The Cost of a $100M Legacy: Built on Grit, Loyalty, and Leadership
Release Date: 05/13/2025
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The Cost of a $100M Legacy: Built on Grit, Loyalty, and Leadership
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Most family businesses survive on tradition. Few become legends. In this episode of The $100 Million Mindset, Todd Liles sits down with Jimmie Dale of Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric. Jimmie didn’t just inherit the business—he bought it, signed the loans himself, and scaled it into one of the most trusted brands in the trades. This is a story of ownership, discipline, and the faith it takes to lead a company into the $100M+ stratosphere. You’ll learn how to: -Lead differently when your name is on the line -Build brand consistency that creates market dominance -Expand into new...
info_outlineMost family businesses survive on tradition. Few become legends.
In this episode of The $100 Million Mindset, Todd Liles sits down with Jimmie Dale of Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric. Jimmie didn’t just inherit the business—he bought it, signed the loans himself, and scaled it into one of the most trusted brands in the trades.
This is a story of ownership, discipline, and the faith it takes to lead a company into the $100M+ stratosphere.
You’ll learn how to:
-Lead differently when your name is on the line
-Build brand consistency that creates market dominance
-Expand into new trades without losing trust or culture
-Hire leaders from outside the trades—and train them to win
-Pick the right private equity partner (and protect your culture while doing it)
-Balance faith, discipline, and long-term legacy in a fast-scaling business
Mentioned in this episode:
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The shift from Yellow Pages to top-of-funnel media branding
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Private equity partnerships that triple your business without selling your soul
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Mindshare vs. clicks: why branding beats PPC
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Recruiting leaders from outside the industry
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Leading through faith, transparency, and personal growth
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Jimmie’s philosophy: “Serve first—success follows”
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