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This live podcast recording from the Water Garden Expo 2025 features a conversation between the Eric and Brian Fitzsimmons of Pondscapes by Fitz, focusing on the topic of scaling a business. Fitzsimmons, who recently opened his ninth location, shares his experiences and insights on when and how to grow a contracting or retail business within the pond industry. The discussion touches upon his early ambitions, a pivotal career shift, and the mindset required for rapid expansion, including his perspective on risk, opportunity, and building a strong team culture. The conversation also explores Fitzsimmons' ventures into koi importation and distribution, his involvement in high-end koi sales, and his future plans for supporting other contractors in the industry.
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- Determine what you truly want from your business or career and be clear about your goals.
- Don't be afraid to take calculated risks and seize opportunities when they arise, even if they seem daunting.
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses and build a team around you that complements your skills.
- Focus on what works well and is most profitable in your endeavors and do more of it.
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The All American Koi Show: AllAmericanKoiShow.com
Fitz Fish Ponds: Koi Trips
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