From Passion Project to Design Build Firm | Janel Swanson with Wildwood Kitchen and Baths

Meet Janel Swanson, owner of Wildwood Kitchen and Baths located in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Janel shares her remarkable journey from a stay-at-home mom who transformed her century-old farmhouse kitchen into a passion project, to founding a thriving design-build firm serving the Twin Cities metro area. Janel shares how a hands-on renovation sparked her love for kitchen and bath design, leading her to become a certified designer and general contractor, all while learning the importance of delegation, networking, and streamlined project management. Her candid insights into overcoming early challenges, mastering marketing strategies, and building a talented, dedicated team offer invaluable lessons for anyone looking to carve out their own path in the construction industry.  

 

Here are some of the key takeaways from our discussion with Janel:

• Delegating tasks early on
• Leveraging strong industry networks
• Systemizing your processes

 

Learn more about Wildwood Kitchen and Baths here: https://wildwoodkitchensandbaths.com/  

 

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