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Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration." This show interviews hard-working construction company owners and executives who share their wisdom, perspectives, and lessons learned from decades of experience bidding, planning, and building profitable projects. Topics include leadership, strategic planning, conflict resolution, niche identification, succession planning, talent management, business development, and business growth. Industry expert, Eric Anderton also shares ...
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Hosted by Eric Anderton, the New Horizons Foundation Podcast will assemble stakeholders from across the skilled trades and related fields to talk about some of the emerging issues facing sheet metal and HVAC contractors as they look for constructive and positive ways to grow their business.
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Construction is one of the most complex, fragmented and challenging industries to work in, but when you reflect on a finished project, there is always great satisfaction in the work done. Join Quantity Surveyor and Founder of C-Link (www.c-link.com), Paul Heming, each week as he interviews experts from across the construction industry to share tactics for project success and uncover technologies of the future that will take us forward. Own the Build is a show for Main Contractors, Quantity S ...
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The show for ambitious leaders who want to improve their performance & influence. Discover tangible steps you can take to build a grittier, resilient mindset & the positive leadership influence required to excel in today’s competitive world. You’ll receive encouragement and practical wisdom each week with Jake Thompson, a global leadership performance coach and the founder of Compete Every Day. Learn key mental, habitual, & influential skills that impactful leaders leverage to succeed in the ...
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Eric Anderton, an expert in construction leadership and author of 'Construction Genius.’ Since 2004, Eric has been instrumental in helping construction companies boost profits, reduce overheads, and build effective teams. Paul shares his experience leading a team of quantity surveyors at a young age without formal…
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CLICK HERE to get your virtual ticket to the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference! In a new "Morning Memo Series," join Jake on his morning walk to discuss leadership practices and why what we say isn't always as clear as we expect it to be. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________ Continue build…
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CLICK HERE to get your virtual ticket to the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference! We've got 64 days left in 2024 - are you up to taking on this episode's leadership challenge to help you increase your impact over the final two months of the year? Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________ Continue…
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Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive coaching approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me There are distinct opportunities and problems when working with a multicultural workforce, particularly on large proj…
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Matthew Greenhalgh, Director at ICRS Consult, to explore the world of construction claims management and dispute resolution. Matthew shares his journey in the construction industry, reflecting on the complexities of managing claims and why there is a lack of resources like books on this topic. He discusses the ess…
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CLICK HERE to get your virtual ticket to the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference! Dive behind the scenes of one of my recent talks to a basketball team on legacy and how each of us as leaders can take four specific actions to leave our M.A.R.K. on others! Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________…
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Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive coaching approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me In a fast-paced world, a healthy work-life balance is essential for sustaining mental health and productivity. As peo…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! The stories we tell ourselves have a great influence on how we show up. Learn what the latest studies on neuroplasticity show about our ability to grow and change at almost any age. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___…
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This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, Chief Visionary Officer at C-Link, to tackle the challenges of managing Provisional Sums in construction projects. Provisional Sums in Focus: Chris explains what Provisional Sums are, their purpose in contracts, and the risks they pose if not properly managed. Realistic Scenario – Landscaping Provisional…
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Click here to grab your virtual ticket for the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference! Lance Cibik joins the show to share his inspirational story and how he 'beat the odds' to find success in sports and post-playing career - and how it's applicable to your work. We dive into how to "Keep it Simple, Stay Consistent, and Achieve Results." Take next steps …
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Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive coaching approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me In this week’s episode of the “Construction Genius” podcast, we discuss productivity tips relevant to the constructio…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! "You can either lower your goals to match your effort or you can raise your effort to match your goals." - Mike Krzyzewski. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Success in life comes down to what struggles are you willing to wrestle with. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.…
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In the latest episode of the New Horizons Foundation series on workforce development, Clark Ellis is joined by Rob Luce, Vice President of the SME Educational Foundation. Clark and Rob talk about SME's mission and outline SME's efforts to develop the best talent for their industry.By The New Horizons Foundation
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Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive coaching approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me An 831(b) plan, commonly known as captive or microcaptive insurance, is intended to help business owners reduce unfun…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! If you want to build a strong habit, use this lesson from comedic legend, Jerry Seinfeld. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking…
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Catch up on C-Link's Digital Maturity Event here - GET MY SEAT. In this episode, Paul is joined by Iain McIlwee, the CEO of the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS), an organisation uniting the supply chain to raise standards and drive quality in the Finishes, Fit-out, and Interiors Sector. Paul and Iain discuss the FIS Manifesto, drafted before the…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Eric Anderton has more than two decades of career and entrepreneurial business experience, alongside 25 years of public speaking, small group facilitation and one-on-one mentoring. He is a trusted leadership advisor, executive mentor and expert meeting facilitato…
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Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive coaching approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are a topic many construction companies consider when planning their business …
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! There is a difference between being 'nice' and being 'kind.' Being an impactful leader requires putting aside the niceties to be more kind and more courageous. Here's why. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks _____________…
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Register for your seat at the Digital Maturity Event for Free here - GET MY SEAT. In this episode, Paul is joined by James Garner, Global Head of Data, Insights, and Analytics at Gleeds, to discuss the state of digital maturity in construction and the future of AI and data-driven technologies. Market Sentiment and Digital Maturity: James shares his…
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For the first episode in the New Horizons Foundation Podcast series on Recruitment and Retention, Clark Ellis is joined by Guy Gast of the Waldinger Corporation and Samantha Groark, Executive Director of the Central Iowa Building and Construction Trades Council. The panel talks about workforce development in Central Iowa and how some of the best pr…
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Joe Chura co-founded GO Brewing, a non-alcoholic beer brand based in Chicagoland. Joe joins the show to discuss the inspiration for his NA line and how he built his mindset and life after a start of poor decisions. You'll be inspired and challenged by Joe's story of perseverance and grit to have the success of building his first company (which was …
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Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive coaching approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me It’s a common misconception that pre-construction consists solely of estimating costs based on drawings and coordinat…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! There are special things that happen when you set a target beyond your reach - so far that you might not even reach it. Discover why it's vital that as we head into Q4, you take the current goal you've set and make it bigger. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeTho…
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Register for your seat at the Digital Maturity Event for Free here - GET MY SEAT. This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, Chief Visionary Officer at C-Link, to break down the complexities of procuring a groundworks package. Defining Groundworks: Chris explains what groundworks involve—excavation, foundations, drainage, and site preparation—and…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Kevin Lavelle founded Mizzen + Main, the first performance dress shirt for men, and is currently the co-founder of Harbor, a baby monitoring service unlike anything on the market today. Kevin has experience building two global brands and shares leadership lessons…
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Health is not something that can be achieved with mere thought. It takes patience, consistency, and the ability to figure out what’s good for you and be brave enough to adjust. Some may think achieving health is following some difficult daily routines, but in truth, it’s the continuation of the simplest things that will make you healthy eventually.…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! There are two challenges every leader & high performer faces. The first is a common one most people are aware of, and the second is the one that catches people off-guard. Learn what they are and how you can take a page from Greek mythology to face them. _________…
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Rob Valenta, the Inventor of Claim Movies & Forensic Graphics used in Construction Disputes worldwide. Rob has 15 years of experience utilising this unique approach. Paul and his guest explore the fascinating journey from no interest in construction to creating claim movies. Background and Transition: From art and…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Katie is an acclaimed speaker and consultant who is deeply passionate about the art of storytelling. Katie has recently worked with top brands like Zillow, United Healthcare, American Eagle Outfitters (and more!) to ignite their story for more effective communica…
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Are you looking to build an aesthetic workplace with a calm environment, pleasing background, and radiation of good vibes? Mass timber can bring that vision to life. Today, our guest is Ricardo Brites, Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber, a wood product manufacturing company in British Columbia. He is a committed structural engineer…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! What can you do to speed up the process of improvement? It's not a shortcut or a hack, but it is a proven two-step method that will help you get better faster. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.…
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Patrick Carroll, QS and Founder of Carroll Estimating. This business provides a team of Contractor Quantity Surveyors and Estimators for less cost than one QS employee. Paul and Patrick explore the intricacies of on-account payments and their critical role in maintaining smooth cash flow within construction projec…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Grab our BRAND NEW Go Against the Grain release HERE & save 15% with code PODCAST at checkout! Graham Cochrane is a 7-figure entrepreneur, TEDx and keynote speaker, and bestselling author of How To Get Paid For What You Know and Rebel: Find Yourself by Not Follow…
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Are you struggling with finding the desired outcome of your technical writing? You might’ve been overlooking some crucial details that make your writing doesn’t deliver the message to your audience properly. Pam Hurley is the founder of Hurley Write, which provides customized writing and reviewing workshops for world-class companies. Pam started he…
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Nicola Skarkey, a Quantity Surveyor and member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), delivering stand-out, easy-to-read construction market reports and strategic insights at Gleeds. Paul and Nicola dive into the insights from Gleeds’ Q3 2024 Construction Market Report, which measures Market Sent…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Collecting baseball cards is a good lesson for collecting confidence. Learn why and how you can start building your collection this week. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.…
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Family or business first? Have you ever wondered? There's no right or wrong answer for that. It depends on what people believe or how they've been taught to believe. While some people implement the family-first business, others believe in the business-first family. Both may seem right from different perspectives, but there's more to it than just be…
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This episode features Paul and Chris Barber, the chief visionary officer at C-Link and a frequent guest on the show. Together, they delve into the transformative power of data visualisation for commercial teams. Key Topics Discussed: The current state of data in the construction industry The importance of data visualisation for Main Contractors Per…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Podcaster Erik Allen shares his journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming a leading show for entrepreneurs. Erik's story isn't just about overcoming adversity; it's about implementing strategic, actionable steps to shape a better future. In our conversation,…
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A leader is many things, but most importantly, a leader should be someone willing to take accountability, even if some things are out of their control. A great leader should have the ability to prove that actions speak louder than words. In this week’s episode, we have the absolute pleasure of conversing with an exceptional author, keynote speaker,…
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Matthew Klinefelter, a Forensic Delay Analyst, Expert Witness and Director at Planetal Limited, a programme management consultancy offering full project lifecycle services to the construction industry. Paul and Matthew dive into the complexities of delay analysis in construction and its impact on project success. …
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Whole30 co-founder and current CEO Melissa Urban joins today's episode to discuss boundaries, nutrition, and her newest book, The New Whole30. Connect with Whole30 team on Instagram here or visit their website here. Order Melissa's book, The New Whole30, here. Jake mentioned two podcast interviews Melissa did on the show. They are: How I Built This…
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Maintaining a healthy relationship takes hard work, no matter how personal or professional. It takes time and trust. To pass through the initial steps of building a relationship, you have to be patient and faithful. In this week’s episode of the podcast, we had the absolute pleasure of conversing with another industry professional, Fawn Radmanich, …
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In this episode, Paul is joined by Ray Mellor-Pike, a QS and Managing Director of his Consultant QS practice. In today’s conversation, Paul and Ray discuss leading construction teams with emotional intelligence, covering: Why good leadership is lacking in the industry The importance of humility and leading by example Communicating the 'why' to your…
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