In May of 2024 the guys had an awesome interview with Mississippi Veteran and Entrepreneur, Ric McCluskey. In that interview Ric hinted that he was starting on a new project, so the guys thought it would be fun to circle back with him (over a year later) and find out whatever happened with that project – and wow, a LOT has happened since that time! This week Ric tells the guys how his new company, FlyBy Shine, utilizes large drones for pressure washing and soft washing commercial and industrial buildings. Ric discusses the challenges and triumphs of building his new business, including the initial anxiety of scaling, the importance of branding in a niche market, and the difficulties encountered during the first winter of operations. He shares insights into expanding the company through a licensing model as an alternative to franchising, the crucial need to delegate tasks and avoid being the sole "touch labor" provider, along with the impact of entrepreneurship on family life. The conversation also explores the future of the drone and AI industries, emphasizing the importance of embracing new technologies for small business owners and preparing the next generation for a tech-driven workforce. Special thanks to Ric for getting behind the mic with the guys and bringing the Sippi Community up to speed on what it’s really like to get a new project off the ground (quite literally)! *Insert the punny joke sound effect. * Special thanks to Chris for editing this episode!
In May of 2024 the guys had an awesome interview with Mississippi Veteran and Entrepreneur, Ric McCluskey. In that interview Ric hinted that he was starting on a new project, so the guys thought it would be fun to circle back with him (over a year later) and find out whatever happened with that project – and wow, a LOT has happened since that time!
This week Ric tells the guys how his new company, FlyBy Shine, utilizes large drones for pressure washing and soft washing commercial and industrial buildings. Ric discusses the challenges and triumphs of building his new business, including the initial anxiety of scaling, the importance of branding in a niche market, and the difficulties encountered during the first winter of operations.
He shares insights into expanding the company through a licensing model as an alternative to franchising, the crucial need to delegate tasks and avoid being the sole "touch labor" provider, along with the impact of entrepreneurship on family life. The conversation also explores the future of the drone and AI industries, emphasizing the importance of embracing new technologies for small business owners and preparing the next generation for a tech-driven workforce.
Special thanks to Ric for getting behind the mic with the guys and bringing the Sippi Community up to speed on what it’s really like to get a new project off the ground (quite literally)! *Insert the punny joke sound effect. *
Special thanks to Chris for editing this episode!