Episodes

  • Resilience Beyond Injury: Knowing When To Slow Down And Double Down with Steven Whitehouse, Southeastern Tank

    Resilience Beyond Injury: Knowing When To Slow Down And Double Down with Steven Whitehouse, Southeastern Tank
    May 19 2026
    Steven Whitehouse, COO of Southeastern Tank, shares his journey in the construction industry, detailing his path to joining the company and its growth. He discusses Southeastern Tank's niche services and the importance of aligning hires with core values for talent retention. Steven highlights the significance of a family culture, loyalty, and leadership development. The conversation covers strategic acquisitions, expansion into chemicals and water treatment, and the lessons learned from these experiences. Steven also delves into technology and process improvements, including implementing AI like ChatGPT, and the challenges of technology adoption. The episode concludes with Steven's advice and contact information.
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    55 mins
  • Like Couples Therapy: Innovating The GC/Sub Financial Dynamic with Claire Wilson, Siteline

    Like Couples Therapy: Innovating The GC/Sub Financial Dynamic with Claire Wilson, Siteline
    May 12 2026
    Claire Wilson shares her journey from general contractor to founding Siteline, tackling challenges like cash flow and "pay when paid" contracts. She discusses retention issues, delayed payments, and the struggles subcontractors face, stressing the need to educate them on lien rights and paperwork. Claire offers insights on trust-building, community feedback, and supporting specialty trades. The episode explores scaling from residential to commercial projects and the financial toll of prolonged payment cycles. Claire explains Siteline's role as a billing command center and suggests improvements for construction payment processes, wrapping up with closing remarks and contact info.
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    34 mins
  • Honesty in Business: Truth Delayed Is Leadership Betrayed with Chris Ball, John W. McDougall Co.

    Honesty in Business: Truth Delayed Is Leadership Betrayed with Chris Ball, John W. McDougall Co.
    May 5 2026
    Chris Ball shares insights on the construction industry, contrasting practices in South Africa and the US. He emphasizes leadership principles, balancing people and processes for business success. The discussion explores enhancing project management through data visibility and using Smartsheet for data management. Chris discusses software customization, reliability, and the challenges of standard versus custom solutions. He also covers evaluating software, stress-testing demos, and cost assessments for small companies. Chris touches on employee motivation, performance bonuses, and concludes with advice for young professionals and thoughts on trust in outsourcing within the AEC industry.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Formula For Success: Lessons Learned in Building Modern Race Tracks with Michael Lucarelli, Nitti Builders

    The Formula For Success: Lessons Learned in Building Modern Race Tracks with Michael Lucarelli, Nitti Builders
    Apr 28 2026
    Michael Lucarelli joins to discuss his journey with Nitti Builders and the challenges of constructing the Formula One Miami track. He shares insights on race track construction, emphasizing quality, adaptability, and collaboration. The conversation covers training, consistency, and the shift to tilt-up construction, highlighting the importance of strong partnerships and risk mitigation. Michael compares roles of GCs, owners, and subcontractors, and the choice between subcontracting and self-performing at Nitti Builders. The episode wraps up with thoughts on new markets, technology advancements, and advice for the younger generation.
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    50 mins
  • Discipline or Regret: How True Focus Will Change Your Future with Jason Sain, 1 Degree

    Discipline or Regret: How True Focus Will Change Your Future with Jason Sain, 1 Degree
    Apr 21 2026
    Jason Sain shares his journey in the construction industry, highlighting his experiences and the founding of 1 Degree. He discusses working with clients across various states and focuses on the challenges faced by general contractors and subcontractors, including prequalification, cash flow, and communication. Jason emphasizes the importance of enhancing project delivery methods and explores the balance between discipline and regret in leadership. He addresses the resistance to change and the impact of leadership participation on field operations. The conversation touches on balancing work and personal life and concludes with Jason's insights on the four P's for making tough decisions.
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    35 mins
  • Like Walking Palms: Going Farther With Multiple Brands with Brandon Woodside and Ryan Stephens, TXD Roofing

    Like Walking Palms: Going Farther With Multiple Brands with Brandon Woodside and Ryan Stephens, TXD Roofing
    Apr 14 2026
    Brandon Woodside and Ryan Stephens from TXD Family of Brands join the episode to discuss their journey and leadership challenges. They highlight the importance of team collaboration and transitioning owners out of sales roles, emphasizing the care for team members and fostering a positive business culture. The conversation addresses misconceptions about business as family and defines success through personal stories like Ron's turnaround and Michael's transformation. They delve into marketing strategy, autonomy, and leadership retreats, alongside investing in technology and AI integration. The episode wraps up with advice to their younger selves and reflections on people, process, and technology's role in scaling the AEC industry.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • With Clients That Last: Earning Respect and Giving Grace with Andrew Eshelman, Eshelman Construction

    With Clients That Last: Earning Respect and Giving Grace with Andrew Eshelman, Eshelman Construction
    Apr 7 2026
    Andrew Eshelman delves into his career journey, transitioning from early roles to business ownership in the AEC industry. He shares insights on building key relationships and tackling major projects, while balancing hiring with company growth amidst market challenges. The conversation touches on leadership, running a company alongside family life, and the nuances of client relationships. Andrew discusses business communication, emphasizing a balance between directness and hospitality. He highlights the role of technology, including Procore, BuildingConnected, and Bluebeam, and explores AI and robotics in construction's future.
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    59 mins
  • Human-Centric: Designing For Life Within The Space with Zac Cohen, Intersection Development

    Human-Centric: Designing For Life Within The Space with Zac Cohen, Intersection Development
    Mar 31 2026
    Zac Cohen discusses the ambitious Atari Hotel project, emphasizing human-centric development and the balance between nostalgia and futurism in design. He highlights the integration of modern technology and the importance of partnerships in creating a community-focused entertainment district. Zac delves into the challenges and strategies faced in large-scale development, emphasizing architectural uniqueness and long-term impact. He shares insights on managing multiple projects and market expansion, including new partnerships and concepts in Roosevelt Row. The conversation concludes with Zac's future vision for Phoenix as a tech and architectural hub, along with ways to connect.
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    31 mins