🎙️ Family, Grit & Growth w/ Dejah Anderson | Top Contractor School Podcast

Welcome back to the Top Contractor School Podcast, where we equip elite contractors with the mindset, tools, and community to grow businesses that make a difference.

In this episode, Eric Guy sits down with Dejah Anderson, COO of Anderson Striping and Construction, to explore her journey from answering phones during the Great Recession to leading operations for a multi-state business. Dejah shares what it’s like growing up in a family-run company, leading with resilience, and forging a path as a woman in the construction industry. 

🔥 In this episode, we dive into:

✅ How Dejah worked her way up from entry-level to COO in a male-dominated field

✅ The early days of Anderson Striping—and the sacrifices that built it

✅ The reality of working with family: challenges, communication, and legacy

✅ What it means to lead with emotional intelligence and humility

 ✅ Dejah's journey balancing business leadership and motherhood

✅ The value of mental “clock out” and being present at home

✅ How she’s helping set a new standard for women in construction

✅ Why TCS became a game-changer: systems, strategy, and peer support

✅ The underestimated impact of striping on public safety

✅ Dejah's advice for young leaders and family-run businesses

If you’re navigating a family business, stepping into leadership, or looking to grow your company without sacrificing your values, this conversation is packed with wisdom you don’t want to miss.

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