When you hear the story of Jon Christensen, the founder of Bidmii, you quickly realize that innovation often comes from unexpected places. With a robust background in restaurant development, Jon’s career was defined by streamlining operations and scaling some of the biggest names in the hospitality industry, including Freshii, Boston Pizza, and St. Louis Bar & Grill. From franchising and real estate to construction, he mastered the art of making complex systems faster, more cost-effective, and more efficient—both domestically and abroad.
Then the pandemic hit.
Like so many professionals in the restaurant industry, Jon suddenly found himself at a crossroads as the world shut down. With time on his hands, he embarked on a personal project: finishing his basement. The result? A $14,000 transformation that included a bathroom, living space, and bedroom—done painlessly and impeccably. But how?
Jon’s meticulous planning, attention to detail, and ability to apply commercial-grade processes to a residential renovation unlocked what many homeowners dream of: a seamless, cost-effective project with zero surprises.
The Problem: A Broken Industry
During his renovation, Jon began reading more about the systemic issues plaguing the home improvement sector. It was a sobering reality. The renovation market, valued in the billions, is rife with inefficiencies, fraud, and frustration. Homeowners routinely face:
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Disappearing contractors: Work is left unfinished, often after substantial deposits have been paid.
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Inflated costs: With little to no transparency, many homeowners find themselves overpaying for subpar work.
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Lack of accountability: Quality assurance is rare, leaving homeowners with little recourse for shoddy craftsmanship.
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Stressful, disorganized processes: From initial design to project completion, the renovation journey is often chaotic and time-consuming.
Jon saw the glaring parallels between this and the early days of restaurant development. In the same way he had streamlined processes for fast-growing restaurant chains, he knew the home renovation industry was ripe for disruption.
The Solution: Bidmii
Bidmii was born from Jon’s determination to bring transparency, efficiency, and trust to the home improvement space. At its core, Bidmii is a digital marketplace where homeowners post their renovation projects, contractors bid on the work, and funds are securely held in escrow until the job is completed to satisfaction.
How Bidmii Solves Home Renovation Pain Points
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Streamlined Design & Costing
Applying his expertise from the restaurant industry, Jon brought a systematized approach to renovation planning. Homeowners can create detailed project scopes and receive competitive bids, eliminating the guesswork around costs and timelines. -
Transparent Bidding Process
With Bidmii, contractors compete for projects by submitting bids. This creates a competitive marketplace where pricing is transparent, and homeowners can choose the contractor that best fits their needs and budget. -
Secure Payments
Gone are the days of disappearing deposits. Bidmii holds funds in escrow until the job is complete, giving homeowners peace of mind and contractors the assurance of prompt payment once the work is verified. -
Quality Assurance
By holding payments until the project is finished to the homeowner’s satisfaction, Bidmii ensures contractors are incentivized to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. -
Building Trust in the Industry
Bidmii tackles one of the industry’s biggest issues: trust. By creating a transparent, accountable platform, the company is helping to rebuild confidence between homeowners and contractors.
A Vision for the Future
Bidmii is more than just a platform—it’s a movement to professionalize the home renovation industry. By eliminating fraud, inefficiency, and unnecessary stress, Bidmii empowers homeowners to take control of their projects while giving reputable contractors the opportunity to thrive.
Their mission is simple: to serve homeowners and contractors by prioritizing security and providing choice and efficiency from start to finish.
Jon Christensen’s journey from restaurant development to revolutionizing home renovations is a testament to the power of applying expertise across industries. By addressing the fundamental pain points that homeowners face, Bidmii is paving the way for a new era of trust and transparency in the home improvement sector.
With Bidmii, the question isn’t how to make your renovation project pain-free—it’s when you’ll get started.
