In this episode of The Contractor Growth Show, Mark sits down with Miriam Mejia of Candid Services (Austin, TX) for a candid conversation about the ups and downs of running a multi-million-dollar commercial redevelopment and real estate business through market shifts, industry changes, and the challenges of balancing work and family.

-The 14-year journey of Candid Services, from property management to a thriving commercial redevelopment and real estate business

-How Miriam pivoted from residential to commercial projects and built a strong, loyal team

-The pros and cons of commercial vs. residential work—and why Miriam chose to focus on commercial redevelopment

-Real talk about retaining top talent and making sure your team feels valued for over a decade

-The impact of underpromising and overdelivering on client satisfaction and business reputation

-Expanding into real estate investing: from rentals and Airbnbs to multi-family buildings

-Challenges and opportunities in balancing a growing business and raising a family

-The growing importance of self-education, mentorship, and networking for business owners

-Miriam’s advice for other contractors and real estate investors facing industry changes

If you’re a contractor, real estate investor, or business owner in Austin—or just want to hear an honest, inspiring story about resilience and adaptation—don’t miss this episode!

Contact Candid Services:

CandidServicesLLC.com/

[email protected]

Serving Austin and surrounding Texas areas.

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