Tom Stuckey of Eagle Eye Builder Group: Building Success in St. Louis
Tom Stuckey, owner of Eagle Eye Builder Group in St. Louis, shares his journey in the construction and remodeling industry. He grew up in St. Louis, spent time working in Jacksonville, Florida, and eventually returned home to start his own business. Tom’s experience in Florida included helping a general contractor grow from $3 million to $35 million in three years.
He explains that the company’s rapid growth was due to shifting focus from mostly residential to mostly commercial projects. Tom started as a superintendent and worked his way up to vice president, eventually managing all purchasing for the company. This experience taught him valuable lessons about scaling a business and the importance of adaptability.
“I want to get bigger, but not giant—I want to truly be a business owner, not just someone who works in the business.” ~ Tom Stuckey
Back in St. Louis, Tom’s Eagle Eye Builder Group has been in business for six years and continues to grow. He maintains a mix of residential and commercial projects, believing that balancing both helps the company stay stable during market changes. Tom targets high-net-worth clients, which helps his business stay strong even when the economy is uncertain.
Tom shares that he outsources all construction work to licensed subcontractors instead of hiring full-time employees. This ensures each part of a project is handled by experts, like plumbers and electricians, instead of general workers. He believes this approach leads to higher quality results and better client satisfaction.
Tom’s love for construction began with volunteer work for Habitat for Humanity in high school. He credits his time as a Boy Scout for teaching him hard work, leadership, and the value of running organized programs. These early experiences shaped his professional values and business style.
Over the years, Tom has doubled the size of his business almost every year. He hopes to keep growing and eventually bring on a small team to help manage the workload. His goal is to work on the business, not just in it, and continue providing excellent service to his clients.
Tom offers a free ebook, “The Art of Bespoke Living,” to those who visit his website and sign up for his mailing list. He welcomes people to contact him through his website, by phone, or on social media. Tom’s story is a great example of how dedication, smart marketing, and focusing on quality can lead to lasting success in the contractor industry.
Tom Stuckey, Eagle Eye Builder Contact Info:
EagleEyeBuilderGroup.com
(636) 565-3100
Topics Discussed
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Business Growth:Tom discusses how he helped scale a company from $3 million to $35 million and continues to grow Eagle Eye Builder Group each year.
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Residential vs. Commercial Projects:He explains the importance of balancing both types of projects to stay stable during market changes.
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Targeting High-Net-Worth Clients:Tom shares his focus on clients who are less affected by economic downturns, helping his business remain steady.
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Subcontractor Model:Instead of hiring full-time staff, Tom outsources work to licensed specialists for higher quality results.
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Industry Challenges:He talks about market uncertainty, tariffs, and price fluctuations, and how he navigates these issues.
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Personal Development:Tom credits his early experiences with Habitat for Humanity and Boy Scouts for shaping his work ethic and leadership skills.
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Marketing and Client Engagement:He uses his website, social media, and a free ebook to attract and engage potential clients.
