The Builder Upper Show Ep. 27 feat. John Wiley from Mangieri Electric

About this episode

John Wiley shares his journey in construction and insights on business scaling and exit strategies.

In this episode of the Builder Upper Show, host Lou Perez welcomes John Wiley, CEO of Mangieri Electric. John shares his journey from starting in construction as a teenager to becoming a strategic advisor for private equity and a national brand ambassador for Think Realty. He dives deep into the importance of having an exit strategy for businesses, leveraging technology for scaling, and the value of building strong team relationships. John also highlights his experiences with various projects, including flipping a shopping center, repurposing a hospital, and managing a $60 million fund for single-family residences. This episode is packed with insights for anyone in the construction industry looking to scale their business and plan for the future.

People in this episode

Host: Lou Perez

Guest: John Wiley

Topics covered

• construction
• business strategy
• technology
• team relationships
• exit strategy

Keywords

• construction
• exit strategy
• business scaling
• technology
• team relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mangieri Electric, Think Realty

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