Forget cookie-cutter condos—the real American Dream might be a steel-clad “barn home” on a few acres of breathing room. 🏡🚜
In this episode, Amish entrepreneur JJ King—founder of Lancaster Barndominiums and JJ Builders—joins host Brandon Stanchock to reveal how he’s fusing old-school work ethic, hospitality-level customer care, and social-media savvy to reshape the residential construction game. jj-customs
Listen (or watch) and discover
- Customer-first construction: why JJ treats every build like the hospitality industry—and how that eliminates “contractor horror stories.”
- Barndominium myths busted: they’re not 50 % cheaper than stick-built homes, but here’s where the real savings and lifestyle perks kick in.
- Amish roots × digital branding: balancing tradition with LinkedIn, podcasts, and on-site video to build raving-fan trust at scale.
- Volunteer EMS takeaways: the tunnel-vision checklist that helps JJ lead crews, calm crises, and hit deadlines.
- East-Coast expansion plan: Virginia ➜ Carolinas ➜ Florida—what it takes to scale a craft-first building company down the coast.
- From $300 K “starter barn-dos” to seven-figure dream compounds—how Lancaster Barndominiums guides land search, design, and turnkey delivery.
Whether you’re craving a shop-house for your side-by-sides or a secluded family retreat, JJ’s blend of Amish grit and modern marketing will help you dodge costly mistakes and build a home that actually fits your lifestyle.
📣 Episode Spotlight — Lancaster Barndominiums & JJ Builders
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj_builders_teamjj/
- Facebook: https://tr.ee/tOxGekwj_1
- YouTube: https://tr.ee/DHDyU5Zhiy
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@team.jjs
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/jj-s-custom-builders
- Website: https://jjscustombuilders.com/
Ready to trade noisy neighbors for wide-open spaces? Lancaster Barndominiums handles everything—from land scouting and 3-D renders to a spotless jobsite and move-in day. Serving PA, MD, NJ (and soon VA & the Carolinas).
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