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Scott Voigt and Steph Weiand, Owners
TurnKey Associates, L.C.
Waterloo, Iowa

Careers in architecture and the mutual desire to own a successful business led Scott Voigt and Steph Weiand to open Turnkey Associates L.C. early this year.  Voigt says he has wanted to own his own business for 25 years, but was waiting to find the right partner. Weiand had only thought about entrepreneurship for two years before he found Voigt.  When the two joined forces, they knew that it was now or never.

TKA’s tagline, “The Key to Facilitating Your Building Needs,” sums up their company.  They design, build, and furnish commercial buildings, primarily financial institutions.  They also do retail and light industrial work.  They serve as architects, general contractors, interior designers, and supply office furniture, security equipment, and signage.  TKA offers services to nine different states, with their main office located at the UNI Regional Business Center.  TurnKey Associates L.C. is successful because it is the only firm in the area that has in-house construction, architects, and furnishings.  Other firms partner with companies to provide their services.  By having these services in-house, Voigt and Weiand say, “We can provide more for less: bigger buildings at a higher quality for a more competitive price.”

Voigt and Weiand say the greatest challenge involved with successful entrepreneurship is juggling all the different aspects of owning and operating a business.  Their keys to success are knowledge and confidence in their abilities to succeed, good people and products, hard work, and financial backing.  When asked if they would do it over again, they say “yes” without any hesitation.

Weiand says the greatest reward of owning TKA is, “the satisfaction of being able to meet new customers and not only establish business relationships, but also become friends.”  Voigt agrees, and adds that, “it is nice to be your own boss.”

Voigt and Weiand were unlike many clients of the UNI RBC.   Their business plan was complete; financial backing arranged.   All they needed was an office.   They moved in to the UNI RBC, and now they have a successful business that provides valuable services to their clients.

You can reach Scott or Steph at TurnKey Associates, L.C. by calling (319) 232-4242, or by visiting their office in the UNI Regional Business Center, 212 E. 4th St., Waterloo.