From Nothing to $25M: Discipline, Grit, and 3:45 AM Wake-Ups

The unlikely path from teenage janitor to powerhouse CEO and fitness leader.

In this episode of The $100 Million Mindset, Todd Liles and Alan O’Neill sit down with Lynn Tomasek, CEO of Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric. Lynn’s story is one of grit, discipline, and heart. From cleaning bathrooms at 13 to running a $25M+ home service company, she’s proof that leadership isn’t about title—it’s about tenacity.

They unpack how fitness rebuilt her confidence, why perfectionism was holding her back, and how slowing down helped her scale up—with the right people in the right seats.

You’ll learn how to:

-Build trust and leadership credibility through experience—not just authority -Use tools like Culture Index to hire for values and role fit -Turn physical discipline into mental resilience and business clarity -Let go of perfectionism and lead with authenticity -Leave a legacy that goes beyond revenue

Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Culture Index for hiring and team alignment

• The 12 Week Year framework for focus and execution

• The Miracle Morning and fitness as leadership fuel

• Overcoming perfectionism and people-pleasing

• Why small wins in fitness build massive momentum in business

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