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It is National Women in Construction Week. Today we are featuring Linda Jadwin of Kitchen Tune-Up Tacoma. Jadwin also won a 2022 Remodeling Excellence Awards and was named 2022 Company of the Year at the President\u2019s Gala and Awards Celebration.<\/p>\n
Here is Linda Jadwin\u2019s Story:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> What led you to this career<\/a> path?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> I was teaching entrepreneurs how to operate a franchise broker business and had numerous interactions with Kitchen Tune-Up Corporate. I loved it was woman owned and offered a scalable model with training and a niche market in the construction industry<\/a>. I had a home project that I could not find anyone to do, this was the company that could. There were none in the area at the time so I decided to buy one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> What three traits do you think were instrumental to your success in your career?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Resiliency, Determination and Flexibility<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> Were there any hurdles or obstacles you faced in the industry?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Not really, kitchens and women seem to have a great synergy. There were much more hurdles when I ran an underground utilities company.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> What community service, volunteering or organizations do you actively participate in?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> I am active with Bates Technical College Foundation that ensures student success, Tacoma Executives Association, and Master Builders Pierce County. I am on three committees and two boards.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> What advice would you give to women thinking about entering the skilled trades?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Go for it. I can install cabinets, reface, paint, refinish and run the company. Don\u2019t be afraid to reach out to others, women bring their whole community with them when we run a business, we think of who we know that our business can help. We stay local as much as possible and want others to achieve success as we do.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> Is there anything else you would like to add?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Don\u2019t overlook franchises, there are many service industries that are tied into the trades. It really does give you a jump start on getting your business running and profitable. There is room for every business in the sand box of Pierce County Construction<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n