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Learnings and Missteps by Depth Builder — 243 episodes

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From Backhoes to CEO: How Tim Tuoni Built a Site Development Company from the Ground Up

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Construction Leadership Lab: The Room Where the Real Talk Happens

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Why "Pass/Fail" Thinking Is Killing Your Momentum

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The Real Reason Construction Tech Dies in the Field with AJ Waters

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Too Much for Some, Just Right for Others: Amy Cordero-Houk on Being Authentic, Unapologetic, and Done with Chasing Everyone's Approval

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Stop Giving Feedback - Have this Conversation Instead

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No Excuses, No Victims: Bradley Henderson on Radical Ownership and Closing the Divide

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Accountability, Vulnerability, and Culture Change in Construction with Coralee Beatty

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Become Your Best Advocate: Do an Inventory and Get Clear on Expectations

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Old-School Crews, Last Planner Mistakes, and Building Culture by Design with Boone White

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Efficiency Isn't a Buzzword: Sneha Kumari on Merlin AI, Orchestration, and Operational Intelligence

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Break the Hyper Reactivity Loop: The Weekly Planning System Every Construction Leader Needs

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Your Workers Aren't Lazy - They're Depleted: Jennifer Martinez on Rapid Restoration for Industrial Athletes

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Leadership Tachycardia and the Power of Recovery with Hanna Bauer

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YES! The Real Reason Your Weeks Feel Busy But Empty

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Why Most Leaders Avoid the Conversations That Actually Build Culture (With Lisa Corrales)

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Your Broker Might Be Costing You: Micah Salas on Insurance That Actually Works

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Stop Winning At Work And Losing At Life

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The Dirty Secret About Moving Up in Construction Nobody Prepares You For — With Gary Borque

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Keep the Flame Alive: Apprenticeships, Retention, and Building a Training Culture in the Trades (with Manja Horner)

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Why LESS WORK beats High Productivity

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Why Humans Are Wired for Connection (And What Happens When It Breaks) with Jackie Hallberg (Audio)

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The Hidden Cost of Settling for Mediocrity: Why 'Good Enough' Isn't Enough with Scott Evans

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Gas on the Fire: Advocating for Respect and Connection in Construction with Mia McGlynn

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Why Relationships Are the Real Foundation of Construction with Mike Chiles

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When Stories Meet Services: Can A Podcast Stay Honest While Owning Its Work

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Stop Living Reactive And Start Choosing What To Optimize For

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Learn How To Plan, Commit, And Execute Without Burning Out

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From Overbooked To In Control: A Practical Guide To Strategically Selfish Scheduling

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You Can Plan Forever, But Nothing Changes Until You Commit To One Next Step

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The Long Game: Stephanie Wood on Culture and Commercial Success

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From Broadway to Brand Building: Liberty Cogen on Reinvention

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How To Stop Doing More And Start Doing What Matters

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No More Mediocre Leadership: Wally Adamchick’s Blueprint for Better Teams

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Become the Connection: Bryce Harem’s Modern Take on Leadership

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Stop Spinning Your Wheels And Start Seeing Your Goals

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First-Generation Grit: Building a Career Against the Odds with Yuri Salgado

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Lead Like You Build: Brian Anderson on Integrity, Grit, and Growth

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From Curveballs To Focus: A Practical Guide To Managing Distractions At Work

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How to Clear the Chaos (and Your Mind) with Melissa Stecher

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Subcontracting Success: Transforming the Trade with Shayne Paterson

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This is how professionals actually get more done without working late

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Mastering Modern Marketing with Mohit Bhagchandani

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Megan Shapiro: Authenticity as a Superpower

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Breaking Down Your Work: A Strategic Guide to Outsourcing and Automation

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Laying the Groundwork: Innovation with Joseph Richards

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Culture, Courage, and Connection: The Keys to Better Leadership with Dr. Alejandra Rodriguez Mielke

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Why Your Personal Goals Keep Getting Pushed Aside (And How To Fix It)

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The Blueprint for Better Leadership: Kabri Lehrman-Schmid

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The Nomadic Entrepreneur: Heather Jones on Transforming the Construction Industry

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Mastering Your Time, Putting Yourself First

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Chelsea Boateng: Empowering Women to Own Their Story

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Unlocking Your Authentic Voice with Jimmy Cannon

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Zen and the Art of Tech: Phyllis Winters on Leadership and Innovation

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Learning from Mistakes: The Philosophy and Business of Jose Berlanga

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The Coaching Scale: When to Ask, When to Tell

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Crafting Custom Dreams: Intentional Vision with Joshua McMahon

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Elevate Your Why: A Conversation with Pansy Romo

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Beyond Blueprints: Emotional Intelligence in Construction with Brent Darnell

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Adventures in Estimation: How Jake Jones Transformed His Career

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Building Bridges, Not Walls: Kimberly Sauceda on Connection and Leadership

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Mario Acosta on Mindset, Teamwork, and Trust: The Building Blocks of Champions

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Why Businesses Fail at Training: A Deep Dive with Dr. Carrie Graham

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Greg Crumpton on Busted Knuckles, Big Dreams, and Kaizen Tattoos

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Herb Sargent on The Legacy of Investing in People

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Messaging Matters: Fabi Paolini on How to Attract Power Buyers

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Craftsmanship and Professional Pathways with Matt Kitzmiller

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Nate Rogers on Empathy and Strategy: A New Vision for Leadership Success

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Creating a Culture of Accountability for Success

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The Dance of Adaptability in Professional Growth

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Between Egos and Helmets: Unraveling Leadership, Safety, and Personal Growth with Tyler Campbell

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Making Time for What Truly Matters

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The Genuine Approach to Social Media Strategy with Georgia Sarjeant

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AI, Tech, and Human Insight with JD & Bryant

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Demi Knight Clark on Breaking Stereotypes in Vocational Trades and STEM

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Craig Gauvreau on Transforming Safety Culture through Leadership

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Dr. Colleen Saringer's Fight for Employee Well-Being

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Steve Mellor on Resilience and Defining Your Path

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Empathy Over Compliance: Redefining Workplace Safety Culture

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From Drama to Drains: Allie Perez's Journey to Empower Women in Trades

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Breaking Boundaries: Elizabeth Ponce's path of Resilience

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From Debt to a Service Empire: Jim Penman's Journey to Success

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Empowering Construction SMBs: The BuilderFi Journey with Stephanie Del Valle and Isabel Rodriguez

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Rebuilding with Heart: Stories of Hope and Renewal with Simone Bruni

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Insights from Brett Bartley on Financial Strategy and Trade Industry Success

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Career Pivots: Insights from Stefanie Reichman, an Unconventional Engineer

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From Frustration to Flow in Business Processes with Samantha Cordero

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Cherishing Connections Before It's Too Late

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Jerry Alberti's Guide to Construction Mastery

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Balancing Parenthood and Professional Growth: Clyde's Inspiring Journey

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Sustaining Business Success Without Burning Out: Solocast

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Transforming Careers and Lives: Lessons from Harold MacDowell, Former CEO of TD Industries

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Joe Prim's Blueprint for Career Success and Personal Happiness

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Connecting Communities: The ULA Network Story

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Legal Insights, Metaphysical Perspectives, and Parental Support with Construction Risk Strategist Megan Shapiro

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Building Inclusive Solutions in the Workplace

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Aligning Money, Spirit, and Purpose for a Balanced Life with Rebecca Davison

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Growing from Massive Setbacks with John St. Pierre

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Mastering Long-Term Success in Business and Personal Relationships

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Transforming Adversity into Triumph: Rocio Luna's Journey of Resilience and Empowerment

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Vic Ortiz on Revolutionizing Construction with Facilitation and Resilience

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From Plumbing to the Boardroom A Tale of Leadership Evolution

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Embracing Leadership That Connects and Cultivates Team Success with Victoria Fusco

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Evolving Ecosystems The What and How of Change Management with Albert Oktovianus

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Solo Cast on Transforming Shame into Shared Wisdom

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Building Bridges in Leadership and Modular Construction Advances with Sneha Kumari

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Strength, Balance, and Community: Mayra Martinez's Journey Through Adversity in the Electrical Industry

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Embracing Authenticity and Compassionate Leadership: A Heart-to-Heart with Matt Ohley

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Journey of Transformation: Construction & Meditation

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Mastering the Art of Leadership: Reframing Challenges, Building Tribes, and Embracing Wellness with Dr. G

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Training and Developing Future Leaders in the Construction Industry

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Fostering Lasting Change in Business and Beyond with Dr G

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The Power and Responsibility of Cosigning

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From Solo Frustration to Collective Innovation: Origin story of The Decentralized Conference

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From Conflict to Clarity : Navigating Resentment MMH

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Cementing Relationships in Construction with Lance Furuyama

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The Dichotomy of Violent Urgency and Psychological Safety in Corporate Culture MMH

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Cultivating Deep Connections in the Construction Industry with Lance Furuyama

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Finding True Voices in the Algorithmic Wilderness MMH

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The Comfort Zone is a Beautiful Prison, with Cathleen Trevino

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The Human Cost of Success in Construction MMH

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A Pursuit of Passion, Building a Career in STEM with Cathleen Trevino

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Empowering Industry Voices: Tackling Social Media Gag Orders in Construction

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Painting the Future MMH

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Building a Better Construction Industry and Becoming a Mountain Mover with Kevin Carey

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My Big Takeaway for 2023: An Invitation for You to Make a Difference MMH

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Insights on Leadership and Purpose with Chief Mountain Mover Kevin Carey

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How to stretch your comfort zone and grow your self awareness in 2024 MMH

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Gearing up for some serious reflection and target setting Solo-cast

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Reflections on Spreading Ideas & Entrepreneurship with Tats

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Are you letting your people down by softening up your directives MMH

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Unlocking Potential and Cultivating Ideas: A masterclass with Entrepreneur Mr. Tats

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The worlds quickest way to lose credibility MMH

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Differences Between Feedback and Performance Conversation: Are you Setting Your Team Up for Failure? Solo Cast

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Finding the Balance in Productivity MMH

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Empowering Generations through Welding, Fabrication and Agency Carole Del Vecchio Part 2

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Stay out of burnout

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Lessons from a Life of Hands-On Creation with Carole Del Vecchio

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Mentoring, is it really needed MMH

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The path of a Construction Content Creator Solo-cast

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Part 2 of Fearless Compassion Breaking Down Borders with Maxine Gomez

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I know youre picky, but are you picky about the right things MMH

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What is your recipe for Peace MMH

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Fearless Compassion Breaking Down Borders with Maxine Gomez Part 1

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Part 2 Remodeling your Career with Francisco Duron

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Its not your fault but its still your problem MMH

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Is it gonna be on the test MMH

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Remodeling your Career with Francisco Duron, Part 1

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If youre looking for the spotlight, youre doing it wrong MMH

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Stop spinning your wheels, Solocast

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Its the Simple things

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Just be yourself??? What does that even mean

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Is your feedback Actionable?

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Part 2: From 8-Year Apprentice to Superintendent: Lessons on Leadership with Ben Rymers

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What are you most scared of?

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From 8-Year Apprentice to Superintendent: Lessons on Leadership with Ben Rymers, Part 1

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Vulnerability is better with friends

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Be a make it happener

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Calibrating the Mechanism

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Part 2 From Banker to Multi-Million-Dollar Construction Business Owner with Gloria Marie Fuentes

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From Banker to Multi-Million-Dollar Construction Business Owner with Gloria Marie Fuentes

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Part 2 Insights From 30+ Years as a Journeyman Carpenter with Clyde King

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Insights From 30+ Years as a Journeyman Carpenter with Clyde King

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Part 2 Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople with Paige “Plumber Paige” Knowles

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This 20-Year-Old Entrepreneur is Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople with Paige “Plumber Paige” Knowles

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Part 2 From Apprentice to WorldSkills Competitor: Where the Trades Can Take You with Louise Azzopardi

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From Apprentice to WorldSkills Competitor: Where the Trades Can Take You with Louise Azzopardi Part 1

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Lester Young Path to Redemption

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Finding Joy and Creativity in Welding & Metal Art with Courtney Chard

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How to Create Systematic Change, Reduce Turnover, & Feel More Fulfilled at Work with John Toups

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Finding a Career in the Trades That FIRES YOU UP with Firestopper Sharron Halpert

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The Goal Final Calabosession

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The Goal Calabosession #6

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The Goal Calabosession #5

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The Goal Calabosession #4

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The Pros and Cons of Giving Up Your Dream to Pursue a Different Career Path with Rolando Sanchez

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Finding Drive and Career Satisfaction Through Ironworking with Kasia Sznel

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The Goal Calabosession #3

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Mental Health Breaks, Switching Jobs, & Inspiring the Next Generation with Aaron Gibson

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The Goal Calabosession #2

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The Goal Calabosession #1

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Lessons Learned From Rapid Business Growth & Letting go of Employees with Michael Bauman

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From Working in the Oil Field to VP of Sales with Jennifer Longoria

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Becoming a More Impactful, Self-Aware, People-First Business Leader with Chris Gutkes of Island Elevator

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This Carpenter Designed Innovative, Functional Clothing for Tradespeople (& It’s CHANGING the Industry) with Pete Zeppetella

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Overcoming Doubt to Become President of Iron Workers 197 with Carole Raftrey

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Finding Your Niche in the Trades, Growing Strategically, & Keeping a Business Alive During a Recession with Angela Gardner

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Making the Construction Industry a Better Place for Women with Christi Powell

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How a NYC Finance Executive is Making a Difference in the Trades Community with Michael Fina

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Changing the Narrative About Minorities and Women in Construction with Demetria Bivens

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From Guitars to Workforce Development with Gabriel Garcia

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Why Tradespeople Need To, Above All, Build People with Edward A. Rivera

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This One’s for the Gals: Empowering Girls to Join the Construction Industry with Stephanie Hajducek

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Are STEM Magnet Schools the key to Construction Education of the Future? with Kate Gause

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Avoiding Job Site Conflict, Investing in Your Employees, & Leadership Development for Tradespeople with Brad Andersen

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Laying the Foundation for a Meaningful Life and Career with Walker Lott and Davis Hambrick

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How to Support and Grow the Trades Workforce with Christopher Brenchley of Rock the Trades

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How to Not Be a “Starving Artist” & Go Full-Time as a Metal Artist with Barbie The Welder

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Transforming the Trade Industry Through Collaboration, Humanity, and Resilience with Henry Nutt

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James Gable on Developing Soft Skills: The Power of Communication and Optimism in Leadership

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Josh Zolin on The Value of Skilled Trades for the Youth Today

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Bringing Back the Trades with Steve Turner

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Lisa Payan: Finding Complete Fulfillment as a Woman in Construction

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Brian Winningham Born and raised in the Field

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Felipe Engineer Manriquez on Delivering Value and Resource-efficiency in Your Work

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The Joy of Takt and Life with Spencer Easton

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Builder, Teacher, World Changer: Krista Ackles

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The Grande Calabo Finale with Authors Keyan Zandy and Joe Donarumo

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Calabo - Session #7 PPC

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The Humbly Triumphant Adam Hoots

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Calabo - Session #6 The Last Planner System

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Sophisticated Transparency with Kevin Chase

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Calabo - Session #5 Pull Planning

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Fostering a Culture of Change with Jennifer Lacy

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Calabo-Session #4 Managing Constraints

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Lean Aint Sexy with Jake Harrell

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Calabo-Session #3 The 8 Wastes

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Creating that "Mint" life with 3rd Generation Plumber Bob Baker

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Calabo-Session #2 Visual Communication

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Episode 18: A Plumbers path in finding respect for the work, Gage Salazar

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Calabo - Session #1 Daily Huddles

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Episode 17: Pipe Fighting Plumbers Reunion

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Playing the Long Game: A Coaching conversation, examining the implications of instant and delayed gratification

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Episode 16: Examining some dirty details and a path to wellness with Jillian Hubbard, Electrical Apprentice.

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Episode 15: Ryan Taylor schools us on the one thing you can do today that will change tomorrow

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Episode 14: Making a come back when you think its all over with Dee Durant Electrical Apprentice

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Episode 13: Rockin new Career pathways with Stacy Gunderson

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Reflection Episode: Reflecting on the first 6 months of this podcast experience

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Episode 12: Calibrating work ethic for a career in the trades- A veteran's perspective on climbing the construction career ladder and a life of service. Tune in for Jarrod Tomassi, safety director on fire.

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Episode 11: Building Bonds and Challenging the Future- Discussing career change, growing up, and growing together with electrical tradesman Alexander Trevino

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Episode 10: Roughnecks in Construction: Building foundations in concrete and leadership with Jim Olmstead, a structural concrete professional- An exploration of doing what it takes to change yourself and develop others

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Porta Potty Philosophy: Decision Making & Vulnerability- Developing comfort beyond outcomes and the power skills to make your mark

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Episode 9: Adapting to new environments through transferable skills - lighting the way for career change to an electrical trade with Darci Spiteri.

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Episode 8: Setting a remarkable expectation with Jason Schroeder- From finishing cement to smoothing out the edges in construction management.

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Episode 7 - Growth in any environment: Communication, Leadership, and Strategy with Safety Expert Ian Smith

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Porta Potty Philosophy: Brown Nosing vs Career Building - Examining Motive and Intent

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Episode 6: Connecting Tradesmen to the Trades with a Servant's Heart. Diana Hoang, Recruiting Manager

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Holiday Episode 5: The Boss

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Episode 4: Moreno twins Plumbing & Electrical apprentices

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Episode 3: Fernando Cortinas Sheetmetal Mechanic

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Episode 2: Shannon Tymosko Electrical Apprentice and Trades advocate

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Episode 1: Rene on his mentor, Pancho

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Episode Zero: Our Very First Episode