What does real leadership look like when growth, culture, and execution all matter at the same time?

In this episode of From the Ground Up, Erick sits down with Greg McAfee, a seasoned construction industry leader, to talk about what it truly takes to build and sustain a successful company over the long haul. Greg shares lessons learned from decades in the field—lessons shaped by hiring decisions, equipment investments, leadership missteps, and moments when doing the hard thing was the only option.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level business advice. Greg breaks down how discipline, accountability, and clear expectations create teams that perform, why leaders must be willing to invest before results show up, and how consistency and execution separate companies that last from those that stall out.

You’ll hear practical insights on building strong people, making smart financial decisions, and leading with conviction—even when the path forward isn’t obvious.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why execution matters more than ideas or intentions
• How leadership decisions ripple through culture and performance
• The importance of investing in people, equipment, and systems
• How long-term thinking creates sustainable growth
• What separates effective leaders from reactive managers

Whether you’re in construction, entrepreneurship, or leadership in any industry, this episode offers grounded, real-world wisdom for anyone trying to build something meaningful—and keep it moving forward.

🎧 Tune in to hear how strong leadership and disciplined execution are built from the ground up.

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What does it really take to build something that lasts? In this episode of From the Ground Up, Erick sits down with construction leader Ken Dickson for an honest, inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and doing the hard work when no one is watching.

Ken shares hard-earned lessons from decades in the construction industry—why execution matters more than sales, how strong teams carry companies through uncertainty, and what separates contractors who survive from those who don’t. This episode is a reminder that real success isn’t built overnight—it’s built through discipline, people, and perseverance.

Perfect for contractors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who want practical insight and motivation to keep pushing forward, even when the work gets tough.

Topics include: construction leadership, business growth, team building, risk management, and long-term success.

🎧 Build smarter. Lead better. Keep going.

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What does it really take to earn your place—and keep it?

In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, we explore leadership, responsibility, and the kind of work ethic that’s built under pressure, not hype. This conversation digs into what it means to create real value, become indispensable, and carry the weight that comes with building something bigger than yourself.

We talk about leadership when there are no shortcuts: being responsible for other people’s livelihoods, pushing forward when confidence runs out, and trusting discipline and faith when the path isn’t clear. This episode goes beyond hustle culture to examine the long game—why consistency beats intensity, why resilience matters more than motivation, and why true success often looks like endurance.

If you’re building a business, leading a team, or laying the foundation for a long-term legacy, this episode is a reminder that meaningful success is earned daily—from the ground up.

#FromTheGroundUpShow #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipPodcast #EntrepreneurMindset #BuildDontHype #LongTermThinking #EarnedNotGiven

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