Balancing the Demands of Entrepreneurship With Personal Challenges

Parker Perrien is the CEO of Diamond Solutions, a comprehensive property maintenance and management company based in Michigan, specializing in commercial asphalt maintenance, sealcoating, and line-striping for parking lots. With a bold passion for entrepreneurship, Parker began his journey into business at 18, following in his father’s footsteps in asphalt patching and expanding into various property services. His adept problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for overcoming technical challenges have propelled the company’s growth, enabling its expansion into more than 30 states across the US. Additionally, Parker is deeply devoted to his family, caring for his wife with a chronic illness and a young daughter with Trisomy 18, showcasing his strong personal and professional commitment and adaptability.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

• Parker Perrien discusses strategies for optimizing business operations
• Parker’s journey into the paving business
• Enhancing communication with subcontractors and property managers
• The role of strong leadership and operational systems in a remote company
• Parker highlights the benefits of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
• The importance of delegation and empowering problem-solving 
• Parker’s experiences as a parent of a child diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder

In this episode…

Managing family dynamics and navigating the complexities of business responsibilities can seem like two separate realms. Yet, upon closer inspection, there’s an unexpected symmetry, with both domains demanding a delicate balance of negotiation, communication, and strategic decision-making. What can you learn from a thriving entrepreneur who juggles family challenges with the relentless pursuit of business success? 

From humble beginnings in asphalt patching to leading a multifaceted enterprise, Parker Perrien’s story is one of resilience and unwavering commitment to excellence. Early in his entrepreneurship journey, Parker’s life took a profound turn with personal challenges. His dedication to his family, particularly his wife battling chronic illness and his daughter diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, reshaped his priorities. Embracing a hybrid model, Diamond Solutions thrives on subcontracted work, focusing on clear communication and efficient project management. He now shares his journey to finding purpose amidst life’s challenges and adopting growth opportunities.

In this episode of Get the Intel, Chad Gill interviews Parker Perrien, the CEO of Diamond Solutions, to discuss the intersection of family bonds and entrepreneurial success. Parker shares how he navigated entrepreneurship while facing adversities such as family illness and a daughter’s rare genetic disorder. He also discussed strategies for optimizing contract management, effective management of remote teams and system implementation, and the importance of delegation in the family.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Chad Gill on LinkedIn
• Laminin Coaching
• Workforce Recon
• Concreate 
• Parker Perrien on LinkedIn
• Diamond Solutions, Inc
• Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

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