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Losing his job during the Great Recession could have ended Lance Cayko’s career. Instead, it became the catalyst that launched a thriving design-build company, multiple businesses, and a podcast approaching one million downloads.

In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with visionary architect, entrepreneur, and co-founder of F9 Productions, Lance Cayko, to unpack the mindset, grit, marketing strategies, and leadership principles that helped him transform adversity into opportunity.

Lance shares how starting as a teenage “gopher” on roofing crews taught him business fundamentals, why getting laid off pushed him into entrepreneurship, and how unconventional marketing strategies helped his company stand out in a crowded industry.

From Craigslist lead generation to relationship-based referral systems, Lance reveals the real strategies that helped grow F9 Productions into a sustainable, people-first business without layoffs.

You’ll also hear:

• How to build a referral-based business
• Why nurturing relationships creates long-term success
• The power of thinking differently in marketing
• How leadership culture impacts retention
• Why service creates opportunity
• The systems behind sustainable business growth
• Lessons from building a podcast with nearly one million downloads
• How entrepreneurs can create stability during uncertainty

This episode is packed with practical business insights, leadership wisdom, and powerful reminders that your greatest setbacks can become the foundation of your biggest breakthroughs.

If you are an entrepreneur, leader, creator, architect, consultant, or growth-minded professional looking to build a resilient business and meaningful relationships, this episode is for you.

Connect with Lance Cayko:
LinkedIn: Lance Cayko
Website: F9Productions.com
Podcast: Inside the Firm Podcast

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