From Side Project to Studio—We Build What MattersBuilderGrowth was never meant to be just an agency.
It started as a side project—born out of the nonprofit world, where Steve Larosiliere spent 20+ years building STOKED, a national mentoring organization that empowers youth through action sports. But curiosity pulled him into new territory: the niche industries that build the real world.It began with woodworking and urban lumber.
Steve saw beauty and opportunity in spaces often overlooked—sawmills, furniture shops, reclaimed materials. He built a brand, launched a podcast, grew a thriving community, and started doing events. That evolved into an ecosystem: multiple six-figure businesses, millions in client revenue, and most importantly—lives changed through the people he mentored and partnered with.Then came the experiments:
He helped grow an equipment company triple revenue in 3 years. He co-founded and exited an epoxy brand (Ol Loggin Epoxy). He got deep into renewable energy consulting. He co-launched Purpose Design + Build to serve architects and high-end construction firms. Every move was guided by a belief that media, branding, and systems are the missing infrastructure for most impact-driven businesses.And that’s where BuilderGrowth became more than a creative partner—it became a venture studio. A platform that helps visionaries grow the businesses that will shape the next decade—from building materials to energy to culture.