Remodeler Stories

We love hearing from the women of the remodeling industry and this week we welcome April Bettinger of Nip Tuck Remodeling. For the past 25 years, April Bettinger has carved out for herself a respected niche in the construction industry. Nip Tuck Remodeling was founded in 2010 with a vision and determination to create a construction company with extraordinary craftsmanship AND a focus on professionalism. She is driven to make a difference in the construction industry and leads her company with vision & purpose. So press play and start listening to April’s story now!

This week’s episode is a lot to unpack as Spencer sits down with Rob Baugher of Baugher Inc, a design and remodel company in Birmingham, Alabama. Rob also runs RemodelIt, a consulting practice where he helps remodelers improve their systems and profitability. He has been in the business for over 40 years and has found amazing ways to make monumental shifts in the way we think about running a remodeling business. We think you will really enjoy listening to this week’s podcast and hearing how innovative Rob has been throughout his career. So, press play and start listening now!

Since the age of 19, Kurt Harjo has dreamt of starting a business to build beautiful things and he’s done just that. This week, Spencer welcomes Kurt Harjo of Harjo Construction to sit down and share his story. Kurt grew up with a home workshop, working in commercial construction during college, and later working in the field and project management. He enjoys solving problems with clients, putting together strategies, and helping them visualize a new reality for their home. Start listening to Kurt’s story now!

This week’s story is all about getting back up even when things get hard. Listen to Mike Medford of Medford Design Build Remodel as he shares his story of redemption after losing everything and the importance of longevity. The Medford Design-Build Team is a group of experienced individuals from the cities of Arlington and Colleyville, Texas. With over 40 years of experience in the remodeling industry, and as a NARI Certified Remodeler, he strives to ensure the highest level of customer service and to keep the team moving forward. Listen to his story now!

This week Spencer is joined by Craig Fairbanks of Fairbanks Builders, a family-owned business that has been involved in the local Cedar Falls, IA community for decades. With over 60+ years in the industry, Craig has a great deal of experience building custom homes that will serve their customers for a lifetime. Join them as they go in detail about Fairbanks Builders history and what the future holds for the company. Start listening now!

Join Spencer as he sits down with Michael Anschel of OA Design Build Architecture, an award-winning design+build firm devoted to green building and urban living in Minnesota. They dive deep into ways you can uncover what you don’t know, how you can use other industries as an influence, and why it’s so important to always look ahead. It’s an insightful conversion full of storytelling, words of wisdom, and an industry prediction or two. So get comfortable and start listening to Michael’s story.

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/michael-anschel-oa-design-build-architecture

This week we traveled to Canada to talk with Jordan Robertson of Buck Robertson Contracting. Jordan and his team specialize in new-home construction, custom whole-house renovation and remodels, carriage homes and commercial projects. Join Spencer as he talks with Jordan about what it’s like transitioning from craftsman to businessman, the gap between old and new remodelers, and possible challenges the industry could face. Start listening to Jordan’s story now, eh!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/jordan-robertson-buck-robertson-construction

Coffee + Remodeling = David Pollard of LivCo, a remodeling company located in Chicago, Illinois. David holds a Master of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology and is a current board member for NARI Greater Chicago. He believes good construction requires smart design, and good design requires an understanding of construction. This week, him and Spencer sit down to talk about what it’s like running a business, advancements taking place in the industry, and so much more! Start listening now!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/david-pollard-of-livco

Everything is bigger in Texas, right? This week Spencer sits down with Shawn Cowdin of Shawn M Cowdin Construction from Fort Worth, Texas. Shawn began general contracting in 2006 after transitioning from starting his own framing company. He loves the variety and challenge of remodeling homes and counts himself lucky to have found lifelong work in a field he is passionate about. Starting listening to Shawn’s story now!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/shawn-cowdin-of-shawn-cowdin-m-construction

“All great projects, like your home, begin with a conversation”. This week’s conversation starts with Gregg Cantor of Murray Lampert. For four generations, Gregg and his team have been building and remodeling homes for San Diego homeowners. He has been responsible for managing over 2000 home remodeling and construction projects since 1983. Learn how he’s grown from job site clean-up to business owner and everything in between. It’s a story you won’t want to miss!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/gregg-cantor-murray-lampert