Bill Golden | Founder of ‘Golden Boat Lifts’ | Ep. #979

Bill Golden, the founder of Golden Boat Lifts, shares his journey from moving to Florida in 1980 to building a global empire in the boat lift industry.  Bill discusses his innovative approach to manufacturing, his commitment to quality and customer service, and how he turned his initial experience with a welding machine into a successful business.  Highlights include his insights on industry challenges, the importance of listening to customers, and exciting new developments like a hurricane-resistant boat lift cover. Bill's passion for innovation and excellence shines through as he explains how he's maintained a thriving business for over 40 years. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:17 Ocala's Horse Country and Rock the Country Event 01:22 Golden Boat Lifts Facility Tour 01:41 Bill Golden's Journey into the Boat Lift Business 02:32 Innovations and Manufacturing Processes 04:45 Global Expansion and Unique Installations 07:46 Challenges and Innovations in Boat Lift Design 23:01 Freestanding and Hydraulic Boat Lifts 35:27 Innovative Cable Solution 36:35 The Importance of Patents 37:45 Navigating the Patent Process 38:50 From Ideas to Market 41:24 Challenges and Successes 43:53 Customer-Driven Innovation 46:11 Hurricane Impact and Resilience 49:43 Global Expansion and Unique Projects 55:35 Future Innovations and Business Growth 01:06:50 Conclusion and Contact Information 🚀 Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Star brite https://bit.ly/TomRowlandPodcast 👋 Stay Connected with Tom Rowland: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tomrowlandpodcast Website & Show Notes https://bit.ly/3O4lgn0 Text: [phone] Email: [e-mail] 🔗 Explore More: All Socials and Links https://linktr.ee/TomRowlandPodcast 🎥 Discover More of Tom’s Shows: Saltwater Experience https://bit.ly/4by096g Into the Blue Fishing https://bit.ly/48VZYju Life on the Water https://bit.ly/3Pp9rbs 💬 Let’s Keep in Touch! Text: [phone] Email: [e-mail]