Everyone Thought His Business Would Fail- Becoming A Millionaire In 1 Year

What happens when a small-town guy from Minnesota rebrands a business, straps on a tool belt, and grinds his way to $1 million in year one—with just one teammate and no excuses? You get Cole Nelson from Maverick Construction.

In his first-ever mastermind, Cole opens up about what it really takes to build from zero, why mindset trumps marketing, and how showing up in the right rooms can 10x your entire life.

If you’ve ever felt like the underdog, this episode proves you don’t need investors, a big crew, or a fancy office—you just need grit, systems, and a “who’s next?” mindset.

This isn’t just about business—it’s about betting on yourself, building with intention, and proving that one bold year can change everything. Because when you stop waiting for permission and start taking action, million-dollar results start showing up!

💥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Cole hit $1M in sales in his very first year—with just him and one other guyWhy investing in mindset and masterminds is a game-changer for home service entrepreneursThe hidden cost of delaying systems and processes—and why the time to implement is nowHow to retain your most loyal team members—and why giving up equity might be the smartest moveScaling tips for owners with no W2 employees yet—from foundation to full crewHow to balance family, risk, and vision when going all-in on your company

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Webpage: https://mavconstructionandroofing.com/construction-company/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colenelson.mn/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Maverick-Construction

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Ready to scale your home service business and exit rich? Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets is the ultimate best business podcast for driven entrepreneurs in landscaping, lawn care, cleaning, painting, roofing, plumbing, HVAC, and more. Hosted by home service millionaire Lance Bachmann, a home service expert and business coach who’s built and sold multimillion-dollar companies, this podcast delivers no-nonsense business owner tips to grow fast and secure a high-value exit.

Each episode dives deep into home service marketing, profitability, and what buyers value in a home service business. With bold, actionable how-to strategies and zero fluff, Lance shares proven home service secrets to dominate your market. Featuring top industry leaders, private equity pros, and entrepreneurs who’ve cashed out big, this podcast is your roadmap to get rich and transform your business for a lucrative exit.

Tune in to Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets and start building your empire today!

• No. of episodes: 44
• Latest episode: 2025-06-30
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