Joel Barkman on the Next Generation of Remodelers

Big50 honoree discusses new and younger blood entering the workforce, and how it will change the face of the industry.

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In this edition of Big50 Bites—our weekly series on the biggest issues facing remodelers today— we talk to Joel Barkman, founder and president of Golden Rule Builders. Here he discusses what the industry can expect from the next wave of remodelers, how younger workers will differ from their predecessors and how the industry may change as a result of this shift.

“We have a lot of folks who are looking at career changes, and if we as owners are open to that, I think the younger generation is a lot more open to that than we often think they are.”

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About the Author

Erin Ansley

Erin Ansley is a frequent freelancer for Pool and Spa News and Aquatics International. She has been a professional journalist since 2001. When not sleuthing the web for the latest news or calling on sources in the construction industry for the inside scoop, Erin can be found surfing waves along the California coast, challenging her athletic limits in her favorite CrossFit box, playing drums with her indie rock band, and spending time with her daughter and husband.

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