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Entrepreneur Story: Jake Gerl's Journey in Construction and Entrepreneurship with Gerl Construction
Episode 9
Monday, 29 September, 2025
Building Success in the Trades with Jake from Gerl ConstructionIn this episode, Rob interviews Jake from Gerl Construction about his journey into the trades and the creation of his own successful remodeling company. Jake shares insights about his career path, starting from high school aspirations of becoming a police officer to finding his passion in residential construction. He details his education at Chippewa Valley Technical College, his experience in the Minnesota National Guard, and the invaluable lessons learned while working for other construction firms. Jake discusses the importance of networking with subcontractors, the strategies he used to grow his business incrementally, and the impact of providing high-quality work in building a reputation. The conversation also touches on the balance between hard work and personal life, the significance of having a supportive family, and the role of effective marketing in expanding his business. The episode offers valuable advice for anyone considering a career in the trades or looking to start their own construction company.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:07 Jake's Career Path: From High School to Trade School02:21 Starting and Growing a Construction Business04:46 Challenges and Learning Experiences in Construction14:32 Balancing Personal Life and Business22:58 Managing Subcontractors and Project Planning28:38 The Importance of Good Selections29:21 Understanding the Design Process29:58 Common Homeowner Mistakes32:08 Payment Structures for Remodels35:26 The Role of Lumber Yards37:43 Types of Remodeling Projects44:17 The Value of Digital Marketing52:48 Balancing Business and Personal LifeSupport the showFeedbackwrench helps small businesses fill their sales funnel with high converting websites, market share building advertising & SEO to dominate their competitors. Book on my Calendar Here: https://www.feedbackwrench.com/contact-us Our Marketing & Website Approach: https://www.feedbackwrench.com/how-it-worksWebsites for Accountants: https://www.feedbackwrench.com/accountant-websites Online Accountant Course for $500 - https://www.feedbackwrench.com/accountants Strategy & Messaging: https://www.feedbackwrench.com/strategy Web Design: https://www.feedbackwrench.com/webdesignAds & Marketing: https://www.feedbackwrench.com/ppcSEO: https://www.feedbackwrench.com/seo Get Elfsight to embed Google reviews on your website:https://go.elfsight.io/click?pid=539&offer_id=4PRICING: https://www.feedbackwrench.com/pricing-page Follow us on social: https://www.tiktok.com/@feedbackwrenchhttps://instagram.com/feedbackwrenchhttps://facebook.com/feedbackwrenchhttps://twitter.com/feedbackwrenchExamples of our Work: https://www.feedbackwrench.com/our-work
