23-Year-Old Builds Demolition Empire | Riley O’Toole | FAP 98

2024-10-03

Join host Ryan Robbins in Episode 98 of the Fireside America Podcast as he sits down with 23-year-old entrepreneur Riley O'Toole from Belmar. Riley shares his inspiring journey from starting in construction with his grandfather at age ten to founding his own demolition contracting company, Coastline Cleanups. Discover how he chose hands-on experience over college, the life lessons imparted by his grandfather, and how he's built a successful business employing his close friends. They delve into the importance of work-life balance, building a strong company culture, and the challenges of being a young business owner. Riley also discusses his views on politics, the impact of taxes on small businesses, and his hopes for the future. Don't miss this...

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Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction and Meeting Riley O'Toole

3:05 Choosing Hands-On Work Over College

6:30 Starting in Construction with Grandfather

9:15 Balancing Work and Social Life at 23

11:45 Life Lessons from Grandfather

15:20 Founding Coastline Cleanups

20:05 Political Views and Impact on Small Business

27:30 Thoughts on the Upcoming Election

31:10 Advice to Young Entrepreneurs

35:00 Closing Remarks and Future Plans