Flintco Talks

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This is Flintco Talks, your media channel to explore innovative thought leadership in the construction industry.

  1. JAN 5

    Alberici CEO Leads with Humility, Creates Opportunities for Growth

    Flintco Talks with Richard Jaggers, President and CEO of Alberici Corporation, who shares his journey from growing up in working-class England to leading a multi-billion-dollar construction enterprise. You'll hear Richard's insights on building collaborative teams, leveraging AI as a force multiplier for people, and pursuing responsible growth that creates momentum and opportunity—all while staying true to the values and culture that make Alberici-Flintco special. Plus, Richard shares his personal daily mantra for staying grounded. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced leader, this conversation offers valuable insights on building trust, maintaining humility, and fostering an environment where people can thrive. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Upbringing 03:58 – Taking the Leap to America 05:07 – Joining Alberici–Flintco & Culture 14:10 – Leadership: We Succeed Because of Others 19:27 – Building from Strength: Legacy & Responsible Growth 32:14 – Innovation, AI & Workforce Development 51:12 – Calm, Present, Grateful (Richard’s Mantra) Follow #FlintcoTalks wherever you get your podcasts for insightful conversations with industry leaders.

    58 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    Two Leaders, One Vision: Alberici Creates Space for People to Grow

    Flintco Talks traveled to St. Louis for a rare joint conversation with John Alberici (Chairman Emeritus) and Greg Kozicz (Chairman) of Alberici Corporation. They share insights on building enduring culture, navigating transformative acquisitions, and creating sustainable growth through people-first leadership. This long-form conversation captures nuanced, unscripted wisdom rarely accessible in the construction industry—proof that Flintco Talks continues filling a real need for authentic leadership dialogue. Key Insights: • Leadership Transition Strategy: How promoting from within created a discipline-focused culture that drove operational excellence • Acquisition as Investment Philosophy: The breakthrough moment when John's simple question "Why don't you just buy what you want?" transformed their Flintco acquisition approach and created a multi-billion-dollar enterprise • 60-Year Hiring Responsibility: Understanding that every intern hired today influences two generations of future employees, making cultural screening more critical than skills assessment • Work-Life Integration Over Balance: Creating an environment where employees can "live who they are" through their work rather than sacrificing personal values for professional success Chapter Breakdown: 0:00 - Introduction: Two Leaders, One Vision 3:15 - Greg's Transition from Canada to St. Louis Leadership 8:45 - Replacing Middle Management and Cultural Realignment 14:30 - The Art of Socratic Leadership and Collaborative Decision-Making 18:50 - The Flintco Acquisition Story: From Bike Rides to Breakthrough 28:40 - "Why Don't You Just Buy What You Want?" - The Pivotal Phone Call 35:20 - Investment vs. Acquisition Mindset and Cultural Integration 42:10 - Leadership Philosophy: Adaptation vs. Fixed Management Styles 48:30 - Stewardship Culture and the 60-Year Hiring Responsibility 55:45 - Family Company to Corporation: Maintaining Values Through Growth 1:03:20 - John the Baptist Analogy: Preparing vs. Being the Leader 1:08:40 - Work-Life Integration and Bringing Your Authentic Self to Work 1:15:50 - Profit as Bloodstream: Purpose vs. Necessity in Business 1:22:30 - Succession Planning as Growth Driver and Opportunity Creation #AlbericiConstructors #CorporateCulture #PeopleFirst #FlintcoTalks

    1h 11m

  3. 11/12/2025

    From the Hockey Rink to the Board Room: A Chairman's Journey

    In this episode of Flintco Talks, you’ll hear from Greg Kozicz, Chairman of Alberici Corporation, as he shares his journey from a small Ontario mining town to leading a $4.5 billion construction enterprise. Growing up as one of six boys in modest circumstances, Greg learned self-sufficiency early – folding pizza boxes for pennies to afford hockey equipment shaped his work ethic and commitment to excellence. Greg reveals how rigorous hiring practices, commitment to operational excellence, and following global capital flows transformed Alberici into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise while maintaining authentic culture and industry-leading retention rates. Key Insights: • The Three-Step Formula: "Get the right work, do the work right, get paid for all the work you do" - a simple framework that guided massive growth • Excellence Over Perfection: Building team culture through achievable standards rather than impossible expectations drives sustainable success • Stewardship Leadership: Viewing leadership as temporary guardianship of organizational culture creates multi-generational thinking and 20% industry-average turnover • Acquisition as Hiring: The Flintco acquisition succeeded because it was treated as "hiring 1,200 people in one day" rather than a traditional buyout Subscribe to Flintco Talks for more conversations on leadership, culture, and the future of construction. Chapter Breakdown: • 0:00 - Introduction and Growing Up in Ontario Mining Town • 3:30 - Six Brothers, Self-Sufficiency, and Early Work Ethic • 8:15 - Hockey Career and Coaches Who Shaped Leadership Style • 12:45 - Excellence vs. Perfection Philosophy • 16:20 - From PhD in Trade Policy to Foreign Service • 22:10 - Transition to Construction and Steve Perfect's Three-Step Formula • 28:20 - Meeting John Alberici and Learning Stewardship • 35:40 - Fanatical Hiring Process and Cultural Screening • 42:15 - The Flintco Acquisition Story • 52:30 - Geographic Strategy and Market Vulnerability • 58:45 - Cultural Fit and Retention Success • 1:02:30 - Favorite Projects and Team Stories • 1:12:20 - St. Jude's Blood Donation and Client Commitment • 1:18:45 - Strategic Market Wins and Misses • 1:25:30 - Closing Thoughts on Excellence and Stewardship #leadership #Legacy #constructionindustry #AlbericiConstructors #FlintcoTalks

    1h 7m

  4. 10/22/2025

    Alberici Expands Real Estate Services with LCG Capital

    Alberici’s investment in LCG Capital Management expands the service offering that both Alberici and sister company Flintco can offer their clients. Flintco Talks with LCG Capital CEO and Co-Founder, Rob Goltermann, and COO and former CAO of Flintco, Craig Saur, about Real Estate strategy, development, corporate services, and property management–expertise that LCG Capital brings. Rob and Craig share insights on: -How a 20-year friendship evolved into a business partnership -Why trust and relationships remain the foundation of their success -LCG’s full-service approach to real estate — corporate services, property management, and development -How P3 ventures and creative financing are shaping the future of infrastructure construction -The importance of wellness, innovation, and community in modern development Chapters: 00:00 -Intro & Setup 00:13 -Welcome & Guest Intros (Rob & Craig) 03:07 -From Friendship to Partnership (Alberici x LCG) 08:45 -Why Alberici Chose LCG (Expanding Beyond Construction) 12:05 -LCG’s Full-Service Capabilities (Corporate RE, PM, Dev) 18:00 -Why Property Management Matters (Lifecycle & Ops) 24:43 -Development, Markets & Innovation (Life Sciences, Wellness, Global) 43:24 -P3 Ventures & The Road Ahead (Financing, Risk, Vision) Follow #FlintcoTalks wherever you get your podcasts for insightful conversations around relevant industry topics.

    58 min

  5. 10/08/2025

    John Alberici on Leadership, Legacy, and the Culture of Alberici & Flintco

    Flintco Talks goes on the road to St. Louis for an entertaining and thought-provoking conversation with John Alberici, Chairman Emeritus of Alberici Corporation, as he reminisces about family, leadership, legacy, and culture. From stories of his father Gabe’s leadership style, the inspiration behind John’s original music, to the values that shaped Alberici’s growth, he shares engaging lessons about leading by example, carrying forward heritage, and staying grounded as the company expanded across generations. Highlights include: • How John's grandfather, who immigrated from Parma, Italy in 1900 built a construction legacy in St. Louis. • The powerful partnership between John's father Gabe and aunt Mary that helped shape the company culture. • How driving to job sites with homemade cookies became John's signature. • Learn about the psychology behind using music to make safety training memorable. • And the the story behind "51" – a haunting tribute to the worst construction accident in U.S. with an original soundtrack written by John with first person accounts of the disaster. Subscribe to Flintco Talks for more conversations on leadership, culture, and the future of construction. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:13 -Welcome to Flintco Talks 00:52 -Earliest memories of the family business 01:18 -Family history and immigration 05:05 -Gabe and Mary step in 09:01 -Growing up around the company 11:02 -Tiny and the shovel story 16:03 -The red carpet lesson 22:00 -Family values in business 27:03 -Heritage and legacy 30:44 -Driving to job sites and cookies 42:27 -Music and writing songs 47:00 -51 Tribute song 01:02:23 -Lessons on safety and life beyond work 01:02:43 -Closing reflections #Leadership #Legacy #constructionindustry #AlbericiConstructors #FlintcoTalks #ConstructionMusic

    1h 4m

  6. 05/30/2025

    Inclusive Builders Alliance

    The Inclusive Builders Alliance (IBA) represents the “heavy hitters” of Central Texas construction. This unique alliance of general contractors – competitors who share a common goal – was borne out of a shared vision to address an acute challenge within the construction industry: helping trade partners grow and succeed. In this episode of Flintco Talks, we sat down with founding members of (IBA) to discuss their mission of fostering collaboration among general contractors and supporting small and minority-owned businesses in the construction industry. If you work in the Construction industry and want to know more about the IBA, reach out to Shannon Dunn (Flintco), Terri Michalak (Rogers-O'Brien Construction) or HT Tran (Turner)! #construction #podcast #smallbusiness

    1h 2m

  7. 04/04/2025

    Why Skilled Trades Matter More Than Ever

    Flintco Talks tackles one of the most urgent challenges facing Central Texas and our U.S. economy in general–the severe shortage of skilled tradespeople. In this episode you'll meet Kevin Brackmeyer, CEO, Skillpoint Alliance, Tamara Atkinson, CEO, Workforce Solutions Capital Area and Skillpoint graduate Jennifer Cobb, an electrical foreman with FSG Electric in Austin, who shares her compelling personal story. With more than $25 billion in active infrastructure projects (alone) and a growing demand for 10,000 new skilled workers per year just in Central Texas, the discussion goes deep into how this gap formed—and what’s being done about it. Skillpoint Alliance and Workforce Solutions are helping lead the charge with free, fast-track training programs, and wraparound support services. Our guests also delve into plans for a new Infrastructure Academy in Austin dedicated to training the next generation of our skilled workforce. Podcast Highlights: *Jennifer takes us through her journey from teen mom, to laid-off receptionist to foreman at FSG after completing Skillpoint’s pre-apprenticeship program. * Learn more about the FREE 4–6 week Skillpoint boot camp that prepares students for immediate, upwardly mobile careers. * How Workforce Solutions Capital Area supports the effort through childcare, transportation assistance, and career navigation. * And the new Infrastructure Academy in Austin, which is designed to unify employers, educators, and jobseekers around the skilled trades. Useful Links: https://skillpointalliance.org https://www.wfscapitalarea.com Key Quote: “You believe that person is out there digging ditches because they lack opportunity—when really, they took advantage of one.” – Jennifer Cobb 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Meet the Guests 03:02 Austin’s Construction Boom 04:23 The 10,000 Workers Gap 06:28 How Did We Get Here? 10:18 The Skillpoint Solution 12:43 Jennifer’s Journey 16:50 Barriers to Entry 20:57 Changing the Narrative 26:01 Reaching the Schools 31:01 Misconceptions About the Trades 36:02 Parents Matter Too 39:33 What 'Hire Local' Really Means 43:31 What Is the Infrastructure Academy? 50:05 How to Get Involved with Skillpoint 53:03 Funding & Support 54:44 Infrastructure Academy Event Info 55:57 Final Thoughts #workforcedevelopment #skilledtrades #construction #podcast

    1 hr

  8. 03/03/2025

    WIC Week 2025 Unity, Empowerment, and Breaking Barriers

    #TogetherWeRise feels like a timeless theme for this year’s WIC Week™ celebration. The sentiment–unity, empowerment, and breaking barriers–are aspirations without an end. The work is never finished. In this episode of #FlintcoTalks we invited three construction professionals into the studio (Regina Munson, Cristina Marrero and Kendra Santa) to share their personal and professional journey. Their stories are both unique and universal. To women everywhere who still carry the extra burden of “proof” in the workplace, we stand with you! Leaders lead. Doers do. That’s all.

    1h 3m
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This is Flintco Talks, your media channel to explore innovative thought leadership in the construction industry.

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    Flintco
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
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