The Beginnings
In the name of transparency and giving others some insight into both concrete and small business ownership I wanted to blog with you as we launch this small business and take you along for the journey of our projects. My name is Tyler Honeycutt, owner and founder of A Cutt Above Concrete. I will be providing insight into the back story to this company, the motivation to create a new concrete experience in the Kansas City area, our vision and promises to our customers, as well how we go about creating some awesome projects for our customers.
The drive to create “A Cutt Above Concrete” came from my experience interacting with multiple local concrete companies in 2022 when I explored the idea of building a new stamped patio in my own backyard in Blue Springs. Not wanting something simple, plain, or basic, I opted to explore colored and stamped concrete options with fire pit area and retaining wall. This experience was less than idea from start to finish and I thought “with everything I know about customer service and sales there is a much better experience to be offered here”. The communication wasn’t always professional, the “big guys” didn’t seem interested in an 800sqft project, and the pricing/quotes/estimates were all over the place without a lot of transparency behind what was in them. Why was the concrete and hardscape experience like this? How can I help avoid others being treated or dealing with the same customer service downfalls? Insert business idea to elevate the customer experience in the concrete and hardscape space with a small local company, A Cutt Above Concrete.
During this idea generation time I was still working as Sr. Sales Manager with T-Mobile and although the idea of launching this company was on my mind, the timing wasn’t right in 2022. Fast forward 2 years later… The corporate environment had started to take its’ toll and the idea of this business venture wouldn’t go away. Boom! November 2024 I took the leap and began building out the bones of A Cutt Above Concrete. You might think “Wow, big change going from T-Mobile and managing 160 employees in sales to a small concrete contractor!” and you would be absolutely right. However, the knowledge, experience, and expertise of operating a large sales organization for our countries biggest wireless carrier has provided me with a deep understanding of what customer’s want, need, and deserve in their buying experiences and their finished products. This elevated customer experience initiative paired with beautiful workmanship is what is setting A Cutt Above Concrete apart from the rest.
Our team is made up of experienced professionals that all have over 10 years in concrete and hardscape. Their knowledge of all things concrete paired with the customer service vision to exceed all expectations pairs beautifully to deliver the best experience you’ll ever have with a contractor on your home projects. There is one goal when we leave your home that we have in mind, leaving you with a “wow” moment where you look back and think how simple, well communicated, transparent, and beautiful your project was and is. Leaving your property looking better than before, with minimal trace of our work, and with money left in your back account to start looking toward that next vision. This is the heart and soul to A Cutt Above Conrete’s mission.
I’ll continue to post in here regularly for anyone interested in following along. Follow us on our socials, check us out on google, and share away to help support a small business!
Until next time,
Tyler H.
