The Contractor Grow Show

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark sits down with Loannie “Luan” Reyes, co-founder and CEO of Authentic Elevator Services Corp., an eight-figure, family-owned elevator company serving New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico—with eyes on Florida and Connecticut next. Starting as an accountant with zero field experience, Luan learned the trade side-by-side with her husband, picked up th...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark Lamberth sits down with Brian Huelsman of Mile High Roofing Services in Westminster, Colorado to unpack how a small, family-run roofing and exteriors company has stayed A+ rated and highly reviewed for over 15 years in one of the most competitive, storm-heavy markets in the country. Brian shares how a bad early experience in roofing sales shaped hi...

Andrew “Drew” DiSilvestro Jr., President of AmeriTech Contracting, joins  The Contractor Growth Show  to reveal how a 2‑person SDVOSB exploded into an $195M inks / $85M+ revenue federal construction powerhouse in just a few years. Key takeaways include: How Drew took over a fledgling company from a sick founder and turned it into an 86‑person veteran‑focused operation with a massive federal backlo...

Dynamic Air president Brad Carpenter shares how an employee-first culture, A‑player talent, and a “run to the fire” mindset helped DAC become a go‑to independent rep for complex institutional HVAC and energy recovery projects across labs, healthcare, and high-end commercial buildings in New England. How Dynamic Air grew from a founders’ vision into a leading Boston-based independent manufacturers’...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark sits down with Richard Safo, founder of Nature’s Lawn Care in Lakewood, Colorado, to unpack how he turned a small COVID side hustle into a growing local lawn care business serving Denver, Lakewood, Littleton, and Aurora. You’ll hear how Richard quit his full-time job with just 15 clients, pushed through losing nearly half of them, and still managed...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark chats with Jacob Maupin, owner of Maupin Homes in McCall, Idaho—a second-generation custom builder blending military discipline, finance expertise, and real estate savvy to thrive in a high-end resort market near Brundage Mountain. Jacob shares his journey from Air National Guard crew chief to banker, back to family business, and how he and his wif...

Description In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark talks with Marc Heiman, President/CEO of New York–based builder Richter+Ratner, a 100+ year construction firm known for complex museums, schools, and civic projects—and for their bold promise of no fee on change orders. Marc unpacks how their T.E.A.R.™ (Technical Evaluation, Analysis, Recommendation) process transforms pre-construction...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark talks with Bob Ray, owner of North Indy Fence Deck & Rail in Noblesville, Indiana. After selling his family office-supply business, Bob jumped into a completely new industry—buying a small fence company with no trade background, just years of experience running and growing businesses. Bob unpacks how he evaluated the business, turned it into a...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark Lamberth sits down with Boaz Hillel of Neptune Construction & Remodeling in North Hollywood, CA. Celebrating 18 years in business, Boaz shares how Neptune evolved from full-service remodeling into one of Los Angeles’ go-to FEMA-certified soft-story retrofit specialists—while still helping clients design and build their dream homes. Boaz dives i...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark sits down with Adam Trimm of Capo Projects Group, a 30-person construction consulting and project controls firm based in San Clemente, California. Adam shares how his four-partner team supports data centers, utilities, hospitals, schools, and major civil projects across the U.S.—and why they’re often chosen over bigger competitors even when they’re...

Navajo contractor Eric Natay of Natay Construction shares how he’s redefining high-end remodeling in Park City and the Salt Lake area by bringing serious planning, integrity, and professionalism back to the trades. From growing up with a single mom in Utah and spending summers on the Navajo reservation, to quitting his job in March 2020 and building a company around process and respect, Eric’s sto...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark talks with David Konechne of Soft Rock Construction Management in Greenwood Village, CO, about how he and partner Jay Terry Hauge left a larger GC to build a 20-person firm that handles commercial projects from “birth to death” with a single point of contact. David explains why going “back to analog” with real phone calls—supported by smart use of...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark sits down with Ben Russell of Russell Interior Systems in Escondido, CA, a specialty contractor focused on acoustical ceilings, T‑bar systems, and drywall in the greater San Diego area. Ben shares lessons from nearly four decades in the trades—from working for 10+ companies and serving as a field superintendent, to launching his own firm, scaling u...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark talks with Abe Eledlebi of Abe’s HVAC & Refrigeration in Metro Detroit about how he left a high-priced HVAC company in 2019 to build a people‑first service brand with nearly 100 five‑star reviews in a fiercely competitive market. Abe explains how business training, soft skills, and a genuine desire to serve let him charge fair prices, calm stre...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark Lamberth talks with John Holt, co‑founder of Pintail Restoration in Greater Houston, about his 25‑year journey in restoration and why his company was built to “be the best, not the biggest.” John shares how treating every home like his mother’s, investing in reputation and online presence, and rigorously following up on leads has turned Pintail int...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark talks with Micah and Jennifer Jefferson, franchise owners of Restoration 1 of West Denver, about how they left successful corporate careers to build a highly rated restoration company along the Front Range and into Summit County. They break down what it really takes to be a full-service, 24/7 “bad day” problem solver for homeowners dealing with wat...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, host Mark Lamberth sits down with Jeff Toren, franchise owner of multiple Kitchen Tune-Up and Bath Tune-Up locations serving the Main Line and greater Philadelphia area, and co-owner of Happy Life Kickboxing & Fitness. Jeff shares how he walked away from a successful enterprise software sales career and VP role to build a portfolio of seven Kitchen...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, host Mark Lamberth sits down with Jay McDade of Conservation Construction, a Denver-area window and siding company serving Colorado homeowners from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins and beyond. Jay shares how he went from working at one of the largest window and siding companies in America in the 1980s to launching a family-owned, highly reviewed replace...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show , host Mark sits down with Chad Strutzel (Lakeland Builders & Performance Exteriors & Contracting) in the Madison, Wisconsin area to break down what’s actually driving growth in his businesses — and why “calling people back fast” is one of the biggest competitive advantages in contracting. Chad shares his unique path from the Marines to construct...

In this episode of the Contractor Grow Show, host Mark Lamberth sits down with Charlie Schmaltz , owner of CS Home Remodeling in Marion, Lowa, to talk about building a profitable remodeling company the old-school way — through trust, transparency, and deep local relationships. Charlie shares how he saw a major disconnect in the remodeling industry — too many layers between the homeowner and the wo...

How do you grow an electrical company without becoming “everything for everybody”? In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show , Mark sits down with Nathaniel Maes, owner of Mountain Area Electrical Services in Colorado’s Front Range, to break down how niching down, offering 24/7 emergency service, and serving underserved mountain towns has fueled his growth. Nathaniel shares: • How he started the...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show , host Mark sits down with Ulises Sandoval , owner of Golden State Paving in Buena Park, California (serving much of Southern California). Ulises shares the multi-generation story behind the company—how his dad launched Golden State Paving in 2000 , how Ulises spent 17 years learning the business “from every seat” (crew, sales, estimating, project work),...

In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show , we sit down with Joe Gumbert , owner of All Weather Roofing & Remodeling in Kerrville, Texas — a third-generation roofer who’s been in the industry since childhood. Joe shares what it was like growing up on job sites, learning the trade from his father, and officially launching his business in 1992. From carrying shingles at five years old to runni...

Aaron Moore of Aaron’s Garage Doors joins Mark on The Contractor Grow Show to break down what it really takes to dominate a local market without “going big” and losing your soul as a contractor. From starting in garage doors back in 1995 and subcontracting for other companies to building one of Mount Juliet’s most trusted names, Aaron shares how staying tightly niched in garage door repair and ins...

In this game-changing episode of  The Contractor Grow Show , host Mark Lamberth sits down with Brad Langerak, Ben Byerly, and Dr. Alan Blaher — the powerhouse team behind ConX USA, a groundbreaking labor-sharing platform built by contractors, for contractors. From Castle Rock, Colorado, these three founders discuss how ConX USA is solving one of construction’s toughest challenges: managing fluctua...