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

2025-05-22

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 a...

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 guy
Why investing in mindset and masterminds is a game-changer for home service entrepreneurs
The hidden cost of delaying systems and processes—and why the time to implement is now
How to retain your most loyal team members—and why giving up equity might be the smartest move
Scaling tips for owners with no W2 employees yet—from foundation to full crew
How to balance family, risk, and vision when going all-in on your company