Remodeler Stories

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 wisd...

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...

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 i...

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...

“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 ow...

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 cult...

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 to...

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...

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 re...

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 success...

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 hea...

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 yea...

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 beginning...

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...

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,...

We’re so excited to be kicking off our first episode of Remodeler Stories with David Supple, owner of New England Design and Construction! Recently awarded Best of Boston 2022, NEDC is a boutique creative firm that offers conceptual planning through artisan build. David’s story is packed with interest as he dives into his journey from a carpenter to a business owner and the challenges along the wa...