From Rock Bottom to $75K Kitchens: Cory Leister's Faith-Led Journey

from Contractor Secrets · host Tanner Mullen

From teacher to 6-figure kitchen remodels — Cory Leister's story will leave you inspired.In this Partner Spotlight, Tanner sits down with Cory Leister, founder of Inspired By You, a cabinet refinishing and full home renovation company celebrating its 10th year in business. Cory opens up about the rock bottom moment that sparked her business, how faith and family carried her through her darkest season, and what it actually looks like to build a company culture that people want to be part of.In this episode:How a trip to her sister's nursery in Oklahoma started it allGoing from brushing and rolling to spraying industrial coatingsBuilding a team that shows up and asks to work for youWhy she stepped back from social media — and what happened when she didThe word that changed everything heading into 2026What reconciliation in marriage really looks like for an entrepreneurHer advice for anyone just starting outConnect with Cory:Inspired By You — inspiredbyu.comTry DripJobs free:dripjobs.com#PartnerSpotlight #DripJobs #HomeServiceBusiness #CabinetRefinishing #InspiredByYou #PaintingContractor #EntrepreneurStory #FaithLedBusiness

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