Ep. 149 Travis Holzem

Key Takeaways:
1️⃣  Sustainable models can scale
Travis built a growing business by designing and installing edible landscapes, supported by a nationwide network of trained installers.

2️⃣ When it falls apart, rebuild smarter
He rebuilt his company from scratch after losing it to a bad partnership, proving that skills and grit are stronger than ego or paperwork.

3️⃣ Your business is your ecosystem
His permaculture mindset applies to entrepreneurship too. Founders thrive when they build systems that support life, growth, and collaboration.

Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Hello Chaos
01:29 Travis’s path from military to marketing to mission
04:44 From bartending tips to a web design business
10:29 Building a better greenhouse and learning what not to do
16:13 Transforming suburbs with food forests
24:48 The business fallout that forced a restart
28:41 Launching a national network of permaculture designers
38:51 Creating a self-sufficient homestead community
42:19 Best advice for founders: “Leave your ego. Keep your mission.”

🔗 Learn more and Connect with Travis

Website: https://foodforestdesignmn.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisholzem/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodforestabundancemn/
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