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Breakthrough Series: Kevin Mataya - Piece Rate Pay

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin from St. Louis Epoxy Pourers, a business owner in year three of his journey. Kevin shares how he went from being a solo operator to building systems, bringing on a VA, and hiring his first experienced technician. We dive deep into the challenges of moving from “owner on the tools” to true business leader, why every epoxy crew needs a lead tech and an apprentice, and how a piece-rate pay model can unlock scalability and prevent burnout.

You’ll hear us break down hiring strategy, the importance of defining your company’s “recipe,” and how to structure pay…

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