Ep112 Mishell Cox CEO and Owner Cox Roofing

In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton interviews Mishell Cox, co-owner of Cox Roofing. Mishell shares her journey from business school to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the roofing industry. She discusses the challenges and lessons learned along the way, including the importance of hiring the right people, the necessity of contracts, and the significance of having the right motivations for running a business. Mishell emphasizes the need for aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on management skills and to ensure their reasons for starting a business are aligned with creating value for others.

 

takeaways

• Michelle initially did not want to be part of the roofing business.
• The roofing industry can be lucrative and has a system behind it.
• Hiring the right talent is crucial for business success.
• Contracts are essential to protect both the business and its clients.
• Mistakes in hiring can lead to significant financial losses.
• It's important to learn from financial mistakes to avoid repeating them.
• Managing people is a key skill for any business owner.
• Starting a business requires support from family and partners.
• Doing business for the right reasons leads to long-term success.
• Karma plays a role in business; good intentions yield good results.

You can learn more about Mishell on linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishell-cox-79610848/ or at her company website http://www.coxres.com/