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Ever wonder what drives someone to build not just structures, but a life of purpose? This episode pulls back the curtain on Eric Olson's remarkable journey from tornado cleanup to founding Dayton Barns, now a thriving multi-location metal building business.

Eric takes us through the pivotal moment when devastation in his backyard sparked an unexpected business opportunity. What began with fallen trees and woodworking evolved into a shed business, then expanded to metal buildings and pole barns shipped nationwide. With disarming honesty, he reveals how learning happened through challenges—managing people, solving complex problems, and creating solutions when none existed.

But this isn't just about business growth. The heart of Eric's story lies in how success enables purpose. We journey with him through his work with Good Shepherd Ministries, where he now leads Bible studies in the same neighborhood where he once made destructive choices. His powerful testimony continues with the recent Riverfront Revival event in Miamisburg that brought hundreds together for healing and hope.

The technological side shines too as Eric demonstrates the design tools that make Dayton Barns and Five Rivers Pole Barns accessible to customers everywhere. From specialized software that simplifies ordering to financing solutions through J Money that allow customers to own buildings with no money down, he's removed barriers to ownership.

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