Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration." This show interviews hard-working construction company owners and executives who share their wisdom, perspectives, and lessons learned from decades of experience bidding, planning, and building profitable projects. Topics include leadership, strategic planning, conflict resolution, niche identification, succession planning, talent management, business development, and business growth. Industry expert, Eric Anderton also shares ...
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Hosted by Eric Anderton, the New Horizons Foundation Podcast will assemble stakeholders from across the skilled trades and related fields to talk about some of the emerging issues facing sheet metal and HVAC contractors as they look for constructive and positive ways to grow their business.
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The show for ambitious leaders who want to improve their performance & influence. Discover tangible steps you can take to build a grittier, resilient mindset & the positive leadership influence required to excel in today’s competitive world. You’ll receive encouragement and practical wisdom each week with Jake Thompson, a global leadership performance coach and the founder of Compete Every Day. Learn key mental, habitual, & influential skills that impactful leaders leverage to succeed in the ...
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Welcome to the Andertons Music Podcast! Made by musicians, for musicians featuring killer jams, gear talk and exclusive interviews with some of the best in the industry!
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What Every Leader Should Communicate Every Day with Eric Anderton
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Eric Anderton has more than two decades of career and entrepreneurial business experience, alongside 25 years of public speaking, small group facilitation and one-on-one mentoring. He is a trusted leadership advisor, executive mentor and expert meeting facilitato…
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The Blueprint for ESOP Success: Planning, Patience, and Clear Communication
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Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive coaching approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are a topic many construction companies consider when planning their business …
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! There is a difference between being 'nice' and being 'kind.' Being an impactful leader requires putting aside the niceties to be more kind and more courageous. Here's why. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks _____________…
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Workforce Development Episode 1- (Samantha Groark and Guy Gast)
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For the first episode in the New Horizons Foundation Podcast series on Recruitment and Retention, Clark Ellis is joined by Guy Gast of the Waldinger Corporation and Samantha Groark, Executive Director of the Central Iowa Building and Construction Trades Council. The panel talks about workforce development in Central Iowa and how some of the best pr…
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The Power of Perseverance with GoBrewing's Joe Chura
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Joe Chura co-founded GO Brewing, a non-alcoholic beer brand based in Chicagoland. Joe joins the show to discuss the inspiration for his NA line and how he built his mindset and life after a start of poor decisions. You'll be inspired and challenged by Joe's story of perseverance and grit to have the success of building his first company (which was …
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Maximizing Success in Pre-Construction: How to Improve Collaboration, Affordability, and Certainty of Outcome
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Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive coaching approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me It’s a common misconception that pre-construction consists solely of estimating costs based on drawings and coordinat…
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Why Leaders Set & Pursue Goals They May Not Even Reach
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! There are special things that happen when you set a target beyond your reach - so far that you might not even reach it. Discover why it's vital that as we head into Q4, you take the current goal you've set and make it bigger. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeTho…
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Leadership Lessons from Building Two Brands with Harbor's Kevin Lavelle
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Kevin Lavelle founded Mizzen + Main, the first performance dress shirt for men, and is currently the co-founder of Harbor, a baby monitoring service unlike anything on the market today. Kevin has experience building two global brands and shares leadership lessons…
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Building a Life You Don't Need to Escape
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Health is not something that can be achieved with mere thought. It takes patience, consistency, and the ability to figure out what’s good for you and be brave enough to adjust. Some may think achieving health is following some difficult daily routines, but in truth, it’s the continuation of the simplest things that will make you healthy eventually.…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! There are two challenges every leader & high performer faces. The first is a common one most people are aware of, and the second is the one that catches people off-guard. Learn what they are and how you can take a page from Greek mythology to face them. _________…
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Better Storytelling for Leaders with Katie Quesada
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Katie is an acclaimed speaker and consultant who is deeply passionate about the art of storytelling. Katie has recently worked with top brands like Zillow, United Healthcare, American Eagle Outfitters (and more!) to ignite their story for more effective communica…
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Timber Takeover: Why Wood is the Next Big Thing in Commercial Construction
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Are you looking to build an aesthetic workplace with a calm environment, pleasing background, and radiation of good vibes? Mass timber can bring that vision to life. Today, our guest is Ricardo Brites, Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber, a wood product manufacturing company in British Columbia. He is a committed structural engineer…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! What can you do to speed up the process of improvement? It's not a shortcut or a hack, but it is a proven two-step method that will help you get better faster. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.…
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Join Gabriella Jones for a chat with the incredible Toby Lee about all things guitar, music and gear!By andertonsmusic
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Embrace Your Inner REBEL with Graham Cochrane
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Grab our BRAND NEW Go Against the Grain release HERE & save 15% with code PODCAST at checkout! Graham Cochrane is a 7-figure entrepreneur, TEDx and keynote speaker, and bestselling author of How To Get Paid For What You Know and Rebel: Find Yourself by Not Follow…
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Transform Your Technical Writing: Strategies for Better Readability and Response
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Are you struggling with finding the desired outcome of your technical writing? You might’ve been overlooking some crucial details that make your writing doesn’t deliver the message to your audience properly. Pam Hurley is the founder of Hurley Write, which provides customized writing and reviewing workshops for world-class companies. Pam started he…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Why a shift in thinking - and looking at yourself as a PRO - could be what elevates the outcomes you start producing. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.…
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What Do Baseball Cards Have to Do With Confidence?
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Collecting baseball cards is a good lesson for collecting confidence. Learn why and how you can start building your collection this week. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.…
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The Crucial Question for Family Businesses: Family Needs or Business Priorities?
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Family or business first? Have you ever wondered? There's no right or wrong answer for that. It depends on what people believe or how they've been taught to believe. While some people implement the family-first business, others believe in the business-first family. Both may seem right from different perspectives, but there's more to it than just be…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! How to relieve yourself of having the perfect plan to get started after that goal or career pivot. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.By Jake Thompson
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Overcoming Adversity and Addiction: Erik Allen’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Podcaster Erik Allen shares his journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming a leading show for entrepreneurs. Erik's story isn't just about overcoming adversity; it's about implementing strategic, actionable steps to shape a better future. In our conversation,…
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Shaped by Sacrifice: How a Soldier's Death Forged a Mission-Driven Leader
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A leader is many things, but most importantly, a leader should be someone willing to take accountability, even if some things are out of their control. A great leader should have the ability to prove that actions speak louder than words. In this week’s episode, we have the absolute pleasure of conversing with an exceptional author, keynote speaker,…
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CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! What would your organization look like if you started a "Declaration Day" tradition today? ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.By Jake Thompson
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Jared James Nichols - Gabriella's Legends Chat
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Join Gabriella Jones for a chat with the incredible Jared James Nichols about all things guitar, music and gear!By andertonsmusic
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Whole30 co-founder and current CEO Melissa Urban joins today's episode to discuss boundaries, nutrition, and her newest book, The New Whole30. Connect with Whole30 team on Instagram here or visit their website here. Order Melissa's book, The New Whole30, here. Jake mentioned two podcast interviews Melissa did on the show. They are: How I Built This…
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Master Pursuit Marketing: Learn to Build Trust, Focus on Client Needs, and Secure Your Dream Projects
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Maintaining a healthy relationship takes hard work, no matter how personal or professional. It takes time and trust. To pass through the initial steps of building a relationship, you have to be patient and faithful. In this week’s episode of the podcast, we had the absolute pleasure of conversing with another industry professional, Fawn Radmanich, …
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There's one specific point in your career that you can't preach leadership. Unfortunately most people fail to realize when this moment is. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.By Jake Thompson
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Move or Die with Super Bowl Winning Strength Coach Chris Carlisle
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Chris Carlisle was a football strength coach, winning championships in both the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and NCAA with the USC Trojans. In today's episode, Chris shares takeaways from his book, Move or Die, and the three things that can get in our way of growth and success if we let them. Connect with Chris on his website here. Order Chris' bo…
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From Commander to Coach: Shifting Leadership Styles in Construction
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Being a leader is not just about the role, it's about the goal. The goal is to witness the growth process of those who work under you. A great leader knows when to be a coach and when to be in command, as both are necessary in the workplace. This week’s episode features Jake Thompson. Jake is a leadership performance coach, keynote speaker, and aut…
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Take a page from Penguins this week to help build connection & trust with your team so they're more open to coaching feedback throughout the year. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Leading with Confidence (and How to Close the Gap When You Lack It) with Kelli Thompson
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Kelli Thompson is an award-winning leadership and executive coach and the author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck. In Kelli’s two-decade career leading teams in primarily male-dominated industries, she received industry awards for her ability to build programs that cultivated the pipeline of future lea…
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Netflix Culture - The Best Work of Our Lives
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One of the most unique things about being human is that we keep learning new things every day. Everywhere we look, there’s knowledge about something we haven’t heard but might be important to our existence. As we continue this path to knowledge, we might meet the most unique cultures that stand as a beacon of light that guides us and offers us the …
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This isn't about taking care of yourself (that's selfless), but instead one way that leaders can damage their team by choosing to be selfish instead of do this one thing. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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The Seismic Shift in Leadership with Michelle Johnston
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Executive coach and university professor Dr. Michelle Johnston joins today's show to discuss her new book and the power of connection within leadership and today's hybrid world. Learn insights into how to better cultivate connection with yourself and your team and why it's crucial to not only our professional success, but our personal health. Conne…
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The world constantly changes with new technologies. They proceed with providing better versions of the existing technologies. 3D printing is one of those technologies that continues to grow and change the world with each footstep. In this episode of the Construction Genius Podcast, we’ve got to have the most intriguing conversation about 3D printin…
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Why Everything Changes When a Leader Does This
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Once someone in a position of influence begins to intentionally do this one thing, it permeates throughout a culture and changes how well a team can collaborate toward a goal. Shop the BRAND NEW Summer Capsule featuring new shirts, performance clothes, and hats HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episod…
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The Power of Mentoring Relationships with Andy Lopata
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Six-time author and professional speaker Andy Lopata joins today's show to discuss the power of mentoring for both the mentor and mentee. Lopata is an acclaimed professional relationships strategist, who has worked with global clients including Paypal, GlaxoSmithKline and Brother. Connect with Andy on LinkedIn here. Order Andy & Ruth Gotian's new b…
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Modest but Mighty: The Realistic Path to Electric Vehicle Adoption in Construction
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This week on the Construction Genius Podcast, we are having a quick sneak peek into the world of electrical machinery where we discuss the cost difference between electric vehicles and diesel machinery, the replacement and application process, environmental concerns about lithium mining and its current progress, the involvement of heavy machinery i…
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How to Use Failures to Build You Instead of Break You
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Learn from research on how to leverage failures to fuel your motivation to improve instead of allowing it to encourage you to quit. Shop the BRAND NEW Summer Capsule featuring new shirts, performance clothes, and hats HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE…
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The Power of a Company's Story for Attracting Talent with Rachel Kennedy
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LinkedIn branding coach and speaker Rachel Kennedy joins today's show to discuss how cultures can grow by empowering their employees to build out their personal brands & tell more stories of the "get and give." Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn here and her website here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's epis…
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Synchronicity: The Power of Integrating Form and Function in Construction with Hans Lorei
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This week on the Construction Genius Podcast, we are joined by Hans Lorei, a designer based in the Nashville Metropolitan Area. In this conversation, we bring you a glimpse of the designer world where we discuss commercial and residential spaces, the key elements of a great space, the unique kinship between music and design, and many more topics re…
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Leaning on the Bill Belichek coaching philosophy of "do your job," what does that look like for leaders today, and why is it more than just what our job description says? ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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If I Could Have One Birthday Wish, It Would Be This (For You)
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___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Fight for Your Independence (From These Thoughts)
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In the spirit of Independence Day, learn steps to reclaim your freedom from tyranneous internal stories & limiting beliefs. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Carrots Over Sticks: How to Incentivize Labor to Hit Budget and Schedule
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In this episode of Construction Genius Podcast, We take a close look into the mind behind yet another thriving industry expert, Michael Fortinberry, co-founder and COO at Protiv. Throughout the conversation, we discuss the connection between motivation and brain, communication and teamwork, the pillars of successful company culture, incentives and …
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Learn why instead of hiding our setbacks, we should face the shame and obstacle in order to better overcome them. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Mental performance coach DJ Hillier joins today's episode to talk mindset and the release of his new book, Push the Sled. Connect with DJ on Instagram here. Order DJ's book Push the Sled here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Constructing Success: Ryce Elliott's Blueprint for Leadership and Life Beyond the Build
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In this episode of Construction Genius Podcast, we explore another inspiring career journey of someone who spent most of their life in the construction industry and possesses a wide range of expertise and knowledge of it. We discuss how you should make clear communication happen between generations, how you should give people opportunities to make …
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When we don’t communicate consistently, we can run into the problems of negativity and doubt filling the silence for our teams. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HEREBy Jake Thompson
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Say Less, Get More with Negotiation Expert & Author Fotini Iconomopoulos
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Take Fotini's FREE quiz for insights here. Negotiation expert and author of Say Less, Get More Fotini Iconomopoulos on how to improve our ask for what we want. We discuss her upbringing as first-generation Canadian in a "Big Fat Greek Wedding" family, how challenges in her personal & professional life led her to start advocating for herself (and th…
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