Episodios

  • Elevated Office Culture: Assessments Build Stronger Teams with Gary McCoy, Blink Energy Services

    Elevated Office Culture: Assessments Build Stronger Teams with Gary McCoy, Blink Energy Services
    Oct 6 2026
    Gary McCoy shares how Blink Energy Services grew from a side hustle into a full-time business built around energy compliance and building code work. He talks about spotting a hard-to-find market need, hiring early, and shaping culture with a four-day workweek and personality tools like Enneagram and Working Genius. The conversation covers training, reducing rework on site, expanding into commissioning and retrocommissioning, and the lessons learned from moving too fast in Austin. Gary also discusses the value of a fractional CFO, building science, HVAC-driven testing, and using data to guide upgrades.
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    57 m
  • Apprentice to President: Soft Skills + Mindset Makes a Champion with Angela Drexel, BlackRock Construction

    Apprentice to President: Soft Skills + Mindset Makes a Champion with Angela Drexel, BlackRock Construction
    Sep 29 2026
    Angela Drexel shares her path to BlackRock Construction and how LiveWire evolved into a broader company with ambitious growth goals. She discusses hiring for curiosity, transferable skills, and culture fit, along with building career paths and leadership development frameworks inspired. Angela also covers addressing negative behavior quickly, deciding when to coach or let someone go, and using performance improvement plans as a coaching tool. The conversation moves into drawing inspiration from the Chicago Bulls to technology adoption, AI, system unification, and how a holdco structure supports growth, shared services, and M&A.
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    1 h y 4 m
  • Scaling Then Selling: The Discipline of Letting Go to Grow with Rebecca Wood, Superior Traffic Control

    Scaling Then Selling: The Discipline of Letting Go to Grow with Rebecca Wood, Superior Traffic Control
    Sep 22 2026
    Rebecca Wood shares her journey of founding and scaling Superior Traffic Control. She discusses the competitive nature of the business, overcoming challenges, and experiencing the hardest seasons of growth. Rebecca highlights the role of advocacy, notably in passing the Distracted Driving Bill, and its benefits for leadership and relationship building. She delves into her expansion strategy during a government shutdown and the impact of selling the business on employees. The episode emphasizes the importance of management teams and implementing a management training program. Rebecca reflects on life after selling the business, offering insights into her continued connection with the industry.
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    39 m
  • Playing Your Cards Right: The Future of Hospitality and Gaming Design with Matthew Kosednar, Allen + Philp Partners

    Playing Your Cards Right: The Future of Hospitality and Gaming Design with Matthew Kosednar, Allen + Philp Partners
    Sep 15 2026
    Matt Kosednar shares his journey into architecture and his role at Allen + Philp Partners, emphasizing the firm's specialization in casino design. He delves into the technical and operational nuances of casino projects, discussing scale, cost, and economic considerations. Matt highlights the integration of architecture and interiors and the importance of detail in high-end projects. He explores relationship dynamics with general contractors and the unique challenges of working on tribal land. The episode also touches on AI's impact in architecture, the significance of storytelling, and offers advice on career and personal growth.
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    1 h
  • From Estimating to COO: Growth Through Emotional Intelligence with Mike Wood, Jarrett Companies

    From Estimating to COO: Growth Through Emotional Intelligence with Mike Wood, Jarrett Companies
    Sep 1 2026
    Mike Wood, COO at Jarrett Companies, shares his journey in the construction industry, highlighting the growth and structuring of the company, including its expansion into full-service MEP and new divisions. He discusses building successful teams, leadership evolution, and fostering self-awareness to avoid burnout. Mike emphasizes the importance of honesty, respect, and trust in leadership, as well as navigating difficult conversations. He outlines the benefits of a double check system, enhancing client relationships, and the significance of clear communication and documentation. The episode also covers investing in technology, such as CRM implementation, and reflects on two decades of business experience.
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    58 m
  • Global Market Dynamics: The "Concrete" Evidence of Brand Value with Rich Szecsy, Big Town Concrete

    Global Market Dynamics: The "Concrete" Evidence of Brand Value with Rich Szecsy, Big Town Concrete
    Aug 25 2026
    Rich Szecsy, CEO of Big Town Concrete, discusses his journey in the concrete industry and the impact of Texas's population growth on concrete consumption. He explores the competitive landscape and benefits of private companies, sharing insights from his experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Using a pizza vs. tacos analogy, Rich explains modern M&A strategies, emphasizing technology and AI. He highlights the importance of mindset, preparation, and economic awareness in selling a business. The episode also covers AI's role in the AEC industry, focusing on labor augmentation and shared data, with advice on embracing risks and valuing field experience.
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    1 h y 14 m
  • Driving Positive Accountability: From Blame to Collaboration with Rob Frost, NexGen Contracting

    Driving Positive Accountability: From Blame to Collaboration with Rob Frost, NexGen Contracting
    Aug 11 2026
    Rob Frost discusses his journey from the military to the construction industry, emphasizing the importance of structured processes in a growing company. He explains the benefits of a self-perform strategy. Rob shares insights on integrating culture with labor partners and the role of vision in strategic planning. He highlights positive accountability and calculating ROI beyond finances, considering risk and efficiency. The episode covers building an operating system to reduce risk, challenges of deploying QMOS, tech investments like Smart Barrel, organizing digital architecture, and offers advice on empathy and people skills.
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    1 h y 9 m
  • Interest Rates & Market Moves: Trends in Commodities and Construction with Jeffrey Wagner, AZ Construction and Renovation

    Interest Rates & Market Moves: Trends in Commodities and Construction with Jeffrey Wagner, AZ Construction and Renovation
    Jul 28 2026
    Jeff Wagner shares his journey from molecular biology to the construction industry, detailing the growth and evolution of Arizona Construction and Renovation. He highlights the importance of prompt payments to employees and subcontractors, while discussing challenges like client bankruptcy and the impact of COVID-19. Jeff delves into his transition from international to domestic projects and the role of private equity in single-family homes. He explains interest rate futures, diversification into insurance, and the use of futures contracts for lumber. Jeff emphasizes the significance of technology, maintaining happy employees, and offers advice to his younger self.
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    55 m