Best LBM Podcasts (2024)

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429 :: Mireya Zapata of the Lumbermen’s Association of Texas 23:37

4d ago23:37

23:37

In episode 429 of The Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann sits down with Mireya Zapata, the Executive Director of the Lumbermen's Association of Texas (LAT). Zapata brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked in politics, public relations, and for the Texas House of Representatives. Throughout the conversa…

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428 :: Pedro Capó and Tony Meza on How a Summer Jam Can Help You Improve Your Leadership Through Communication y Calma 16:15

8h ago16:15

16:15

In this sidecar bonus episode to 427, host Bradley Hartmann and Tony Meza break down the lyrics from the summer jam, TK by Pedro Capó, as they identify which language skills can be used on the job to communicate better and lead more effectively. Listen to episode 427 to hear Tony Meza’s insights on bridging cultural and linguistic gaps on the job s…

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427 :: Tony Meza: Elevate Your Leadership Through Cultural Intelligence 27:20

9d ago27:20

27:20

In episode 427, Tony Meza joins the podcast to share insights on cultural intelligence and leadership across linguistic and cultural gaps on the job site. Tony Meza is the construction safety professional responsible for risk management at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Meza also lends his voice to Hartmann & Company’s new Construction Sp…

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426 :: Steven Paynter of Gensler: Converting Offices to Residential at Scale with Speed 40:25

12d ago40:25

40:25

In this conversation, Steven Paynter from Gensler discusses the innovation that landed Gensler on Fast Company’s list of most innovative companies in 2024. The innovation was an algorithm that assess the viability of converting office spaces into residential units, particularly in light of the pandemic and the growing affordability crisis. Fast Com…

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425 :: Matt DiBara: 4th Generation Mason on Innovation, Motivation, and the Impact of a Rubber Chicken 38:25

15d ago38:25

38:25

In this conversation, Matt DiBara shares the leadership insights accumulated on his journey from nine-year-old laborer to fourth generation business owner. Matt shares what being fired multiple times in his family business taught him and the valuable lessons learned from his father—what to do and what not to do. Matt discusses the importance of cus…

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424 :: TEXO Safety Day Construction Leadership Game Show featuring Gradlin Franks of The Beck Group, Scott Sears of Walker Engineering, and Raul Ruiz of Moss & Associates 32:04

22d ago32:04

32:04

In episode 424, we hosted a Construction Leadership Game Show live in front of a raucous 250+ attendees at the annual TEXO Safety Day in Fort Worth on August 29th. The participants were three safety leaders: Gradlin Franks, Director of Safety at The Beck Group, Scott Sears, Vice President of Safety and Loss Control at Walker Engineering, and Raul R…

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423 :: Bret Martz of Trex and Chris Gerhard of Specialty Building Products: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 36:41

29d ago36:41

36:41

In episode 423, host Bradley Hartmann sits down with Bret Martz (VP - North American Professional Sales) of Trex and Chris Gerhard (Executive VP) of Specialty Building Products . Bret and Chris share insights on the collaboration efforts between a manufacturer and a distributor that enable increased value to the dealer and their contractor customer…

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422 :: The Unlikely Birth of One of the Most Iconic Companies of All Time and How Increasing Cultural Awareness Leads to Less Work and More Money 55:26

1M ago55:26

55:26

In episode 422, host Bradley Hartmann takes you on a journey from the Pacific Northwest to Kobe, Japan as he shares the incredible true story (with some fictional dialogue added for your listening pleasure!) of one of the most iconic companies of all time. The story reveals the two methods in which humans develop trust: task-based and relationship-…

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421 :: Paul Robinson, CEO of ConstructReach on Building Talent and the Future of DEI 44:06

2M ago44:06

44:06

Paul Robinson, founder of ConstructReach, discusses his passion for helping young people find opportunities in the construction industry. He emphasizes the need for equitable and inclusive practices in attracting and retaining diverse talent. Paul also shares his experience of working with his wife in the business and the importance of communicatio…

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420 :: Judo Champ Teddy Riner, The Apple Co-Founder Who Returned $320B, and the Epic Sriracha Negotiation Fail 27:02

2M ago27:02

27:02

In episode 420, host Bradley Hartmann weaves together three captivating stories with valuable leadership lessons. First, he introduces Teddy Riner, the legendary Judoka who openly struggles with self-doubt despite his unparalleled success. Riner's vulnerability inspires reflection on overcoming imposter syndrome. Free Account / Paywall: https://www…

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419 :: Jon Vaughan & The Steelers’ Mike Tomlin 52:41

2M ago52:41

52:41

In episode 419, Jon Vaughan returns to the show to examine leadership and culture building through the lens of sport—specifically, the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin. Before the 2022 season began, Tomlin joined the The Pivot Podcast, featuring former NFL stars/hosts, Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder. It was this inte…

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418 :: Chelsea Zuccato of Patrick Lumber on Identifying Niche Opportunities and Slinging Lumber 47:34

2M ago47:34

47:34

In this conversation, Chelsea Zuccato, a sales manager at Patrick Lumber Company, discusses various topics related to leadership and sales. She shares her favorite leadership movie, offers insights on finding niche markets, and offer actionable advice on increasing delegation as leader. Chelsea also emphasizes the value of taking risks, learning fr…

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417 :: This Leadership Metaphor is Killing Your Business: The Fallacy of Cascading Communication 23:17

3M ago23:17

23:17

In episode 417, host Bradley Hartmann discusses the fallacy of "cascading communication" as a leadership metaphor. He argues that while information may cascade down through an organization, behavioral change does not. Using Newton's laws of motion as a framework, Hartmann explains how leaders need to approach communication differently to drive real…

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416 :: Ben Breen of the Project Management Institute on Building $4B Projects and Developing Better Project Managers 30:09

3M ago30:09

30:09

In episode 416, Ben Breen of the Project Management Institute (PMI) joins the show from Australia. Ben is the Global Director of Construction at PMI and he discusses his background in international construction and the leadership principles that have guided his career from construction student, builder, consultant, and leader within PMI. Ben descri…

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415 :: Krysta Van Ranst, CEO of Building PPL on When Leadership Training Isn’t the Answer and the Fallacy of Magic Boot Camps 40:20

3M ago40:20

40:20

In episode 415, Krysta Van Ranst of Building PPL joins The Construction Leadership Podcast to discuss how to leverage learning and development to build stronger people that will drive your future growth. Krysta offers insights on when NOT to invest in leadership training and shares her firm’s proprietary Building PEOPLE model, which includes provid…

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414 :: HR Huntsman: Interrogating Your Own Reality 40:14

3M ago40:14

40:14

In episode 414, HR Huntsman—CEO of Leader's Edge Consulting and Coaching—joins The Construction Leadership Podcast to help leaders and teams become the best version of themselves. HR shares insights on leadership, talent acquisition, and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling and the power of human connection in leadership. H…

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413 :: Q2 APB: One Recommended Article, Podcast, Book to Power Your Next 90 Days 24:58

3M ago24:58

24:58

In episode 413, host Bradley Hartmann shares the best content he’s come across the last 90 days in three different mediums: an article, a podcast episode, and a book. Each is very much worth your time and attention and will help to turbocharge your next 90 days on the job. 1. Article: Jerry Seinfeld: The Scholar of Comedy Jerry Seinfeld’s thoughts …

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412 :: Saving The World One Countertop at a Time: Bill Heuer of The Countertop Factory 51:53

4M ago51:53

51:53

Episode 412 features Bill Heuer, co-founder of The Countertop Factory Midwest whose 2011 insights on leadership were shared in episode 411. Bill reveals lessons learned from his time at Procter & Gamble how he and his co-founder, Geoff Gran, collaborate to drive growth and profits for their countertop manufacturing companies, based in Illinois and …

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411 :: The Lost Leadership Interview From 2011: Bill Heuer and Geoff Gran of The Countertop Factory 16:27

4M ago16:27

16:27

In February of 2011, Bradley Hartmann requested an interview with Bill Heuer and Geoffrey Gran, co-founders of The Countertop Factory Midwest. The interview was homework—a required 5-page paper on leadership and “new venture creation”—in Hartmann’s MBA program. The interview was granted and after 8 hours in an Elmhurst, Illinois bar, Hartmann had a…

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410 :: Zac Elenchin on His Journey from Kuwait and Afghanistan to 84 Lumber 45:00

4M ago45:00

45:00

In episode 410, Zac Elenchin, a former combat medic in the US Army, shares his leadership journey and experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) —as well as post-traumatic growth. Zac discusses how to develop poise under pressure, the power of servant leadership, and a highly tactical word-for-word phrase leaders can use to acknowledge …

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409 :: Ryce Elliott, President at Benning Construction Co.: Construction Work Doesn’t Have to Suck 42:47

4M ago42:47

42:47

In episode 409, Ryce Elliott, President at Benning Construction Co. in Atlanta joins the Construction Leadership Podcast discuss to career development, leadership, and risk management in the construction industry. Elliott shares insights on everything from the pros and cons of growing up in a town named Santa Claus to effective communication and it…

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408 :: Dr. Kofi Asare of the University of Oklahoma: The Incredible Promise—and Current Branding Failure—That Is Digital Twin Technology 54:26

4M ago54:26

54:26

In episode 408 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, Dr. Kofi Asare and Bradley Hartman discuss the concept of digital twins and their potential impact on the construction industry. They explore various analogies and metaphors to explain what digital twins are and how they differ from other technologies like BIM. They also discuss the promise of …

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407 :: The SBI Framework and Billy Cornelius of TAL Building Centers 35:57

5M ago35:57

35:57

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 26:40

5M ago26:40

26:40

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 14:09

5M ago14:09

14:09

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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429 :: Mireya Zapata of the Lumbermen’s Association of Texas 23:37

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428 :: Pedro Capó and Tony Meza on How a Summer Jam Can Help You Improve Your Leadership Through Communication y Calma 16:15

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427 :: Tony Meza: Elevate Your Leadership Through Cultural Intelligence 27:20

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426 :: Steven Paynter of Gensler: Converting Offices to Residential at Scale with Speed 40:25

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425 :: Matt DiBara: 4th Generation Mason on Innovation, Motivation, and the Impact of a Rubber Chicken 38:25

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424 :: TEXO Safety Day Construction Leadership Game Show featuring Gradlin Franks of The Beck Group, Scott Sears of Walker Engineering, and Raul Ruiz of Moss & Associates 32:04

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423 :: Bret Martz of Trex and Chris Gerhard of Specialty Building Products: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 36:41

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422 :: The Unlikely Birth of One of the Most Iconic Companies of All Time and How Increasing Cultural Awareness Leads to Less Work and More Money 55:26

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421 :: Paul Robinson, CEO of ConstructReach on Building Talent and the Future of DEI 44:06

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420 :: Judo Champ Teddy Riner, The Apple Co-Founder Who Returned $320B, and the Epic Sriracha Negotiation Fail 27:02

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419 :: Jon Vaughan & The Steelers’ Mike Tomlin 52:41

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418 :: Chelsea Zuccato of Patrick Lumber on Identifying Niche Opportunities and Slinging Lumber 47:34

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417 :: This Leadership Metaphor is Killing Your Business: The Fallacy of Cascading Communication 23:17

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416 :: Ben Breen of the Project Management Institute on Building $4B Projects and Developing Better Project Managers 30:09

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415 :: Krysta Van Ranst, CEO of Building PPL on When Leadership Training Isn’t the Answer and the Fallacy of Magic Boot Camps 40:20

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414 :: HR Huntsman: Interrogating Your Own Reality 40:14

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413 :: Q2 APB: One Recommended Article, Podcast, Book to Power Your Next 90 Days 24:58

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412 :: Saving The World One Countertop at a Time: Bill Heuer of The Countertop Factory 51:53

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411 :: The Lost Leadership Interview From 2011: Bill Heuer and Geoff Gran of The Countertop Factory 16:27

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410 :: Zac Elenchin on His Journey from Kuwait and Afghanistan to 84 Lumber 45:00

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409 :: Ryce Elliott, President at Benning Construction Co.: Construction Work Doesn’t Have to Suck 42:47

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408 :: Dr. Kofi Asare of the University of Oklahoma: The Incredible Promise—and Current Branding Failure—That Is Digital Twin Technology 54:26

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407 :: The SBI Framework and Billy Cornelius of TAL Building Centers 35:57

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406 :: Persuading Prefontaine: How Bill Bowerman—Track GOAT and Co-Founder of Nike—Coached Steve Prefontaine to Maximize His Potential 26:40

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405 :: The Alaskan Origins of Our Battle Cry: You Are Owed Nothing. Deliver Value First 14:09

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