Stephen Dunn

When you’re building a home, investing in your water quality is huge for your family’s health and daily comfort. These are the water features I highly recommend and ones you can skip💧 - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurLife

A lot of people are fine with standard concrete, but if you want to add a custom touch to your exterior, your driveway is a great place to start!👀 Here is my ranking of where to spend your money, from high-end pavers down to why gravel shouldn’t even be an

Your front door is the first thing people see when they pull up to your home so make sure it actually makes a statement!🚪 - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurLife

Most project management software for home builders falls short when it comes to high-end custom homes. BuilderTeam is easily the best option out there right now for both business operations and the client experience, while platforms like Buildertrend belong straight in

Who isn’t a pet lover? If you’re building a custom home and looking for ways to plan around your animals, a built-in feeding station with a pot filler is a must, while dog wash stations are a solid B-tier addition depending on your dog’s size🐾 - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner

The one thing almost everyone forgets to plan for in a custom build is window treatments🪟 I highly recommend investing in motorized shades on an automated schedule and skipping the cheap builder blinds altogether. - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership

When someone is taking aim or watching you, it’s a sign they’re afraid of what you might become and how little they might be needed

It’s shocking to people to find out that a full pool package in Raleigh usually starts around $250k! Between local engineering codes, soil compaction requirements, and actual patio hardscaping, you’re paying for way more than just the shell in the ground💧 - #StephenDunn

A scullery is not a necessity but if you love to entertain or just want to keep your kitchen clean and presentable it is one of those things you will use every single day. Would you add one to your home?🏡 - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership

If you think you do not have that much stuff you probably have more than you think. When building your home making sure you have enough intentional storage built in is one of those things you will never regret📦 - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership

If a builder leads with price in your first conversation that is your first red flag❌ The right one is going to want to understand what you need and what you want before any numbers come up. - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment

I think it’s awesome you can save money doing things yourself but sometimes the time it takes to learn it, do it and fix your mistakes costs you more than just hiring someone who already knows what they are doing🛠️ - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership

If you want your employees to care about more than just their paycheck they have to understand your vision and see themselves growing inside of it! - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurLife

Not everyone wants a walk in pantry and that is totally fine but here is why I think they are one of the most underrated spaces in a custom home when done right! - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurLife

If your contractor is rushing you to sign a contract without asking what you’re actually looking to spend, they might be ripping you off. - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurLife

I always recommend picking your builder and architect at the same time. When they work together from the very beginning, you get a custom home you love without accidentally going $200k over what you planned to spend. - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership

Every time you solve a problem your team could have handled you are teaching your clients to bypass them and your employees to stop thinking for themselves! - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurLife

If you want to be a successful business owner, these are three skills you need to get good at to help the trajectory of your business📈 - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurLife

Being a successful business owner goes way beyond understanding the numbers. Here are three things I learned from owning a business that actually made the difference🤔 - #StephenDunn #BusinessOwner #ConstructionLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurLife

What’s the real reason you’re hiring someone? Bringing on a new team member only makes sense if it creates time for key employees or drives revenue for the business. Take a second to look at your current workflow before assuming you just need to fill a role. - #StephenDunn