Episode 4: The Real Story Behind K Squared - Meeting the Builder and DesignerEver wonder what it's really like to run a construction business with your spouse? In this episode, Rusty and Brenna Krouse pull back the curtain on K Squared Construction, sharing the honest story of how they went from working for builders during the boom years to starting their own design-build company—with a newborn on the way and zero safety net.We talk about the early "chuck and a truck" days (including the infamous $700 van), the biggest mistakes we made trying to simplify our process, and why we eventually did a complete 180 on how we approach projects. You'll hear about the challenges of gaining respect in a male-dominated field, managing stress differently, and why we'll never work with a client we don't genuinely like.In This Episode:How Rusty went from computer programming to structural steel to constructionThe moment we decided to start K Squared (spoiler: terrible timing, great outcome)Why we stopped trying to put clients in "packages" and started custom designing every projectOur biggest fights (hint: they're about toilets and trailers)Red flags we look for in potential clients—and why we're okay walking awayThe one question you should ask every contractor you interviewWhether you're planning a remodel, thinking about starting a business with your partner, or just curious about what really happens behind the scenes in construction, this episode gives you an unfiltered look at building a family business in the trades.Advice for homeowners: Don't get bids before you have a real plan. Ask contractors about their process, check references with clients actively under construction, and make sure you can communicate well before signing anything.

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