Episode Highlights:

• Stephen shares how he went from an accounting background to running a $30–$50M custom home building business in Raleigh, NC — in just four years.
• Why he believes hiring is about attitude over resume, and how training and clear systems turn good hires into great ones.
• The role of time audits in freeing up energy and identifying tasks to delegate.
• His mindset on hiring: why every new team member is an investment, not an expense.
• How communication and expectation-setting are the real secrets to thriving with high-end clients.
• Stephen’s “give everything, expect nothing” philosophy that’s guided both business growth and personal fulfillment.
• His big goal for 2026: creating the freedom for his wife to step away from her job and focus on raising their kids.

Best Quotes:

• “I can train skills. What I can’t train is attitude.” – Stephen Dunn
• “If you’re not documenting and tracking, your team doesn’t know how well they’re doing.” – Stephen Dunn
• “Hiring is always an investment, both in the business and in your family.” – Stephen Dunn
• “Give everything and expect nothing in return.” – Stephen Dunn

Timestamps:

• 1:41 – Stephen’s path from accountant to custom builder
• 3:23 – Scaling to 20 homes/year and $30–$50M volume
• 4:33 – The hiring mindset: people vs. process
• 9:27 – Delegation, time audits, and systems
• 15:00 – Why hiring should be seen as an investment
• 18:32 – Stephen’s “why” and his goals for impact
• 29:43 – Custom builds vs. specs: managing client experience
• 36:45 – Stephen’s parting tip: “Give everything, expect nothing”

Connect with Stephen:

🌐 Official Website: exeterbuilding.com

📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenadunnjr/

📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdunn90/

Resources:

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