In this episode of the Above the Bar podcast, Sean Ormiston and the hosts discuss how AE Landscape Borders started while the founders were still in college and chose entrepreneurship over a traditional career path. The business did not begin with a single breakthrough idea but developed gradually through conversations and small opportunities that aligned. The early years were chaotic, filled with equipment problems, staffing shortages, long work hours, and constant pressure to keep jobs on schedule, which gave them a deeper respect for the realities of running a business. They emphasize that most lessons came from taking action rather than planning, since business plans rarely survive once real challenges appear. Over time the company transitioned from survival mode to building systems, hiring managers, and creating a scalable operation, which allowed responsibilities to be shared across a growing team. The founders highlight the importance of continuously raising standards, maintaining a team culture similar to sports, and focusing on helping others succeed within the company. Their advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to commit fully, learn from mistakes, improve your plans, and remember that building a successful business is not just about personal success but about creating opportunities and value for others