Sam Beninato is no stranger to creating amazing living spaces ! With over 30 years of experience in the contracting and remodeling industry , Sam is the founder of both Sam Beninato Designs and renoWOW ! Sam ’ s work has been featured on HGTV as well as in The Global & Mail , The Huffington Post and various industry magazines . For Sam , a customer-focused approach is key to the success of each project . At renoWOW !, a complete in-house team of master craftsmen , architects and interior designers allows for a seamless , hassle free , end to end installation experience like no other . Specializing in small spaces and high-quality workmanship , renoWOW provides a menu of high style bathrooms and kitchens at all inclusive prices and world class renovation services for your whole home !
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could go back 20 years , what advice would you give your younger self ?
SAM BENINATO Stay focused and specialize . Stop trying to be everything to everyone . This constant chasing eventually leads to burn out .
CHT What is one thing on your bucket list ?
SB I am a casual golfer . One thing on my list would be to play a practice round at the world famous Augusta National Golf Club in the “ Masters .”
CHT What is your favorite room in your home ?
SB I would say our living room / grand room . This is where I get to unwind and spend time chilling with my wife and dog . We have a massive one piece glass window that overlooks the ravine in our backyard . We enjoy the natural beauty and are often amazed by all the wildlife that lives there . - renoWOW , www . renowow . ca
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Stephen Reilly ’ s passion for the concrete industry began at the age of 13 while working alongside his father . In 2018 , after more than a decade in the industry , Shamroc Concrete Services was established . Building clientcontractor relationships over the years , Stephen takes pride in their complete transparency . They never hide any costs , markups , or any other details in the projects they are doing . Recently , Shamroc also added AGT GLOW STONE concrete to their offerings . This fantastic product absorbs UV light during the day to glow vibrantly throughout the night .
Stephen encourages his employees to find their niche and run with it . To him it ’ s not a competition between companies , and so he encourages his employees to reach their goals and know what they want to do . For clients , Stephen ’ s advice is to never be afraid to ask questions . You don ’ t want to be at a disadvantage by not knowing anything about the project so ask any questions you may have !
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could have lunch with any one person in the world , who would you pick and why ?
STEPHEN REILLY Hands down , my English teacher from adolescent years . To this day , he is the person I respect most through the years . He taught me many of the morals I follow to this day . Even when it didn ’ t seem like it , he always was supportive of my choices and made me really appreciate what I have in life . Next to Joe Rogan of course , because come on let ’ s be real , it ’ s Joe Rogan . The possibilities of conversation would be endless .
CHT If you could go back 20 years , what advice would you give your younger self ?
SR Failure is another form of success . You ’ re going to find many failures in life , but they are only preparing you for the future .
CHT Name one thing on your bucket list .
SR Restore a 1970 Dodge Challenger R / T , with a 440 cubic-inch V-8 , and not a 426 Hemi V-8 ( as is often believed ). With a classic white paint job just like in the 1971 film Vanishing Point .
CHT What is your favorite room in your house ?
SR My bedroom ! It ’ s where I can be myself and shut the world off . It ’ s where I am able to clear my mind and find inspiration . I can have silence to relax or peace to think . Second would be my yard even though it ’ s not a room . It ’ s where I get to unwind with my family and friends and enjoy what I have in life .
Shamroc Concrete Services , stephen . shamroc @ gmail . com