From Custom Homes to Multi-Family Giants: Scaling Smart with Jarret Oliver

Guest: Jarret Oliver, Owner of Modera Construction

Episode Summary

In this episode, we chat with Jarret Oliver, the owner of Modera Construction, about his journey from working on custom homes to leading large-scale multi-family projects. He shares insights on scaling a team while staying lean, ensuring subcontractor accountability, and balancing business growth with family life.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur in construction or simply looking for inspiration on growing a business sustainably, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world experience.

 

Key Takeaways

Transitioning from custom homes to multi-family projects

The challenge of scaling a skilled trade business

How to build a strong, loyal team

Why cash flow and lean operations matter in construction

The importance of work-life balance and family priorities

Networking, mentorship, and continuous learning for business growth

Timestamps

⏱ 00:00 – Introduction to the episode and guest

⏱ 01:09 – Jarret’s background and how he got into construction

⏱ 02:23 – Moving from small projects to large-scale developments

⏱ 06:53 – Structuring a construction team for efficiency

⏱ 09:06 – The balance between payroll staff and subcontractors

⏱ 17:24 – How fatherhood shifted Jarret’s business mindset

⏱ 21:09 – The role of mentorship, books, and networking

⏱ 25:33 – Marketing in construction: referrals vs. online presence

⏱ 28:17 – Future goals: scaling smart without sacrificing quality

⏱ 32:02 – Rapid-fire questions & fun insights

Book Recommendations from Jarret

Crucial Conversations – (A must-read for business & leadership)

Buy Back Your Time – (Scaling a business without burnout)

Essentialism – (Focusing on what truly matters)

Connect with Jarret & Modera Construction

Website: ModeraConstruction.com

Instagram: @Modera_Construction

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