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.
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51:16 – Frank explains the 5 reasons jobs fail
Beyond The Build with Kevin Stucker
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