#455: From House Painting to Scaling Multi-Million Dollar Ventures with James Hatfield

In this episode, Vincent A. Lanci welcomes James Hatfield, a powerhouse in video communication technology and a strategic leader at LiveSwitch, where he drives customer experience and every revenue-generating process. With a resume that spans Fortune 500s to fast-growing startups, James shares the raw truth behind building companies that last — and scale. From door-knocking paint jobs in the South to building a multi-billion-dollar SaaS company, James walks us through every gritty step: mastering client acquisition, creating recurring revenue models, hiring elite teams (including ex-pro athletes), and learning the value of understanding your numbers. 📌 Key takeaways:Why James prioritizes recurring revenue over one-off successThe exit strategy lessons every founder should knowHow he leveraged competitive mindsets to scale elite teams If you"re an aspiring founder, tech entrepreneur, or simply love powerful stories of resilience and reinvention — this episode is for you. 🔊 Tune in now and get inspired to build smarter, lead better, and scale faster. Support the show Want the freebie from our guest? Question for our guest or Vincent? Want to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com. Show Partners: Coming Alive Podcast Production: www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com John Ford"s Empathy Card Set and App: https://www.empathyset.com/ Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.