In 2012, Sam joined a roofing crew and, after two years, transitioned to assisting his dad in construction. They gave their business the name, Jaguar Construction, where they employed about five workers. After 2020, Jaguar Construction experienced a significant growth spurt and expanded into a company of 35 employees.
Hard work, ingenuity, and persistence are woven throughout Kenneth Miller’s business journey. In September of 2003, Kenneth, his wife Abigail, and their infant daughter moved to Salem, Missouri, with dreams of starting their own business. Gradually, Kenneth built a business where he crafted and sold portable buildings.
Andy Dutter wanted a business where he could work together with his sons. As they considered options, their interest was sparked in building mini barns. As their business expanded, the Dutters soon realized they had more to learn than construction techniques. They experienced constant uncertainty about their financial position.
Bookkeeping always seemed to be the last task of a vicious cycle at Shertzer Equipment Group. “It was a constant struggle to get it done on time,” said Wendell Shertzer. “There wasn’t enough to give someone a full-time job, so training was always needed as people came and went through the years.”
At age 29, Clement Diller purchased the Cumberland Carports from his uncle, but he admitted that he didn’t know much about managing it. With each job, Diller learned more about managing his business; however, he was unsure he was making a profit on every project…
