Bred To Build - Construction Podcast

We sit down with Benjamin Holmgren of Ground Crew to uncover his journey from a blue-collar upbringing to building a community that supports contractors for long-term success.

Topics:

• From Mini Excavators to Ground Crew: Benjamin’s Unique Path  
• Life-Altering Moments: Resilience and a Shift in Perspective  
• The Ground Crew Model: Connecting Contractors for Growth  
• Leadership Lessons: Humility, Hunger, and Building Trust  
• Industry Insights: Challenges and Opportunities in Construction  
• The Balance of Chaos and Improvement in Business  
• Applying Ultra-Marathon Mindset to Business Goals  

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We sit down with Landon Morel of Southern Sun Paving to explore the journey of transforming a family paving business through modern leadership and strategic growth.

Topics:

• Taking Over the Family Business: Navigating the Father-Son Dynamic
• Building & Leading High-Performance Crews
• The Southern Sun Tempo: Setting the Pace
• Social Media's Impact on Construction Business Growth
• Modernizing Operations: From Paper to Digital
• Finding & Developing the Next Generation
• Balancing Quality with Growth
• Creating Sustainable Systems for Scale
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We talk show with Gloria Marie, a construction business owner and passionate advocate for women in trades and all folks in trades. 

Topics

• Industry Perspectives on Women in Construction
• Leadership & Communication
• Next Generation Development
• Next Generation Salary 
• Personal Development
• Industry Trends & AI

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We talk show with Angelo Suntres, a passionate advocate for construction workforce transformation, to dive deep into the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the industry today.

Topics

• The Hard Truths (Expectations & Realities)
• Generational Divide: Old School & New School Collide
• Mental Health & Construction Culture 
• Leadership That Actually Works
• Smashing The Class System
• The Crossroads (Technology, Modern Leadership, Mental Health)
• Retention & Training 
• Building Community 

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How to lead when things go sideways. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of handling unexpected problems on the job site and when situations take a turn for the worse. Our guest, John Scepaniak, shares his extensive experience and insightful strategies for maintaining composure and leadership during chaotic times.

Handling Bad News:

• John reflects on receiving some of the worst calls about equipment failures and how he managed these situations without resorting to frustration or anger.
• Why it's crucial for leaders to remain composed and the impact this has on the team's morale and learning.

Leadership and Communication:

• How John developed his leadership style to foster a supportive and transparent environment.
• Strategies to ensure his team feels comfortable sharing bad news, which helps in managing issues more effectively and promptly.

Maintaining Composure:

• Mental frameworks he employs to stay calm when faced with unexpected challenges.
• Insights into how staying composed can lead to better problem-solving and prevent escalation of issues.

Creating a Supportive Environment:

• Balancing accountability and support, ensuring team members are both responsible

Guest Intro: John Scepaniak, a seasoned leader in the construction industrym discusses effective communication and leadership under stress. John is known for his calm demeanor and supportive approach to managing crises.

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