Sawmill Business Podcast

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Adam Hicks, founder of Cooper Build, who shares his journey from finance to real estate development and contracting. He started Cooper Build to address his challenges with property renovations. Over the years, the business has evolved into a customer-facing general contracting and millwork operation in New York City and the Hamptons. Adam discusses the challenges of managing costs and delivering value to clients in the expensive New York City market. He also highlights the importance of continuous learning and adapting to different trades and processes in the construction industry. Takeaways: Cooper Build was founded to solve Adam Hicks' challenges with property renovations.Managing costs and providing value for clients is a continuous challenge in the costly New York City market.Continuous learning and adaptability are essential in the construction industry.Building a strong network and forging relationships with architects and designers is key to success in