Episode 5: No Plan B: Sarah Stein on Grit, Grace, and Groundwork

In this unforgettable episode of Trade Talk, we sit down with Sarah Stein, general contractor, homebuilder, and keynote speaker for this year’s Built to Lead Women in Construction Summit. Sarah opens up about her deeply personal journey—growing up in Seaside, Florida, working under her father in the family’s underground utility business, navigating heartbreak, and ultimately becoming the owner of two construction companies.From power tools to power moves, Sarah shares how she transitioned from ballet and history degrees to job sites and house plans—proving that women in construction don’t have to fit a mold.You’ll hear:How Sarah earned her GC license with zero experienceWhat it was like to inherit a $5M company overnightThe story behind building her first home—with $300K and a U-HaulReal talk about being a woman on the job site and changing the cultureHer vision for turning grit into generational growth Key Quote:"My only single advice is: just start. Figure it out after you start. And no matter what, just don’t give up." – Sarah SteinLinks & Resources:Learn more: www.sarahsteinhomes.com and www.tsteininc.com Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn & FacebookAdvertising Opportunities: contractors-connect.com/podcastContact us: [email protected] by Beespoke Consulting: www.beespokeconsulting.comListen & Subscribe:New episodes drop every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music. Like, subscribe, and leave a review to support the show.Got a topic idea or feedback? Email us at [email protected] or submit them at contractors-connect.com/podcast.