
Humble beginnings sweeping up job sites to pay for school at Michigan State University. Quickly moved up to assistant superintendent within 3 years. After graduating the owner, Ian, never used his degree in advertising. Tried different fields but ultimately kept returning to construction and real estate. From being a licensed realtor in Nebraska to being a certified and top-rated home inspector with Amerispec all while enlisting in the US Army Reserves. In 2020 Ian moved back to his home state of Michigan and was back to work for a maintenance company. Within months was offered a partnership in the rapidly expanding business but he declined. All while doing home inspections and home repairs on the side. Later became a lead installer for an awning company with the reputation of being a go getter and firecracker. The company paid for his offer to be the licensed builder for the company in the state of Michigan (as opposed to using a 3rd party) which was obtained in 2022. Unfortunately, that company rapidly downsized, Ian found a local remodeler and became the director of their sales department and within 6 months had broken the previous year's total sales. The ignition was primed, his own side work was in demand. Organically built over 3 years from 100% repeat and referral. Ian rebranded the home inspection business to GSD LLC. And took the leap to full time in mid 2023.
And we haven't stopped. Proud of our roots we still don't pay for advertising. Outside of Home Shows, an old school a business card, and a handshake. We don't aim to dominate the market by force but by service.