116 episodes

Construction constantly evolves with new technologies, design trends, and best practices. Join us weekly for inspirational conversations with forward thinkers at the forefront of this $1.6 trillion industry.

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Construction Disruption Isaiah Industries

    • Business
    • 4.8 • 16 Ratings

Construction constantly evolves with new technologies, design trends, and best practices. Join us weekly for inspirational conversations with forward thinkers at the forefront of this $1.6 trillion industry.

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    Empowering your Business and Achieving your Goals with Brian Kaskavalciyan

    Empowering your Business and Achieving your Goals with Brian Kaskavalciyan

    “I don’t care how much money he’s got in the bank. That’s not wealth. Wealth is having a business that works for you so that you can go do the things that you want to do with your life. Your life should not be your business. The business is only a vehicle to fund your life.”
    Brian Kaskavalciyan, Marketing Strategist
    After a career of successes and failures, Brian Kaskavalciyan now shares his experiences of becoming a wealthy contractor. We all have different definitions of wealth and success, and Brian helps his clients achieve their goals and revolutionize their businesses.
    Brian challenges the established mindset of business owners and entrepreneurs through his book, The 7 Secrets to Becoming a Wealthy Contractor, podcast, live events, and website. He changes the lives of business owners by defining their goals and creating systems to reach them.

    Topics discussed in this interview:
    - Brian’s start as an entrepreneur
    - The difference between a business owner and an entrepreneur
    - Is owning a franchised business right for everyone?
    - Founding gFour marketing
    - Going beyond lead generation
    - The law of reciprocity
    - Thanking customers and keeping a good reputation
    - Brian’s book, The 7 Secrets to Becoming a Wealthy Contractor
    - His experience running a podcast
    - Transitioning your business to a higher profit
    - Defining your goals and your reasons for wanting them
    - The customer experience
    - Rapid fire questions

    Break out of the mold and start working towards your business goals today. Visit Brian’s website, where you can get a free copy of his book: https://www.thewealthycontractor.com/

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    This episode was produced by Isaiah Industries, Inc.


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    • 1 hr 8 min
    AI and the Future of Home Services with Corey Berrier

    AI and the Future of Home Services with Corey Berrier

    “This is an opportunity kind of like when the Internet came about. I mean, we're in a time right now that either one of two things is going to happen. Either you're going to get on board [with AI], or you're going to be left way behind.”
    - Corey Berrier, Co-Founder at AI Automations Group, Author, and Host of Successful Life Podcast
    In this episode, Corey shares his opinions and ideas on the relevance of Artificial Intelligence to home services providers. We also hear about his experiences and efforts as a business coach and advice on getting past common roadblocks.
    Tune in for more information on AI, whether or not you should get on board, and how it could affect your business in the future. Also, hear about Corey’s podcast and the biggest lesson he’s learned from it.

    Topics discussed in this interview:
    - Corey’s current spot and some challenges he’s faced along the way
    - Learning from failure
    - What does Corey enjoy most about his job?
    - Key advice for business owners
    - Dealing with AI’s rate of change
    - A novel use for AI in roofing
    - NLP and everyday communication
    - The power of active listening
    - Realizing the power of his podcast
    - Advice for younger folks entering the industry
    - Rapid fire questions

    Check out Corey’s website, read his book 9 Simple Steps to Sell More $h!t, tune in to his podcast, or email him at corey@coreyberrier.com

    For more Construction Disruption, listen on Apple Podcasts or YouTube
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    This episode was produced by Isaiah Industries, Inc.


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    • 41 min
    Face-to-face Communication in a Digital Era with Frank Somma

    Face-to-face Communication in a Digital Era with Frank Somma

    “The biggest thing for me as a salesperson is to remember that you are responsible for the result of your communication. You are responsible for all your communication because you want to be. You need to get a point across. It doesn't serve you to say she misunderstood me. He didn't get me. That's not what I meant. They misinterpreted. None of that serves you. What serves you is getting your point across.”
    -- Frank Somma, Sales Expert and Professional Speaker at the Somma Group
    After COVID forced the advent of video conferencing and only heightened our reliance on digital communication, sales expert Frank Somma wants to remind us that we talk, sell, and function best in person. An experienced sales leader, Frank joins us to speak on neurolinguistic programming, relational selling, and more.
    Tune in for insights on taking your sales career to the next level or empowering your sales team to reach new heights. Frank shares wisdom on AI and the future of sales, too. As we hurtle towards an increasingly digital world, don’t forget the power of speaking face-to-face.

    Topics discussed in this interview:
    - Frank’s start in sales and his journey to the present
    - A look at The Somma Group and Frank’s offerings
    - His book, B2B is Really P2P- How to Win with High Touch in a High Tech World
    - Face-to-face communication vs digital
    - Our overreliance on tech as a replacement
    - NLP or neurolinguistic programming
    - Tailoring your communication style to your audience
    - Learning from the best
    - How to get through to poor performers
    - Challenging the stereotype of the salesperson
    - Frank’s thoughts on AI
    - Key advice for advancing in sales
    - Rapid fire questions

    To get in touch with Frank, visit his website: franksomma.com. Also, check out his book, B2B is Really P2P- How to Win with High Touch in a High Tech World.

    For more Construction Disruption, listen on Apple Podcasts or YouTube
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    This episode was produced by Isaiah Industries, Inc.


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    • 59 min
    The Power of Positive Reinforcement with Bill Sims Jr.

    The Power of Positive Reinforcement with Bill Sims Jr.

    “The number one driver of employee safety engagement, performance improvement, quality, and productivity is not a t-shirt, a ball cap, a pizza party, nor is it a bigger 4011k plan or even working from home. The single biggest driver of employee morale, engagement, and mental health is when my boss looks me in the eye and sincerely says, ‘Bill, here’s what you did for safety. You reported that near hit. You capped the rebar, and here’s why that matters. You let one of your coworkers go home safe tonight.’”
    -- Bill Sims, Jr., President at The Bill Sims Company and Keynote Speaker
    After extensive experience as a leadership and educational speaker, Bill Sims, Jr. has dialed in one base principle that improves safety, morale, and employee motivation. By positively reinforcing desired behaviors, employees are safer and more productive, fostering a growing culture for company-wide change.

    Join us as we interview Bill on his journey to this realization and learn from his experiences implementing his ideas at large and small companies, both in construction and outside the industry. Sometimes, truly disruptive ideas like positive reinforcement come from other areas of life and, when applied elsewhere, create massive change.

    Topics discussed in this interview:
    - Positive reinforcement in a construction setting
    - Why apply this concept to job site safety?
    - Focusing on construction as the next major area of opportunity for innovation
    - What really motivates behavior change?
    - Lessons learned from experiments and attempts
    - What motivators are most effective?
    - How do different generations respond to different methods of motivation?
    - What does working with Bill Sims, Jr. look like?
    - Consequences and behavior modification
    - The role of company culture
    - Teaching leadership at Disney
    - Safety unicorns?
    - Rapid fire questions

    Visit Bill’s website to learn more, hire him to speak, or pick up a copy of his book, Green Beans and Ice Cream.

    For more Construction Disruption, listen on Apple Podcasts or YouTube
    Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn
    This episode was produced by Isaiah Industries, Inc.


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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Insights into Mass Timber with Arnie Didier

    Insights into Mass Timber with Arnie Didier

    “[With mass timber,] you get a beautiful building as the end result that people want to work in. People want to be in it, and they want to tell that story. The other side of that is the speed of delivery of the product. You know, when you're essentially creating offsite materials and bringing it to the job site, your speed of delivery is very quick.”
    -- Arnie Didier, COO of Forest Business Network
    Mass timber is a new term for an old but still developing field. While glulam beams are nothing new, CLT or cross-laminated timber is paving the way for widespread adoption across the globe. Featured in buildings from single-story homes to 25-story high rises, mass timber is quickly becoming popular and prevalent.
    Our guest, Arnie Didier, has decades of experience in the industry and shares his take on the current state of mass timber in construction and housing and what the future holds for this trending technology. Join us as we hear from Arnie and learn from his experience in forestry, business, and management.

    Topics discussed in this interview:
    - Introducing Arnie Didier
    - Arnie’s path to working in mass timber
    - Resources for learning more about mass timber
    - Why is mass timber effective?
    - Where will the industry go next?
    - Market adoption and growing industry familiarity
    - The International Mass Timber Conference
    - A diverse and growing industry for all
    - Construction and building in Montana
    - Mass timber’s potential role in new developments
    - Rapid fire questions

    Visit forestbusinessnetwork.com to get plugged into the mass timber industry, and sign up for their newsletter, too. You can send Arnie an email at arnie@forestbusinessnetwork.com.
    Also mentioned: International Mass Timber Conference, OnX Maps

    For more Construction Disruption, listen on Apple Podcasts or YouTube
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    This episode was produced by Isaiah Industries, Inc.


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    • 53 min
    Passionately Preserving Historic Buildings with Danielle Keperling

    Passionately Preserving Historic Buildings with Danielle Keperling

    “We’re not making museums. And I believe that a building has to be usable to be preserved. There are definite historic features that we advocate for retaining that make the building what it is. But I believe that you should be able to add modern amenities and things that make it work for our modern needs.”
    -- Danielle Keperling, COO of Keperling Preservation Services
    Although America is a relatively young country, you can find historic buildings in communities all over. Every state has buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and many more buildings in varying states of disrepair.

    Danielle Keperling developed a love for restoring historic buildings after growing up working for her parent’s restoration business. Now the part owner with her husband, she helps Keperling Preservation Services transform projects into complete buildings.

    Listen in as Danielle shares an inside look into the details of historic restoration, including several notable projects her company has completed.

    Topics discussed in this interview:
    - Danielle’s path to her career in historical restoration
    - What does Keperling Preservation Service do?
    - Danielle’s mindset on maintaining historical accuracy or allowing modern convenience
    - Operating from Lancaster, PA, a historically significant city
    - The difficulty of finding passionate workers for historical work
    - Info on the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
    - The difference between historic preservation and historic restoration
    - Historic restoration contractors
    - Which criteria does Danielle look for when considering whether or not to save a building?
    - Working for private vs publicly owned buildings
    - How receptive are manufacturers to making new parts for historic work?
    - When are engineers involved with restoration projects?
    - What kind of grants are available to private or public projects?
    - Advice for new members of the construction industry
    - Rapid fire questions

    Visit Keperling Preservation Services’s website, practicalpreservationservices.com, or send Danielle an email at danielle@practicalpreservationservices.com.

    Titles mentioned: The Choice

    For more Construction Disruption, listen on Apple Podcasts or YouTube
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    This episode was produced by Isaiah Industries, Inc.


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    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

Mobile App Maven ,

Great and Timely Content!

Glad to see that this podcast addresses staying on top of market changes, trends and best practices from forward thinkers! Thanks for the continued great content!

radioestes ,

Super relevant

Great listen on the way to the job site.

Metalroofer ,

Great variety and forward thinking

It’s good to see a podcast dedicated to those who are serious about the future of construction. So far the guests have covered great topics including the subject of change, building science and safety, and new product development. Looking forward to future episodes and learning more about what’s to come in construction.

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