What does it take to build a multi-million dollar construction and real estate empire from scratch—while raising four kids and breaking barriers as a first-generation American?

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark sits down with Miriam Mejia, founder of Candid Services in Austin, TX. Miriam shares her candid journey from fee management to leading commercial redevelopments, investing in multi-family properties, and balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood. Her story is raw, inspiring, and packed with hard-won wisdom for anyone chasing big dreams.

In this episode:

•Miriam’s unconventional path from fee management to founding Candid Services in 2011

•How she’s kept her original team together for 14 years—and her secrets to employee retention

•The shift from residential to large-scale commercial redevelopment projects

•Why “under-promise and over-deliver” is her golden rule in construction and investing

•Candid insights into balancing (and sometimes failing at) work, family, and personal growth

•The role of self-education, grit, and networking in her success as a first-generation American

•Real talk on overcoming setbacks, staying resilient, and forgiving yourself along the way

•How to connect with Miriam for partnerships, advice, or inspiration

Don’t miss this episode if you want to learn what it really takes to succeed in construction, real estate, and life—straight from someone who’s done it all.