Story of Resiliency: How Greg & Nicki Bartholomy Converted GB Electrical Services into a Residential Service Business, Overcame a Host of Challenges, Ultimately Make More Money, Have More Free Time, & Are Happier than Ever.
Greg and Nicki Bartholomy from GB Electrical Services in Charlotte, North Carolina, define resiliency. As you will hear, Greg started the business, initially on his own. Eventually, Nicki came aboard. Together, they faced all the trials and tribulations brought upon by working for general contractors. Greg would work all day and all night, only to be left chasing $80,000 or more owed to him—worried about payroll. Greg didn’t give up. Together, along with Nicki, they found a way to move forward. They found SGI. They adopted the model. They made changes—and they had their share of setbacks in implementing it. Their staff—whom they loved—turned over. They had to sever relationships with contractors they’d known for years. No matter what the challenge, they pushed forward. They got better. Today, they’re making more money. They’re profitable. And they’re happy. They have nights and weekends to themselves. The business doesn’t hold them hostage. Instead, Greg and Nicki see great promise and opportunity ahead. They’ve made this huge turnaround in just a few short years.
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