DJ Smith runs a business built on a single truth: you only get one shot a year to get it right. As the founder of Holiday & Harvest Tree Farm in Austin, he operates in a world where Christmas isn’t a season — it’s a high-stakes sprint that determines the entire year. DJ Talks About: 🔴 Running a seasonal, zero-margin-for-error business where one weekend can make or break everything. 🔴 How growing up between entertainment and education shaped his work ethic and creativity. 🔴 Starting at ...
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DJ Smith runs a business built on a single truth: you only get one shot a year to get it right. As the founder of Holiday & Harvest Tree Farm in Austin, he operates in a world where Christmas isn’t a season — it’s a high-stakes sprint that determines the entire year. DJ Talks About: 🔴 Running a seasonal, zero-margin-for-error business where one weekend can make or break everything. 🔴 How growing up between entertainment and education shaped his work ethic and creativity. 🔴 Starting at ...
Being A Cowboy In Mexico Humbled Me, Now I Own A Roofing Business I James Wolfgang Kuntz I AO 31
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Being A Cowboy In Mexico Humbled Me, Now I Own A Roofing Business I James Wolfgang Kuntz I AO 31
In this episode of American Operator, JC sits down with James, founder of Tarrytown Roofing, to unpack a life shaped by grit, urgency, and a drive to do things better. From being sent alone to a family ranch in Mexico at age 12—learning Spanish, ranching, and resilience—to building a career in sales before betting on himself in the roofing industry, James’ journey is a masterclass in adaptation. He shares how discipline, mentorship, and a bias toward action helped him grow his business, the i...
American Operator
DJ Smith runs a business built on a single truth: you only get one shot a year to get it right. As the founder of Holiday & Harvest Tree Farm in Austin, he operates in a world where Christmas isn’t a season — it’s a high-stakes sprint that determines the entire year. DJ Talks About: 🔴 Running a seasonal, zero-margin-for-error business where one weekend can make or break everything. 🔴 How growing up between entertainment and education shaped his work ethic and creativity. 🔴 Starting at ...
