A lot of people say they want to “get into the trades” or “start a business,” but almost nobody talks about the unglamorous details that decide whether you last. We sit down with Jack Blommel, owner of Surfside Window and Door, and dig into what it’s like building real credibility as a young entrepreneur in construction while still learning, hiring, training, selling, and delivering work that holds up years later.

We start with the nuts and bolts of the window and door world because homeowners feel the consequences: why some large door systems sag over time, why header deflection matters, and what it means when a system is top-hung versus bottom-supported. We also talk indoor-outdoor living, porch enclosures, Myrtle Beach pollen, and the overlooked screen issues that can make an expensive door feel like a compromise.

Then we zoom out to workforce development and leadership. Jack shares what he learned from structured training environments, why repetition matters, and why young people often leave the trades when they don’t get coached into real skill and real pay. We also break down a practical sales process built on expertise: ask what the homeowner wants, ask for a budget range early, and match the right product and scope without wasting anyone’s time.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a business, hiring your first crew, or tightening up your sales process, this conversation will give you tactics you can use right away. Subscribe, share this with someone building their career, and leave a review with the biggest lesson you took from it.