Jerry Suhrstedt is a dynamic Business & Marketing Consultant and the founder of SumoLab Total Business Marketing and BuilderKick.com.

Born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, Jerry is a proud native of the Northwest, bringing over 22 years of experience in business startups, growth, sales, marketing, and management. With a multifaceted background in technology, marketing, and media production, he has also spent over 16 years in residential home building and construction, mastering various business technologies including IT, CRM, project management, and automation tools.

Jerry is the author of two insightful books: Home Builder Secrets Revealed and How To Podcast – Advice From a Veteran Radio Producer. His extensive expertise includes being a certified Salesforce Administrator, HubSpot implementations specialist, business analyst, and radio and podcast producer.

Mr. Suhrstedt has a proven track record of driving marketing strategies and sales revenues, enhancing business analytics, and achieving groundbreaking results. As the founder of Stanbrooke Custom Homes, he led the company from startup to $12M in revenue within three years, earning a spot as the 6th fastest-growing company in Washington State’s 100 Fast Growing Companies. His innovative marketing strategies for a regional home builder increased annual sales by 900% over five years, growing home sales from 85 to over 800 units and revenues from $36M to $130M.

Jerry co-founded Custom Diggs, a residential custom home building company, where he was instrumental in establishing the entire marketing initiative, branding, web development, CRM software, business processes, and construction management system. He also founded Front Door Construction Management, a Northwest-based custom home construction management service provider, developing comprehensive marketing, sales, administrative, and construction management systems.

Currently, Jerry focuses his energies on BuilderKick, his consulting agency dedicated to helping home builders and custom builders grow their businesses through innovative strategic marketing, technology adoption, and sales management. He has developed a unique business model for custom home builders that streamlines processes, manages client expectations, and consistently delivers homes in six months or less, driving sustainable growth and profits.

Jerry is a LinkedIn influencer, produces a semi-monthly LinkedIn Live event and the “Jerry-Rigged Business Marketing Podcast”.

He resides in Chandler, Arizona, with his wife, where he continues to innovate and lead in the business and marketing consulting space.