Episode 15 we sit down with Lenny Gimmelfarb of Echelon Builders in Smithfield, RI. We dive into what a small-scale model looks like—an owner-operator with no employees, building a brand and reputation one project at a time. Lenny shares how he’s cultivated relationships with designers and architects to secure one flagship build and a couple of smaller projects each year—his ideal rhythm. Great to catch up with Lenny and see what he’s building and why. Hope you enjoy the convo!

Project Size: 1 Large scale project & 2-3 smaller Renos
Yearly Revenue: $2-4mil 
Company size: 0 employees

Ep. 15 Guest:
@Echelon_builders

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Episode 15 we sit down with Lenny Gimmelfarb of Echelon Builders in Smithfield, RI. We dive into what a small-scale model looks like—an owner-operator with no employees, building a brand and reputation one project at a time. Lenny shares how he’s cultivated relationships with designers and architects to secure one flagship build and a couple of smaller projects each year—his ideal rhythm. Great to catch up with Lenny and see what he’s building and why. Hope you enjoy the convo! Project Size: 1 Large scale project & 2-3 smaller Renos Yearly Revenue: $2-4mil Company size: 0 employees Ep. 15 Guest: @Echelon_builders Listen • Subscribe • Review @apple @spotify Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com @durationmouldingandmillwork www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors Local Sponsor: www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs! @HireSmooth

Episode 15 we sit down with Lenny Gimmelfarb of Echelon Builders in Smithfield, RI. We dive into what a small-scale model looks like—an owner-operator with no employees, building a brand and reputation one project at a time. Lenny shares how he’s cultivated relationships with designers and architects to secure one flagship build and a couple of smaller projects each year—his ideal rhythm. Great to catch up with Lenny and see what he’s building and why. Hope you enjoy the convo!

Project Size: 1 Large scale project &amp; 2-3 smaller Renos
Yearly Revenue: $2-4mil 
Company size: 0 employees

Ep. 15 Guest:
@Echelon_builders

Listen • Subscribe • Review 
@apple
@spotify

Sponsors:
www.durationmillwork.com&nbsp;
@durationmouldingandmillwork&nbsp;
www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com&nbsp;
@hdpocketdoors

Local Sponsor:
www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs!
@HireSmooth

Episode 15 Lenny Gimmelfarb

It’s intentionally long-form — too many podcasts try to cram everything into 30–45 minutes, leaving no room for real conversation. John's goal is different: authentic stories, honest experiences, no fluff. Just two like-minded people talking shop, the way you would around a campfire. Listeners get to be a fly on the wall — learning through our stories, hearing both the wins and the failures, and walking away more confident in their own craft.
I’m a builder myself, with 30 years in the industry. I’ve signed both sides of a check. I’ve had major wins — and major losses . There were times I felt completely alone in this business, and that’s why I started the podcast: to make sure others never feel that way, and to give them a place to find perspective, truth, and community.

Hosted by: Johnny Hourihan
@heresjohnnyh

Find us on instagram: @theglorifiedcarpenter

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It’s intentionally long-form — too many podcasts try to cram everything into 30–45 minutes, leaving no room for real conversation. John's goal is different: authentic stories, honest experiences, no fluff. Just two like-minded people talking shop, the way you would around a campfire. Listeners get to be a fly on the wall — learning through our stories, hearing both the wins and the failures, and walking away more confident in their own craft. I’m a builder myself, with 30 years in the industry. I’ve signed both sides of a check. I’ve had major wins — and major losses . There were times I felt completely alone in this business, and that’s why I started the podcast: to make sure others never feel that way, and to give them a place to find perspective, truth, and community. Hosted by: Johnny Hourihan @heresjohnnyh Find us on instagram: @theglorifiedcarpenter Want more info and knowledge: glorifiedcarpenter.com More knowledge check out our SubStack: substack.com/@heresjohnnyh?

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