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remodeling business , as I learned how to manage projects , costs , and vendors . After speaking with several real estate agents , I saw an opportunity to solve the industry ’ s makeready problem .
“ There wasn ’ t a particular reason for the career change other than a genuine passion for home interiors ; I felt a magnetic pull to the industry and was determined to give it a go , reassuring myself that I could fall back on my previous job if needed . However , it was an instant success , and we were extremely profitable from our very first year in business .” Building a positive reputation , Simply Home shortly began to experience demand outside of Ashley ’ s comfort zone . “ Although we started off as a make-ready company , we quickly launched into kitchen and bathroom renovations ,” she narrates . “ We then found that homeowners were requesting work on their new homes ; customers who used our service to sell their homes were asking us to complete renovations on their newly purchased property .
I taught myself along the way by listening to experts in the industry , networking at events , and learning from my own experiences
Photo courtesy of Cate Black
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