Builder Stories From $50K to $30M and Counting | Fares Elsabbagh of Canadian General Contractors
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Oct 15, 2025 Fares Elsabbagh, founder of Canadian General Contractors, transformed a $50K startup into a $30M construction empire. He dives into lessons from rapid growth, including dealing with theft and operational chaos. Discover how he established effective systems to boost client satisfaction and the five key priorities homeowners care about. Fares also shares his journey into the business, hiring strategies that prioritize attitude, and insights on acquiring design-build companies to scale further. Tune in for a masterclass on building a successful construction company!
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Near Exit Then COVID Pause Reframed Strategy
- In 2019 Fares nearly sold the company after severe operational pain.
- COVID slowdown gave time to redesign systems and focus on client/vendor/employee experience.
Implement Continuous Feedback Loops
- Create constant feedback loops across clients, vendors, and employees.
- Use those loops to find recurring pain and remove it quickly.
Track Five Core Homeowner KPIs
- They identified five homeowner priorities to monitor biweekly for each project.
- Tracking these KPIs lets them spot trends and correct issues fast.
