In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark Lamberth sits down with Alex Post, VP of Commercial Construction at Nastase Contracting in Omaha, to dive deep into the journey of growing a contracting business—starting from humble beginnings to making a bold leap with a strategic acquisition.

Alex shares the story of Nastase Contracting, which has been serving the Omaha area since 1977, initially focused on residential exteriors and insurance work. But in 2020, as the pandemic shook the construction industry, Alex and his partners took a risk—pivoting to commercial construction and expanding into multifamily and new construction projects.

The real game-changer came in 2022, when they made the decision to acquire a competitor with decades of experience in wall systems. Alex talks about the challenges and rewards of this acquisition, how it catapulted their business growth, and how they've been able to turn what seemed like a risky move into a profitable strategy.

You'll hear about the ups and downs of growing a construction company, from navigating tough financial decisions, to building a strong team, to refining the company’s focus on commercial exteriors. Alex also opens up about how COVID pushed him into entrepreneurship, the sleepless nights, and the tough decisions that came with scaling up.

Whether you're a contractor looking to grow your business or someone interested in the construction industry's evolution, Alex’s insights into strategy, business acquisitions, and building a strong company culture are very helpful.