Trade Talk Episode 5-Sarah Stein on Grit, Grace, and Groundwork

Carolyn Jowers
Jun 19
2 min read

Updated: Sep 4

“No Plan B: Sarah Stein on Grit, Grace, and Groundwork”

Published on June 10, 2025

In a powerful Episode 5 of Trade Talk, hosts Erin and Sarah welcome Sarah Stein—general contractor, homebuilder, and keynote speaker at the Built to Lead Women in Construction Summit. Sarah shares a deeply personal journey from Seaside, Florida, childhood roots, through heartbreak, to becoming a leader in a male-dominated field.

Episode highlights:

How Sarah earned her GC license with no formal experience.
The unexpected inheritance of a $5M company—and how she navigated the transition.
Her first home build: “$300K and a U-Haul” mentality.
Honest reflections on challenges women face in construction and the culture she’s working to change.
Her inspiration for generational growth: “My only single advice is: just start. Figure it out after you start… and don’t give up.”

This episode offers grit, inspiration, and a motivational roadmap for anyone building resilience—and a business—in trades work.

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