Best Tony Ruiz Podcasts (2024)

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431 :: The Curious Case of the Builder Turned Technologist: Erik Bornstein of TOOLBX 24:04

8h ago24:04

24:04

Erik Bornstein, a former commercial and residential builder in Toronto, shares the earned insights that compelled him to quit his job, move to California, and launch TOOLBX, an online platform for building material suppliers that helps them simplify the lives of the builders they serve. This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —…

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430 :: Moneyball Leadership Lessons with Matt Potter and Joel Stevens—Plus Billy Beane and Brad Pitt 48:52

2d ago48:52

48:52

In episode 430, Bradley Hartmann shares leadership insights from one of his favorite movies, Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt as the Oakland A’s general manager, Billy Beane. Joining Hartmann are Matt Potter (construction sales veteran) and Joel Stevens (HR expert), returning to the show after their excellent performances in episode 393 where we focus…

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

9d 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

14d 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

19d 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

23d 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

1M 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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Mobile Observability on OpenTelemetry: Embrace with Hanson Ho 28:43

1M ago28:43

28:43

Hanson Ho (@bidetofevil) is an Android Architect at Embrace, the mobile-first observability solution built on OpenTelemetry. Embrace began as a proprietary platform but went open-source at the end of 2023. Hanson shares about how the project is still at the beginning of its open-source journey and why his team is committed to collaborative developm…

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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

1M 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

1M 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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No PhD Required: Restate with Stephan Ewen 32:34

2M ago32:34

32:34

Stephan Ewen (@StephanEwen) is the co-founder of Restate, the open-source workflow-as-code engine. Restate is lightweight, simple, and provides durable execution. Before Restate, Stephan co-created Apache Flink, the open-source stream processing framework. Lessons learned from Flink have heavily influenced the development of Restate, although Steph…

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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

2M 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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Unleashing Your Inner Cobra: A Conversation with Sean Kanan 24:29

2M ago24:29

24:29

“The endless circle of helping yourself by helping others is the Way of the COBRA; transform yourself and you can transform the world.” Sean Kanan is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment world known for his roles as the villainous Mike Barnes in "The Karate Kid Part III" and the iconic soap opera characters A.J. Quartermaine on "General Hospi…

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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

3M 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

3M 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

4M ago40:20

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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

4M ago40:14

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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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470. Raise Your Frequency To Reach Your Potential With Alyse Shyne, Energetic Healer & Transformation Coach 51:17

4M ago51:17

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Connect With Toni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tips_with_toni/ or https://www.instagram.com/tipswithtoni_podcast/ or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nutritiontipswithtoni Tips With Toni is now accepting insurance! See if I take yours: https://on.berrystreet.co/users/sign_up/clients?provider_id=2410961&invite_code=0cc732. Follow Alyse on IG: htt…

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

4M ago24:58

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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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469. How To Know When It's Time To Get A Therpaist With Jennifer Ruiz, Licensed Social Worker 36:41

4M ago36:41

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Connect With Toni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tips_with_toni/ or https://www.instagram.com/tipswithtoni_podcast/ or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nutritiontipswithtoni Tips With Toni is now accepting insurance! See if I take yours: https://on.berrystreet.co/users/sign_up/clients?provider_id=2410961&invite_code=0cc732. Follow Jennifer on IG: …

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

4M ago51:53

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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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Queen of Pitch Dr. Forbes Riley: Secrets to Unstoppable Success & Living a Life You Love 40:56

4M ago40:56

40:56

Join us for an inspiring and empowering episode with the legendary "Queen of Pitch," Dr. Forbes Riley! Dr. Forbes Riley, renowned entrepreneur, author, and infomercial icon. Overcoming Obstacles: Dr. Forbes Riley shares her journey of triumph over adversity, inspiring us to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Communication Mastery: Lear…

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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

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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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