Dropping Bombs How to Grow Your Business SO Fast in 2025 It Feels ILLEGAL
Aug 10, 2025
Join Andrew Bennett, founder of Omega Foundations, Louisiana's fastest-growing construction company, as he shares his journey from pandemic layoffs to nearly $200M in sales within five years. He dives into the critical role of strategic relationships and hands-on leadership. Discover how team culture and safety are paramount in high-risk construction, and learning from helicopter ownership adds humor to the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Bennett highlights the necessity of adaptability and mentorship in driving success and motivating future industry leaders.
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From Fired To Founder With $117K
- Andrew Bennett pulled $17,000 from a life program and borrowed $100,000 from his uncle to start Omega in January 2020.
- He used that capital as working capital and launched the business during COVID while his wife worked to cover bills.
Why Deep Foundations Matter In Louisiana
- Andrew Bennett explains South Louisiana's soil won't support simple slabs, so engineers require deep foundations or piles.
- He installs driven or drilled pilings then pours concrete pads to transfer loads to deeper, stable soils.
Relationships Drive Fast Growth
- Andrew Bennett credits Omega's ranking to long-standing industry relationships and consistent delivery on projects.
- That trust produced repeat work from government and private clients which accelerated growth.
