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Beyond The Build with Kevin Stucker

Beyond The Build with Kevin Stucker

Written by: Kevin Stucker
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 Beyond The Build with Kevin Stucker is a podcast about the people, lessons, and decisions behind the work of building.

Hosted by Kevin Stucker of Stucker Construction Inc., a Kansas City builder and developer with more than 30 years in the construction industry and a past president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City, the show features honest conversations with builders, subcontractors, suppliers, developers, and other experienced voices from construction, business, and life.

We go beyond plans and projects to talk about leadership, failure points, relationships, family, personal growth, and the hard-earned lessons that shape great work.

From jobsite realities to life stories, this is a show for people who want more than surface-level talk.

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Episodes
  • 36 Years! The Story Behind Comfort Systems Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

    36 Years! The Story Behind Comfort Systems Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
    Apr 8 2026
    In this episode, Kevin sits down with Logan Conway of Comfort Systems Heating, Cooling & Plumbing in Belton, Missouri.

    To say HVAC is in Logan’s blood is an understatement. From growing up in the trade to leading a growing operation, Logan shares the real story behind the work — the challenges, the growth, and the lessons learned along the way.


    Key moments:
    • ⏱️ ~8:16 – 9:36
      A pivotal moment—Logan explains how watching his dad navigate the 2008 economic downturn changed his perspective. While others struggled, his dad’s stability in HVAC made Logan rethink his career path and fully commit to the family business.
    • ⏱️ ~10:06 – 11:59
      Logan walks through stepping into leadership during his dad’s illness, eventually buying the company in 2020.
    • ⏱️ ~14:39 – 16:12
      A powerful segment about legacy and impact. Logan explains how his family created a scholarship fund and annual golf tournament to give back—especially to those entering the trades—keeping his dad’s values alive in a meaningful way.
    • ⏱️ ~18:12 – 21:16
      Logan dives into how he’s built a people-first company culture—prioritizing family time, creating a positive work environment, and investing in team morale (gym, events, flexibility).
    • ⏱️ ~33:24 – 35:01
      Logan explains how his definition of success has evolved—focusing on being a great dad, husband, and leader rather than just financial growth.
    If you’re in the trades, building something of your own, or just trying to figure it out as you go — this one will hit home.

    And if you’re in need of top-notch HVAC work, be sure to check out Comfort Systems Heating, Cooling & Plumbing in Belton, Missouri.

    Beyond The Build with Kevin Stucker

    Produced by Stucker Construction Inc
    Edited in partnership with ContentKC

    Conversations with builders, developers, and leaders about work, life, and lessons from the field.

    Website
    https://stuckerconstruction.com
    LinkedIn
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstucker
    Instagram
    https://instagram.com/stuckerinc1991
    Facebook:
    https://facebook.com/stuckerconstructionincorporated
    YouTube
    https://youtube.com/@stuckerconstructioninc1991

    Kansas City, Missouri

    © 2026 Stucker Construction Inc. All rights reserved.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Former Chiefs Cheerleader: All She Knows Is Go!

    Former Chiefs Cheerleader: All She Knows Is Go!
    Mar 25 2026
    A real conversation on life, perspective, and showing up—no matter what

    In this episode of Beyond the Build, I sit down with my cousin and friend Amanda Thompson—a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader—for a real, unfiltered conversation about life and what it means to keep showing up. Amanda’s path has taken her from the NFL sidelines to working in luxury environments and raising two kids as a single mom. She’s experienced very different worlds—from high-end clients and travel to everyday challenges—but one thing has remained constant. All she knows is go. We talk about where that mindset comes from, how it carries through different seasons of life, and what it looks like when things aren’t perfect—but you keep showing up anyway. Along the way, we get into:
    • Growing up, our grandparents, and simpler times
    • Chasing success and how the definition of “the dream” changes
    • Experiences around wealth, work, and perspective
    • The cheerleader mindset—and why some people can’t turn it off
    • Finding balance, gratitude, and purpose in real life
    This is a long-form, honest conversation—part reflection, part laughter, and part just figuring it out as we go. If you’ve ever felt like life doesn’t slow down—but you still have to show up—this one’s for you.

    Beyond The Build with Kevin Stucker

    Produced by Stucker Construction Inc
    Edited in partnership with ContentKC

    Conversations with builders, developers, and leaders about work, life, and lessons from the field.

    Website
    https://stuckerconstruction.com
    LinkedIn
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstucker
    Instagram
    https://instagram.com/stuckerinc1991
    Facebook:
    https://facebook.com/stuckerconstructionincorporated
    YouTube
    https://youtube.com/@stuckerconstructioninc1991

    Kansas City, Missouri

    © 2026 Stucker Construction Inc. All rights reserved.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 5 Reasons Jobs Fail | 47 Years of Lumber and Life with Frank Bankston

    5 Reasons Jobs Fail | 47 Years of Lumber and Life with Frank Bankston
    Mar 13 2026
    In this episode, I sit down with Frank Bankston and his son Matt Bankston. Frank has spent 47 years in the lumber business and has been one of the most respected lumber sales professionals in the Kansas City market. Matt has built a strong career as an electrician, and both have become longtime business associates and lifelong friends.

    We talk about work, life, relationships, family, and the experiences that shape how people approach projects. Deep in the conversation, Frank shares a simple breakdown of five reasons jobs fail—a perspective built from decades of experience working alongside builders across the region.

    Along the way we also get into car shows, hunting, camping, industry history, and the kinds of lessons that only come from years of working in the trades and building strong relationships.

    Skip to:
    51:16 – Frank explains the 5 reasons jobs fail

    Beyond The Build with Kevin Stucker

    Produced by Stucker Construction Inc
    Edited in partnership with ContentKC

    Conversations with builders, developers, and leaders about work, life, and lessons from the field.

    Website
    https://stuckerconstruction.com
    LinkedIn
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstucker
    Instagram
    https://instagram.com/stuckerinc1991
    Facebook:
    https://facebook.com/stuckerconstructionincorporated
    YouTube
    https://youtube.com/@stuckerconstructioninc1991

    Kansas City, Missouri

    © 2026 Stucker Construction Inc. All rights reserved.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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