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Send us a textIn this episode of the Black Bridge Mindset Podcast, hosts Mike, Ken, and CJ welcome John Larkin, CEO and partner of Electronic Systems Consultants (ESC). John shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his start in the Air Force to creating a successful fire protection empire. The discussion covers the importance of having a passion for your business, the challenges of entrepreneurship, strategic growth, and the value of mentorship. Tune in for insights on building a business from the ground up, maintaining a family-oriented company culture, and managing work-life balance.00:00 Welcome to the Black Bridge Mindset Podcast01:09 Celebrating Podcast Milestones04:13 Introducing Today's Special Guest: John Larkin05:58 John Larkin's Journey: From Air Force to Fire Protection10:43 Building a Business from Scratch11:10 Navigating Financial Challenges13:46 The Importance of Passion and Opportunity18:23 Scaling and Evolving the Business23:56 Overcoming Challenges and Building a Strong Team30:56 Understanding Financial Basics31:43 The Importance of Mentorship32:24 Paying It Forward33:23 Building Company Culture38:29 Managing Employee Expectations44:57 Balancing Payroll and Personal Time55:22 Lightning Round and Closing RemarksGuest's Website: http://www.esc-oh.comThank you for listening! Follow our socials! Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Contact us: Email: [email protected] Hosts: Mike CJ Ken