In this episode of Celebrating Small Family Businesses, hosts Connie and John spotlight Hesron and Karla Gomez of AJS Quality Construction. Originating from Mexico and Southern California, respectively, the couple embarked on their entrepreneurial journey in Central Texas in 2018.
Hesron, with his trade experience and bilingual skills, and Karla, leveraging her budgeting and legal background, successfully built their construction business focused on the apartment industry.
They share insights on managing family life and business, navigating challenges like industry changes and COVID-19, and maintaining a balance between risk and financial caution.
The episode delves into their aspirations, including hitting new financial goals and developing leadership within their company while highlighting the vital role of humility and constant learning in their success.
You can reach them here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hesrongomez/
00:00 Welcome to Celebrating Small Family Businesses
00:05 Meet Hezron and Karla Gomez of AJS Quality Construction
00:38 Starting the Family Business
01:22 Challenges and Growth in the Construction Industry
03:48 Balancing Family and Business
04:20 Financial Strategies and Lessons Learned
13:11 Adapting to Industry Changes
16:16 Navigating COVID-19 and Its Impact
20:20 The Remodeling Challenge
20:37 Future Goals and Aspirations
21:30 Side Business Ventures
22:01 Life Coaching and Personal Growth
22:30 The Meaning Behind AJS
23:28 Financial Goals and Team Development
23:53 Coaching and Risk Management
28:31 Faith and Humility in Business
32:32 Family and Business Balance
39:55 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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