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Having an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Working in Construction: Rusty and Mitchell Gonzales, St. Andrews Construction

May 04, 2020 Christopher Goodwillie
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Having an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Working in Construction: Rusty and Mitchell Gonzales, St. Andrews Construction
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Rusty Gonzales, Founder and President of St. Andrews Construction in Denver, joins the show with his entrepreneurial son Mitchell. Rusty and Mitchell have both started multiple businesses, mainly in the the construction industry, and share with us their journeys and the many lessons learned. Highlights include:

  • Why every business needs a business plan
  • Not everyone has to go to college  
  • Giving back to the local community and philanthropy versus charity 
  • Construction as a career path
  • The importance of relationships in business


For each of them, an entrepreneurial lifestyle is worth the hard work and potential risks. Listen in and learn! Today Rusty continues to lead St. Andrews and Mitchell currently works in real estate in Denver, Colorado.

Find St. Andrews Online at: http://www.sacscolorado.com

Find Real Estate Mitchell Gonzales: https://www.themargolisteam.com/agents/184630-Mitchell-Gonzales/

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Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental): http://www.soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

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Music by Scandinavianz, song Wonderland (instrumental).

Intro
Working 40 hrs per week is not for everyone
Rusty's first business
How Mitchell has been entrepreneurially inspired by his dad
College vs no college and learning what you like
Giving back to the community
Cascading of excellence
Transitioning from college to entrepreneurship
Startup costs and the importance of business plans
Growth, building relationships and exiting a business
Knowing your strengths and hiring to complement
Who and how do you hire?
Working in real estate
Construction as a career
Closing thoughts and advice