Two construction business owners share their real experience transitioning from high-stress traditional businesses into the Enagic and Kangen Water model including challenges, risks, and what actually changed. There’s a big misconception when it comes to people building online businesses.
A lot of people think it’s: people with no real-world experience people who couldn’t make it in traditional business people chasing quick wins But the reality is… Some of the people stepping into this space are already successful. They’ve built businesses. They’ve made money.
And they’re walking away from it not because it didn’t work… 👉 but because it cost them too much.
Meet Liam & Andrew
This conversation took place at a leadership event — a room full of people who had already done a certain level of results.
Liam and Andrew weren’t beginners in life.
Between them:
- decades in construction
- multiple businesses
- teams, employees, contracts worth millions
From the outside, everything looked like success. But behind the scenes…
It was a different story.
The Business Was Good… But It Took Everything
Andrew ran a commercial flooring business.
- up to 60 subcontractors
- office, warehouse, staff
- contracts worth over $1M+
On paper?
👉 solid business
👉 strong income
👉 real scale
But the reality was: constant pressure employees not showing up delays, materials, problems stress that followed him home every night
His way of coping?
👉 “Come home and have a whiskey just to switch off.” And that’s something most men understand. You’re providing. You’re doing the right thing.
But the question becomes: 👉 at what cost?
We Just Knew There Had to Be a Better Way
Liam had a similar story. Landscaping business. Employees. Good income.
But again:
👉 time gone
👉 pressure constant
👉 always “on”
What brought them together wasn’t just business. It was the conversations. In the gym. After work.
Talking about: staff issues cash flow stress the grind And eventually…
👉 “There has to be something else.”
They Didn’t Jump Straight Into This
This is important. They didn’t just see this and say yes.
They tried everything first.
- dropshipping (paid ~$7,000 for a course)
- teeth whitening businesses
- trading (lost money)
- product ideas
- even tried creating their own water system
They went deep. and what they kept running into was:
👉 more complexity
👉 more risk
👉 more moving parts
- Manufacturing.
- Distribution.
- Compliance.
- Warehousing.
Everything that makes traditional business heavy.
The Moment It Clicked
When they came across this model, it wasn’t hype that stood out.
It was simplicity.
👉 Someone had already built the product
👉 Someone had already built the system
👉 Someone had already handled manufacturing, compliance, distribution
That removed:
- warranties
- overhead
- logistics
- operational stress
For them, that was huge. Because their pain wasn’t making money.
👉 it was everything that came with making it
Why They Chose This Model (Their Top 3 Reasons)
When they broke it down, three things stood out.
1. You Could Start Immediately
No 10-year build phase.
No huge setup.
👉 Plug in → take action → earn from day one (if you make a sale)
2. Reduced Personal Risk
No:
- manufacturing
- warranties
- distribution headaches
All handled by a company that’s been doing it for decades.
3. Leverage & Scale
The ability to:
👉 earn without trading every hour
👉 build something that isn’t tied directly to time
That was the biggest shift from traditional business.
What Almost Stopped Them
It wasn’t fear of the model.
It was something far more common:
👉 time
They only had:
- an hour
- maybe an hour and a half at night
After:
- work
- kids
- life
So the question wasn’t:
👉 “Does this work?”
It was:
👉 “Do we have time to make this work?”
And that’s where the system mattered.
Because it allowed them to:
- plug in
- follow a structure
- use limited time effectively
The Truth About Results
They didn’t take months to see movement. They saw results in their first month. But not because of “luck.”
👉 because they went all in
Important point they made: It wasn’t their business experience that made the difference.
👉 it was their attitude
They treated it like something real. and they committed.
What’s Harder Than Expected
Their answer here was honest.
At times…
👉 it can feel repetitive
Because when a system works:
- you follow steps
- you repeat actions
- you refine over time
And compared to construction where every day is chaos that can feel “monotonous.” But then they balanced it with this:
that’s what gives you freedom
The Unexpected Reality of Freedom
One of the most interesting things they shared:
👉 You think you want total freedom…
Until you actually have it.
Being able to:
- fly interstate on short notice
- work when you want
- step away from traditional structure
Sounds amazing.
But it also forces a question:
👉 “What do I actually want to do with my time?”
That’s something most people never even get to ask.
Why Some People Quit
This was one of the most grounded parts of the conversation.
Their view:
👉 people are conditioned to expect pay for time
In this model:
👉 you get paid for results
That disconnect causes frustration. Especially early. And like anything:
👉 if you stop… you lose
They compared it to the gym: You don’t train once and expect results. You show up consistently.
Their View on Negative Opinions
They didn’t sugarcoat it.
Their belief:
👉 a lot of negativity comes from people who didn’t follow through
Or:
👉 people who expect results without putting in the work
Not always — but often. They also acknowledged:
👉 success always attracts criticism
Especially when you’re doing something different.
Who This Is NOT For
They were very clear. This isn’t for:
❌ people with no real reason why
❌ people who quit easily
❌ people unwilling to stay consistent
Because:
👉 this requires effort
Final Thought
This isn’t a story about: escaping failure It’s a story about: walking away from something that works… because it costs too much Time. Energy. Presence. And choosing something different.
