Episode 106: Freedom Through Systems: How Austin Used EOS and StickyOS to Build a Legacy

Today, our host Bob sits down with Austin Maginnis, founder of a fast-growing construction company and creator of the StickyOS project management app. Austin shares the unfiltered reality of growing an $11M business, from learning how to lead a team to solving industry-wide problems through systems and software. It’s a conversation rooted in real numbers, hard lessons, and long-term thinking.

Listeners will hear how Austin went from doing everything himself to building a business that runs with structure and intention. He opens up about shifting from client-facing chaos to team-focused leadership, and how that change allowed him to finally create space for his family and bigger opportunities. Whether you’re in construction or not, his story highlights the power of building with systems, not just hustle.

If you're serious about creating a business that works for you (not the other way around), this episode is packed with insights worth your time. Tune in now and learn how to scale with purpose, lead with clarity, and reclaim your freedom.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 Welcome to The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast
• 02:01 Early Business Journey
• 07:31 Revenue vs. Profit vs. Cash
• 10:16 The Leadership Shift
• 14:31 Creating Freedom Through Systems
• 20:01 Solving a Problem with StickyOS
• 27:01 Scaling Smart with Software
• 34:01 People Over Profit

About the Guest:
Austin Maginnis is a former university instructor turned full-time construction entrepreneur who spent over a decade teaching Construction Management while building a successful construction company from the ground up. Now retired from academia, he’s on a mission to help one million construction entrepreneurs step out of daily operations and into true leadership through his proven system, CEOS—Converting Construction Entrepreneurs into CEOs. As the founder of TEAM Builders (a fast-growing residential contracting business in Iowa and Florida), CEOS (a coaching company helping contractors scale), and StickyOS (a purpose-built SaaS for construction pros), Austin empowers builders to systemize, scale, and lead with clarity.

Connect with Austin:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinmaginnis/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Austin-Maginnis/100073145316331/#
• X: https://x.com/Austin_Maginnis

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