Today we welcome Mae Reedy – founder, principal designer, and general contractor of Mae Reedy Build + Design based in Plano, Texas. In this episode, we discuss overcoming fear, the power of saying yes, and how Mae leverages innovation to stay resilient in an ever-changing economy. Mae shares her thoughtful approach to scaling her business, growing a purpose-driven team, and the custom systems she's developed to manage workflow, empower her team, and maintain momentum. Her journey from Etsy entrepreneur to seven-figure design-build powerhouse is full of insights, grit, and inspiration.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
- Mae shares how she scaled her business from her dining room table to a 12-person, seven-figure firm.
- Her strategic response to shifts in the housing market, including the pivot toward additions and aging-in-place renovations.
- How Mae used economic forecasts and industry resources to stay ahead of market challenges.
- The role of personal and professional mentorship in her growth, including the influence of her CFO husband and industry associations like NARI.
- Her unique STAR method (Schedule it, Tackle it, Analyze it, Repeat it) to maintain creative and operational momentum.
- The importance of developing systems for delegation, consistency, and long-term scalability.
- Why Mae approaches her business like it's always ready to be sold – even if she never plans to.
- A deeply personal story of resilience and perspective that defines her secret to survival in business and life.
NOTABLE QUOTES
- "To be able to scale, it's not about volume, it's about control."
- "Everything can't live in my head — that's kind of a mess."
- "If I don't keep my books right… all of this wonderful opportunity could pass me by."
- "The weight of the world is not mine alone."
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