Remodeler Stories

This week we sat down with the queen of multi-tasking, Alison McLennan of McLennan Contracting, an award-winning design-build remodeling company in Lancaster, PA. Over the last 19 years, Alison has worn many different hats in the company, from helping clients with selections to reconciling financial records. But her favorite role has always been strategically planning the company's future and cultivating a workplace that empowers and enriches the lives of McLennan's team. So get comfy and press play to start listening to Alison’s story!

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This week, Spencer is joined by John and Heather Wojtas of Paxis Group for another exciting episode of Remodeler Stories. They are high-quality custom builders located in the heart of Georgia’s Lake Country and have been using their experience, integrity, and expertise in the industry to build lifestyles for their clients since 2003. So press play and start listening to John and Heather’s story today!

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We haven’t had a client story quite like this one! Spencer is joined by Jared Thayer of Thayer Design Build in this week’s Remodeler Stories episode. Jared grew up in the construction industry and after obtaining a degree in English he started his business at the age of 25. As a father and an avid reader, Jared believes in the importance of education, giving back to the community, and leading with a servant’s heart. Be sure to listen to Jared’s story and share it with your friends!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/jared-thayer-thayer-design-build

Get ready for our most down-to-earth conversation yet. This week, Spencer sits down with Eddie Kahen, of Aggregate Construction Group. New York-born and LA-raised, Eddie founded Aggregate Construction Group, a design+build firm that focuses on high-end custom home remodels, and full-scale apartment beautifications. Eddie says the foundation of his work always begins with trust, authenticity and reliability. So put your headphones on and press play!

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This week’s story started over 33 years ago across the world. Spencer talks with Katie Finn of Patrick A. Finn about her father’s origin story and how it influenced her to join the remodeling community. While studying Business and Entrepreneurship in college, she decided to work for Patrick on a part-time basis. Part-time became full-time which quickly led to Patrick and Katie working on a succession plan. She is planning on taking over the business in approximately eight years. Listen to Katie’s story now and don’t forget to share it with your team!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/katie-finn-patrick-a-finn

This episode is what you get when you mix design-build + positive values. Join Spencer as he sits down with Jeremy Steinruck of Axis Construction. Jeremy has been the Co-owner of Axis Construction since 2007 and has since expanded into a fourteen person team within North Texas. They’re passionate about what they do and believe that satisfied customers are lifelong customers. If you’re ready to hear about hard lessons every business owner should learn, ways to deal with an unfit employee, and words of remodeler wisdom then go ahead and press play!

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This week is all about bringing awareness to the women in our industry. Spencer sits down with Amy Ecklund of AmyWorks. The company was founded as a handy(wo)man services business with Amy and their Subaru Outback in 2010 creating a unique niche in the male-dominated home repair business. AmyWorks, Inc. has grown to a highly sought-after general contracting firm with positive growth year after year. We loved talking with Amy, an ambitious, female figure in the industry, and we hope you enjoy listening to her success story. So press play now!

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This week we’re bringing you two stories in one! Spencer talks with Jason Peters and Brad Carskadon of Imagine Remodeling in Fresno, California. Both Jason and Brad were introduced into the remodeling industry at a young age where they discovered their passion for residential remodeling and creating amazing experiences for their clients. In this episode, Jason and Brad share their humble beginnings, the toughest part about growing a business, and their funniest client story. Start listening now!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/jason-peters-brad-carskadon-imagine-remodeling

This week’s episode is a good one! Spencer sits down with Rusty Green from Compelling Homes who shares his experience of transitioning from commercial construction to residential remodeling and all the ups and downs in between. Rusty started Compelling Homes almost 13 years ago and says although it hasn't been easy or progressive each year, it has been and continues to be his “overnight success 10 years in the making”. You don’t want to miss Rusty’s story so start listening now!

https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/rusty-green-compelling-homes

Welcome back to another episode of Remodeler Stories! This week we’ve brought on an industry expert who’s been in the game for over three decades: Paul Klassen, Founder and CEO of Pinnacle Group of Companies. He brings with him a wealth of construction knowledge having spent considerable time as a developer in the spec and custom home markets, as well as commercial retrofits, general contracting, project management and upscale Design-Build Renovations. So press play and get ready for a mix of inspiration, tips, and laughter!

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