This Is How a Construction Veteran Builds a Business. It's Not What You Think. | Ryan Quinn on Founder Talk

Founder Talk with Alex Sheridan · May 29, 2026 · 47m

Ryan Quinn acquired a 30-year-old construction company after the owner said he was either closing the doors or selling. Ryan and his wife Nancy survived year one, and are now rebuilding the business into something new.

Key takeaways:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:11:55

Q: Have construction prices come down since COVID?

A: Ryan Quinn says prices have not dropped in six years and owners who waited are still waiting because costs have stabilized at the higher level.

00:16:27

Q: Why do business owners hide their budget from contractors?

A: Ryan Quinn says hiding your budget is an old school tactic…