Building an 8-Figure Construction Company | Sean Skellinger of Skelly Build

What does it take to scale a construction company from a one woman operation to an 8-figure business with 32 staff members, an in-house cabinetry shop, and 77 jobs closed in a single year? Sean Skellinger, CEO of Skelly Build, sits down with Laura to share how he joined his wife Diana's boutique renovation company and how they transform it into one of Austin's most respected residential construction firms.Sean shares the systems, strategies, and mindset shifts that turned Skelly Build into a fixed-price construction company known for transparency, trust, and an exceptionally high level of client service. From hiring his first project manager to launching a separate small projects division, acquiring an in-house cabinetry company, and now integrating AI into the business, Sean offers a candid and practical look at what it really takes to grow a construction company the right way.He also opens up about the philosophy behind fixed-price building, why Skelly Build charges a preconstruction fee, and why their best clients are almost always people who chose the cheapest option the first time around.Topics Discussed- How Skelly Build grew from a small renovation company to an 8-figure construction firm- The fixed-price building model and why transparency wins in residential construction- Charging a preconstruction fee and why it leads to a 90% close rate- The "ask who not how" philosophy that changed how Sean approaches growth- Launching Skelly Renovations as a separate small projects division- Acquiring an in-house custom cabinetry shop and the value it adds for clients- Training project managers, delegating with trust, and protecting macro decisions- How Skelly Build is integrating AI tools across the business- Why paying subcontractors weekly builds loyalty and raises the standard of work- Working on Austin's 15-story Milago tower on Rainey StreetResources and LinksSkelly Build: https://skellybuild.com/Follow Skelly Build on Instagram: ‪@SkellyBuildShop Living Oak: https://livingoakhome.comLearn More About Laura and Living Oak Interior Design: https://www.livingoak.com/about