Episode 44: I Don't Know Love Until I Have Kids with Steve Blentlinger

The BizDad Podcast

"At the end of the day, those little things that you do—are what the kids are going to remember, like taking the time to play Monopoly Lithium or learn a new board game." — Steve Blentlinger

Steve Blentlinger, a seasoned entrepreneur and project manager in construction, details his path from growing up on an Illinois farm, where he learned the value of hard work from his parents, to becoming a key figure in the industry.

Steve began his career in construction, eventually co-founding Payline Data, a credit card processing company, and exploring real estate development. After selling Payline, he faced a pivotal choice between continuing in construction or exploring new ventures. Choosing to stick with his roots, Steve relaunched his construction company.

He highlights the crucial role of assembling a supportive team and the impact of personal health, particularly sleep, on professional success. Throughout, Steve stresses the importance of family, fostering connections, and sharing knowledge, underscoring his belief in the role of teaching beyond traditional educational settings.

Additional key insights:

- Learned work ethic from farmers.

- Values family, supported by wife.

- Relaunched construction firm, explores ventures.

- Driven by vision and growth.

- Implements EOS for efficiency.

- Hires right, delegates effectively.

- Integrates kids into business.

- Prioritizes health and sleep.

- Focuses on family time and travel.

- Exposes kids to diverse cultures.

- Teaches kids work ethic and resilience.

- Shares knowledge, teaches broadly.

And much more!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro & Family

09:25 Education & Career

26:49 Company Acquisition

35:00 Importance of Systems

46:06 Vision & Passion

55:57 Balancing Family & Work

01:04:14 Creating Memories

01:14:30 Connecting with Kids

01:29:39 Teaching Hard Work

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Payline: https://www.paylinedata.com/

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