Remodel Contracting Podcast

From Barbecue to Blueprints: Jeff Bass' Journey in Home Renovation

• Jeff Bass • Episode 1

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Meet the Host: Jeff Bass, General Contractor and Owner of Remodel Contracting

What drives a successful contractor beyond the bottom line? In this revealing conversation, Jeff Bass pulls back the curtain on the philosophy that's made Remodel Contracting a trusted name throughout the DFW Metro area.

At his core, Jeff identifies as a servant first and a businessman second. "I am a servant at heart," he explains, detailing how this mindset shapes every aspect of his company's approach. Whether guiding homeowners through transforming outdated spaces, creating entirely new ones, or navigating the often-frustrating insurance claim process after damage, Jeff positions himself as the client's advocate and representative. This approach has allowed him to grow from a small operation into a multi-division company with dedicated teams handling residential projects, roofing, and commercial work.

Beyond his contracting business, Jeff reveals the many hats he wears—third-term city councilman for Garland, former restaurant owner, passionate home chef specializing in smoked meats and homemade pasta, and devoted family man with a 20-year marriage. Rather than traditional advertising, his business thrives almost exclusively on relationships, referrals, and community connections through his chamber of commerce involvement. The conversation offers a masterclass in how authentic service can drive business growth while creating meaningful impact both in homes and communities. "I like to keep business coming in and keeping my guys busy and keeping my clients happy," Jeff shares, demonstrating how serving others remains at the heart of his success story.

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Speaker 1:

Welcome to the Remodel Contracting Podcast, where outdated spaces meet their modern makeover destiny. Hosted by Jeff Bass, general contractor, home renovation expert and guy who firmly believes your avocado green bathroom has gotta go. Based in the DFW Metro, remodel Contracting is here to help you level up your living space Because, hey, you updated your wardrobe, now it's time to update your home. Expect more, live better. Let's remodel.

Speaker 2:

Welcome everyone. I'm Sophia Yvette, co-host and producer here in the studio with Jeff Bass. Jeff, how's it going today?

Speaker 3:

Good morning Sophia, Good to see you.

Speaker 2:

Good morning, good to see you too. So, jeff, over the years you've grown a remarkable following. However, some listeners might not be familiar with your full journey. Let's take it from the top. Could you share a little background about your company and what you do?

Speaker 3:

Yes, absolutely. Remodel Contracting is my company, and we are dedicated to helping people realize their dreams in their largest investment they have, which is their house. Whether that dream be to build, update an existing area that's maybe got a little age to it, or getting their house back to normal after an insurance claim such as water damage or hail damage, it's very important to represent my clients. I am a servant at heart and I believe in serving my clients to their best interest and to my best ability, and so, whether that be helping them with a design process, helping them come up with what ideas they need for their house and seeing that through to fruition, or whether that be being their advocate and working with the insurance company on an insurance claim, I want to be there to represent my clients in the best light possible.

Speaker 2:

Wow, well, that sounds amazing, jeff. And when you're not busy running your business, what do you like to do for fun?

Speaker 3:

For fun. I have a servant heart, so I am on city council. I'm a city council representative here in Garland where I live, and I've actually been on my third term doing that now, and I love representing my constituents in matters concerning the city. Aside from that, I love to cook. I formerly had barbecue restaurants, but now I've got two smokers in my backyard so I like smoking meats. I love cooking for my family. I've got my wife of 20 years and we have one teenage son, so I try to keep up with him, and I've got two dogs that I take care of as well, so just a busy, fulfilling lifestyle. I'm happiest helping take care of others and, like I said, cooking I love cooking, so that's one way that I serve as well.

Speaker 2:

What's your favorite dish to cook, Jeff?

Speaker 3:

Well, I grew up working in the restaurant business, mainly in Italian restaurants and barbecue restaurants, so those are kind of two passions that I have. Probably the number one thing I like doing is I like smoking ribs and smoking whole turkeys. Aside from that, making homemade pastas, I've really recently gotten deep into making homemade raviolis.

Speaker 2:

Well, that sounds delicious. Let's go ahead and switch gears for a second. Now we know marketing is key to any business success. How do you market your business?

Speaker 3:

Most of my marketing is through my personal network and referrals. We get most of our business through repeat customers or referrals from repeat customers. Don't do any physical advertising of any sort. I'm also a member of the Garland Chamber of Commerce. I was on the board for that for four years and I still chair multiple committees for the Chamber of Commerce, so I do a lot of networking through that as well.

Speaker 2:

Wow. So, jeff, you are a very busy person, as we can certainly tell In your own words. Why are you doing this?

Speaker 3:

Honestly, I like to serve. I also I'm on the board for multiple nonprofit organizations. I have the luxury of having a. My wife has a good job, so she takes care of the family bills and what I do is it allows me to be out and serve the community.

Speaker 3:

Before I started doing this, I have always had an interest in remodeling and have had investment properties in the past and remodeled properties in the past, including my own my own and so I saw a need in the community for proper representation for clients, steering them in the right direction, giving them the information they need to make the best decisions they can on their projects.

Speaker 3:

I got into this through insurance claim processes, and so that's really how I got into. It is basically to be an advocate for my clients with insurance companies, and that just grew from there into. I now have three divisions I have my residential, I have roofing and I have commercial. I like to be an advocate for my clients and make sure that someone's listening to what their needs are and someone's helping them with that process. I have a roofing team, I have two commercial teams and I have three residential teams, and I just like to keep those guys busy all the time. You know they've got families to feed too, so I just like to keep business coming in and keeping my guys busy and keeping my clients happy.

Speaker 2:

Love it, Jeff. We'll catch you in the next episode. Have a fantastic rest of your day.

Speaker 3:

Thank you very much, Sophia. Bye-bye.

Speaker 1:

Thank you very much, sophia. Bye-bye, or visit remodelcontractingnet. Expect more, because your home deserves better and, honestly, so do you.