Dave Hanes is a second-generation builder running a family-owned boutique firm in Northern California. He learned the trade working alongside his father at Hanes Construction — a shop built on hustle, handyman work, and the occasional $200k renovation. The strategy was simple: ballpark the numbers, stay busy, and hope for the best.Dave wanted more. He set his sights on architects and high-end custom projects, which forced him to build real systems, tighten his estimating, and elevate every level of his operation to compete for the work he actually wanted.We cover 25 years of lessons — what's evolved, what's held firm, and what it really takes to grow a boutique build firm without losing what makes it special. You're going to love this one.Learn more about Ep. 40 Guest:@hanes_construction_incwww.hanes-construction.comProject size: $2-5MillionProject per year: 1-2 flagship projects per year, infill w/ a couple small projects Yearly Revenue: $5millionEmployees: 10 (including Dave)Listen • Subscribe • Watch• REVIEW@apple@spotify@youtubeSponsors:www.durationmillwork.com @durationmouldingandmillwork www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com@hdpocketdoorswww.shubee.com@shubeeshoecoversShow Merch:upstatemerch.com@upstatemerchPartnerships:projektnetwork.com@projektnetworkLocal Sponsor:www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs!@HireSmooth