What makes Mae Reedy with Mae Reedy Design + Build a good neighbor?

Mae Reedy is revolutionizing the construction industry with her unique, women-led approach to design and build services. On a recent episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast, Mae shared her inspiring journey and the vision behind her successful company. As the founder of Mae Reedy Design and Build, she's created something truly special in the Texas construction landscape: a women-owned, women-led, and women-operated construction company that prioritizes design-driven solutions and high-empathy customer service.

Mae's path to construction entrepreneurship wasn't straightforward but seems almost inevitable in retrospect. Growing up as the daughter of a builder, she spent summers helping with painting, roof repairs, and other construction tasks to earn money for college. Initially pursuing business and design degrees, Mae took a detour into art, running an Etsy shop creating tapestries and handmade jewelry while raising her young daughters. The pivotal moment came when a friend who worked as an interior designer needed assistance, offering Mae a chance to blend her artistic talents with her construction knowledge.

What started as an apprenticeship evolved into a full-time career when her mentor relocated and essentially handed Mae her client roster. Rather than merely continuing the interior design work, Mae leaned into her construction background, seeking out complex projects that required detailed plumbing and electrical specifications. This comprehensive approach resonated with clients, generating powerful word-of-mouth referrals that helped her business grow organically and necessitated building a team to meet increasing demand.

One of the most valuable insights Mae shared during the podcast was about contractor trustworthiness in Texas. She highlighted a critical knowledge gap for many homeowners: Texas doesn't require contractors to pass state licensing exams, creating a low barrier to entry that can lead to questionable business practices. Mae advises homeowners to thoroughly vet potential contractors by examining their voluntary training, business practices, and client testimonials. This education-focused approach has helped her company build trust, particularly with female clients who may have had negative experiences with contractors in the past.

Mae's personal journey includes overcoming significant hardship that ultimately strengthened her business resolve. After experiencing a devastating second-trimester pregnancy loss, she went through a period of profound grief and life reassessment. This painful experience became a catalyst for personal and professional growth, prompting her to stop "coasting" and start pursuing her vision with renewed vigor and purpose. Her candid sharing of this difficult time highlights the human side of entrepreneurship that often goes undiscussed.

What makes Mae Reedy Design and Build truly distinctive is their approach to the construction experience. Mae likens her team's capabilities to those of multitasking mothers, balancing the technical requirements of construction with deep empathy for homeowners living through renovations. They recognize that construction in an occupied home can be stressful and overwhelming, so they focus on making the process as comfortable as possible while still delivering stunning transformations. This high-empathy approach, combined with technical excellence, creates what Mae describes as magical reveal moments, particularly for clients rebuilding after disasters like floods or fires.

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