Remodeler Success welcomes Machi Medrzycki of MLM to unpack what it takes to run profitable and predictable projects in New Orleans and beyond. We cover heavy permitting, historic districts, and hurricane swings, then move into tight scopes, disciplined change management, and a preconstruction process that leads to a guaranteed maximum price. Machi shares hiring and culture lessons, red flags that signal when to walk away, smarter marketing, grassroots networking, and AI improves emails, schedules, content too.