Are you secretly afraid your ambition will cost you your happiness, your relationships, or your shot at real success? What if you could excel without sacrificing what you love, and build a business that actually changes lives?
In this electrifying Edge of Excellence episode, host Matt Stewart sits down with Home Genius Exteriors Co-Founder Austin Killian, a leader who went from wrestling mats to multi-million-dollar boardrooms. Dive into the raw moments that shaped Austin from family hardship and gritty sports discipline to launching a billion-dollar brand built on heart, hustle, and true leadership.
Tune in now, because the pain of “what if” is bigger than any setback and Austin’s proven formulas, emotional truths, and unexpected stories will empower you to leap ahead. You won’t hear these battle-won insights anywhere else.
Timestamped Highlights
- [00:00] – What happens when ambition, marriage, and a nationwide outage collide
- [00:01:46] – Austin’s resourceful definition of excellence and the real formula for mastery
- [00:05:56] – The family crisis that flipped everything, and how sports gave him “direction”
- [00:14:41] – The hidden moment when entrepreneurship finally “clicked” for Austin
- [00:17:44] – Changing the game: how Home Genius was built to be revolutionary, not just profitable
- [00:25:38] – The unstoppable daily habits, leadership legacy, and why caring is the secret ingredient
- [00:32:14] – $100M from door-knocking? Inside the jaw-dropping growth playbook
- [00:36:39] – Austin’s gritty advice for young leaders: Go for it all, survive the dark times, love the struggle
- [00:43:05] – Sacrifices and victories: The real cost (and reward) of chasing dreams, moving away, and building something legendary
About The Guest
Austin Killian is the Co-Founder and Executive Vice-President of Home Genius Exteriors, one of America’s fastest-growing home improvement companies. Known for his grit, bold decision-making, and commitment to building culture and legacy, Austin scaled Home Genius from zero to $350M+ in revenue in just seven years and is a recognized force in developing next-generation leaders.
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Mentioned Resources
- 1. College Works Painting
- 2. Ronald McDonald House
- 3. StrengthsFinder
- 4. EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization)
- 5. University of Pittsburgh
- 6. Washington & Jefferson College
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