{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"But First, Principles!","title":"SE02E10 - From Engineer to Entrepreneur | With Tim Amos","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3ffe8ee4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2080,"description":"Today’s Guest: Tim Amos of T.A.W. Construction\nDon’t forget! Like · Comment · Subscribe\nGuest Links:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-amos-8600b0a2/\nThis Episode:\nIn this episode, Colin sits down with Tim Amos, founder of T.A.W. Construction, to explore his journey from structural engineer to successful construction business owner. Tim shares how a quality-first mindset—not profit alone—has shaped his company, partnerships, and long-term success.\nThey discuss navigating market shifts, overcoming fear and conflict, and why helping others is a core part of sustainable business. Tim also reflects on commercial development, word-of-mouth marketing, and the importance of training successors to ensure continuity. This conversation offers practical wisdom for entrepreneurs building businesses with purpose and resilience.\nKey Takeaways\nGo into your business with an open mind.\nIt’s not just about profit and loss.\nBuild with the same care you would for yourself.\nCommercial development can be a powerful long-term investment.\nHelping others should be a core business value.\nOvercoming fear is essential for growth.\nStrong partnerships create stability and opportunity.\nWord-of-mouth marketing builds trust and momentum.\nFacing conflict directly leads to healthier outcomes.\nTrain a successor to protect your company’s future.\nBut First, Principles with Colin Davis\nReal stories. Real principles. Real growth for business owners.\nEach episode reveals the mindset, systems, and turning points behind small-business success—so you can grow without burning out.\nThis season, Season 2, we’re featuring innovative entrepreneurs shaping the Richmond region and beyond.\nHelpful Links\nWant practical tools to build a business that actually works?\nVisit: https://www.firstprinciplescoaching.com\nReady for clarity, structure, and momentum in your business?\nEmail Colin: colin@firstprinciplescoaching.com\nAbout Colin\nColin Davis is a business and leadership coach with a background in ministry, psychology,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1td8dNmsNQNq9c225exsZB0blzzI70DhNoYSzRiOs-A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MDg0/NDIyZWVmMTcxNGUx/NmMyYmU1ZmQwZjJh/MjY2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}