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The Better Than Rich Show
The Better Than Rich Show
231 episodes
3 days ago
Hosted by world-renowned business coaches Andrew Biggs and Mike Abramowitz, The Better Than Rich Show helps ambitious leaders who are on a mission to leave the world better than they found it, change their perspective on what’s important, increase their impact and income, and systemize their life and business. If you’ve ever struggled with finding purpose, have felt disconnected or distracted, or found yourself going through the motions, this show will remind you that what you do matters and will re-inspire you to chase your highest dreams. 
 It’s time for you to become Better Than Rich!
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Hosted by world-renowned business coaches Andrew Biggs and Mike Abramowitz, The Better Than Rich Show helps ambitious leaders who are on a mission to leave the world better than they found it, change their perspective on what’s important, increase their impact and income, and systemize their life and business. If you’ve ever struggled with finding purpose, have felt disconnected or distracted, or found yourself going through the motions, this show will remind you that what you do matters and will re-inspire you to chase your highest dreams. 
 It’s time for you to become Better Than Rich!
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From Zero to $138M: Tim O’Brien’s Blueprint for Building a Business That Lasts
The Better Than Rich Show
58 minutes 17 seconds
6 days ago
From Zero to $138M: Tim O’Brien’s Blueprint for Building a Business That Lasts

Ever wonder why some businesses thrive during economic chaos while others collapse? Many believe success in the trades comes from luck or endless hustle, but the truth is discipline, systems, and culture determine survival. 


In this episode of The Better Than Rich Show, host Mike Abramowitz sits down with Tim O’Brien, founder of Tim O’Brien Homes, who shares how launching a homebuilding company during the Great Recession became his greatest advantage. He unpacks how faith-based principles of stewardship, integrity, and servant leadership fueled his growth from zero to $138 million. From building long-term trade partnerships and defining company values to using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) for sustainable scale, O’Brien shows how simplicity, trust, and vision create businesses that last. 

 

Timestamps:  

[00:00] Starting from Zero During a Recession 
[07:00] Building Brand Awareness with No Budget 
[11:00] Culture Before Scale 
[16:00] Hiring and Delegation Lessons 
[20:00] Communication Cadence and the EOS Revolution 
[27:00] The Trade Council Blueprint 
[33:00] Empowering Trades Through Shared Values 
[43:00] How to Get the Attention of a $138M General Contractor 
[48:00] Scaling from $25M to $138M 
[54:00] Simplicity, Sustainability, and Freedom of Time 

 

 

Key Quotes 

  • “You can’t lead from the valley; you have to get up on the hill to see what’s really going on.” 
     

  • “We’re in the people business. We just happen to build homes.” 
     

  • “Culture isn’t a slogan—it’s a system that decides who stays and who leaves.” 
     

  • “Your best trade partners aren’t your vendors, they’re your collaborators.” 
     

  • “Freedom of time is the ultimate wealth.” 

 

Key Takeaways 


    1. Build culture before chasing growth. Your team and trade partners should co-create values, not receive them top-down.
    2. Implement structure early. Meeting cadences and EOS frameworks prevent chaos as you scale. 
    3. Prioritize long-term relationships. Treat trades and clients as collaborators in your ecosystem. 
    4. Simplify annually. Audit your systems and processes to eliminate redundancy and complexity before burnout sets in. 
  •  

    Links Mentioned 

  • Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh: https://www.deliveringhappiness.com/ 
     

  • Traction by Gino Wickman: https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction 
     

  • Tim O’Brien Homes: https://www.timobrienhomes.com 
     

  • Contact Tim: tobrien@tobhomes.com 


    Connect with The Better Than Rich

    Website - ⁠https://www.betterthanrich.com/⁠Facebook - ⁠https://m.facebook.com/betterthanrich/⁠Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/betterthan_rich/⁠Twitter - ⁠https://mobile.twitter.com/betterthan_rich⁠TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@betterthanrich⁠YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3xXEb7rKBvkCOdtWd4tj2A⁠Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterthanrich⁠



  • The Better Than Rich Show
    Hosted by world-renowned business coaches Andrew Biggs and Mike Abramowitz, The Better Than Rich Show helps ambitious leaders who are on a mission to leave the world better than they found it, change their perspective on what’s important, increase their impact and income, and systemize their life and business. If you’ve ever struggled with finding purpose, have felt disconnected or distracted, or found yourself going through the motions, this show will remind you that what you do matters and will re-inspire you to chase your highest dreams. 
 It’s time for you to become Better Than Rich!