In this GSA series, host Chad Gill talks with Nathan Donaldson, founder and CEO of Boost. Nathan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his work in change management and his involvement in the Global Speakers Academy series. The interview focused on implementing changes and KPI's, creating a safe to fail environment, the importance of man…

Albert Bou Fadel, the Founder and CEO of SmartBarrel. With over 10 years of experience in the construction and glazing industry across various global projects, he recognized a significant inefficiency in workforce tracking. This realization ignited his passion to address this issue, leading to the creation of SmartBarrel. Driven by this vision, he …

David Poole is a seasoned professional with over 29 years of experience. David has been leading JP Specialties since 2008, demonstrating exceptional leadership and expertise. He was the secretary of the ACI 350 Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures Subcommittee for Hazardous Materials and Tightness Testing from 2008 to 2022. David is also t…

Betty Mooney is the President of Brick Restoration Inc. - the largest masonry repair and restoration company serving the Greater Houston & Dallas/Ft. Worth Metro areas. The company serves over 2000 customers annually, boasting hundreds of 5-star reviews as a testament to their exceptional work. As the leader of the business for more than a decade, …

In this episode, host Chad Gill talks with Peter DiStefano, owner of DiStefano Brothers Concrete Coatings, and Liz Berman, General Manager, about engaging with leaders in contracting management, emphasizing the importance of proposing and implementing solutions in business. Peter and together with his team, focus on design and functionality, specia…

Brandon and Ryan Workman are the co-founders of United Floor Coatings. Combining digital marketing expertise with hands-on trade experience, they have established themselves as leaders in the epoxy flooring industry. Their unique approach to business has set them apart and enabled them to create a successful company known for its quality and custom…

Michael Price is the CEO of Bay Area Concretes (BAC) and PolishedCrete, a company recognized globally as a leader in the concrete industry, specifically noted for being one of the pioneering polished concrete contractors. Recognized for his significant contributions to the industry since the 1980s, Michael pioneered the use of concrete stains and d…

Scott Jolly is the Owner and Founder of Site Consulting Specialists, a national organization specializing in capital expenditure and facility maintenance projects for commercial real estate. With over two decades of experience, he has become a notable figure in the real estate and construction industries, managing projects across 15 states. Scott b…

Matt Jeffery is the Co-owner of Chattanooga Floor Care (CFC), a leading provider of polished concrete and resinous coating installations in Tennessee. Apart from CFC, he is also the Owner of Southeast Specialty Flooring, which specializes in concrete floor polishing, trowel polishing, and epoxy flooring systems in both commercial and industrial set…

Vinessa Palermo is the CEO of LaSalle Construction Services, a professional, full-service construction firm focused on delivering quality and performance in the built environment. With a focus on construction management, Vinessa's journey into the industry began with mentorship from her father, internships, and early graduation. Under her leadershi…

Logan Farrell is the Co-founder and CTO of Rugged Robotics, a Houston-based construction technology firm dedicated to bringing intelligent automation to commercial construction. With seven years of experience in robotic design and development at NASA's Johnson Space Center, Logan has led significant projects in robotic manipulation for spacecraft a…

Parker Perrien is the CEO of Diamond Solutions, a comprehensive property maintenance and management company based in Michigan, specializing in commercial asphalt maintenance, sealcoating, and line-striping for parking lots. With a bold passion for entrepreneurship, Parker began his journey into business at 18, following in his father's footsteps in…

Eduard Brink is the Founder and CEO of Brink Licht, which provides lighting solutions for residential and commercial projects. With over 20 years of industry experience, he has led projects across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, distinguishing himself as a leader in innovative lighting design. He is also the Co-founder of CatalystIQ, a team of i…

Chelsea Ellis-Hogan is the CEO, President, and Owner of Jim Reynolds Asphalt Contractor, an expert in residential and commercial asphalt maintenance. For over 10 years, she has employed her leadership development, project management, brand marketing, and digital marketing skills to transform Jim Reynolds Asphalt into an industry leader. Chelsea is …

Michael "Mike" Schoenberger is the CEO of Sunco Communication and Installation Ltd., a high-growth business telecommunications company running on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). For the past 23 years, he has leveraged his industry experience to help Sunco create top-notch products and services, simplifying business communications for th…

Dario Baldoni is the Vice President of Marketing and Technology at Concrete Countertop Solutions(CCS), a leading innovator in the concrete countertop and cantilevered pool coping markets. Established in 2009 to cater to the industry’s need to build beautiful countertops, the company has since grown into a one-stop shop for all decorative concrete n…

Colton Thurgood is the Operations Manager and Estimator at Sage Demolition, a company dedicated to providing demolition and land-clearing services for commercial and residential clients. Colton’s early immersion into the equipment world, dating back to his formative years, ignited a profound passion for machinery. Committed to professional growth, …

Bruno Freitas is the CEO of Empire Pavers, an outdoor construction company specializing in landscape design and outdoor living renovation. With over 15 years of industry experience, Bruno dedicates himself to transforming spaces and empowering dreams. Under his leadership, Empire Pavers has emerged as a leader in outdoor construction with a team of…

Izabela Pal is the Founder and CEO of IAG Construction, a minority and woman-owned company specializing in residential and commercial construction. Izabela’s zero-to-millionaire success story began with her emigration from Poland to New York, where she gained experience in the construction industry working as a project manager before founding her o…

Christopher "Chris" de Pierne is the Owner of TITAN Systems LLC, a team of contractors providing best-in-class coating installation to residential and small commercial markets. TITAN, founded in 2000, utilizes its extensive experience in the coatings and concrete repair industry to assist engineers, architects, and owners in planning and designing …

Douglas(Doug) Krause is the President of RUTE Foundation Systems, LLC, an industry-leading construction firm producing efficient, sustainable structural foundations for wind and solar industries. RUTE designs its modular concrete prefabricated structures to minimize the cost of clean energy and reduce CO2 for wind farms and cattle ranches. A constr…

Freddy Deen is the President of Wild Construction, a full-service general contractor specializing in complete roofing systems and exterior remodeling. Wild Construction is a recognized GAF Master Elite asphalt shingle installer, offering the best warranties in the industry. With over 15 years of experience, Freddy leverages his expertise and passio…

Mike Bratten is the President of AXIS Structural, a full-service engineering consulting firm in South Central Texas. A professional structural engineer with expertise in design and materials testing, Mike's experience spans multistory buildings using concrete tilt-wall, structural steel, CMU, wood frame, and pre-engineered metal buildings. Before v…

Alejandro Gomez Rivera is the Co-founder of binni, a construction technology startup focused on simplifying concrete and tunnel construction workflows through technology. With 15 years of experience delivering complex hydraulic transportation and energy infrastructure projects in North and Latin America, he is passionate about civil infrastructure.…

Beau Atkins is a divorce lawyer and the CEO of Evolve Family Law, a Canadian firm dedicated to protecting the interests of families through trusted and experienced family lawyers. Combining over a decade of experience with divorce, including his parents, Beau is passionate about helping parents separate while protecting their kids. After his frustr…

Alex Iannessa is the Founder and CEO of EnRoads Paving LLC, a full-service commercial paving company founded to simplify site construction needs. Serving the Chicagoland area and national verticals, EnRoads specializes in a diverse range of services, including due diligence, parking lot maintenance, asphalt and concrete paving, and asset acquisitio…

Anna Madill is the CEO and Founder of Avenue, a B Corp digital marketing agency for purpose-driven companies. Founded in 2016, Avenue’s proprietary suite of marketing products and custom services helps brands share their unique stories while growing sustainably and successfully. Anna plays a pivotal role in the company's vision and strategic plan, …

Don Ajamian is the CEO of Emergent 3D, a California construction company providing affordable workforce housing solutions with 3D printing technology. With 38 years of experience as a licensed general contractor, Don transitioned to the 3D construction printing industry following the 2018 Carr Fire in Northern California. His objective is to captiv…

Scott Tannen is the Founder and CEO of Boll & Branch, a company combining luxury and sustainability in the home goods industry. Founded in 2014 by Scott and his wife Missy, Boll & Branch has become the world's largest Fairtrade Certified™ organic cotton consumer, championing ethical textile production practices. Under his vision and direction, the …

Karen Keyes is the President and Owner of The Art of Concrete LLC, a Denver concrete company renowned for its expertise in exterior decorative concrete. Karen has deeply entrenched roots in concrete, from learning the creative side of the industry at her family’s business to holding leadership roles across industry verticals, including business dev…

Nick Dedmon is the Founder of ElectroLink Chargers, a California-based EV car charging solution with advanced software and hardware management. A seasoned construction industry professional, Nick's expertise has been instrumental in revolutionizing the field for over a decade. Before ElectroLink Chargers, he worked as a commercial contractor specia…

Scott Weir is the Founder and CEO of SimplaDocs, a consulting agency specializing in optimizing workflows through automation and custom internal tools. He is also the Founder of The Coda School, an interactive course designed to take learners to expert levels in Coda automation and workflow. A school teacher turned tech entrepreneur, Scott is a Cod…

Mike Murray is the President of Mike Murray Concrete Solutions and the Marketing Director of Concrete Cares, a nonprofit helping families and children facing the challenges of cancer through donations and sponsorship. Having spent more than 25 years in the industry, Mike, a seasoned veteran, sold his construction company in 2012 and started Concret…

Piyush Jain is the Founder and CEO of Simpalm, an award-winning digital product development company with expertise in mobile app development, web development, and backend engineering. He is also the Co-founder of Ducknowl, a SaaS product that helps recruiters resolve screening and assessment challenges. With a PhD from Johns Hopkins University, Piy…

Dr. Fred Ray Lybrand Jr. is an author, business coach, and consultant with a unique ability to simplify complex problems and communicate complicated matters. As the Founder of Advanced Writing Resources, he revolutionizes writing by tapping into writers' natural language instincts. For over 20 years, Dr. Lybrand Jr. has been helping entrepreneurs a…

Sven Bilén is the Professor of Engineering Design, Electrical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering at Penn State University. He has over three decades of experience designing, building and fielding innovative systems for harsh and demanding environments. Sven has used his unique skill set to build satellites and their systems, wireless sensor net…

Mike Dooley is the General Manager at Columbia Precast Products (CPP), a precast concrete products company serving the greater Pacific Northwest. Operating from Woodland, Washington, CCP manufactures durable, reliable, and ready-to-install concrete products for the region’s rapidly changing infrastructure. In his over 18 years of experience in the …

James Baty is the Executive Director at the Concrete Foundations Association, providing promotional materials, educational seminars, networking opportunities, and technical and informative meetings for members. As a technical specialist with over three decades in the industry, James has managed, taught, and certified concrete contractors, fulfillin…

Steve Jacobs is a speaker, instructor, and Owner of Nature Designs Landscaping, a general contractor company serving in San Diego. For over 40 years, Nature Designs has specialized in building and maintaining water-conscious landscapes, creating award-winning residential and outdoor living spaces. Steve earned his landscape contractor's license in …

Jerry Green is the Founder, CEO, and President of Prestige Concrete, a full-service concrete and masonry contracting, restoration, and repair company known for its decorative concrete flatwork and hardscape. Jerry is an experienced estimator, project manager, and sales representative who has contributed to intimate and popular projects, including S…

Karen Vilas is President of FORTRESS Protective Buildings, a new market offering that provides balanced protection for a full range of hazards. With over 15 years of experience in technical process safety consulting within the petrochemical industry, Karen is passionate about hazard and risk management to protect people and critical infrastructure …

Daniel Bigman is the President and CEO of Bigman Geophysical, a consulting firm offering specialty training and support solutions to engineers, contractors, and government agencies responsible for scanning and testing concrete infrastructure. Daniel is also the Founder of LearnGPR.com, which provides ground-penetrating radar (GPR) training to envir…

Doug Buch is the Founder of PaveDrain, LLC, a Wisconsin-based company offering sustainable stormwater solutions to prevent flooding and allow underground stormwater infiltration. A former farm boy who graduated from the University of Iowa in 1992 and landed in technical sales in the construction industry, Doug pivoted to focus on the precast concre…

Dave Epp is the President of Epp Foundation Repair, a family-owned construction company specializing in residential and commercial concrete leveling, foundation repair, foundation settlement, and waterproofing. As a second-generation contractor, Dave is passionate about empowering his employees to succeed in the construction industry. His 30 years …

JJ White is a seasoned entrepreneur and Certified Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Implementer, a business management toolkit used by over 190,000 thriving firms to clarify, simplify, and achieve their vision. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience that began as a franchise owner for Dale Carnegie Training at age 27, JJ helps leader…

Nick Small is the Founder and CEO of U.S. Pave, a paving company specializing in commercial parking lot maintenance. Since 2013, Nick has committed himself to improving the industry through exceptional service and attention to detail. Before becoming a business owner, he gained valuable experience working for his family’s painting company. Nick als…

Fahteema Parrish is the Founder and President of Parrish & Sons Construction, a general contractor company specializing in construction projects such as excavation and grading. Before starting her own company, Fahteema led a successful career in the technology industry, where she gained a diverse set of skills thanks to her experience in managerial…

Jim Schneider is the Executive Director of the PCI Mountain States, a construction trade association coordinating and providing a network of organizations and educational resources to help create, improve, and grow the precast/prestressed concrete industry. In his role, Jim oversees product marketing activities, manages the operating budget, and fo…

Shawn Davis is the Founder and CEO of Davis & Co. Custom Builders, a family-owned and operated full-service construction and remodeling company providing service to the greater Nashville, TN areas. Shawn’s experience includes facets of marketing, management, project planning, and strategic partnerships. Under his leadership, yearly revenue has more…

Chad Gill is the Founder of Laminin Coach, a company that empowers entrepreneurs and businesses to focus on what matters most by offering specialized solutions that enhance their efficiency. As a veteran entrepreneur, Chad is also the President at Concreate and the Founder of Workforce Recon. His dedication to the construction industry has driven h…