Today, we’d like to introduce you to Everett Pieri.
Hi Everett, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers.
I was disposing of squirrels eating pecans. I accidentally broke the neighbor’s window and went to a glass company to get it fixed. It was a family friend’s company. When I went in, I thought the receptionist was cute, so I decided to apply for a job. Turns out she was doing some sketchy shit with the married assistant manager, so I stayed away from that. Absolutely, I was rude to her but in a playful way and remained tactful about the whole thing. Anyway, I loved what I did. I loved the danger of the jobs and the satisfaction of the completed work. I got to move around a lot and meet new people. The type of work was right up my alley. Having ADHD and working with your hands on new things is like Eggs and bacon. The culture of it, too. Oh, what would have been the things we did if we had an HR? Homicide investigators have to show up one time, lol. The prank that went too far. It was demoralizing and grungy. I. fucking. Loved. It. It also was necessary to fuel my addiction. Roxicodone/ oxycodone isn’t cheap, especially when you smoke it!! Anyway, six years down the line, I decided I needed rehab. My boss was very understanding- you have to be in this field; everyone has a problem of sorts. You’re still going to get absolutely thrashed by everyone else for being a little bitch. I went to rehab and moved three months after relapsing to beautiful Midland, Texas… Here is where my road took an important turn. I thank god Todd Sidle (my old boss) called me back immediately. God is crying right now. I’ll just say it was a very rocky road to becoming assimilated into normal society and becoming a normal person. He was there for me more than anyone. God, the patience that man had. He had a lot more hair when I first met him, lol. Anyway, over the next six years there, he turned me into a badass glazier. More importantly, he formed me into a badass person. Damn, man, is Michealangelo of character development, and I was a large poop stone. I miss each of them dearly. My time there in Midland came to a close when I finally met Audrey Landrum. I had been watching her for years (on Instagram), waiting for an opportunity to strike. A message here and there every two months or so. I waited and waited, and nothing presented itself, so I made it present itself. Prentended to be going to Austin for whatever reason. I took her to a 9-course dinner, and that was it. Do you know those big moves and gestures people daydream about? I got to have one. After that date, I started planning. I looked all over and finally found a place. I was going to move and open a glass shop. Took me about a year and a half to complete. ( also, we are set to be married on May 23- I made the ring by hand, which took me 10 Sneaky months to figure out how to do with a lot of trial and error.) I made the leap from Midland with about 20K cash and opened a shop in Liberty Hill, a beautiful choice I made after going to Whimsy and Wonder. The rest is what it is. When I first started, I was working 12-16 hours a day, and now I own a growing business, and I work very hard to make people happy and do my absolute best work on every job. I’m always competing against the person I was the first half of the day.
I got where I am today in blood, sweat, and tears. More notably, I got here because of the motivation of the people I love. I do this because it’s not about me; it’s about everyone else. Even the annoying people.
I could get way more in-depth, but I suck at typing, and the 5hr energy is wearing off.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Starting the business and acquiring customers was very smooth. The harder you work, the luckier you get. There is absolutely a learning curve, tho, that no amount of practice or studying can prepare you for. Running a business is a constant battle. I fucking love that battle.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about YMFH LLC MidTex Glass DBA?
I’m most proud of how happy I get to make people. I love my work and put all I can into making sure it’s absolutely perfect, but the completed job isn’t the main source of satisfaction. It’s the happy customers. It’s the job you did four months prior, and that customer wishes you a Merry Christmas after. It’s the joy on their face when they see their flawless, frameless shower.
The market I’m currently trying to tackle is small- midsized commercial jobs ranging from 30-200k
I recently moved onto 7 acres with a large, detached garage and barn that I am using for a conveyor belt of commercial frame fabrication. — My shop has run out of room but works well for day-to-day operations residential-wise
I am very proud of my frameless showers and residential work. But I’m after learning about the technical challenges of commercial work. Currently, my helper and I are getting OSHA 30 in 2 different subjects. General Industry and Construction. My specialty is, if you’re not a dick, I will answer the phone day or night for the biggest or littlest question. I will jump through hoops when I can for customers, even at my own expense. Besides, what are you doing if you’re not going above and beyond on every job? Bring their damn Amazon package in for them.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
Be humble, you don’t know shit. Never be afraid to ask for help, even on the little stuff. The littlest thing can cost you the most.
Find someone that is better than you and help them if you can. It will return 10x
Read atomic habits
Read Extreme Ownership and its 2nd book, The Dichotomy of Leadership
Read some Grant Cardone books
Take the little jobs and take them seriously. You never know what it can turn into
Stay consistent, and never stop. Stillness is death.
More importantly, just talk to people. I was in the middle of New Mexico on the Colorado borderline in a state park. There was no one around. I ran into a man, and it turned out his brother was a contractor in Liberty Hill.
Open as many internet accounts as possible. Backlinks work wonders. Tie them together for a larger internet presence.
Just get to know people and remember everything comes back to you.
Contact Info:
- Website: midtexglass.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midtex_glass/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090463867398
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/everett-pieri-7142b0270/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/midtex-glass-liberty-hill
- Other: https://www.instagram.com/liquidinasolidstate/
Image Credits
Seth Matchus
