From Mechanic to Entrepreneur: Kris on Building Strube Land Services

In this episode, we sit down with Kris Strube, owner of Strube Land Services, to talk about his journey from working 12-hour shifts as a mechanic at Ethicon to launching and growing his own land clearing and site prep business in West Texas.

Kris shares candid stories about the challenges of starting a business, balancing family life, and the importance of the "I can figure it out" mindset. We discuss everything from government grants for landowners, the realities of running heavy equipment, and lessons learned from failure, to the value of adaptability and building a reputation you can be proud of.

Key topics include:

Why fulfillment matters more than a steady paycheck
How to start small and scale your business
Navigating government-funded projects and grants
The ups and downs of entrepreneurship in rural America
Parenting, hunting, and finding joy in the journey
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Connect with Kris:
Website: strubelandservices.com
Facebook: Strube Land Services
Phone: (325) 718-8195

[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:12] Finding Fulfillment in Work
[00:00:53] Learning Through Experience
[00:01:39] Balancing Business and Life
[00:02:21] Introducing Kris
[00:02:45] The Birth of a Podcast
[00:05:01] The Reality of Running a Business
[00:07:14] Starting Strube Land Services
[00:14:33] Challenges and Growth
[00:18:33] Government Projects and Funding
[00:21:53] The Importance of Adaptability
[00:28:22] Building Confidence Through Failure
[00:28:55] Lessons from Parenting
[00:29:57] The Value of Trying New Things
[00:32:19] Finding Purpose in Work
[00:35:44] Hunting Adventures and Equipment
[00:40:31] Balancing Business and Family
[00:48:01] Maintaining Reputation and Brand
[00:48:41] Contact Information and Scams
[00:50:23] Podcast Conclusion and Future Plans