In this episode of The Summit Podcast, Bob Turner sits down with Peter Christensen, owner of Springwood Builders, for a raw and honest conversation about what it really takes to build a business—and the personal cost that often comes with it. Peter shares his journey from years in construction to launching Springwood Builders in 2017, opening up about the pressure, responsibility, and leadership challenges that don’t show up on Instagram. From pricing mistakes and cash-flow stress to hiring the right people and learning how to lead through uncertainty, this episode pulls back the curtain on the realities most contractors face but rarely talk about. This conversation goes deeper than business. Peter reflects on fatherhood, legacy, mentorship, and the question every driven business owner eventually has to answer: What am I actually building this for? If you’re a contractor, entrepreneur, or business owner who feels the weight of leadership and wants to grow without losing what matters most, this episode will hit home. 🔑 Key Takeaways Starting a business is often harder after the launch than before Leadership growth comes from discomfort, mistakes, and self-reflection Hiring and trusting the right people is essential—but difficult Understanding costs and pricing is non-negotiable for long-term survival Mentorship and community can dramatically shorten the learning curve Legacy, family, and values ultimately drive sustainable success 🎧 Sound Bites “I wish I’d started sooner—but I also know why I didn’t.” “What am I actually passing down to my kid?” “Cash disappears faster than confidence when you don’t know your numbers.” “Leadership shows up when everything feels heavy.” ⏱ Chapters  00:00 – Peter Christensen & the story behind Springwood Builders02:03 – The reality no one talks about in entrepreneurship04:58 – Leadership pressure and personal growth08:54 – Hard lessons learned the expensive way10:26 – Advice for overwhelmed contractors13:25 – Pricing, costs, and business survival16:00 – Evolving as a leader17:35 – Finding your edge19:52 – Legacy, family, and purpose22:13 – What Peter would tell new contractors