Why I Left Corporate America: A $15,000 Lesson in Crawl Space Ethics
Introduction
Taking a Risk to Do Things Right
WHY I LEFT BIG CORPORATE TO DO CRAWL SPACES CORRECTLY
Sometimes the biggest lessons come from the hardest moments.
Before I started Crawl Logic, I was actually doing pretty well in corporate America.
I was one of the top salespeople at a nationwide pest control company, selling more crawl space jobs than almost anyone else in the country.
But one inspection changed everything - and taught me what really matters in this business.
Let me tell you why I walked away from a successful career to start something different.
It's a story about doing what's right, even when it costs you something.
And it's why today, I run my business differently than any other crawl space company in Middle Tennessee.
The Corporate Success Story
Back in my late twenties, I was on top of the world. Top producer nationwide, making great money, climbing that corporate ladder.
I knew crawl spaces inside and out, and I was good at helping homeowners understand what they needed.
But here's what working for a big company taught me: there's a big difference between making sales and taking care of customers.
Sure, I was bringing in lots of business. But I started noticing things that didn't sit right with me.
The company had a system: salespeople sold the jobs, crews did the work, and nobody checked to make sure everything was done right. They just wanted us to move on to the next sale.
But I couldn't do that. I started checking every job I sold - and that's when I discovered just how bad things could get.
The Moment Everything Changed
It all came to a head with one particular job.
The customer was a 90-year-old woman who had just spent over $15,000 on crawl space work.
When I went to check her job - something the company didn't want us doing - I couldn't believe what I found.
Half the crawl space wasn't even finished.
The dehumidifier?
Still sitting in its box under the house, not even installed.
Think about that.
A 90-year-old woman who trusted us, who couldn't check the work herself, and this is how a big corporate company treated her.
It wasn't just wrong - it was heartbreaking.
The Choice
When I brought this up in branch meetings, calling out our production staff for this kind of work, you know what happened?
I got reprimanded.
They actually threatened to fire me if I kept checking jobs.
Can you believe that?
They wanted me to just keep selling, keep my mouth shut, and ignore what happened after the sale.
That was an easy choice for me.
Instead of waiting to get fired, I decided to quit.
If this was how corporate America worked, I wanted no part of it.
Building Something Different
That's why I started Crawl Logic.
From day one, I built this business on one simple idea: ethics first.
Doing the right thing, every single time.
When someone pays me to do a job, they're going to get exactly what they paid for - and then some.
You can see it even in my own crawl space.
I'm actually working on it right now, doing it piece by piece on evenings and weekends.
Every detail matters, whether it's my house or yours.
This isn't about rushing through jobs to hit some corporate quota.
It's about doing things right.
How We're Different Today
Want to know the biggest difference between us and those big companies?
When you call Crawl Logic, you get me - not some salesman, not a manager, not a robocall, and definitely not a receptionist.
You get my personal cell phone number, and you can reach me directly.
I've kept my team small on purpose.
The same crew has been with me for years now.
We're not trying to be the biggest - we're focused on being the best.
That means taking our time, paying attention to details, and treating every crawl space like it's our own.
The Real Cost of Cutting Corners
Here's what I learned from that $15,000 lesson:
in the crawl space business, what you don't see can hurt you.
When companies rush through jobs or skip important steps, homeowners often don't find out until it's too late.
The damage is already done, and they're stuck dealing with even bigger problems.
That's why it's so important to work with someone who:
- Actually checks their work
- Takes pride in what they do
- Stands behind their service
- Isn't afraid to show you exactly what they're doing
The Right Way Forward
If you're dealing with crawl space issues, I'd love to take a look.
You'll get my personal attention from start to finish - just like every customer has for the past six years.
No sales pressure, no shortcuts, no excuses.
Give me a call or text.
Unless it's a major holiday, I'll get back to you quickly.
Let's make sure your crawl space gets done right the first time.
