An Inspired Chat with David Burton

David Burton shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Hi David, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What battle are you avoiding?
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Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Brief Introduction (Interview Response):

My name is David Burton, and I’m the owner of Quality Garage Door Services of NOCO, a Northern Colorado–based company specializing in high-quality residential and commercial garage door installation, repair, and maintenance. What makes our brand unique is the mindset behind it: we bring big-company expertise with small-business values — personal service, honest communication, and craftsmanship that’s built to last.

I started this business with nothing more than a strong work ethic, a set of tools, and a belief that if I took care of people the right way, the business would grow on its own. Today, we serve homeowners, builders, and industrial clients across the region — from custom wood-tone doors that transform curb appeal to large industrial systems requiring advanced safety and engineering.

My journey hasn’t been perfect, but I’m proud of how far it’s come — balancing business growth, being a dad, and pushing myself personally through fitness and a deeper walk of faith. I’m constantly working toward becoming not just a better business owner, but a better man, father, and leader.

Right now, we’re focused on scaling — adding more service capabilities, leveling up our digital presence, and continuing to make Northern Colorado a safer and better-looking place one door at a time.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
Expanded Response Including Your Childhood Perspective:

Growing up in a poor household, I always felt like life didn’t deal me the same hand as everyone else. I remember believing that I was meant for more — that the challenges I was born into weren’t going to define where I was headed. At the time, I thought being “different” meant something was wrong with me or that I had to work ten times harder just to deserve the same opportunities.

Now, I see it completely differently. I wasn’t just different — I was being shaped. Those hardships gave me drive, hunger, and resilience that you can’t fake. I no longer believe that life is supposed to be fair. Instead, I believe God used that unfairness to build a foundation of grit and purpose in me. It made me the kind of man who can lift others up because I know what it feels like to start with nothing.

Today, I don’t carry that childhood mindset of scarcity or comparison anymore. I carry pride — not in where I came from, but in how far I’ve come and how far I’m still going.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There have been multiple moments in my life where giving up felt like the easier choice — whether it was struggling financially, feeling overwhelmed trying to balance family and work, or dealing with setbacks that made me question if I was really built for this. One of the hardest times was when I was trying to grow my business while also trying to be present as a father and keep my own life together. The stress was heavy enough that I questioned everything — my purpose, my future, and whether all the sacrifice was even worth it.

But each time I’ve hit that breaking point, something inside me refused to quit. I think that comes from remembering where I came from. I didn’t fight through a tough childhood and climb my way up just to fold when life tests me. I realized that the moments I want to give up the most are usually right before the breakthrough.

Faith has also been a big part of that shift. Instead of seeing struggles as signs to stop, I’ve learned to see them as signs that I’m being strengthened. I may bend, but I won’t break — because I’m building not just a business, but a future for my kids and a legacy I can be proud of.

Looking back, the times I almost gave up ended up becoming the moments I grew the most.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
I’d say the public version of me is real — but it’s not the whole story. People see the hardworking business owner, the guy trying to build something strong and take care of his family. That’s absolutely who I am. But what they don’t always see are the battles behind the scenes — the doubts, the late nights questioning whether I’m doing enough, the moments I’m learning to lead with patience, not pride.

For a long time, I tried to look tougher than I felt. I wanted everyone to think I had it all figured out. But as I’ve grown, I’ve realized the most genuine version of me is the one who admits he’s still learning. I’m not perfect — I’m a work in progress, striving to be better every day.

So yes, what people see is real… but the realest parts of me are sometimes the ones I’m still working up the courage to share. And I think that’s true for a lot of us.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say that I was a man who put God first, loved his family with everything he had, and worked hard to make the world around him better — one home, one relationship, one act of service at a time. I want people to remember that I didn’t just build garage doors, I built trust, opportunity, and a legacy for my kids.

I hope the story people tell isn’t about what I owned or accomplished, but about how I made them feel — respected, cared for, and valued. That I showed up, even when life was tough. That I turned the struggles I came from into reasons to help others rise.

If the story told about me is that I was a man of integrity, a man of faith, and a man who never stopped trying to be better — that would be more than enough.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://qualitygaragenoco.com/

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