Wisdom of Women - Continuous Learning and Growth: Thriving in the Construction Industry as a Woman

On this episode of Wisdom of Women, host Sherri Hilton welcomes guest Brooke Swann, a successful woman in the construction industry. In this male-dominated field, Brooke shares her insights and experiences, highlighting the importance of focusing on current tasks and taking baby steps to achieve business growth. Brooke also emphasizes the significance of setting oneself up for success, having a positive mindset, and building a strong team. They explore the challenges faced by women in the design and construction world, stressing the importance of effective communication and understanding the language and ways of operating in the industry. Brooke shares their journey in the construction industry, reflecting on past mistakes and the importance of problem-solving and learning from experiences. With honesty and vulnerability, they discuss the emotional impact of social media and their personal approach to using it for business purposes rather than personal reasons. As a lead designer and general contractor for Blue Heron Enterprises, LLC, Brooke brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation, providing insights into their work in design and construction. Blue Heron Enterprises aims to be a turnkey solution for clients' home needs, specializing in interior and exterior design, renovations, landscaping, and building homes and additions. Join Sherri Hilton and Brooke Swann as they dive into the wisdom gained from Brooke's journey in the male-dominated construction industry on this episode of Wisdom of Women.   Episode Highlights - Importance of focusing on current tasks and baby steps in business growth - Setting oneself up for success and having a positive mindset - Striving for quality work and instilling this mindset in workers - Hard work, risk, and anxiety involved in entrepreneurship - Importance of learning from mistakes over the past ten years - Surrounding oneself with a strong team - Appreciation of being a woman in a male-dominated industry Bio Brooke Swann Brooke Swann is the owner of a Full-Service Design/Build Construction Company, is a licensed Real Estate Agent, and a celebrated Interior Designer. She is not only able to help her clients build a HOUSE, but curate their dream HOME. She lives in Southern Maryland with her husband Brian, is a mother of 6 children, and spends her time singing, cooking, gardening and renovating her own dream house!  Brooke Swann is the lead designer and general contractor for Blue Heron Enterprises, LLC, a construction company based in Southern Maryland. With over 30 years of experience in design and more than 10 years in construction, Brooke excels in capturing and enhancing clients' visions for their projects. Blue Heron specializes in interior and exterior design, renovations, landscaping plans, home construction, additions, and commercial projects. While their construction license is exclusive to Maryland, their design projects span all along the East Coast. Additionally, Brooke is a real estate agent, further enabling her ability to provide comprehensive services to clients. As a turnkey solution for anything related to homes, Brooke and her team at Blue Heron are dedicated to making a difference in every project they undertake. Find Brooke Swann Here Instagram Facebook  Website Connect with Sherri Sherri is certain that Strong Moms create Stronger Daughters. She believes in sharing the strength and Wisdom of Women because your lessons are someone else's guidebook! Website – ⁠http://www.strongmomstrongerdaughters.com/⁠ Instagram – ⁠http://www.instagram.com/strongmomstrongerdaughters⁠ YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sherrihilton⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherri-hilton-mba⁠ Email – ⁠[email protected]⁠