Gordon Gildemeister & Meister Construction – Scaling Beyond Referrals
The Challenge
For over 30 years, Meister Construction has been a premier builder of luxury residential homes in Vancouver. They grew their business through referrals for 30 years, and came to a point where implementing strong controls, processes, and systems was necessary to continue growing as a legacy company.
The Solution
With the support of our coaches and team, Meister Construction implemented strategic financial systems, accountability systems and deployed its first-ever marketing campaign.
Crucially, we also identified the opportunity to expand into a new revenue stream: high-quality custom homes at a premium level. This addition opened the door for clients who admired the Meister Construction luxury brand.
The Results
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Successfully grew revenue year over year. -
Established a scalable marketing strategy to support multi-generational growth.
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Created opportunities for the company to diverse revenue streams and execute development opportunities to provide sustainable growth.
Meister Construction proved what’s possible when a referral-driven business embraces marketing unlocking additional revenue and transforming profitability in just one year.
Scott – Redefining a Business Model in Albuquerque
The Challenge
Scott Ashcraft, founder of Las Ventanas, had long been a builder of custom and spec homes. As the housing market shifted, he diversified his revenue streams and has become the premier ADU builder in his area.
The Solution
Scott embraced Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) as Albuquerque pushed for higher-density housing. Together, he created Casitas — a distinct brand, website, and sales process under Las Ventanas. Marketing, advertising, and sales were streamlined into a scalable “machine” to establish Scott as the market leader for ADUs. Together, we built the sales process, created the ICP, and established sales and marketing targets.
We worked together on a development strategy and created a path and a plan for success moving forward. What began as a mix of custom homes and spec builds evolved when a national builder expressed interest. Rather than raising investor capital, Scott structured a transaction to sell all 56 lots in two tranches, eliminating risk while securing a profitable outcome.
The Results
Scott has continued to run a successful and profitable business by reading the market, reducing risk, and creating a future-proof growth engine.
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Built a dedicated ADU business, adding a new stream of revenue.
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Securing a successful sales pipeline.
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Maintaining long-term scalability with a strategic approach.
Olsen Communities – Driving growth through brand and financial clarity
The Challenge
Olsen Communities had all the hallmarks of a high-growth company. It was an expanding project portfolio, had a motivated team, and a strong reputation in the market. But scaling a construction business requires more than completing great projects. It demands systems that ensure consistency, clarity, and sustainable profitability.
The leadership team identified three main challenges:
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Financial clarity: While the company was profitable, it lacked the refined structures needed to plan confidently for long-term growth.
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Marketing and brand presence: The business needed a stronger identity to stand out in a crowded construction market
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Scalability: As revenue climbed, Olsen Communities required systems that could handle growth without creating bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
The Solution
Our approach was a blend of strategic insight with practical action. The goal was to help Olsen Communities not only see the bigger picture but also put systems in place to support it. Through workshops, strategy sessions, and tailored planning tools, Highspire positioned the company to grow with clarity and confidence.
Highspire worked with leadership to refine financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes. It helped Olsen Communities create a clear marketing program that communicated its strengths to clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Alongside financial and marketing clarity, Highspire guided Olsen Communities in sharpening its brand identity. This wasn’t just about visuals or logos. We expanded to ensure the company’s values, reputation, and ambitions were consistently communicated across every interaction.
The Results
With Highspire’s guidance, Olsen Communities is now equipped with the systems and strategies to sustain its rapid growth. Some of the most meaningful outcomes include:
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Clearer financial decision-making, enabling leadership to pursue growth milestones with confidence.
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A refined marketing strategy that elevates visibility and positions the company as a standout in its industry.
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A stronger, more consistent brand identity, reinforcing trust with clients and attracting new business.
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Projections that show the company’s revenue potential doubling from $15 million to $30 million without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
Most importantly, Olsen Communities now has the confidence that comes from knowing its growth is built on solid foundations. The business is no longer just reacting to momentum, but leading with strategy, clarity, and purpose.
Haggerty Construction – From a thriving family business to an expanding industry leader
The Challenge
By 2024, Haggerty Construction was already a well-respected leader in its industry. The company had successfully balanced a diverse portfolio of projects and cultivated a workforce known for loyalty and excellence. However, rapid industry changes and the company’s own growth ambitions posed new challenges.
They understood that thriving in the next decade meant more than simply maintaining momentum. Without a clear framework, Haggerty Construction risked diluting its focus, missing opportunities, or encountering leadership misalignment that could hinder expansion.
The Solution
Through a series of strategy sessions, leadership workshops, and organizational reviews, Highspire provided Haggerty Construction with:
Vision Clarity:
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Defining a long-term picture that integrated both core construction operations and new opportunities in real estate development.
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Leadership Alignment: Ensuring executives and managers shared the same priorities and communicated consistently across the organization.
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Strategic Focus: Identifying growth opportunities that would deliver sustainable results without straining the company’s resources or culture.
The Results
By the end of the engagement, Highspire gave Haggerty Construction a roadmap for action. Key outcomes included:
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A refined long-term strategy that embraced both construction excellence and expansion into real estate.
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Stronger leadership cohesion, reducing the risk of internal misalignment as the company scales.
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Renewed confidence among employees, who could see how their daily work connected to a bigger future.
Most importantly, Haggerty Construction is now positioned for expansion. With the systems, clarity, and leadership alignment developed through Highspire’s support, the company is prepared to transform from a thriving family business into a broader industry leader with influence across multiple sectors.
