⭐ Click follow for the LIVE BRIGHT Show! ⭐ What does it really take to build a business that’s profitable, people-first, and full of purpose? In this episode, Molly Moran sits down with JC Chanowsky, Navy veteran turned serial entrepreneur, fun-preneur, and CEO of Cape Fear Pro Wash and Patriot Illumination, for a bold, honest, and seriously inspiring conversation.
JC shares his rollercoaster journey from military life to building a seasonal service business that rakes in nearly a million dollars in just a few months, all while creating team cultures rooted in fun, loyalty, and heart. From losing key employees right before a major event to scaling back up stronger than ever, JC doesn’t hold back on the behind-the-scenes lessons in leadership, resilience, and why failures often hold the seeds of your biggest wins.
Tune in to learn:
- How JC scaled a very profitable pressure washing and Christmas lights business
- His approach to building a culture where people want to show up
- The real cost of burnout and how he filters opportunities through purpose
- Why giving back is baked into his business model
- And how treating employees like family created a team that thrives
If you're ready to laugh, learn, and walk away fired up to build your own bold, fun, and freedom-driven business, this one’s for you. Hit play now!
CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to the Live Bright Show
00:27 Meet JC Chanowsky
04:13 The Birth of Cape Fear Pro Wash and Patriot Illumination
06:01 Challenges and Successes in Business
11:53 The Importance of Fun and Team Culture
19:57 Seasonal Business Dynamics and Employee Retention
28:59 Building Loyalty and Leadership
29:36 Leadership Lessons from the Navy
33:42 Advice for New Business Leaders
37:37 Balancing Business and Personal Life
42:22 Travel and Lifestyle Choices
45:14 Morning Routine and Health
49:15 Paying It Forward and Helping Others
52:18 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
Connect with JC Chanowsky Websites: CapeFearProWash.com and PatriotIllumination.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JCChanowsky
Apply to LIVE BRIGHT: mollymoran.com/hire-molly/ 😎💚⭐
Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mollymoranlive
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