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Bred To Build - Construction Podcast

Brek Goin & Keith Callaway Jr.

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Tune in for the best of the best construction insights, stories, and tips for growth-minded professionals & contractors looking to level up. Our podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories & lessons from people who get sh*t done. Plus a few jokes here and there. Podcast Powered by Hammr - Construction Payroll, HR, & Ops Software Built for Subs and Self-Performing Contractors.
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On this episode we dive in with the legend, Ryan Smith (aka Roof Slayer), to discuss his journey of mastering framing and roof cutting, gaining knowledge, and embracing growth and mentorship. Episode Summary: Ryan's Journey and Expertise The Market for Hand-Cut Roofs Passing Down Knowledge and Challenges Embracing Education and Mentorship Ryan's Jo…
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On this episode we dive in with Herb Sargent, President and CEO of Sargent Corporation, known for their heavy civil construction work across seven states in the Northeast. Episode Summary: Exploring Sargent Corporation Transition to Employee Ownership Investing in People and Development Utilizing Podcasting for Company Growth Future Outlook and Per…
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College wasn't for Justin. His father was a builder and he found himself in Arizona building everything from kidney bean pools, shark tanks, and monster pools to keep the desert residents cool. On this episode we discuss more about: What motivated him to specialize in pools Lessons from another plumber in 2008 What qualities separate good builders …
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7 Ways Sell On Value Not Price. We break down 7 topics in the episode and how it's worked for TJ Snowdon in his business. Communicate well. Communicate often. Be responsive. Take initiative. Get organized. Build systems. Show up. Be confident in your work. But don't be cocky. Look the part. Be professional. Make sure you're qualifying your client. …
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American Pavement started with humble beginnings. It is a family-run business that prides itself on hard work, branding, and elevating the paving industry. In this episode, we chat with Matt Stanley, one of the four sons, about the family's history and the vision behind starting and growing the well-respected movement, Raised On Blacktop. In this e…
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We did something new. We brought on a listener to share how the podcast has positively impacted them. Here are some things Lucas said during this episode: "Yes, recommend 10/10. Listen to the podcast. Take in as much content as you can. It has been phenomenal." "Taking those points from the podcast and like morphing it into... what can this do for …
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Tune in to hear from Schannon Yodice & Chris Ortega on how they build the That Tile Chick brand. In this episode you'll hear: Changing careers Starting a new life and business in a brand new city Using social media to grow their tile installation business & That Tile Chick Overcoming the struggles of being a woman in a male-dominated industry And t…
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In this episode, we dig into some powerful topics including: Recovery and becoming the best version of yourself (a true transformation story) The importance of second chances and being a second chance employer Leadership advice for building culture and empowering employees And Keith's experience of completing a 100 mile ultra marathon 1) Keith shar…
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Episode 3: Five Nights at Freddy's Part 3 - The Sister Location PartThe Cheezy Weezies wrap up their miserable brain-spilling in this final part (for now) of the Thready Free Parter, but move over Freddy! There's a new generation of weirdo robots to go over, also there's a villain.Check out our Lets Play Channel!www.youtube.com/@TheMadladsYT…
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In construction, your people make or break you. This is a no-BS episode... Tune in to learn more about how to: Solve your people problems Get the field and office/HR to work together Stop losing money on jobs Run a kickass meeting Eric Anderton (aka Construction Genius) joins us on the podcast. He's a trusted leadership advisor, executive mentor an…
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This week's guest Keith Marr is a producer, singer, dancer, actor, real estate agent, and businessman! Keith's life is all about balance which he talks about in this week's episode. In November 2021 he came on board to be a producer/co-owner of Masked Productions alongside Zane Fleming. Keith has been performing in theatre shows since 2008 and even…
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This week's guest Kim Adamson is a legend from the 'Golden age’ of radio in New Zealand with 50+ years of experience. Kim was a breakfast radio host for over 25 years and was a part of the infamous Kim&Corbett on MoreFM. He has also been Program Director for Radio Hauraki, & Triple M 89 FM, Creative Director for Radio Hauraki, and produced radio le…
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Like war stories? You'll enjoy this episode. Taking over a business went south for this twenty-something year old builder. $400,000 in the red. Tune in to hear how this builder fought his way back to building a multi-million dollar business within 4 years. In this episode you hear us talk about: * Hire a lawyer and get your contracts squared away *…
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This weeks guest Paul Ego is a Billy T Award-winning Kiwi comedian. He got his start in a London pub back in 1994, he started a radio career with moreFM in 2000 after being asked to come up with characters for the 'Kim and Corbett Breakfast show'. then in 2006 he jumped to 'The Morning Rumble' on the rock where he stayed until he left radio in 2011…
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This week's guest is the 6’2” Westport-born New Zealand funny man, Jeremy Corbett. Jeremy tends to see the funny in things which is why he has had such a successful career. First reached heights of fame as a part of the Kim&Corbett breakfast show on MoreFM and has now moved on to hosting 7Days and being a member of TheProjectNZ. It's hard not to re…
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This week's guest is Sam Smith (no not that Sam Smith). After being diagnosed with MS he took a massive pay cut, left dentistry behind and dove into the world of comedy. He now writes for TaskmasterNZ and 7Days, hosts podcasts, is an author and is a warm up comedian for most NZ TV shows. It's hard to find Sam not working hard, so let's peel back th…
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This week's guest Becky Umbers is a small girl who gets big laughs. With her unique take on life and the voice to match, Becky's stand up is a mix of storytelling and quirky observations. She keeps herself busy with working on The Project NZ and writing for other shows, so let's peel back the curtain and see what beans she has to spill…Find Becky: …
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This week's guest Quinn Annemans has established himself as a respected and versatile dancer, performer and choreographer. He has a passion for training young people and watching them grow in what they love through his companies Tiptronic Choreography and Velocity Dance Competition. Quinn has accomplished a lot in a short amount of time, so let's p…
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Have you ever felt like... You're taking on more work but you feel stuck You're growing revenue but you're not actually making more money You're great at your craft but lack some confidence on the business side Then you're going to want to listen to this episode. (Read below on how to win a 1-hour coaching consultation with Shawn Van Dyke -- Value:…
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This weeks guest Emma Bishop is a crazy busy person who loves the arts with all her heart. She balances teaching at StageAntics, with keeping NZ up to date with the latest arts news on Kickarts, and so much more. It takes years of experience to be on top of your game like Emma, so lets peel back the curtain and see what beans she has to spill....Fi…
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This week's guest Steven Lyons has performed comedy around the globe and likes to make comedy hugs for your ears. After 7 years of performing around the USA he’s back home and has worked with TV Three’s The Project, 7 Days and TVNZ’s Seven Sharp. Steven co-founded The Dice Show as well as performing stand up across NZ.Find Steven Lyons:Website:www.…
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In this episode, we unpack current market conditions with a leading housing and real estate expert John Burns, CEO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting. ⁠ Questions we address: ⁠ How’s housing and construction doing across the board?⁠ Which types of projects are being most effected? ⁠ What impact are we seeing on consumer trends and products?⁠ And …
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10 years ago, BJ was a completely different person. He's sober, learning from the best mentors and coaches, and is rising the ranks in his market by creating local allies with other businesses and competitors in his market. BJ credits his success to his mentors and coaches. He wouldn't be where he is today without asking for help and applying his l…
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This isn't his first rodeo. He's been through it before. Jamie Verdura (Owner/General Contractor) will give you some insights into how he's thinking about a recession and which opportunities may surface. In the episode we talk about: when to self-perform, saying yes or no to work, hiring more labor, motivating your team, and his overall perspective…
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This week's guest Chris Bates is labelled the “pop prince” by his peers. He's a very skilled musician/producer and with inspirations like Charlie Puth, Bruno Mars and John Mayer, it's no surprise that he is known for his smooth voice and intricate melodies.Find Chris Bates:Websitewww.chrisbates.co.nz/Music:www.youtube.com/c/ChrisBates/featuredhttps…
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This week's guest Stephen Dallow is a busy man; he's a drama teacher, real estate trainer, father of two, radio host and so much more. He’s a man who has a story and has a massive heart for young people and theatre. What Stephen’s up tooKids4Drama:www.kids4drama.comwww.facebook.com/groups/368986156497162www.instagram.com/kids4dramaKickArts:www.kick…
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Building a company through two downturns and crossing 30 years in business is no cake walk. Jeff Sweenor, owner of Sweenor Builders, talks about his upbringing working in his family's chocolate business, getting his start in construction with no experience, and remaining disciplined when it comes to building the best projects and the best business.…
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When is the right time to hire, scale, and start operating like a real business? Working in the business versus working on the business is a big difference. Tune in to learn from Tom Reber (The Contractor Fight), a former contractor turned construction business coach, on when it's the right time to break away from being a craftsman and start operat…
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A career in construction is something that never crossed Jason's mind. He was obsessed with becoming a musician. An opportunity presented itself and he never looked back. Now he's found more success in construction than he ever imagined. In this episode, Jason Pietruszka from JJP Construction shares: His journey from being a musician, working in a …
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Murray Kruger (Kruger Construction) ⁠is more than just a content machine will millions of followers. He's a father. Business owner. ⁠Car enthusiast. ⁠And a lot more. ⁠ ⁠ He's had many defining moments that have shaped his life. ⁠ ⁠ In this episode he shares...⁠ ⁠ How he manages his work ethic and when to rest when burnout is lurking. ⁠ ⁠ What it's …
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Office job not for you? You're not alone. Kyle Stumpenhorst (RR Buildings) started off studying Computer Science, found himself unhappy clocking in at an office job, and chose to pivot his career into post frame construction and has never looked back. Tune in to hear about Kyle's journey, growing a massive following on social media, what he plans t…
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Nate Bowman and Rush Kane are hopping in their rigs to tour the United States to create modern welders. It starts with teaching the next generation the fundamentals and upskilling our nation's instructors. Tune in as we dive in with Nate Bowman to learn about this bada** welding tour. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Avai…
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Cash is king in this industry. We dive in with Zaid Rahman, CEO of Flexbase, to talk about how they are creating a better system and platform for helping contractors get better access to capital, stay alive, and create a better business. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on..…
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Tune in to hear why Jon Lefebre from Select Builders prefers being a bag-on contractor. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♂️ Jon Lefebre (Guest) Select Builders Website His Instagram 👷‍♂️ Matt (Co-Host) His Hammr Handle: @matt His YouTube His Instagram 👷‍♂️ Brek (Co-H…
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How many times have you heard..."I don't want to train them because they're just going to leave." There's some truth here. You don't have a workforce forever. Marcus Gores thinks about building a construction company differently than most... Some folks may want to stay with Gores Construction forever, great, they will be trained. Some folks may wan…
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We hop on to talk to Lydia Crowder about dropping out of college and pursuing a career in drywall. As a woman in construction, she's overcome the odds and shares some insights to running her business, training the next gen, and the art of showing up. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect…
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We hop on with Kevin Martinez, an apprentice (almost J-Man) electrician based out of San Diego. He tried everything, college, working valet, Ashley's Furniture store, and Party City. ⁠ ⁠ Life unfortunately brought some challenging circumstances and he came back stronger and more hungry than ever. ⁠ ⁠ Kevin is an inspiration to many of us to keep pu…
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Hear from a carpenter, GC, podcaster, book writer and much more. Tune in to hear how Mike has navigated his career and his learnings along the way. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♂️ Mike Knoche (Guest) His Hammr Handle: @mikeknoche His Instagram 👷‍♂️ Matt (Co-Host)…
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From banging beams as a union ironworker, to helping the next generation melt steel, we hop on with Jason Becker from Ark Junkies Podcast to talk about his journey and building up the next generation of welders. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♀️ Jason Becker (Guest…
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On this episode we chat with Hugh Seaton. A seasoned professional in the construction technology space. Construction Technology -- Some think robots, smartphones or drones flying. Hugh Seaton joins us to set the record straight on the state of construction technology. It's misconceptions and the opportunities technology can create for people in the…
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