I didn’t grow up with stability. My childhood, rooted in a chaotic household within a religious cult, was unpredictable, confusing, and full of emotional whiplash. There was no structure, no safety net—just the day-to-day of survival.
As a teenager, I made a decision that would shape the rest of my life: I left home. I left everything I knew behind. And in doing so, I made a silent vow to myself. I craved consistency more than anything
What I’ve come to realize over the years is that the search for consistency is not an event—it’s a path. And often, things get worse before they get better. Starting my adult life with no safety net was not easy. I had to figure it all out on my own. But when I began learning a trade—water, fire, and mold damage restoration in Austin—I began building that path. Brick by brick. Job by job. Decision by decision.
People sometimes joke, “Ben has never changed.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. I’ve changed a lot. I’ve grown, I’ve evolved, I’ve failed and adjusted. But what has remained constant—the part that hasn’t changed—is my commitment to consistency. That consistency has been the foundation beneath every step I’ve taken.
In both my personal life and my businesses, I have one mantra: Be consistent. Stay committed. Show up—even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.
Consistency isn’t about doing the same thing every day in a robotic way. It’s about remaining hyper-focused on your goals. It’s about aligning your actions with your values: honesty, discipline, responsibility. It’s about honoring the commitments you’ve made to yourself.
It’s also about being humble enough to learn. To pivot when needed. To admit when you don’t know. Growth doesn’t cancel out consistency—growth requires it. I believe consistency is a skill that can be learned. But I also believe our childhood, our pain, our desires, and the fire we carry inside us play a major role in shaping our drive.
For me, that fire was lit in a childhood that gave me no roadmap. I had to create one from scratch. I made a commitment to myself early on that I would build a life rooted in reliability, integrity, and dedication. That promise has gotten me through personal storms, business breakdowns, and everything in between
So, if you ask me the number one thing that’s contributed to my success, it’s this: Consistency.
Not talent. Not luck. Not shortcuts. Just consistent, focused, relentless commitment to my goals and values—day after day, year after year.
Don’t be afraid to learn. Don’t be afraid to change. And don’t ever be afraid to humble yourself when life hands you a lesson. But always—always—remain consistent.
Stay strong. Stay focused. Stay in business.
