Episode 47 - From House Flipping to $2.5M in Coastal Construction with Grant Smith

In this episode of the Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast, host Alex Danner sits down with Grant Smith, owner of SimpleSide Construction, a thriving business in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. At just 34 years old, Grant has scaled his company to $2.5 million in revenue over nine years, serving one of the harshest coastal environments in the U.S.Grant shares his journey from a civil engineering graduate to a successful entrepreneur, fueled by his initial goal of real estate investing. After flipping houses and learning the trades from the ground up, he discovered a passion for outdoor construction and tackling the unique challenges of coastal building. From remodeling to spec homes and eventually specializing in decks and siding, Grant has mastered the art of combining modern construction techniques with environmental resilience.Join Alex and Grant as they discuss:The growth of SimpleSide Construction into a multimillion-dollar operation.Insights into building in coastal environments and closing the knowledge gap in the trades.Tips for young entrepreneurs balancing ambition with adaptability.Whether you’re a contractor, builder, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable takeaways on scaling a business and finding purpose in your craft.If you have any questions about your marketing, feel free to reach us out to the Fence & Deck Marketers team on our website deckfencemarketers.com, or search for us on all social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.  We also do monthly webinars so feel free to reach out if you’d like to join those and we’ll email you the Zoom link.