In this episode of The Summit Podcast, host Bob Turner sits down with Roberto Rodriguez, owner of ARC Design and Construction, to unpack a powerful journey from professional baseball to building a successful construction business. Roberto opens up about the identity shift that came after COVID ended his baseball career—and how the lessons learned under pressure translated directly into leadership, contracting, and entrepreneurship. This conversation dives deep into: The real challenges contractors face (and why mindset matters more than tactics) How community and coaching accelerate growth Why self-awareness under pressure separates struggling contractors from leaders Defining success beyond revenue—as a father, husband, and business owner Setting intentional goals and building clarity heading into 2026 If you’re in the construction industry, running a contracting or renovation business, or navigating a personal reinvention, this episode will challenge how you think about success—and who you’re becoming in the process.

👉 Watch until the end for Roberto’s definition of being a “Major League Dad”—one of the most powerful moments of the conversation.

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🧠 KEY TAKEAWAYS Transitioning careers requires identity clarity, not just new skills Self-awareness under pressure is a competitive advantage in contracting Community and coaching shorten the learning curve dramatically Success isn’t just profit—it’s alignment with values Being in the right room accelerates growth faster than working harder Business growth starts with better questions, not better answers You don’t scale a company—you scale yourself first

00:00 – Why This Conversation Matters

02:44 – From Professional Baseball to Contracting

05:38 – The Reality of Pressure in Construction

08:12 – Why Community Changes Everything

10:35 – Redefining Success Beyond Money

13:08 – Structuring a Business That Supports Life

15:57 – Asking Better Questions as a Leader

18:35 – Balancing Family, Marriage, and Business

21:10 – What “Major League Dad” Really Means

25:46 – Growth, Teams, and Leadership Evolution

31:22 – Navigating Challenges in the Contracting Industry

34:08 – Financial Goals vs. Fulfillment

39:34 – Licensing, Vision, and Future Plans

42:15 – The Role of Coaching and Accountability

44:55 – Final Reflections on Growth & Identity

“You can change the list.” “I want to be a Major League dad.” “Success isn’t what you build—it’s who you become while building it.” “Pressure doesn’t expose weakness—it reveals truth.”

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