In this inspiring and tactical interview, we sit down with Joshua Gamez, Founder and CEO of East Coast Facilities, Inc., to unpack the blue-collar blueprint for building an empire rooted in purpose, hard work, and faith.
Joshua, a first-generation Mexican-American, shares his journey from cleaning windows in New Jersey river towns to leading a dynamic multi-company organization. This conversation is essential for any entrepreneur facing financial hurdles, looking to scale their service business, or seeking to lead with a true mission.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:49 - Humble Beginnings: The First-Generation Mexican-American Journey
07:09 - Why I Became an Entrepreneur (and wanted to win)
10:58 - The Hardest Business Lessons: Revenue & Cash Flow Management
14:50 - The CEO's Crisis Mentality: "I Have Nothing to Lose"
17:14 - Navigating Financial Catastrophe (The "No-Snow" Winter)
18:46 - Why I Run To The Fight (The Power of Discipline)33:14 - Scaling Systems: Building a Digital Operations Manual
37:01 - Advice for New Entrepreneurs: You Can't Give Up / Embrace the Suck
46:33 - Lightning Round
49:10 - What Joshua Gámez Wants His Legacy To Be
Intro Music:
Title: Longer Wait
Artist: Ketsa
Source: Free Music Archive
License: CC BY 4.0
Outro Music:
Title: Tide Turns
Artist: Ketsa
Source: Free Music Archive
License: CC BY 4.0