From High School Graduate to Multi-Million-Dollar Home Services Business Owner–Cameron Bawden | EP179

The NoDegree Podcast – No Degree Success Stories for Job Searching, Careers, and Entrepreneurship

Cameron Bawden shares his entrepreneurial journey in the service industry, particularly in pest control. He discusses the importance of company culture, learning from multiple businesses, and overcoming investor challenges. Cameron also emphasizes the value of hiring skilled people and focusing on one's zone of excellence. He concludes with his future goals and advice for budding entrepreneurs.

Timestamps

(00:00) — Podcast Introduction

(00:26) — Introduction to guest, Cameron Bawden

(00:47) — Cameron's business introduction

(01:52) — Blueprint for success

(04:35) — Salary range in the home service industry

(07:50) — Starting and growing a pest control business

(10:48) — Mistakes made in the first few years

(15:22) — First breakthrough in business

(18:07) — Important changes made after growth

(19:23) — Launching and learning from running multiple businesses

(25:18) — Challenges and adjustments in different businesses

(27:52) — Biggest accomplishment

(28:51) — Most difficult period

(30:00) — Importance of hiring skilled people and focusing on one's zone of excellence

(31:33) — Future goals

(32:30) — Advice to younger self

(33:32) — Advice to upcoming entrepreneurs

(35:08) — Outro

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* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbawden/

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-bawden-106976102/

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