into Wise Built , the outlet for his creativity and desire to help others live better lives . Growing up in the Ozarks region , he says he has always had a deep respect for builders . His grandfather , for instance , owned an HVAC company ; he would ride around in his truck as a teenager looking for potential jobs ; eventually , he received a bachelor ’ s degree in Construction Management . The path was there to be taken .
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“ I always wanted to run my own business ,” explains Austin . “ My whole life has been centered around construction , and therefore I knew that I could bring a unique service to people by building beautiful homes of value . In conjunction with wanting to have my own business – something to call my own – Wise
Imitators do not scare me , innovators do . The people that go above and beyond change industries
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Built allows me to offer a personal service and meet with people on a daily basis .”
It is going exceedingly well thus far . “ For the last four years we have grown in volume by more than 50 percent ,” reveals Austin . “ Things have truly taken off , and that stands as a testament to the kinds of homes we are building ; they stand out in both design and function .”
People are noticing . Last year , for instance , Austin was featured in the Springfield Business Journal ’ s Top 40 Under 40 and Christian County ’ s Top 10 Under 40 . On the former , he reflects : “ The accolade really says one word to me : innovation . When it comes down to it , you only get recognition for doing things that others are not willing to
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