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Will Foret, Justin Neagle
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We interview successful Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) business leaders to learn how they use people, processes, and technology to scale their businesses.

  1. Task-Based Success: Cutting Chaos Through Process Clarity with Heath Robertson, VDC Specialists

    2일 전

    Task-Based Success: Cutting Chaos Through Process Clarity with Heath Robertson, VDC Specialists

    Join Heath Robertson as he shares his journey from rock band member to founder of VDC Specialists. Discover how VDC grew from a bedroom startup to a thriving enterprise. Heath discusses challenges in scaling, strategic hiring, and the importance of differentiating field hires from BIM professionals. Explore VDC's training processes, remote work adaptation, and defining good vs. bad BIM. Hear real-life BIM ROI examples and learn about their internal technologies and self-updating training systems. Heath emphasizes adaptability and the dangers of rigid planning.

    1시간 4분
  2. From Labor to Leadership: Replacing Toxic People and Processes with Grant Christopher, Christopher Equipment

    6월 23일

    From Labor to Leadership: Replacing Toxic People and Processes with Grant Christopher, Christopher Equipment

    Grant Christopher, owner of Christopher Equipment, joins the episode to discuss his journey in business expansion and leadership. He shares insights on automating the sales process and the transition of ownership from father to son, highlighting the challenges and strategies involved. The episode delves into the implementation of EOS for business structure, managing key person risk, and the importance of documentation and automation. Grant emphasizes the role of technology, utilizing AI for efficiency, and investments like SmartEquip to enhance operations. He reflects on the value of mentors, offers advice to his younger self, and shares his thoughts on balancing people, processes, and technology for business growth.

    53분
  3. Mindset Matters: Understanding Why People Follow Great Leaders with Rick Heagarty, Land IQ

    6월 16일

    Mindset Matters: Understanding Why People Follow Great Leaders with Rick Heagarty, Land IQ

    Rick Heagarty shares his journey in the AEC industry, discussing early career growth and the importance of vertical integration and developing people. He emphasizes partnerships for scaling and offers insights on forming successful collaborations. The episode explores Rick's ventures in expanding a closet company, real estate projects, and diversifying interests. He talks about increasing ticket value, the emotional impact of exiting businesses, and the importance of mindset. Rick highlights teaching mindset skills to employees and leading by example, along with leadership lessons from family dynamics and marketing mistakes.

    58분
  4. Remodel Your Finances: Renovating Condos and Building True Financial Security with Camilla Jeffs, Cultivate Advisors

    6월 2일

    Remodel Your Finances: Renovating Condos and Building True Financial Security with Camilla Jeffs, Cultivate Advisors

    Join Camilla Jeffs as she shares her journey from early real estate ventures to becoming a business leader. Discover her insights on buying versus building a business, buying a construction company, and building remotely. Camilla highlights the importance of partnerships, client experience, and acquiring financial skills. She also delves into balancing family life with entrepreneurship, involving children in business, and utilizing tax benefits. Learn about her experiences with flood restoration, condo renovations, and selecting trade partners. Camilla's transition to consulting with Cultivate Advisors is discussed, along with advice for young professionals.

    53분
  5. Engineering Your Future: Embrace Learning, Not Just Winning with Chris Sutton, Sutton Engineering

    5월 26일

    Engineering Your Future: Embrace Learning, Not Just Winning with Chris Sutton, Sutton Engineering

    Chris Sutton, CEO of Sutton Engineering, shares his journey in MEP engineering and founding his company. He discusses expanding to New York, the importance of mission-critical work, and transitioning from a hustle mindset to structured growth. Chris highlights leadership challenges, personal development through Vistage, Strategic Coach, and EOS, and emphasizes defining a company's 'why' and building strong relationships. The episode covers strategic hiring with tools like the Culture Index and Kolbe assessments, payment challenges in commercial projects, and using technology for growth. Chris concludes with insights on automation, process improvement, and advice for young professionals.

    59분
  6. Resilience Beyond Injury: Knowing When To Slow Down And Double Down with Steven Whitehouse, Southeastern Tank

    5월 19일

    Resilience Beyond Injury: Knowing When To Slow Down And Double Down with Steven Whitehouse, Southeastern Tank

    Steven Whitehouse, COO of Southeastern Tank, shares his journey in the construction industry, detailing his path to joining the company and its growth. He discusses Southeastern Tank's niche services and the importance of aligning hires with core values for talent retention. Steven highlights the significance of a family culture, loyalty, and leadership development. The conversation covers strategic acquisitions, expansion into chemicals and water treatment, and the lessons learned from these experiences. Steven also delves into technology and process improvements, including implementing AI like ChatGPT, and the challenges of technology adoption. The episode concludes with Steven's advice and contact information.

    55분
  7. Like Couples Therapy: Innovating The GC/Sub Financial Dynamic with Claire Wilson, Siteline

    5월 12일

    Like Couples Therapy: Innovating The GC/Sub Financial Dynamic with Claire Wilson, Siteline

    Claire Wilson shares her journey from general contractor to founding Siteline, tackling challenges like cash flow and "pay when paid" contracts. She discusses retention issues, delayed payments, and the struggles subcontractors face, stressing the need to educate them on lien rights and paperwork. Claire offers insights on trust-building, community feedback, and supporting specialty trades. The episode explores scaling from residential to commercial projects and the financial toll of prolonged payment cycles. Claire explains Siteline's role as a billing command center and suggests improvements for construction payment processes, wrapping up with closing remarks and contact info.

    34분
  8. Honesty in Business: Truth Delayed Is Leadership Betrayed with Chris Ball, John W. McDougall Co.

    5월 5일

    Honesty in Business: Truth Delayed Is Leadership Betrayed with Chris Ball, John W. McDougall Co.

    Chris Ball shares insights on the construction industry, contrasting practices in South Africa and the US. He emphasizes leadership principles, balancing people and processes for business success. The discussion explores enhancing project management through data visibility and using Smartsheet for data management. Chris discusses software customization, reliability, and the challenges of standard versus custom solutions. He also covers evaluating software, stress-testing demos, and cost assessments for small companies. Chris touches on employee motivation, performance bonuses, and concludes with advice for young professionals and thoughts on trust in outsourcing within the AEC industry.

    1시간 1분
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We interview successful Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) business leaders to learn how they use people, processes, and technology to scale their businesses.

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  • 제작진
    Will Foret, Justin Neagle
  • 방송 연도
    2022년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    185
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