From swinging hammers at 15 to building some of the most jaw-dropping homes in southern Utah, Tanner Garfield’s journey is anything but ordinary. As the founder of Strata Homes, Tanner opens up about what it really takes to build a thriving design and construction company — the long nights, the high expectations, and the loneliness that can come with leadership.
We dive into:
How he built Strata Homes from the ground up
What to do when your team makes mistakes
Lessons on leadership, ownership, and resilience
How entrepreneurship affects marriage, fatherhood, and friendships
The Parade of Homes success story — and what’s coming in 2025