Christopher & Jennifer Friedsam
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Christopher J. Friedsam is the Founder and COO of Allied Water Services, a company he built from the ground up with nothing but a vision, relentless work ethic, and a willingness to take risks. Starting with no outside funding, he turned years of hands-on experience in the underground utility and wastewater industry into a growing, multi-million-dollar business known for delivering results in water infrastructure, sewer, and septic solutions.
Jennifer Friedsam is the CEO of Allied Water Services, a multi‑million‑dollar company she co‑leads alongside her husband. With more than 15 years of experience across operations, HR, and workforce development, Jennifer helps lead the company through growth and complexity, bringing order to fast‑moving challenges and driving execution in an industry where failure isn’t an option. Fearless in decision‑making and relentless about results, she operates at the intersection of strategy and pressure, leading from the front as the business continues to expand.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- That building a multi-million-dollar infrastructure company requires relentless work ethic and willingness to take calculated risks.
- How hands-on experience in underground utilities can be transformed into scalable business success without outside funding.
- Why consistent field execution and accountability build long-term trust in water infrastructure and wastewater industries.
- That leading from the front enables stronger teams and higher performance in complex infrastructure projects.
- How securing major water and sewer projects depends on reputation built through reliability and results.
- Why a no-excuses mindset is essential for overcoming challenges in underground utility construction environments.
- That building dependable teams in blue-collar industries requires leadership, consistency, and clear operational standards.
- How long-term success in wastewater infrastructure is earned through grit, discipline, and technical expertise.
- Why real success in water services comes from persistence, not funding or shortcuts or quick fixes.
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.
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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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