Show Information
Episode Number: 98
Date: July 28, 2025
Duration: 28:12
Host Contact Information
Host: Justin Deese
Website: JustinDeese.com
Contact: Justin@JustinDeese.com
Guest Contact Information
Guest: Tom Jameson
Company: Astro Watt Electrical
Guest Website: https://www.callastrowatt.com
Summary
In this episode, Justin chats with Tom Jameson, owner of Astro Watt Electrical based in Apex, North Carolina. Since launching in 2019, Tom has grown his business to 14 employees and is on pace for $3M in revenue—all while building a standout company culture rooted in fun, empowerment, and genuine care for both team and customer.
Tom shares how he transitioned from being in the field to leading the business, the lessons he learned from scaling too fast, and the surprising power of a monthly team book club. If you're a business owner looking to grow without losing your soul—or your weekends—this episode is for you.
Takeaways
- Building a fun and empowering culture leads to sustainable growth.
- Clarity and focus on residential service work allowed Astro Watt to scale efficiently.
- Letting go of control and empowering your team unlocks freedom and growth.
- Even small companies should prioritize reinvestment and leadership development early.
- Customer experience trumps sales—sometimes the best solution isn’t doing the job at all.
- A great culture builds loyalty, collaboration, and a team that truly cares.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome and Introduction
01:00 – Astro Watt Today: Structure, Team, Revenue Goals
03:00 – Creating a Fun and Close-Knit Culture
05:00 – Early Days and the Journey to Residential Focus
08:00 – Stepping Out of the Field & Building Leaders
13:00 – Bottlenecks, Lessons, and Leadership Growth
16:00 – Empowering the Team and Letting Go
20:00 – Life Outside of Work: Golf, Family, and Perspective
22:00 – Lightning Round: Freedom, Decisions, and Advice
25:00 – Final Thoughts: The Power of Team and Book Clubs
Keywords
#ElectricalBusiness #ResidentialService #CompanyCulture #LeadershipLessons #BusinessGrowth #EmpowerYourTeam #FreedomInBusiness #CustomerExperience #HomeServices #AstroWatt #TradesLeadership #JustinDeese #FreedomBlueprintPodcast #TomJameson
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