Monthly Coach Highlight – Dan Kayser, Business Coach

This month, we sat down with Business Coach Dan Kayser to talk about his journey through the trades, what brought him to Nexstar, and what he cares about the most.

Q: When and where did you get your start in the trades?
A: I started at Apollo Home in Cincinnati, OH as a warehouse employee at 20 years old. My job was to deliver parts and clean up the shop. We called the position PAC, which was short for “Parts and Cash;” we often joked it was actually short for “Pick up and Carry.” This position exposed me to the world of HVAC, which led me to become a journeyman. I later obtained my Master’s license and pursued a management and leadership career at Apollo.

Q: What brought you to Nexstar?
A: After 20-plus ears at Apollo Home, I had achieved my mission: I had quite literally gone from the most entry-level role available there to leading the entire organization! We had been Nexstar members since 2012, and I had directly experienced the impact that strong coaching and strong processes had on the business and myself. I felt as if I were searching for a noble cause, and I found it with Nexstar!

Q: Is there someone who inspired your journey into the trades?
A: I had so many people inspire me along the way. I’ve been very lucky to have had strong coaches and mentors throughout the course of my career, and I often think about what I’ve learned from them. There was an owner and CEO that taught me about the importance of a vision, and a CFO who taught me how to tell a story with numbers. There was also a business coach who challenged me to elevate my business expectations and about how much opportunity was available in the market.

Q: What’s one of your greatest superpowers?
A: I often joke that I can see the future! I’m a very logical thinker. If a plan is well-developed and well-executed, the results can be very predictable. Unfortunately, the same can be true for a poorly executed plan or initiative.

Q: What do you do to relax when you’re not at work?
A: I love hanging out with my wife, Brenna, or going out to grab a nice meal. With that said, I’m a bit restless by nature. If I’m off work and the weather is nice, I’m probably out cutting grass or working around the house. I play in a friendly and competitive monthly poker tournament and have gotten pretty good at that!

Q: What are some of your passions?
A: Aside from being passionate about the trades? I’m a serial hobbyist, which means my interests tend to go in fits and spurts, but never really change. I love photography, being outdoors, camping, shooting sports, tinkering with cars, and gardening.