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A Founder's Life:

Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun​

Podcast

A Founder's Life:

Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun​

Ep #21 - Scaling Companies Without Burning Out - Dametric Burnett

In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Dametric Burnett, COO of SNK Building Services, to explore his incredible journey—from cleaning windows to leading a fast-growing company with 16+ locations. 🚀

We dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership evolution, building companies with heart, mental health, and redefining success after becoming a parent. Dametric shares powerful lessons on resilience, work-life balance, and making a real impact—both professionally and personally.

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Guest Info

Dametric Burnett serves as the Chief Operating Officer of S&K Building Services, helping lead one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. His career started far from the boardroom, beginning as an entry-level window cleaner in central Illinois, and he has been climbing (and cleaning) ever since.

Passionate about honest business, people-first leadership, and building platforms that actually change lives, Dametric believes success is not just about growth but about impact. His philosophy is simple: lead with integrity, stay loyal to your principles, and always leave things better than you found them, preferably without any streaks.

Outside of work, Dametric is a proud new father and somehow balances traveling, writing, public speaking, gaming, volunteering, and trying to convince himself that landscaping is a hobby and not just more yard work. Grounded by loyalty, compassion, strength of character, and spirituality, he brings a grounded but forward-thinking perspective to everything he does.

Show Notes

About this Episode

n this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Dametric Burnett, COO of SNK Building Services, to explore his incredible journey—from cleaning windows to leading a fast-growing company with 16+ locations. 🚀

We dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership evolution, building companies with heart, mental health, and redefining success after becoming a parent. Dametric shares powerful lessons on resilience, work-life balance, and making a real impact—both professionally and personally.

Highlights

  • Humble Beginnings: Starting as a window cleaner and learning the business from the ground up.

  • Leadership Growth: Rising to COO and helping SNK expand from 9 to 16 offices.

  • Personal Transformation: How fatherhood shifted his vision of success and purpose.

  • Health & Mental Well-Being: Embracing mental health as a cornerstone for sustainable leadership.

  • Work-Life Priorities: Redefining “balance” by prioritizing what truly matters each day.

  • Future Vision: Committing to long-term growth while staying anchored in family and personal values.

Resources

Learn more about S&K Building Services: 

skbuildingservices.com

Connect with Dametric:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dametric-burnett-26566677/

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