Lucas Griffin ON: Why Prioritizing and Balancing is Important in Business and Life

The Picture of Wealth

In this podcast episode, Lucas Griffin, the leader of Secure-Rite, discusses the importance of priorities and balance in his life and business. He shares the growth and success of Secure-Rite, a mobile storage business, and how they overcame challenges throughout the years. Lucas emphasizes the significance of building a solid foundation and having a dedicated team. Lucas shares how defining the company's values has played a crucial role in the growth and success of Secure-Rite, a mobile storage business. He also talks about the different segments of their business and the benefits of their rental fleet and modification side. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the importance of defining your company's values and how it can contribute to your business's success. About Lucas Griffin: Lucas Griffin was born in Kelowna, B.C and launched Secure-Rite Mobile Storage Inc. in 2005. Griffin has led the company through significant growth over the past eighteen years and has become a recognized leader in the industry. He has been closely involved in the startup of all five Secure-Rite locations in B.C and Alberta, and is excited to establish more in the future. Lucas is passionate about business excellence, exceptional customer service, continuous improvement, and community involvement. He is also an advocate for innovative container modifications and his team has created many unique container structures. Secure-Rite Mobile Storage achieved the 2007 “Rising Star” Business Excellence Award from the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. In 2013, they were awarded “Small Business of the Year” by the same committee. In 2019, the company received the City’s “Corporate Citizen of the Year” Award, and in 2020, Secure-Rite was awarded “Mid-Sized Business of the Year” and the “Social Leadership Award”. Lucas Griffin and his team are honoured and humbled by these recognitions. [00:01:30] Lucas Griffin provides an overview of his company, Secure-Rite, its origins, and its growth over the years, including the acquisition of competitors and expansion into new locations. [00:10:23] Lucas explains the importance of a large rental fleet in the container business and how it attracts buyers. [00:11:44] Griffin describes the most interesting modification they have done so far, a 40-foot container modified into an escape room with self-loading legs and intricate chambers. [00:12:59] Dustin and Lucas discuss the difficulty of quoting unique projects and how Secure-Rite's core values and motivated staff help overcome challenges. [00:21:54] Lucas talks about the importance of taking breaks and avoiding burnout, sharing his personal experiences and strategies for rest and rejuvenation. [00:23:22] Lucas emphasizes the value of joining mentorship groups or mastermind groups to learn and grow with like-minded individuals, and shares his passion for continual learning through reading. [00:24:53] Dustin and Lucas discuss the implementation of EOS in Lucas' company, the benefits of self-implementation, and the impact it has had on their growth. He also mentions the importance of accountability and goal-setting within the system. CONNECT WITH LUCAS! Instagram LinkedIn Website YouTube