Erica Carpenter

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Founder & Adovcate

Erica Carpenter is a trailblazer with 19 years in the construction industry, where her expertise spans restoration, drywall, and general contracting. Erica launched BuildHERS, a networking event for women in construction and related fields, which has exploded in popularity, fostering community and empowerment. A passionate advocate for women in trades. Driven by her entrepreneurial spirit, she founded Pet Waste Management, a thriving business offering eco-friendly pet waste removal services with a focus on customer satisfaction. Erica balances her ventures with her love for outdoor adventures, offroading, rock crawling and supporting her family, including her husband; Brian, her 16 yr old son who is on the autism spectrum; Rowan and her bonus son Owen. With each new venture, Erica redefines what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated space, bold, brilliant, and unapologetically herself.

Aug. 9, 2025

Episode 17: Breaking Barriers: How Erica Carpenter Turned Dog Poop into a Business Opportunity

🎯 Key Takeaways Core Points: Erica Carpenter transitioned from nearly two decades in construction to founding Pet Waste Management, an eco-friendly pet waste removal service.She emphasized the importance of networking among women in construction through her initiative, Build Hers, which promotes co…