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What It’s Like Being a Female General Contractor – ft. Kait Doulou

🎙️ In this episode of Trust This, Attorney Joe Seagle interviews Kait Doulou, founder of Build Ventures USA—a top firm in construction, real estate, and property management 🏗️🏡. Kait shares how her team provides turnkey solutions for investors, covering every step from acquisition to exit strategy. She dives into the importance of listening to client goals, aligning with their vision, and her commitment to sustainable building practices and affordable housing.

👤 Who is Kait Doulou?

Kait Doulou is the Founder and President of Build Ventures, a woman-owned firm specializing in general contracting, real estate development, and investment.
Since 2012, she has elevated standards in construction and real estate by fostering transparency, trust, and strategic partnerships. With a background in sales, PR, and hospitality, Kait ensures projects align with client investment goals through precise, proactive management.
A strong advocate for women in the industry, Kait is involved with organizations like NAWIC and serves as a spokesperson for women in construction.

💬 Connect with Kait @contractor_kait_in_real_life https://Linktr.ee/kaitdoulou https://BuildVenturesUSA.com

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Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:02 Short-Term and Long-Term Rentals

10:30 Starting at the End: Understanding Client Goals

15:32 Learning from Mistakes and Being Decisive

21:36 Pushing Through Fear and Empowering the Team

24:05 The Importance of Daily Routines

26:44 Building Supportive Networks

29:39 Conducting ‘Friend Audits’ to Evaluate Relationship Value

37:29 Women Supporting Each Other in Business

40:27 Making an Impact in Politics and Advocating for Change

42:56 Promoting Sustainable Building Practices and Affordable Housing

50:06 Lessons Learned as an Entrepreneur

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