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On The Construction Leadership Podcast, Bradley Hartmann (author of 12 construction-focused books and founder of the consultancy, Hartmann & Co.) interviews leaders throughout the industry to share ideas and insights to help you lead more effectively.
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Enter the transformative world of AI, chatbots, and modern learning with the EduBot Insights Podcast. Hosted by Kurt Warner, founder of LBM Consulting, each episode unravels the mysteries of how technology is reshaping our educational landscape. From personal anecdotes to expert insights, we explore the magic of AI in eLearning and its potential for the future. Whether you're an educator, an AI enthusiast, or someone curious about the digital evolution of learning, join us as we navigate the ...
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The official podcast of BlueTape. Join us for the latest in the construction industry and interviews with experts in construction and fintech. Learn more about financing options for construction businesses, growing your businesses, and much more tips and insightful info. For more information, visit BlueTape.com
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407 :: The SBI Framework and Billy Cornelius of TAL Building Centers
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In episode 407, host Bradley Hartmann shares the most effective communication framework he's ever learned: the SBI Framework that originated within The Center for Creative Leadership. It was shared with Bradley by Jamie Dabbs of TDIndustries. SBI stands for Situation, Behavior, and Impact. The framework is so powerful because it removes emotion fro…
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406 :: Persuading Prefontaine: How Bill Bowerman—Track GOAT and Co-Founder of Nike—Coached Steve Prefontaine to Maximize His Potential
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In episode 406 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann discusses leadership and persuasion techniques that can be applied in the construction industry. Hartmann shares a story about legendary track coach, Bill Bowerman, and how he persuaded his star athlete, Steve Prefontaine, to wear a new lightweight shoe design cobbled in t…
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405 :: The Alaskan Origins of Our Battle Cry: You Are Owed Nothing. Deliver Value First
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Through 404 episodes of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann has ended the show with his mantra-as-battle-cry: "You Are Owed Nothing. Deliver Value First." In episode 405, Hartmann shares its unlikely origin story for the first time as he emphasizes its practical utility through examples from listeners in different industries.…
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404 :: Mark Weber of Builders FirstSource: Insights from Working at Taco Bell and That Electronics Store in The 40-Year-Old Virgin
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In episode 404, Mark Weber of Builders FirstSource in Michigan hilariously and insightfully shares his experiences working at Taco Bell and in the electronic appliance retail business, highlighting the importance of upselling and learning to anticipate the the word 'no.' Mark emphasizes the significance of being a good mentee and the role humility …
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In this replay episode, Bradley is joined by NBA Legend and Hall of Famer Bill Walton at the West Coast Lumber and Building Materials Association (WCLBMA) Annual Convention that was held October 19-21, 2022 in San Diego, CA. Bill discusses leadership lessons he learned from coaches, including John Wooden at UCLA, as well as lessons learned from rea…
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402 :: Randee Herrin: On Assessing Your Team’s Readiness to Change
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In episode 402, Randy Herrin and Bradley Hartmann discuss the topic of change management. They explore the importance of understanding human nature and the readiness capability of the organization when implementing change. They also discuss the need to set realistic expectations and invest the necessary time and effort for meaningful and lasting ch…
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Burning Bright: A Chat with Solar’s Shining Star
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After establishing two solar companies, launching two leading solar panel manufacturers, and co-founding the world’s first woman-owned solar panel company, Lexie Lucas is far from finished changing the solar industry. As founder and CEO of Sunlink Power, one of BlueTape’s partners, Lexie has key insights into the evolving role of young professional…
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401 :: Negotiating Maas: The Baseball Card Transaction That Changed My Life
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In episode 401, host Bradley Hartmann shares his most personal story yet about a childhood event that changed his life. The story involves his father—a construction leader for four decades—a local card and comic retailer, and a professional baseball player named Kevin Maas. The event educated Bradley on value, pricing, power dynamics, the role emot…
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400 :: Verne Harnish on Scaling Up—And Why Lincoln Was the Worst POTUS
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In this conversation, Verne Harnish discusses his insights on scaling up businesses and shares his experiences with the Rockefeller Habits. He also highlights the importance of aligning people, strategy, execution, and cash in order to drive business growth. Harnish provides a list of non-obvious leaders who have influenced him, including Hubert Jo…
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399 :: Tom Asacker: Deathly Afraid of Not Doing It
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In episode 399, Tom Asacker shares insights from his experience as a business owner, innovator, and professional magician. He emphasizes the need to understand and fulfill people's desires in order to be persuasive and influential. Tom talks about the power of having fun and enjoying the process in achieving success. He explores the role of doubt a…
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398 :: How Nike Lost Steph Curry: A Case Study of a Multi-Billion Dollar Mistake
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In episode 398, a 2016 ESPN article written by Ethan Sherwood Strauss has been converted into a vivid and engaging case study illustrating the laws of power, influence, persuasion, and value—including what to do and what not to do. The case study examines Steph Curry's rise to fame and his disillusionment and feelings of disrespect from the leaders…
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397 :: 2024 Builder Panel: Brent Hull of Hull Works, Matthew Schmidt of PulteGroup, Andrew Cooper of Toll Bros, Bobby Krueger of The Krueger Group, Adam Lingenfelter of Lingenfelter Custom Homes, and Dave ...
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Episode 397 features an all-star lineup of leaders sharing their wisdom and experience from a recent training event held by Bradley Hartmann & Co. The panel includes: Brent Hull of Hull Works Matthew Schmidt of PulteGroup Andrew Cooper of Toll Brothers Bobby Krueger of The Krueger Group Adam Lingenfelter of Lingenfelter Custom Homes Dave Reichert o…
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Changing the Air: How Healthy Living is Transforming Construction
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While many green initiatives have focused on the environment, Andy Pace's focus is a little closer to home. Through the Green Design Center and the Change the Air Foundation, Andy Pace has concentrated on making sure our homes provide healthy environments for all, from the builders who construct our homes to the families who live in them. You can l…
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396 :: Dr. Felix Oberholzer-Gee of the Harvard Business School on Better, Simpler Strategy
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In episode 396 of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Dr. Felix Oberholzer-Gee joins the show to discuss his book, Better Simpler Strategy and the simple, yet powerful concept of The Value Stick, Felix is the Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. An award-winning instructor, his academic work and consult…
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395 :: AI-Driven Construction with Jessica Herrala of Buildots
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In episode 395 of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Jessica Herrala of Buildots joins the show to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is improving the construction process through better communication and progress tracking. Jessica is a strategic thinking veteran of some of the most well-known brands in construction: Lend Lease, Skansa, Wal…
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394 :: Construction Leadership Game Show featuring Colby Chandler (Cassity Jones Building Materials), Kevin Carey (Mountain Mover Facades), and Meloni Raney (TEXO Construction Association)
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Episode 394 features an all-star trio competing in our fifth Construction Leadership Game Show: Colby Chandler, Sales Manager at Cassity Jones Building Products Meloni Raney, CEO of TEXO Association Kevin Carey, CEO of Mountain Mover Facades and host of the 17Twenty Podcast. Among other relevant insights that can help you become a better manager an…
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393 :: Up In The Air: A Cinematic Leadership Analysis with George Clooney, Anna Kendrick, Joel Stevens and Matt Potter
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In episode 393, Human Resources expert Joel Stevens joins returning guest / movie guru Matt Potter (ep. 302: Elf, 233: Glengarry Glen Ross, 173: Tommy Boy) to break down the key leadership scenes in the 2009 film, Up In The Air, which earned six Acadamy Award nominations. Here's IMDB's storyline: Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) enjoys living out of a…
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392 :: Bill Ness, Founder of 55places.com on Attracting Awareness and Delivering Value Online
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In episode 392, Bill Ness, founder of 55places.com, joins The Construction Leadership Podcast to share his journey from new home sales consultant at Del Webb to launching the premier destination for active adults searching for a new home. Bill Ness discusses: His initial steps from original insight to early implementation The sales pitch that chang…
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391 :: Wes Palmisano: Renegade Culture Challenging The Status Quo
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In episode 391, Wes Palmisano joins The Construction Leadership Podcast from New Orleans to talk about how renegade thinking drives revolutionary results. For over a decade, Wes has pursued a new vision of the construction industry through his collective of brands and initiatives. Wes launched Palmisano Construction in 2013 with 11 team members and…
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390 :: Jon Vaughan Emergency Pod: Brad Jacobs & QXO Venture into Building Materials
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Brad Jacobs is venturing into building materials distribution with a new firm branded QXO. His initial forecast is $1B in revenue in Year 1 and at least $5B within three years. How, you may ask, does he plan to do that? Well, he wrote on book on it, humbly titled, How to Make a Few Billion Dollars, which I would absolutely recommend to a friend. Up…
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389 :: Steve Swinney, Founder and CEO of Kodiak Building Partners
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In episode 389, Steve Swinney, CEO of Kodiak Building Partners, joins the show. Steve and Bradley discuss how Kodiak integrates new companies following an acquisition, how to develop trust with authenticity, intention, and speed—and how Steve would improve the long-standing culture of mediocrity within the greatest NFL franchise of all-time, the Ch…
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388 :: Amber Percival: On Selling Her 2nd Generation Fire Business & Negotiating Core Values
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In episode 388, Amber Percival joins the Construction Leadership Podcast to discuss the recent sale of her second generation hearth distribution business, Urban Hearth, based on Perth, Ontario. Amber candidly shares insights on her negotiation tactics, concessions, mindset during the 1.5-year process, the challenges of secrecy among the people in t…
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Staying Nimble: How to Box the Big-Box LBM Stores
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Trying to stay on your feet in the LBM supplier ring while facing off against the big guys? Our guests this week are two marketing experts from Lenker: John Lenker, founder and Chief Vision Officer, and Assaf Arie, partner and Chief Executive Officer. Join us as we discuss how small- to medium-sized LBM suppliers can be flexible, competitive, and u…
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387 :: Hamilton Nolan on The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and The Struggle for the Soul of Labor
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In episode 387, journalist Hamilton Nolan joins the show to talk about his new book, The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and The Struggle for the Soul of Labor. Hamilton Nolan is a labor journalist who writes regularly for In These Times magazine and The Guardian. He has written about labor, politics, and class war for The New York Times, the Washington…
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386 :: Farrell Middleton :: Navigating The Bell Curve of Life
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In episode 386, Farrell Middleton joins the show to talk about his home building career and the insights he's learned along the way regarding management, leadership, and how to navigate the Bell Curve of Life. After a successful 36-year career in production homebuilding, Farrell moved into his long-awaited second career as a teacher, mentor, life c…
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385 :: David Ling, President of Beisser Lumber and the Beisser Bowl OG
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In episode 385, David Ling, President of Beisser Lumber in Iowa joins the show to talk innovation, continuous improvement, and the value of an outside perspective. And! As we anticipate Super Bowl LVIII between the 49ers and the Chiefs (please win, Niners, please . . .), David shares a unique and engaging way Beisser Lumber brought the construction…
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AI Unleashed: From Spark to Success in Any Business
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In this episode of 'EduBot Insights,' hosted by Kurt Warner, we delve into the revolutionary intersection of AI and business innovation. With a focus on how artificial intelligence is reshaping entrepreneurship, we narrate the journey of a fictional entrepreneur, Alex Johnson, who leverages AI to launch a groundbreaking online fitness platform, Fit…
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