In this episode of Growing Your Business, Buddy Broyles sits down with John Ratley, owner of Rooster General Contractors, a boutique design-build firm specializing in complex, deeply personal construction challenges.
John shares how his faith, family, and years in the trades shaped his mission-driven approach to building and rebuilding spaces that matter. From launching a transformative four-year apprenticeship program to walking clients through their most stressful property moments, John brings heart, integrity, and craftsmanship to every project.
Key Takeaways
- John thrives on complex, boutique design-build projects — from keeping homeowners living onsite during construction to engineering specialty steel installations.
- He approaches construction as a people-first business, not just a technical trade.
- Rooster General Contractors runs a four-year apprenticeship program to develop the next generation of tradespeople.
- John walks clients through some of their most stressful property moments with integrity and craftsmanship.
Learn more at Rooster General Contractors.
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