the US and Canada. Larry started from nothing, selling seeds door-to-door, and now leads a home improvement empire with a 600,000,000 revenue. Larry opens up about resilience, overcoming adversities, and the unglamorous yet crucial aspects of scaling a business.  From his humble beginnings to building a powerhouse in the industry, Larry's journey is a testament to hard work, smart decisions, and the grit needed to turn adversity into opportunity. This conversation is a rollercoaster of life lessons, blending relatability with entrepreneurial wisdom.   ? Become part of the pre-launch team for my new book! Email book@okdork.com to join.   In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:   Resilience: What does it take for Larry to want to quit?  Long-Term Vision: What parts of your business can be mapped out and what can’t. Compound gains: Long term Larry’s advice on starting today.   If you enjoyed this and want to explore more from a founder of a billion dollar empire, check out last weeks episode with Michael Hudner who owns an Oil Tanker shipping company. You can find that as Ep328 in this feed. You can find out more about Larry at https://www.larryjanesky.com/, also @larryjanesky on Instagram & @thinkdaily on  Twitter. ? Wanna save money on software? Of course you do!! Find what you need on AppSumo   ✉️ Sign up to my newsletter (I reply to emails) ? Need help getting started with your own business? Sign up at OkDork.com/Monthly1K