From Halfway House to Leadership

Construction and addiction often go hand in hand.In this deeply honest episode of the Built Different Podcast, EricTilghman sits down with Tilghman Builders Project Closer, ShawnFuerst, to talk about addiction, recovery, second chances, and thelife-changing power of company culture.Just a few years ago, Shawn was living in a halfway house with nocar, no license, and only 45 days sober. Today, he leads client-facingprojects, mentors others in recovery, and has become one of themost trusted people on the team.This conversation dives into:Substance abuse in the construction industryThe hidden power of company cultureRecovery and personal responsibilitySelf-sabotage and rebuilding confidenceLeadership, accountability, and second chancesFinding purpose through service and growthThis isn’t just a story about sobriety.It’s a story about redemption, trust, and what can happen whensomeone finally believes they’re capable of becoming more.