Carmen Reino is the visionary founder of Anchor Pest Control, an $8.5 million enterprise he transformed from a modest one-man operation into a regional powerhouse. Originally a Wall Street IT professional for firms like Citibank, Carmen took a high-stakes leap into the service industry, purchasing a retiring business with zero prior experience. Over the last two decades, he has mastered the art of scaling through systems, transitioning from "the guy in the truck" to a CEO leading a team of over 60 employees.
Driven by a mission to provide a stable future for his team and his family, Carmen successfully achieved the ultimate entrepreneur’s milestone: retiring both of his parents through the success of his business. Today, he is a "Millionaire Next Door" success story, proving that with grit, a focus on data, and a willingness to step outside one's comfort zone, anyone can build a high-value asset in any industry.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- That a high-level IT career on Wall Street can provide the perfect analytical foundation for a blue collar empire.
- Why trading a white collar salary for a one-man service truck was the catalyst for true financial independence.
- How a "quick implementer" mindset allowed a solopreneur to scale to 60+ employees without a traditional business degree.
- That the transition from technician to CEO requires the "balls" to stop doing the work and start building the systems.
- Why implementing the EOS framework transformed a chaotic daily grind into a predictable $8.5 million asset.
- That retiring your parents is a measurable ROI of building a business driven by purpose rather than just profit.
- How moving from "gut feelings" to a spreadsheet-driven operation eliminates the uncertainty of scaling.
- Why an introverted leader must intentionally step into the spotlight to reach the next level of business growth.
- That the "Bug Guy" next door can build a more valuable and sellable asset than most high-profile tech startups.
- How a 20-year journey of "bumps and bruises" creates a repeatable blueprint for anyone looking to exit their business.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.
This is what works.
It’s a rare look inside the minds of those who’ve actually built something that lasts.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.
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