Beyond Brick and Mortar: Preserving Business Legacies in Construction with Kim Peffley

The Grit Blueprint

Kim Peffley, Regional Vice President at Nation's Best, shares her journey from working at her family's True Value store to preserving business legacies across the hardware industry. Her story showcases how the building and construction industry offers incredible opportunities for making meaningful community impact while building successful careers.
• Began working at age 15 in her family's True Value hardware store in Granger, Indiana
• Managed multiple Ace Hardware locations before transitioning to consulting with NHPA
• Now oversees 14 locations across the Midwest as Regional VP at Nation's Best
• Nation's Best focuses on preserving legacy businesses while providing corporate support
• Currently has 64 stores in 18 states since launching in 2019
• Emphasizes the importance of mentorship for developing future industry leaders
• Believes in creating pathways specifically for women in the hardware industry
• Values the support of her husband in enabling her career success
• Encourages stepping into uncomfortable situations for professional growth
• Maintains work-life balance by enjoying lake life and unplugging when home
If you're interested in making an impact in your community or reshaping it through entrepreneurship, the building industry offers incredible opportunities to design the career and life you want.
🎥 Watch the Video Version of This Episode
Catch the video version of The Grit Blueprint Podcast on my personal YouTube channel:
Stefanie Couch on YouTube

📧 Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Get exclusive updates and insights from Grit Blueprint:
Sign Up Here

✨ Stay Connected

• Website: GritBlueprint.com
• Instagram: @Grit.Blueprint
• LinkedIn: Grit Blueprint

💼 Follow Stefanie Couch

• Instagram: @StefanieCouchOfficial
• LinkedIn: Stefanie Couch
• Personal Website: StefanieCouch.com

🚀 What Is Grit Blueprint?
Grit Blueprint helps businesses in the building materials and construction industries grow through expert marketing, branding, and AI-driven tools.

📅 Book a Call
Learn how we can help your business thrive:
Schedule a Call

Chapters

1. Building the American Dream (00:00:00)

2. Family Hardware Store Beginnings (00:09:48)

3. From True Value to Nation's Best (00:15:25)

4. Preserving Business Legacies (00:21:51)

5. Mentoring the Next Generation (00:27:24)

6. Personal Life and Work Balance (00:35:23)