We had the good fortune of connecting with Colton Fultz and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Colton, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
We wanted to create a business where we could control the culture and put people, our customers, first. Knowing that we can grow a business and the results are dependent on our efforts is a huge draw. We are highly driven to be the best in our industry.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
We are a polyurea chemical and equipment supplier. For those that are unfamiliar, polyurea is often used for bedliners in truck beds. We pride ourselves on carrying a premium product that is USA made, which sets us apart from our competitors that receive chemical from overseas. At Shield we are committed to providing the best available 24/7 customer service and training, going a step beyond.

Personally, I’ve been in the polyurea industry for 10 years. I started out owning a small bedliner shop, spraying secondary containments for the oilfield, became a service technician, and now I supply the chemical that’s being sprayed. Knowing that I could improve the business model and make a difference by providing better customer service and training motivated me to get here. No road to entrepreneurship is easy, especially now. Learning to adapt and keep going are the biggest lessons I’ve learned.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Food – Julio’s Mexican on Sawdust Rd.
Rock N Roll Sushi
Willis Super Burger
Fabulous Pho in Conroe
The Waffle Bus

Drink/Hangout –
Sawyer Park

We are lowkey, so our favorite hangouts are the local mexican food places for some margaritas and queso.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My business partners, Mike Witt and Kraig Killough, are major contributors to our company and its success.

Website: shieldindustrialcoatings.com

Instagram: @shieldindustrialcoatings

Twitter: @shieldbedliner

Facebook: www.facebook.com/shieldindustrialcoatings

Youtube: Shield Industrial Coatings

Other: Tiktok: @shieldindustrialcoatings

Image Credits
Jessica Fultz

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