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title: Shawn McCadden Remodeling Industry Specialist, EPA RRP Consultant
description: Remodeling Industry Specialist, EPA RRP Consultant and Certified Renovator, Shawn McCadden is a frequent speaker to members of the remodeling industry.
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# Meet Shawn McCadden, Remodeling Industry Specialist, (Retired)

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**Shawn McCadden,** **now a retired remodeling industry speaker and remodeling consultant,** is one of the most prominent figures in the remodeling industry. He obtained his builder's license by age 18; founded, operated, and sold a successful employee-managed design/build firm; co-founded the **Residential Design/Build Institute**; and went on to become director of education and business innovations for a major national bath and kitchen remodeling franchise company. 

Throughout his career Shawn spoke frequently at industry conferences and trade events, including **JLC LIVE** and **The Remodeling Show**, consulted with remodeling companies and the supply chain, and still today writes a monthly column for [**Qualified Remodeler Magazine**.](https://www.qualifiedremodeler.com/tag/shawn-mccadden/)

**During is career** Shawn concentrated on working with aspiring remodelers, helping them discover, identify and achieve their **professional and personal goals**. Shawn’s goal as a business coach for remodelers, working with business owners and their employees, was to help them see their opportunities, **help them learn** how to consistently accomplish their goals and develop the motivation they needed to be **accountable for their own success**.

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***Please Donate To Help Keep This Site Live!***

Even though he retired in 2019, **Shawn has kept this website live as an educational resource for remodelers**, builders, construction employees and others connected to the Professional Remodeling Industry.  Beginning in 2021, **Shawn is now requesting small donations to help keep the website up and running**. 

*If you have found value at this website [please consider donating.](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/donate)*

 

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### *"Thank you"*

...for what I consider to be a transformative event in my business thinking. I have never thought this deeply about why I do what I do or the direction I need to go in. I think I will return to my first meeting Monday with a new vigor and a greater sense of purpose. Thank you.

*~Josh Hansen, Partner  
Hansen Renovation, Inc.*

 

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