Living Your Legacy

How a Broke Mom Built a Multi-Million Design Empire

15 May 2026

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What does it really take to build a multi-million dollar design-build company in a male-dominated industry? In this episode, Suzanne Porter, founder of Retreat & Co, shares the unfiltered journey from scraping by with no savings to leading a design-driven construction business. Through real estate, interior design, and relentless grit, she redefines what success looks like in construction. This conversation explores the daily grind behind building a business, the mindset required to lead with vision, and the power of staying faithful to small steps. For entrepreneurs chasing financial freedom, innovation, and legacy, this episode reveals what it truly takes to turn vision into reality.Key Takeaways • Success is built through daily discipline, not one defining moment • Design-led construction can disrupt traditional building models • Financial struggle can become the foundation for long-term freedom • Vision allows you to see potential where others see problems • You cannot succeed while playing the victim mindsetNotable Quotes • “It’s just putting in the time and being disciplined.” • “You can’t play the victim.” • “Anything is possible. You can fix anything.” • “It’s really just the daily grind.” • “Design drives the build, not the other way around.”

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How a Broke Mom Built a Multi-Million Design Empire

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