Fireside Chat with Dave Thrasher, Dan Thrasher, and Dave Whorton

Fireside Chat with Dave Thrasher, Dan Thrasher, and Dave Whorton

Dave and Dan Thrasher grew up in the house that served as the first HQ for their parents’ basement waterproofing company, which they had started and grown slowly over decades. By the time the two brothers stepped into the business, their parents had grown it to about $4 million in revenues. In the 20 years since then, Dan has taken over leadership of Thrasher Group, Dave leads the newer company, Supportworks, and together, they have built their companies to an impressive $400 million in revenue.

In this Tugboat Institute® Fireside Chat with Dave Whorton, Dave leads the brothers through stories from their childhood, their entry into the business, and the birth and growth of their respective companies. In their conversation, they cover topics ranging from early forays into entrepreneurship, what they learned and have preserved from each of their parents, key moments through the growth of the business, both before and after they joined, and the effect of the arrival of PE in their space.

Watch and be inspired to lean into your values, make courageous decisions, and find new ways for your business to grow and thrive.

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