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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 49 MIN

He Built a $50M ADU Business at 28 — and Says Prayer Fueled the Breakthrough

from The Mark Haney Podcast · host The Mark Haney Podcast

What does winning look like to you?“The best businesses are built on a good idea and solid strategic planning.”In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, Ivan Katrenyak — CEO of IMKAT Homes, one of California’s leading ADU builders — explains why both idea and execution matter, and why neither works without the other.Ivan shares how strong business mindset, disciplined strategy, and relentless follow-through helped scale IMKAT into a $50M ADU business by age 28, while simultaneously leading a growing faith movement through United Church and United Revival.This conversation explores:• Why a great idea without strategy fails — and why strategy without vision stalls• How effective idea execution drives real business growth• The role of faith, clarity, and conviction in entrepreneurial leadership• Why systems, people, and planning matter more than hustle alone• What “winning” actually looks like when purpose and performance alignWhether you’re building a company, investing in real estate, or sharpening your leadership edge, this episode delivers entrepreneur motivation, practical insight, and a powerful growth mindset.Subscribe for weekly conversations with founders, operators, and leaders building the Backyard Advantage.Website: https://imkatconstruction.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/IMKAT-Construction-100076901971676/?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imkat.homesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedrevival/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedchurchsac/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivan_katrenyak/______________________________________________________________If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. -Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... -  Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz -  Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​  Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney-This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement.#thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur #PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento#SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor#Podcast

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