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Why Scaling Too Fast Can Hurt Your Business - Jimmy Lorway (Construction Entrepreneur)

Why Scaling Too Fast Can Hurt Your Business - Jimmy Lorway (Construction Entrepreneur)

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In this episode of Built to Last, Jimmy Lorway, owner of Anvil Construction, shares the lessons that came from scaling quickly, hiring too fast, and learning what it really takes to build a sustainable business.Jimmy joins Levi and Colby for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, cash flow, EOS implementation, military leadership, company culture, and designing a business that creates freedom instead of dependence. Whether you're just starting out or leading a growing team, this episode is full of practical insights from someone who's lived the challenges firsthand.Resources:Anvil Construction: https://anvilconstruction.ca/Iron House Pro: https://www.ironhousepro.com/ Connect on linkedin:Jimmy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmylorway/Colby - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colby-jardine/Levi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/levilawrence/Books Mentioned:Traction by Gino WickmanCome Up for Air by Nick Sonnenberg00:00 – Introduction • Levi and Colby welcome Jimmy Lorway to the podcast.01:44 – Meet Jimmy Lorway • Jimmy introduces himself and Anvil Construction.02:53 – What Anvil Construction Does • Jimmy explains Anvil’s focus on building envelope and cladding work.04:16 – How Anvil Started • Jimmy shares the early origin story and how the business first took shape.06:45 – Fast Growth and Early Lessons • How Anvil grew quickly, and why some of that growth created challenges.09:30 – Systems Living in Jimmy’s Head • Jimmy talks about early systems, Excel, and the need to document processes.10:52 – Implementing EOS • Why self-implementing EOS was difficult and how bringing in an implementer changed things.13:26 – Building the Team • Jimmy shares how the team is growing and where leadership development is happening.15:47 – The Peter Principle • A discussion on promoting strong technicians into management roles.17:33 – Wrong Growth • Jimmy explains what “wrong growth” looked like and the cost of hiring out of desperation.18:01 – Cash Flow and Survival • Why cash flow was critical during Anvil’s early growth.19:31 – Accidental Entrepreneurship • Jimmy reflects on how he became a business owner without a master plan.21:08 – Freedom of Time and Location • Jimmy shares the long-term lifestyle goals behind building the business.23:38 – Lessons From the Military • How Jimmy’s military experience shaped his confidence, leadership, and systems thinking.26:55 – Clarity, Orders, and Decentralized Command • Jimmy explains how military structure applies to business leadership.28:04 – Training and Repetition • What business can learn from the military’s approach to practice and feedback.31:35 – Sharing Responsibility • Jimmy talks about moving training and development beyond himself.35:52 – How Jimmy Has Changed as a Leader • Jimmy reflects on confidence, trust, and sharing the vision more clearly.36:45 – Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset • A conversation about looking forward, building systems, and helping the team grow.38:53 – Getting Out of the Day-to-Day • Jimmy shares what it feels like to step back from daily operations.42:03 – Moving Too Fast With Change • Jimmy talks about slowing down implementation so the team can actually understand it.45:44 – Communication Styles and DISC • Jimmy shares how personality profiles helped explain communication differences.48:38 – Giving Feedback With Trust • Why difficult feedback lands better when the relationship is strong.51:17 – Peer Groups and EO Accelerator • Jimmy shares how peer learning changed his perspective on business challenges.55:03 – Breakthrough Academy and Business Programs • Jimmy explains where he gets peer support and practical business systems.1:00:11 – Breathwork, Trail Running, and Regulation • Jimmy and Colby discuss tools for managing stress and energy.1:01:40 – Family, Growth, and Support • Jimmy reflects on personal development, homeschooling, and family alignment.1:07:49 – Bringing Family Into the Business World • Jimmy and Colby talk about EO events, spouses, and support systems.1:11:30 – The Next Chapter for Anvil • Jimmy shares the long-term vision for Anvil’s growth.1:12:07 – The Goal of 100 Installers • Jimmy explains the 2035 vision of 100 installers serving Atlantic Canada.1:13:49 – Internal Communication Challenges • Jimmy asks Levi and Colby about structuring internal communication.1:14:04 – Come Up for Air and Communication Systems • Jimmy shares what he’s learning from Nick Sonnenberg’s book.1:15:28 – Getting Off Personal Messaging Tools • Levi explains why companies need owned, intentional communication channels.1:21:00 – Moving Everything Away From Jimmy • Jimmy describes untangling the company from relying on him as the centre point.1:29:05 – Colby’s Focus on Bookkeeping • Colby shares what he’s been building inside Iron House Pro.1:...
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