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From Homeless to 8-Figure Empire | John Fairclough’s Blueprint for Authentic Leadership

From Homeless to 8-Figure Empire | John Fairclough’s Blueprint for Authentic Leadership

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 He slept in his car during a Chicago winter. Today, he leads an international company with 245,000+ projects completed. In this unforgettable episode of The Trustcast Show, we sit down with John Fairclough, Founder and President of The Resicom Group — a powerhouse in facility management, maintenance, and construction services across the U.S. and Canada. From generational poverty to generational impact, John shares how trauma became his teacher, and how "Authenticship" — his personal leadership philosophy — helped him build a purpose-driven company with 45+ dedicated crews, long-term client relationships, and a people-first culture. IN THIS CONVERSATION: – John's journey from homelessness to building an 8-figure business – Why “doing the job right” matters more than chasing revenue – SMARTspend: The Resicom Group’s proprietary cost-saving framework – Authentic leadership vs corporate perfectionism – How to scale without selling your soul – And the real meaning behind his family legacy: “Teach the young ones this business and they will never go hungry.” Whether you're a business owner, manager, or someone navigating leadership through adversity — John's story will redefine what success truly means. Guest Links & Mentions: Website: https://resicomonline.com Instagram: @resicomgroup Smashing the Plateau Interview: Listen Here John's Articles: John’s Thoughts Timestamp: 0:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction 3:45 – John's Journey Through Homelessness 10:12 – Launching Resicom From a Basement 18:50 – Authenticship: Redefining Leadership 25:00 – Building a Business Without Compromising Values 32:15 – Advice for Business Owners Facing Crisis 39:30 – Creating a Generational Legacy 45:00 – Final Reflections & Takeaways #JohnFairclough #ResicomGroup #TrustcastShow #LeadershipPodcast #FacilityManagement #AuthenticLeadership #ChicagoBusiness #EntrepreneurshipStory #BusinessResilience #SmartSpend #FromHomelessToCEO
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