Building American Dreams: Will Schuler's Million Dollar Story
Will Schuler
Business
Hoosiers to Know
Podcast Summary
This may be my favorite episode ever… and I am not exaggerating.
I got to interview Will Schuler, a young entrepreneur who is making waves in Indiana's excavation and utility contracting industry.
From starting his business in high school to achieving over $30 million in revenue by age 23, Will shares his journey, the values that drive him, and the lessons he's learned along the way.
We delve into his early inspirations, the challenges of managing a growing company, and his commitment to building American infrastructure and American dreams.
You’re going to learn about:
-How Will’s relentless drive set him apart from his peers.
-His journey to becoming the youngest member of YPO ever. (Min $15m+ in revenue)
-Tips for building high performing teams.
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Check out these great clips:
01:19 Meet Will Schuler: Young Entrepreneur
02:36 Will's Early Life and Entrepreneurial Roots
04:35 Family Challenges and Moving to Cicero
07:58 Starting in Excavation and High School Hustle
12:27 First Big Break and Rapid Growth
16:26 Balancing School and Business
22:33 Scaling Up: From Small Jobs to Big Contracts
38:24 Building Excel Spreadsheets and Early Business Ventures
38:57 Dating Journey and Balancing Work
40:03 Massive Growth and Key Relationships
41:07 Instilling Passion and Transparency in Employees
45:12 Joining Entrepreneurial Organizations
52:36 Work-Life Balance and Passion for Work
57:38 Reflections on Education and Career Paths
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Guest(s)
Will Schuler
Date Published
March 5, 2025