The Gold Coast Podcast
Hosted by Eric Winegard, this show dives deep into the stories behind South Florida’s most driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders.
Each episode uncovers the real challenges, lessons, and victories that define the Gold Coast business landscape. Whether you’re a startup founder, established CEO, or simply passionate about growth, you’ll gain valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration from those shaping the region’s economy and culture.
The Gold Coast Podcast
How One Client Turned a ‘Bad Job’ Into 43 Referrals | Franco Daza-Jaller
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In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Franco Daza-Jaller, founder of DJC Construction (Palm Beach)—a remodeling contractor who blends corporate-level systems with old-school ethics to deliver a true white-glove renovation experience.
Franco shares his journey from growing up in an entrepreneurial family and learning sales at a young age, to dominating corporate sales at AT&T and Wells Fargo, then walking away to build his own construction company from zero capital. Today, Franco and his wife (an architect/designer) run a design-first, systems-driven remodeling business focused on eliminating guesswork, reducing delays, and creating a smoother client experience.
They get real about:
What separates great contractors from “typical” contractors
Why Franco doesn’t pay for leads and relies on word-of-mouth
Handling difficult clients (and walking away from red flags)
Why communication + trust beats “cheap pricing” every time
Fatherhood, relationships, and building a legacy the right way
If you’re a homeowner planning a remodel, a contractor looking to scale, or an entrepreneur building a service business—this one is packed with lessons.
Find Franco / DJC Construction:
Instagram: djc_construction (DJC underscore Construction)
Website: djcpalmbeach.com
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