19 Year-Old Starts a $125K/Year Construction Business

Are you wondering how to start a construction business—and how much you can make with it once you’re up and running?

Avanni Petras started Petras Homes in April of 2020 and it’s already grown enough he’s been able to upgrade his equipment. We’ll get his tips and secrets in today’s interview.

Avanni Petras didn’t plan for a career as a contractor. He got a part-time job installing concrete foundations while studying nursing in college, and saw it was a profitable industry with a lot of demand. By April 2020, he’d earned his contractor’s license and financed an excavator, and his construction business has been growing since.

Today, we’ll get the inside scoop from Avanni on how to start a construction company from scratch. He’ll share how much it cost to get up and running, what equipment and skills you need to succeed in construction, and how he advertised and marketed to grow his brand identity and bring in his first customers.

We’ll also hear what licensing is required for a construction business and how aspiring entrepreneurs can get the right training, not just to get the license, but to excel in your work after you have it.

Starting a construction business is just the first step. Avanni sees his business as a seed he’s planted, one that needs to be nourished to bear fruit. We’ll find out how he set his company up for consistent growth and what goals he has for the coming business year.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Meeting the Owner
1:39 Utilizing Your Budget
2:44 Where To Find The Perfect Equipment
3:28 Tips For Invoicing Customers
6:13 How To Grow Your Revenue in ANY Business
7:44 Avoid These Mistakes When Starting Out
8:35 Tips on Becoming a Contractor
9:30 These Services Will Make You The Most Profit
11:16 Necessary Expenses You Need For Your Business
12:08 The Key To Keeping Customers Coming Back
13:29 How To Have High-Profit Margins
14:12 Tips on Running a Business without Employees
15:32 The Key To Advertising
16:45 This is Crucial To Get Into The Excavation Business
18:09 How To Grow Your Business During Slow Seasons
19:11 Don’t Give Up If You Struggle With This
21:06 Finding A Brand Identity
22:37 BLITZ time!
24:37 Don’t Get Stressed, Do This Instead
25:12 The Average Day in a Business Owner’s Life
26:19 Why You Should Always Think About The Future
29:16 How To Be Successful TODAY

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[mpt]

Thats not a kid anymore, thats a grown man running his own construction company. What an inspiration

[jsidneyfox]

Loved how he said he starts his day with prayer. Smart young man going all out. You should be proud of yourself.

[abdcontractingltd]

I am 30, just hitting my 3rd year end in business, and what I can say is that communication and listening to a customer is #1. even if the job is small and you don't necessarily need the job. Let the customer know each day or every second day what's happening on the project and where your at. It will pay dividends. We increased revenue from 90k first year, to 190k this year.

[thetraveler]

Goes to show you don't need decades of experience under your belt to start a business. My boss started a construction business as soon as completed his carpentry apprenticeship and is very successful. He told me he wasn't an outstanding builder, but developing good business acumen is what made him successful.

[fanecamp]

This young man’s parents must be very proud. What an inspiration to anyone who is willing to put in the hard work and build a business from the ground up. This is what the American 🇺🇸 dream is all about!
So many little gold nuggets of information in this video. Thanks for posting.

[midwestbrickdoctor]

I'am 22 started my business when I was 19. I'm well over 200k for this year. I think I have a story that will not relate to others.

[daltonm]

Glad to see you're young and doing well. You've got the right mind set. I'm 28 and just started my excavating business last year. I haven't quit my full time job yet but I'm down to part time. I'm sanout to make the leap to go full time for myself. You've given me more inspiration. Thank you

[darioxbrow]

Some tips I've taken from this vid:
1)to reinvest
2)to keep your prices as low as possible in the very beginning
3)take as many breaks as you need
4)get good at communicating with your customers

[bgjr]

Wise kid, very inspiring! Im 34 years old, in my second year of operating my own masonry business.. and I have learned some new things from Avanni today! Great videos, keep em coming! Newly subscribed!

[AdiPetras]

Proud of you Avanni....He is truly a smart and hardworking young man.

[hreboot]

This channel is the channel I have been looking almost all my life in the US. Thank you for making this channel and all the episodes and people you find. Thank you

[nocarbsnation]

I love stories like this! Congrats young man! You are doing what many people twice your age (or more) wish they would have done. Keep getting after it and best of luck!

[farhanayasmin]

@upflip I love what you are doing. I've rarely ever come up on such channels, and I think yours is the best so far.

[rmfyiffa]

Thank you Avanni for sharing! Powerful and insightful interview... continued success, prayers & blessings :)

[jamesblake]

this is my new favorite channel hands down. i'm glad youtube fed it to me a few days ago. as a successful entrepreneur myself, watching shit like this gets me psyched up to hustle

[torontovo]

Petra is definitely an inspiration to myself. Hearing him speak overall tells me he’s not afraid to bet on himself and try. He will continue to be very successful in the future.

[drazenponjevic]

Thank you UpFlip and Avanni for help!Really aprecciate you guys!😀

[BlackopsGuru]

19 year old was able to buy and finance a 80k excavator without a cosigner and only 6000 down? wow must've been born with good credit

[checkitworkshop]

Love this whole video! Thank you for taking the time to shoot it. I've been a contractor business and worked for other contractors subbing... Fresh mind and truth on the business is amazing! Keep it up.

[showyn]

big props to this guy. overcame his fear of talking to clients. communication is so huge in this business