Case Study

How Nest Tiny Homes Went From Marketing Chaos And Franchise Failure To Becoming A Multi-Market ADU Powerhouse Generating $5.65M In Revenue

From Betrayed Franchise Owners To The Most Trusted Tiny Home Builder In Utah And Expanding Into San Diego

When Nest Tiny Homes first reached out to us, they were carrying something heavier than a failing marketing system.

They were carrying betrayal.

They were the first-ever franchise location to buy into the model. They ran it for a year. They believed in the mission. They invested their time, reputation, and trust…

And then the franchise collapsed.

No warning.
No leadership.
No plan forward.

Nest Tiny Homes wasn’t looking for “better marketing.”
They were looking for someone they could finally trust.

Someone who could rebuild their entire growth engine from the ground up.

This is the story of how they went independent, rebuilt their brand, scaled past Utah, and generated $5.65 million in 12 months with a system designed to restore confidence, clarity, and momentum.

The Breaking Point: When Trust Is Broken, Everything Stops

Nest had something most other franchise survivors didn’t:
30+ years of experience building commercial projects.

So finances weren’t the issue.

The real damage came from:

  • Not knowing who to trust
  • Not knowing how much to spend or where
  • Feeling misled by the franchise’s fake “marketing system”
  • Lacking a real department that understood ads + automations + funnels
  • Needing an entire marketing engine rebuilt immediately

They had the skill. They had the product.
They just needed a team who could match their work ethic and rebuild the foundation.

As one of the owners said to us early on:

“We trust you more than we probably should. I think you guys have been doing a great job and I look forward to our continued relationship.”

That was our signal: deliver results… fast.

The Strategy: Rebuild The Entire ADU Growth Ecosystem In Record Time

We took the same proven framework used to scale top-performing ADU builders and rebuilt Nest’s marketing department from scratch.

Branding

They already had the name Nest Tiny Homes, and we leaned into its symbolism:

  • A nest is built with intention
  • A nest is for family
  • A nest represents safety, legacy, and partnership

We built their positioning around that deeper emotional identity.

Website (Modernized + Optimized)

Design, messaging, user flow, conversion strategy — rebuilt to reflect a premium ADU builder.

Lead Generation (Meta + Google)

We deployed our omnichannel system, optimized for:

  • High-quality ADU buyers
  • Rental income seekers
  • Aging parents
  • Multi-generational families

Appointment Setting (AI + Human Hybrid)

One AI system that handles:

  • Messenger
  • IG DMs
  • SMS
  • Email
  • Live chat

No more lost leads. No more slow follow-up.

CRM + Sales Workflow

A complete preconstruction pipeline:

  • Lead intake
  • Automated follow-up
  • Qualification workflows
  • Appointment booking
  • Multi-touch nurturing

Advertising Strategy

We ran our proprietary:

Digital Newspaper Strategy
A method that builds local trust and authority while generating leads and warming the market simultaneously.

Content Strategy

We built their entire content framework around:

  • Authority posts
  • Affinity posts
  • Character posts
  • Action posts

This positioned Nest as the most trusted ADU builder in Utah, and soon, San Diego.

AI Automations

12+ automations covering:

  • First contact
  • Lead scoring
  • Appointment booking
  • Preconstruction process support
  • Sales follow-up

In short:
We rebuilt what the franchise should have built — but never did.

Timeline of Actions

Week 1

  • Full system build
  • Ads configured
  • CRM workflow built
  • Tracking + analytics setup

Week 2

  • Traffic turned on
  • AI appointment setter activated
  • Leads begin flowing

First 30 Days

  • Pipeline begins filling
  • Digital newspaper ads warm the market
  • Consistent appointment flow established

First 60 Days

  • 20+ appointments per week
  • High-quality prospects
  • Team begins running efficient sales process

First 90 Days

  • First independent sale at Day 62
  • Momentum established
  • Scaling plan built for multi-market growth

Tangible Results

Here’s what Nest Tiny Homes achieved after going independent with our system:

  • Cost per Lead: $18.36
  • Appointments Booked Per Week: 20+
  • Closing Rate: 15 percent
  • Total Revenue Generated: $5.65 million
  • Average Project Value: $269,047
  • Time to First Sale: 62 days

Revenue was only part of it.
The confidence to expand into a second market — San Diego — was the real win.

Intangible Results | The Transformation You Don’t See In The Spreadsheet

Confidence Regained

They realized they could build a thriving residential ADU division without a franchise behind them.

Clarity In Direction

Not only could they dominate Utah…
they could expand into a massive California market where ADU demand is exploding.

Control Over Their Brand

Nest leaned into deeper symbolism.
A nest isn’t just a structure — it’s a place where families thrive.

This emotional positioning resonated deeply with homeowners.

Better Family Life

Less stress, more predictability, more freedom.

Renewed Passion For Building

They weren’t “just contractors” anymore.
They were creators of lasting family spaces — with a brand to match.

What They Said About Team Mayhem

Direct quote from the owner, Jim Sanders:

“We trust you more than we probably should. I think you guys have been doing a great job and I look forward to our continued relationship.”

Their feedback about the franchise vs. our system was simple:

“The franchise disappeared. Team Mayhem rebuilt everything.”

The Core Transformation

We helped Nest Tiny Homes evolve from betrayed franchise owners into a multi-market ADU powerhouse generating $5.65M and expanding aggressively into California.

Want A Growth System Like This For Your ADU or Tiny Home Company?

If you’re tired of:

  • Guessing what to spend on ads
  • Getting burned by agencies
  • Frankensteining your own marketing systems
  • Inconsistent leads
  • No-show appointments
  • Manual follow-up
  • Or living month-to-month hoping the pipeline fills…

Then it’s time to see how our ADU Growth System can transform your business.

Our clients regularly get:

  • 15 to 25 appointments per week
  • Predictable preconstruction pipelines
  • Warm, educated buyers
  • A brand that commands respect
  • Confidence to expand into new markets

If you’re ready to explore what that looks like for your company:

Schedule a FREE Strategy Meeting

It could be the most profitable 45 minutes of your year.