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Episode 242: Optimizing Construction Careers
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Episode 242: Optimizing Construction Careers

Brad Leavitt interviews Michelle Pierce about using technology and habits to optimize their construction businesses, and they discuss the importance of coaching, mindset, hiring practices, and communication strategies for collaboration and success.

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Episode 241: Building for Outdoor Living with Joe Raboine
Douglas DuVall Douglas DuVall

Episode 241: Building for Outdoor Living with Joe Raboine

Brad Leavitt and Joe Raboine discuss how outdoor living spaces positively impact mental health and well-being, and how companies like Oldcastle APG are streamlining product development and construction processes through collaboration to make these spaces more accessible and efficient to build. It also explores the evolution of outdoor living and how spending time in nature benefits people.

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Episode 240: Embracing Failure to Grow with Kevin Headley
Douglas DuVall Douglas DuVall

Episode 240: Embracing Failure to Grow with Kevin Headley

Kevin Headley shares insights on blending sales and leadership skills while working at Rinnai. He discusses the importance of communication, emotional intelligence, and embracing failure to improve decision making and team success.

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Episode 239: Success Through Collaboration with Cody Thompson
Douglas DuVall Douglas DuVall

Episode 239: Success Through Collaboration with Cody Thompson

Brad Leavitt interviews Cody Thompson, owner of T3 Construction, about the challenges of building luxury custom homes in Flagstaff, Arizona and how networking, collaboration, and investing in employees has helped grow his business over the past decade. Cody discusses using Buildertrend for project management, self-performing construction work, and strategies for starting and expanding a successful home building company.

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Episode 238: Simplifying the Build Process with Keith Galbut
Douglas DuVall Douglas DuVall

Episode 238: Simplifying the Build Process with Keith Galbut

Brad Leavitt discusses the importance of thorough pre-construction planning and vetting of all construction team members with Keith Galbut. They also explore how an owners' representative can help facilitate this process and manage issues that may arise during the project.

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Episode 237: The Power of Storytelling with Jude Charles
Douglas DuVall Douglas DuVall

Episode 237: The Power of Storytelling with Jude Charles

Brad Leavitt interviews Jude Charles about using dramatic clarity and storytelling in business to build trust with clients, and how video production and leadership principles can help entrepreneurs stand out and empower others.

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Episode 235: Value your Relationships with Chris Meeken
Douglas DuVall Douglas DuVall

Episode 235: Value your Relationships with Chris Meeken

Brad Leavitt interviews Chris Meeken about using technology like Buildertrend to streamline construction businesses, the importance of networking and building relationships, diversifying business ventures, managing high-end client expectations, and how Chris's military background influences his leadership style.

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Episode 234: Focusing on The Craftsman with Brad Simons
Douglas DuVall Douglas DuVall

Episode 234: Focusing on The Craftsman with Brad Simons

Brad Leavitt and Brad Simons discuss using technology like Buildertrend to streamline construction businesses, the changes and challenges facing the homebuilding industry including labor shortages, improving the industry's reputation, developing strong leadership and company culture.

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Episode 232: Building for The Future with Mark LaLiberte
Douglas DuVall Douglas DuVall

Episode 232: Building for The Future with Mark LaLiberte

Brad Leavitt and Mark Laliberte discuss strategies for improving the construction industry through building science education, sustainable practices, quality control, and developing strong partnerships with manufacturers and tradespeople. They emphasize the importance of continuous learning and adapting to new technologies and building codes.

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Episode 231: Successful Remodeling Practices with Tim Nelson
Douglas DuVall Douglas DuVall

Episode 231: Successful Remodeling Practices with Tim Nelson

Tim Nelson, the president of Symmetry Builders Corp., discusses his approach to networking, collaborating with clients and designers, managing remodeling projects, and growing his successful family business through hard work and an emphasis on quality.

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