Elevating the Trades: Leadership, Culture & Overcoming Challenges Kundert Construction

In this episode of The Gaffer Podcast, host Gavin Coyle sits down with Cory and Chad Kundert of Kundert Construction They discuss their journey in the construction industry, leadership challenges, and their mission to elevate the trades. They share insights on hiring the right people, building a strong company culture, and the importance of mentoring the next generation. Chad opens about his personal transformation, overcoming struggles, and how it changed his business approach. 00:00 – Intro & guest introduction 02:21 – Kundert Construction’s journey & challenges 07:12 – Hiring the right people & company culture 14:03 – Helping students enter the trades 21:58 – Chad’s personal transformation & coaching impact 29:29 – Future plans & mentoring the next generation 35:11 – Podcasting & storytelling in construction 42:29 – The power of referrals & business growth 50:37 – Final thoughts & how to connect For more information about anything in this episode head to https://www.gavin-coyle.com/ Listen to more episodes: https://youtu.be/wEqGhfjNx3o?si=2-M5v0wavIyD_bxi https://youtu.be/S-6wqix368c?si=x8T-aB8WRkvA5AWJ https://youtu.be/lqS4_S_5mxg?si=bQLvKc5Qdeb0TND7 https://youtu.be/o1tUeTGad_o?si=KqPYN4lujdRIIqmd https://youtu.be/7ZveH4GL-k4?si=deDHI__xtgKAhTAk https://youtu.be/kSgnKLoeicU?si=NVW0BwNVvpNvpEqM I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer this podcast is for you. Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry. As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge. I’m The Gaffer, available on: Apple https://bit.ly/ImTheGaffer Spotify https://bit.ly/ImTheGafferSpotify YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@gavincoylesafety #ImTheGaffer #constructionpodcast #construction #constructionbusiness #safetytips #business #podcast #podcastclips