15+ Year Construction Veteran Goes All in On His Own Business

American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard

American Builders - Presented by TradeGuard
15+ Year Construction Veteran Goes All in On His Own Business
Jun 15, 2026 Season 1 Episode 18
Garrett Amundsen

This episode of American Builders features Ryan Powell, Founder of AIM Construction Partners.

We discuss Ryan's journey from JE Dunn to Oddo Development and ultimately launching his own construction company, the lessons he learned from both the GC and developer sides of the industry, and how he landed and executed a nearly $9 million design-build project in AIM's first year. 

Ryan also shares insights on subcontractor relationships, operational excellence, networking, and what it really takes to build a successful construction business from the ground up.

American Builders is presented by TradeGuard, the insurance and compliance partner built for contractors. Learn more at https://tradeguardins.com/