Builders of Authority
Builders of Authority is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs looking to level up their game in all facets. With a focus on personal branding and growing your business, host Adam McChesney, brings on high level entrepreneurs who have experience growing companies through branding. You will learn tactics and strategies, not theories, from guests on the podcast while understanding what you need to do in order to reach new levels of success.
Builders of Authority
How This Contractor Built a Personal Brand That Sells for Him (400K Followers)
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Most contractors think social media is a waste of time. John McDonald proved them wrong, with 400K followers on Facebook, 315K on Instagram, and a multi-million dollar business that grows because of his personal brand, not in spite of it.
Adam McChesney sits down with John McDonald, founder of Fab Tech Solutions, to break down how a Navy vet who started with $4,000 in the bank built a massive personal brand and a thriving business — without ever chasing viral trends or following a content playbook.
What we cover:
- How John went from the Navy to running a multi-million dollar machinery business
- Why his content about a barndominium and a pond exploded — and what contractors can learn from it
- How a personal brand acts as a silent sales rep that builds trust for years before a follower becomes a client
- The "fire yourself" framework — how to delegate so your business can scale without you
- Why being great at a trade doesn't mean you should own the business
- The content habit every contractor should build before worrying about algorithms
If you're a contractor who thinks personal branding isn't for you — John McDonald's story will change your mind.
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Email adam@buildauthority.co
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