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From Stay-at-Home Mom to the Construction Business Owner
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From Stay-at-Home Mom to the Construction Business Owner

CM Mentors Podcast Season 2: Episode 1 with Alexandra McMyler

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we welcome Alexandra McMyler, CEO of Archer Specialties and Business Development Director at Sirius Building Company. Alexandra shares her unique journey from a rugby player and stay-at-home mom to a dynamic leader in the construction industry. Her story highlights the value of building relationships and embracing challenges in both personal and professional growth.

Key Topics Discussed:

Introduction to Season 2: Hosts share excitement about the new season and their team, with shoutouts to the Dell management team and this week's show sponsor, Alt CMO.

Guest Introduction: Alexandra McMyler discusses her roles at Archer Specialties and Sirius Building Company, emphasizing her passion for the construction industry and her journey from an admin to CEO.

Career Path and Industry Insights:

  • Transition from rugby and stay-at-home mom to the construction industry in 2020.

  • Learning and growing from administrative roles to business development.

  • Founding Archer Specialties due to a market need for reliable subcontractors in Division 10 commercial accessories.

Challenges and Achievements:

  • Balancing roles as CEO and Business Development Director.

  • The importance of relationships and customer service in business success.

  • Navigating industry challenges like material financing and scheduling.

Women in Construction: Alexandra's involvement in various women-centric construction groups and the importance of networking and support among women in the industry.

Future Goals: Excitement about growth opportunities for Archer Specialties, hiring a project manager, and focusing on business development.

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About Alexandra McMyler:

Alexandra McMyler is the dynamic CEO of Archer Specialties and the Business Development Director at Sirius Building Company. A proud Texas Aggie and former rugby player, Alexandra discovered her passion for the construction industry in 2020. With a knack for building relationships and thriving in high-energy environments, she quickly transitioned from admin roles to leadership positions. At Archer

Specialties, she brings style and functionality to Division 10 commercial accessories, ensuring smooth installations and happy clients. Known as the "Latrine Queen," Alexandra is always on the lookout for exciting ventures and collaborations. Connect with her to explore new opportunities and witness her unstoppable energy in action!

Connect with Alexandra McMyler:

Email: Alexandra@ArcherSpecialties.com

Website: https://archerspecialties.com/

Instagram: @archer.specialties

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The CM Mentors Podcast
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Each week, Matt Graves of Construction Yeti and Kyle Grandell of Dell Management have an Industry Expert Guest and have a conversation about a construction project management-specific topic and career guidance.
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