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35 - Trusting Your Wings: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Entrepreneurship with Total Finishing Solutions' Ty Crowder
23rd October 2025 • The Leader's Edge • HR Huntsman
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In this episode of The Leader's Edge: Authentic Conversations with Champions of Industry, HR Huntsman talks to the President at Total Finishing Solutions, Ty Crowder. Ty shares his journey from growing up around painting to founding his own company after years in corporate roles.

He discusses overcoming early business setbacks, building his brand, and evolving as a leader. Ty emphasizes the importance of creativity, listening, and adaptability in leadership, as well as balancing work and family life. He offers advice on embracing failure, learning from rejection, and fostering a supportive team culture, providing practical insights and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders.

Learn more about Ty's work HERE.

Connect with Ty on LinkedIn HERE.

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