en·tre·pre·neur änn-trə-p(r)ə-'nər\noun
1. One who manages and assumes the risks of a business 2. A “construction brat” turns CEO with a fresh concept
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By Jill Abrahamsen ooks can be deceiving. That’s certainly the case for Colleen
Pyle. At first glance, this petite blonde doesn’t seem like the type who would be skilled at jobs like painting or laying tile. In fact, most people wouldn’t guess that she owns a commercial handyman services company and franchised it. But after talking to her for a few minutes, it all becomes clear. Passionate about her business, the CEO and founder of Just Let Me Do It Commercial Services grew up as a “Construction Brat.” Pyle spent her childhood helping her dad with projects and remodels. “I would hand him bricks, help him lay tile, whatever he needed,” she remembers fondly. “I have always had that ‘just let me do it’ attitude because I felt that I could handle most tasks. Watching my dad build with his hands, and later marrying a general contractor, I learned so much about the business. It’s almost second nature to me,” she adds. Pyle launched the business back in 1997 with her husband, Curtis. The pair grew it to six corporate locations and recently decided to restructure and offer franchise opportunities. “The beauty of this business is that franchisees walk right into established relationships and are placed into a preferred status. This
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allows franchisees to get to work quickly with jobs waiting for them on day-one. “Our franchise partners don’t have to worry about marketing and advertising,” says Pyle. “Essentially it’s a turnkey business. We take care of the day-to-day business: answering phones, emails and tracking jobs from start to finish. We have state-ofthe-art software that helps us stay at the top of our game,” Pyle adds. Pyle draws on her background and eye for detail in order to keep customers happy. “I have incorporated a ‘Strive and Thrive’ attitude within the business and our customers trust that we’ll get the job done,” she says. Her client base includes large chain stores, major retailers, big box stores, restaurants, and convenience stores. “We have strong relationships with our partners and have become their go-to preferred vendor nationally,” Pyle says. Pyle takes pride in understanding clients needs. She knows the importance of customer service, on-time response, daily status and timely billing. Pyle also
