You've fought hard for your business. Growth was earned, not given. Maybe you've scaled, maybe you've sold–but who have you become in the process?
The Turn isn't another podcast obsessing over multiples and deal structure. We get straight to the heart of what you’re actually going through as a founder. Hosted by Kory Mitchell, CEO of Iconic Founders Group, we sit down with founders who have built amazing companies and sold them–businesses across the unglamorous but lucrative construction industry like HVAC, landscaping, pest control, plumbing, roofing, environmental services, and the technology platforms that support them.
These are honest, operator-to-operator conversations about the grit, and the pivotal moments that changed everything. Because the real story isn't just the big check you got when you sold–it's about the hard lessons learned along the way.
Meet the Host: Kory Mitchell
Kory Mitchell has lived the founder's journey from the ground up. He helped build a small, regional specialty contracting business with his family into a national $200M brand, navigating two major transactions including a 9-figure exit.
With over 25 years in the specialty contracting industry, Kory understands firsthand how personal and high-stakes the decision to scale or sell can be. Today, he serves as CEO of Iconic Founders Group, and as a board member for several large national contracting businesses and guides founder-led companies through legacy-preserving transactions–bringing a true operator's perspective to strategic growth and exit.
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Iconic Founders Group provides expert guidance for founders in the built environment–contractors and adjacent markets–ready to grow and sell their businesses while preserving their team, culture, and hard-earned legacy. We work directly with founder-led businesses doing over $3M in profit across specialty contracting engineering & architecture, and the technology that supports the construction industry.
Whether you’re seeking liquidity, looking for a partner to scale, or preparing your business for a well-earned exit, Iconic Founders serves as a trusted advisor throughout the entire process–from readiness to strategic buyer alignment.
- Built Something Great? We Want to Hear Your Story. Whether you're in the thick of scaling, contemplating an exit, or reflecting on your journey, we'd love to connect. Visit us at www.iconicfounders.com and subscribe to The Turn wherever you listen to podcasts.