Jean Brownhill founded Sweeten (as in "home, sweet home") in 2011 after a maddening attempt at renovating her own Brooklyn townhouse. Contractors in the network must meet a high standard and are accountable to get the work done right.
Sweeten is a free service that matches homeowners with general contractors. Jean is a trained architect and she’s figured out how to turn her skills into a much-needed service for homeowners.
Listen as Jean and Jenny discuss:
How Jean’s own renovation nightmare sparked her idea for a business. Learn how much revenue contractors in the Sweeten network are gaining each month. Why referral based contractors love how Sweeten changes their business in a good way. The empowerment of a rating system for the network. Why Jean decided Sweeten needs to be involved in the project from start to finish. Learn the most valuable mistakes that Jean made in starting the business. The important role that experts play in her business. Some of Jean’s career highlights thus far. Why Jean loves self-development and improving herself.
Jean Recommends:
Gretchen Rubin’s Happier Project Podcast
Positive Intelligence, by Shirzad Chamine
Asana for project management
Connect with Jean and Sweeten - www.sweeten.com
