Phillip Ogilby: From Living Room Construction Software to $175 Million Offer

Phillip Ogilby shares the inspiring story of how he overcame difficult times by relying on his entrepreneurial spirit. After being laid off during an economic downturn, Phillip started a roofing business in Springfield, Ohio, using the Yellow Pages to advertise his services. With hard work and dedication, he built a successful business that has grown significantly over the last five years.

Phillip's son Justin also played an essential role in this journey, having built estimating software in Phillip’s living room as a teenager. Together with his wife Jane, they left Ice Square Foot and created Cloud Takeoff, which was later rebranded to Stack. This platform focused on the subcontractor in the construction market, and Ink has seen tremendous growth over the years and recently turned down a $175 million offer to buy the business.

Phillip shared his customer success story of how with Stack, they managed to quadruple their employees, bid more efficiently and do $6.2 million worth of business in one year. This is just one example of the impact Stack has had on the lives and businesses of their customers.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a business owner looking to scale up your operations, this episode is for you! Tune in to hear Phillip Ogilby as he reflects on his journey and shares valuable insights into building a successful business. Listen now, and hear how it all began for Phillip and his family at Stack!