From Flips to Subdivisions: Stacie Stewart on Building With Purpose and Longevity in Construction
- Construction Champions Podcast
- Aug 18
- 3 min read
What does it take to last in construction?
Not just for a few years or a couple of projects, but for three decades. Through market shifts, subcontractor headaches, expansion, contraction, and reinvention.
That’s exactly what Stacie Stewart has done. And in this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, she doesn’t just tell her story, she shares the blueprint.
Stacie didn’t start with a hammer in her hand. She came from the world of mortgage lending, understanding the numbers and the financing before she ever set foot on a job site. But after catching the real estate bug during the boom days of house flipping, she transitioned from funding projects to running them. And what started as flips turned into full-scale land development, general contracting, and now mentorship for the next generation of builders.
This episode is a masterclass in scaling, surviving, and serving in the construction industry.
Relationships Are the Real Blueprint
One of the biggest lessons Stacie shares is that relationships matter more than anything in construction.
“Subcontractors make or break your business,” she says. “But communication is what makes or breaks those relationships.”
She’s watched countless skilled builders fail, not because they weren’t talented, but because they couldn’t manage people or set expectations.
In a world where deadlines slip, materials backorder, and client demands shift by the day, the real pros are the ones who know how to talk, listen, and lead.
From Flips to Subdivisions
Stacie didn’t stop at small projects.
She scaled up, developing lots, building neighborhoods, and managing multiple subs and suppliers at once. That’s a huge leap, and not one many contractors make successfully.
So how did she do it?
According to Stacie, it all comes down to systems, trust, and knowing your numbers. She shares how crucial it is to create structure behind the scenes, so your business doesn’t fall apart when your team grows or your project count explodes.
“You have to build your company to last,” she says. “Otherwise, the business owns you.”
Playing the Long Game in Government Contracting
Stacie also reveals her next chapter: government contracting.
Why? Because it’s an opportunity to build with stability, purpose, and scale.
But, as always, she’s doing it methodically, learning the ropes, building the right connections, and ensuring her company is positioned for success.
She’s proof that you’re never too seasoned to learn, grow, or pivot.
Lessons From 30+ Years in Construction
Here are just a few takeaways from this episode:
Great contractors don’t always win, great communicators do
Scaling without systems is a recipe for burnout
Education is the missing link in construction
Longevity comes from discipline, not just hustle
Whether you're on your first remodel or your fiftieth build, Stacie’s story offers perspective, tools, and inspiration for what it means to build with purpose.
Guest Info
Stacie
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From Flips to Subdivisions: Stacie Stewart on Building With Purpose and Longevity in Construction
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