Ep 176 - "Start With The Future In Mind, With Sadiq Isu"

Episode notes

Some people build their businesses one fire at a time. Sadiq Isu builds with the end in mind, and it shows. Brandon and I sat down with Sadiq to talk about what it looks like to lead with clarity. He’s an immigrant who bought, built, and sold restoration companies, and did it on purpose. No scramble, no guesswork. Just steady, strategic growth with people and legacy at the core. This isn’t theory. It’s what happens when you trade short-term wins for long-term impact. Why You Should Listen: [08:22] From night shift to ownership, Sadiq’s first few years in the U.S. [16:41] Why he builds every company from the exit backward [24:12] How he 2 - 3x’d his company’s value before selling [26:00] The one trait that makes a partnership work [33:44] Faith, family, and values, not just talk, but operational strategy [40:35] What restoration leaders are missing, and how to course-correct [49:01] How to build a company that reflects who you are, not just what you do If you're building something to last, this one’s worth a listen. -Chris Thank you sponsors! Liftify is for restorers who are looking to accelerate their online reviews.

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