Remodeler Stories

You might already be familiar with our guest this week, but we welcome Nick Schiffer of NS Builders to the show. Nick established NS Builders in 2014, and has grown into one of the most renowned home builders in the Eastern Massachusetts area. Over the years, Nick has learned what it takes to craft beautiful, long-lasting homes, and he’s slowly put together a team that he trusts to build with inte...

Spencer sits down with Joe Ressa of Ressa Built. RessaBuilt is a second-generation family business that has remained in continuous operation in the metropolitan Washington DC region since 1976. Joe Ressa has spent the last several decades significantly expanding the scope and complexity of home remodeling projects, and building a team who have an attitude of service and pride in workmanship. Start...

This week we welcome a husband and wife team all the way from Guelph, Canada. Jasmine and Marc are the owners of Otis Interiors, a design-build firm. Otis Interiors is driven by quality and craftsmanship to create beautifully layered spaces that help tell your story. Each project is developed with the client at the center and Jasmine and Marc use a full-service, design-build approach to truly tran...

We welcome Scott Koester to the show this week! Scott is one of the owners of TrueCraft Remodelers based out of Central Illinois. Scott has been working in the residential construction trade for 30 years in high demand as a master carpenter, production manager, and high-quality home builder. True Craft Remodelers represents the rise of a new kind of home improvement company. They serve the whole h...

This week we’re joined by Ronnie Okeleye of Trepic LLC. Trepic LLC is a general contracting company located in Houston, Texas. Serving Houston, Katy, and the woodlands region, specializing in residential renovation and new construction. Ronnie is a general contractor, interior designer, and realtor. Through her company, she helps homeowners, business owners, and real estate investors upgrade their...

This week we welcome Joshua Dean of Precision Homecrafters to the show. Joshua took over the reins as President of Precision Homecrafters in January 2020. He entered the Homebuilding industry in 2004 through furniture making and later through working in a custom cabinet shop. Joshua has attended NCCER & Clemson University’s Project Management Academy, speaks conversational Spanish, and worked exte...

Help us welcome our guest for this week’s show, Nick Adams! He’s the Vice President of Heirloom Property Management out of Minnesota. Nick grew up in the twin cities and fell in love with Duluth and the North Shore while earning his B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth. His entry into rental property ownership was spurred through the help of Michael, President of...

This week Spencer sits down with Benjamin Becker. He is the owner and chief visionary of BLB Design Build, a design-build firm located just north of Boston. Benjamin grew up working with his father in his father’s construction business until he decided to go out on his own. Today, Benjamin and his team work exclusively on design-build projects and push their business forward. Start listening to Be...

Coming all the way from Scottsdale, Arizona, we welcome Justin Caine of Caine and Company to the show. Justin brings decades of experience to his role as President and Project Director/Designer at Caine and Company. He’s a gifted, self-taught professional with an impressive combination of artistic, technical, and communication skills. Justin values creativity, precision, and pride in workmanship.

This week, Spencer sits down with Cassady Monsen of Monsen Collins Builders. Professionally, Cassady has spent more than 20 years in various roles such as project management to general contractor. He’s learned the ins and outs of construction management and is always in awe of architects and their creativity. Putting his experience to work, he’s been busy estimating projects and helping organize t...

Jerud Martin is the Director of Construction and one of the owners of Urban NW Homes. Spencer and Jerud will talk about Jerud’s transition from the education world into construction, and what the world of green building has evolved into. Urban NW Homes has been dedicated to building quality, healthy, responsible homes and communities in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years. Start listening to J...

As co-owner of McLennan Design Build Remodel, Tim McLennan is grateful to partner with his wife, Alison, to empower their team, build a family-friendly company culture, and implement their vision to “enrich life at home” for clients and crew. Tim helps coach his team, consult with clients, and collaborate with project designers to refine project budgets and specifications. He enjoys empowering his...

In this episode, we welcome Von Raisanen of TraVek to the show. TraVek Inc is a design-build whole home improvement company from Scottsdale, Arizona. Von started his career in the Home Improvement industry as a roofing helper. He initially started with TraVek in 2001 when the company was formed, and then had a few year breaks when he moved abroad. He started back with the company again full-time i...

Since 2006, James Moylan of Design Builders, Inc has been building decks in Maryland and home additions in Virginia. He founded Design Builders, Inc. to become the premier screened porch builder in Maryland and Virginia. As company head and chief designer, James has hundreds of outdoor living spaces under his tool belt. Design Builders works with their customers to bring their dreams to reality wi...

In this episode, Spencer sits down with Jeffrey Stasz of Resident. Jeffrey and his crew are based out of Charleston, South Carolina and they are a developer and general contractor with a focus on urban infill and community revitalization. They specialize in new construction and major renovations especially projects located within the BAR overlay. Start listening to Jeffrey’s story now!

Founder of Gehman Design Remodeling, Dennis Gehman brings over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Dennis’s role at GDR requires him to wear many hats from President to Remodeling Consultant. He devotes a significant portion of his life to giving back to the community, as he served as a past board chair and is currently a building committee member for Spruce Lake Retreat and a boa...

Second-generation and family-owned, Degnan Design-Build-Remodel has served the Madison area for decades. Abe Degnan grew up learning the business as a helper and carpenter. He is the president, visionary designer, and leader of the team. He also manages day-to-day business operations. Abe is passionate about leadership, community service, and his family. Start listening to Abe’s story now!

Get to know Emily DeMarco of Bellweather Design Build! Emily initially joined Bellweather as the Marketing Coordinator and has slowly shifted more and more responsibility to supporting the Sales Department. She has experience in SEO, social media, and content creation. As Bellweather's Sales & Marketing Coordinator, she participates in all phases of customer experience with a focus on lead generat...

In today’s episode, Spencer sits down with Jeff Rogers and Noe Bastidas of CRV Homes. Jeff oversees the business operations and overall project development, construction, and quality control. Noe oversees strategy for organic and inorganic growth projects in public and private sector business lines. The two have worked together for the last several years and are now focused on moving the business...

We’re excited to kick off another week of Remodeler Stories with Aaron Zon of Home Guru. With over 25 years of running service-based businesses, and over 15 years of experience building cabinetry, furniture, decks, and fences, Aaron brings a solid business foundation to ensure that budgets are adhered to, and client expectations are met or exceeded. Start listening to Aaron’s story now!

Dave Henderer is the President and Owner of Henderer Design + Build. Dave helped to found the company and took over as the President when his father, Chuck, retired in 2016. Dave started his carpentry career in 1991 as a carpenter apprentice with a local building company. Since then, he has learned every aspect of being a tradesman, a manager, and a business owner; to this day he never stops learn...

This week Spencer sits down with Joe Simpson of JDS Construction Services. When you choose JDS Construction you can rest assured your house is in the hands of an expert remodeler and contractor in the Fairfax, Arlington area. From start to finish, you’ll work with one contractor to complete your project including permitting. You can trust that JDS Construction will exceed your expectations with cu...

Life is too short for bland recipes and boring kitchens! This week we welcome Jeff Toren of Kitchen Tune-Up from Main Line, Pennsylvania. Jeff chose this business to help homeowners affordably and painlessly get the kitchen of their dreams. The kitchen is the home's heart, and he loves optimizing and remodeling kitchens so that his clients can love their space. Kitchen Tune-Up has been updating ki...

We sit with Tieson Wooten of North Light Builders, a design-build remodeling company from Southwest Washington. North Light Builders offers a full spectrum of construction services, from an entire home remodel to addition. More importantly, Tieson values his clients’ vision above all else. If they’re not happy, he’s not happy. With North Light Builders, every home is built on a foundation of trust...

Welcome, Christopher Battle of Illmatic Constructions! Illmatic Constructions is a residential and commercial repair and restoration company, located in West Philadelphia, PA, serving Philadelphia, New Jersey, and the greater Philadelphia area. Every aspect of construction from laying foundations to the final installation of a dryer or washer, all have varying sub-fields and higher specialties. Ma...