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A Construction Business Growth Story
How one construction business owner increased revenue by 800% and built a self-managing team through business coaching.
About
About
Mike McCurdy was struggling with the common challenges many business owners face: doing everything himself, stuck in day-to-day operations, and battling inconsistent revenue.
Through focused business coaching, he transformed his construction company from a $200K operation into a $2M business with a team of 10 employees.
In this case study, Mike shares his journey of growth, the challenges he overcame, and the key insights that helped him build a thriving construction business.
Client Profile
Revenue Growth
From $200K to $2M annually
Team Expansion
From 1 to 10+ employees
Time Frame
18 months
Service
Commercial & residential remodeling under $100K
The Challenge
“I was never in construction before I started my business and just self-taught everything... I wanted to grow my business, I wanted to stop being broke, and I wanted to not be on the roller coaster anymore."
-Mike McCurdy
Before seeking coaching, Mike McCurdy faced the classic small business owner's dilemma.
With just one helper and handling every aspect of his construction business himself, he was caught in a constant cycle of feast or famine.
When he was on job sites doing the work, he couldn't bid on new projects.
When he was bidding on new projects, work wasn't getting done.
This resulted in unpredictable revenue that fluctuated between $150,000 and $225,000 annually.
Despite having no prior construction experience, Mike had taught himself everything about running a general contracting business.
But self-teaching could only take him so far.
He knew he wanted to build something bigger, but the path forward wasn't clear.
The prospect of hiring employees, creating systems, and letting go of day-to-day control felt overwhelming.
The Transformation
Through strategic business coaching, Mike began addressing the core issues holding back his business growth.
The first major milestone was overcoming his fear of delegation and hiring employees.
Despite his initial hesitation about growing the payroll, Mike expanded his team from one helper to multiple skilled workers and eventually added management-level positions.
A critical shift occurred in Mike's management approach. Rather than trying to control every aspect of the business, he learned to trust his team and create systems that allowed the business to run more efficiently.
What started as a weekly payroll seven times larger than before quickly proved its worth through increased project capacity and revenue.
"That was actually the biggest thing, me letting go of control. Right there. Me letting go of control, and me not feeling like I had to do everything in order for it to be correct. That was the biggest benefit from hiring a coach."
The results were transformative. Within 18 months, annual revenue jumped from $200,000 to $2 million.
More importantly, the business shifted from a constant roller coaster of ups and downs to a stable, scalable operation.
Mike moved from being perpetually overwhelmed by emergencies to having a clear vision and strategy for continued growth.
In Mike's Own Words
Key Results & Impact
The tangible outcomes of Mike's business transformation are nothing short of remarkable:
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Revenue Explosion: Grew from $200,000 to $2 million in just 18 months
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Team Expansion: Scaled from 1 to 10+ employees
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Operational Transformation: Shifted from emergency-driven management to strategic planning
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Future Potential: Clear vision to reach $5 million in five years and $10 million in seven years
Before coaching, Mike was trapped in a cycle of:
• Constant firefighting
• Limited revenue potential
• Solo operation with minimal growth
• Fear of expansion and delegation
After coaching, he achieved:
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Systematic business growth
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Empowered, scalable team
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Confidence in delegation
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Strategic business vision
Lessons Learned
For business owners feeling stuck or overwhelmed, Mike offers powerful insights:
1. Embrace Vulnerability and Honesty
"Don't BS yourself. It's not worth it. You have to be honest with yourself, you have to at least partially know what's wrong."
2. Let Go of Control
"The way I was running my business before was, everything was an emergency... I was afraid to do better because of the new problems I'd have to face."
3. Leverage Your Team as Assets
"Using your employees, not necessarily using them but using your assets, which your employees are some of your assets to make your business better, and delegating to make your business better."
4. Invest in Personalized Guidance
"She talked like she actually cared, as opposed to some of the other business coach websites that were more like a sales pitch or an infomercial or something like that..."
Ready to Transform Your Business?
If Mike's story resonates with you, it's time to take the first step towards your own business transformation. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or hungry for growth, personalized business coaching can be the catalyst that changes everything.