In this episode of American Operator, JC sits down with Wade Lombard—an entrepreneur who went from disrupting the moving industry to building custom homes—to talk about leadership, discipline, and staying in your lane. Wade shares how key relationships shaped his path, why marriage transformed his priorities, and how understanding the Enneagram has helped him lead more effectively. From tackling a low-barrier industry with high standards, to surviving the “dark years” of business, Wade breaks down what it really takes to scale, leverage the strengths of others, and push through hard seasons. This is a candid conversation about growth, grit, and building something that lasts.
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