What I Didn't Know Until I Had Skin in the Game With Hayden Haft

Jake Lewendal turns the mic toward his own team — sitting down with Hayden Haft, Pre-Construction Manager at Momentum Customs and co-owner of a coffee business with his wife. Hayden brings a perspective that's rare: someone who has worked in the construction industry from multiple angles, and who now knows firsthand what it means to be on the other side of the table as a business owner himself.From his journey as a sub to joining the GC side, to building a business in the Gallatin Valley alongside his spouse, Hayden shares the lessons that only come with real skin in the game — and the grace he now extends to every business owner he works with.In this episode, you'll learn:Why grace in leadership works both ways — and how stepping into ownership changed everything about how Hayden shows up at workWhat the construction industry really looks like from both sides — as a sub and as part of the GC teamWhat it's like to build a business in the Gallatin Valley and the unique challenges that come with itWhy building a business will break you down and build you back up stronger — and why Hayden wouldn't trade it for anythingIf you've ever wondered what your team members are carrying outside of work — this episode is a powerful reminder that the people around you are building things too.The Success Architect is the podcast for builders, entrepreneurs, and leaders committed to 10x growth in business, health, mindset, and legacy.