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February 4, 2026 52 mins

In this insightful discussion, Vazgen Dallakyan, co-founder of Cobex Construction Group, shares valuable insights into achieving significant business development and real-world growth. He breaks down how Cobex reached an impressive $25 million in annual revenue across six locations, offering practical business tips for entrepreneurs focused on building and scaling a truly successful business.

This episode explores what it actually takes to grow a business beyond the headlines. Vazgen explains the effective business strategies, leadership decisions, and operational lessons learned while scaling Cobex — and why rapid growth can often expose challenges in systems, culture, and profitability.

The conversation dives into how modern business development has changed, including customer acquisition, marketing, sales incentives, and organizational structure. Vazgen shares how Cobex adapted its approach to scale the business while improving accountability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

In addition to business strategy, Vazgen also shares his personal journey — immigrating to the United States from a war-torn region of Armenia, developing a strong work ethic at an early age, and building a values-driven company rooted in stewardship, continuous learning, and strong relationships.

This video covers:
• How Cobex Construction Group scaled to $25M across six locations
• Business development lessons for entrepreneurs and operators
• Effective business strategies for growing and scaling a company
• The realities of marketing, sales, and operations at scale
• Leadership principles required to build a successful business

If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or operator looking to grow your business and scale with intention, this conversation with Vazgen Dallakyan of Cobex Construction Group offers practical insights you can apply immediately.

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