The Billionaires Behind America’s Largest Ready-Mix Concrete Producer

How does a single batch plant built outside a bedroom window transform into America’s largest ready-mix concrete producer? Forbes Deputy Editor Matt Durot sits down with founder Mike Hollingshead and his sons, Jeff and Ryan, to reveal the story behind Smyrna Ready Mix (SRM). From humble roots in a rural Tennessee trailer park to building a multi-billion dollar enterprise spanning 24 states, the Hollingshead family shares their unfiltered journey of faith, grit, and generational vision. Discover how a local finisher built an industry giant—without ever giving up 100% family ownership, sacrificing their blue-collar work ethic, or leading from an "ivory tower." 0:00 From A Backyard Dream To A $3.5B Empire 5:19 An Unbreakable Work Ethic 9:01 Building Smyrna Ready Mix 11:13 Hands-On Leadership & Sibling Synergy 13:24 Expansion Beyond Acquisition 15:43 Keeping It In The Family Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattdurot/2026/09/29/he-nearly-fumbled-his-business-due-to-drinking---now-he-owns-a-7-billion-concrete-empire/ Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1 Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.

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