Beyond Brick and Mortar: Preserving Business Legacies in Construction with Kim Peffley

Kim Peffley, Regional Vice President at Nation's Best, shares her journey from working at her family's True Value store to preserving business legacies across the hardware industry. Her story showcases how the building and construction industry offers incredible opportunities for making meaningful community impact while building successful careers.• Began working at age 15 in her family's True Value hardware store in Granger, Indiana• Managed multiple Ace Hardware locations before transitioning to consulting with NHPA• Now oversees 14 locations across the Midwest as Regional VP at Nation's Best• Nation's Best focuses on preserving legacy businesses while providing corporate support• Currently has 64 stores in 18 states since launching in 2019• Emphasizes the importance of mentorship for developing future industry leaders• Believes in creating pathways specifically for women in the hardware industry• Values the support of her husband in enabling her career success• Encourages stepping into uncomfortable situations for professional growth• Maintains work-life balance by enjoying lake life and unplugging when homeIf you're interested in making an impact in your community or reshaping it through entrepreneurship, the building industry offers incredible opportunities to design the career and life you want.Build Authority. Gain Visibility. Drive Growth.You do great work. The right people should know it.Grit Blueprint helps building industry companies and leaders build authority, increase visibility, earn trust, and turn that trust into revenue.📅 Book a Strategy CallReady to become more visible, more trusted, and easier to choose?https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/stefanie-couch📧 Join the NewsletterGet practical strategies and tools to build your authority, grow your visibility, and strengthen your business.https://421r60.share-na2.hsforms.com/2RMwQMXe2QLyk3sl9dv2gXQ🎥 Watch More Grit BlueprintSubscribe for honest conversations and growth strategies for the building industry.https://www.youtube.com/@stefaniecouch🚀 About Stefanie CouchStefanie Couch is the founder of Grit Blueprint and a third-generation building industry professional.Grit Blueprint helps manufacturers, distributors, dealers, service providers, and industry leaders build authority, grow visibility, and become unmistakable in their market.🔗Learn more: https://gritblueprint.comInstagram: @StefanieCouchOfficialLinkedIn: Stefanie Couch