#481 How I Restarted my Remodeling Business from 0 (ft. Sebring Design Build)

About this episode

Bryan Sebring shares his experience of restarting his remodeling business from scratch in a new location, discussing lessons learned and strategies for success.

In this episode of the Contractor Growth Network podcast, Logan sits down with Bryan Sebring—owner of Sebring Design Build—to unpack what it really looks like to start over from scratch. After building a nearly $3M design-build company over 20+ years in Illinois, Bryan made a bold decision: relocate his entire life and business to Franklin, Tennessee. No team. No clients. No local reputation. Just experience. Bryan shares what changed the second time around—from how he structured his business and hired his team, to the mindset shifts that allowed him to hit similar revenue with fewer, better projects. If you've ever wondered what you'd do differently if you could start over, this episode is a masterclass in building smarter, not just bigger. 00:00 — Why Bryan chose to restart a successful business from scratch 04:00 — What Sebring Design Build was known for in Illinois 10:00 — The reality of moving markets and starting over 18:00 — How experience changed his pricing and sales approach 26:00 — Hiring lessons: slow down to speed up 33:00 — Building the right team (and avoiding past mistakes) 40:00 — What stayed the same vs. what changed in his process 47:00 — Projects he refuses to…

People in this episode

Host: Logan Shinholser

Guest: Bryan Sebring

Topics covered

• remodeling business
• starting over
• business structure
• team building
• marketing strategies
• client experience

Keywords

• remodeling
• business restart
• team hiring
• marketing
• client experience
• revenue growth
• mindset shifts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sebring Design Build

Places: Franklin, Tennessee, Illinois

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