Chandler Gee: From Mules to Mantels—Building a Legacy the Honest Way

In this episode of Nailed It, we sit down with Chandler Gee, founder of Big Horn Construction, whose journey into the construction world started with childhood memories of job sites, floodlights, and family grit. From learning the ropes through his dad’s flooring business and his mom’s real estate hustle, Chandler developed a deep love for building—both projects and relationships.

We dive into Chandler’s early days balancing side jobs, midnight remodels, and newborns, all with his wife by his side (literally). He shares how sports instilled a fierce work ethic, how growing up in a blue-collar family shaped his leadership, and how he’s redefining what success looks like today—less about the money, more about the legacy.

Chandler also opens up about the biggest issues he sees in construction today—poor communication and mismatched expectations—and how honesty, integrity, and team culture are the cornerstones of his approach at Big Horn.

Whether it's life lessons from a mule or hard-won wisdom from the field, Chandler brings a fresh, grounded perspective that any builder, entrepreneur, or aspiring contractor can take something from.