In episode 392, Bill Ness, founder of 55places.com, joins The Construction Leadership Podcast to share his journey from new home sales consultant at to launching the premier destination for active adults searching for a new home. Bill Ness...
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...
is venturing into building materials distribution with a new firm branded . 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, …
In episode 389, Steve Swinney, CEO of , 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...
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...
In episode 387, journalist Hamilton Nolan joins the show to talk about his new book, 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 …
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...
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 …
In episode 384, Mario Hernandez, Director of Business Planning Analytics at PrimeSource Building Products—hosting us all in their PrimeSource Studios in Dallas!—is joined by Jamie Dabbs, Vice President of Safety, Health & Environmental at...
In episode 383, we dig deep into the archives to retrieve what was thought to be lost: An epic 2018 interview with a pair of construction industry superstars, Fred Perpall and Meloni Raney. As CEO of The Beck Group, Perpall …
In episode 382, Bradley is joined by Ray Hayles, Co-Owner of Walker Lumber & Supply in Nashville. Ray shares his remarkable journey from the gridion of SMU, to buying out his father's company, growing it, and then selling it . …
In episode 381, Bradley is joined by Nick Milestone, Director at Mercer Mass Timber. They discuss Nick's transition from steel to mass timber construction, which was driven by the desire to build on his grandfather's legacy, and an openness to...
In episode 380, Jon Vaughan returns to the show to discuss leadership and management fundamentals to help you in 2024 through the lens of sport. Jon and Bradley discuss Iowa football and the sad, unsurprising conclusion to the saga...
In episode 379, Bradley shares a trio of insights delivered by one of his mentors, Charlie Munger. Charlie was Warren Buffett's longtime #2 at Berkshire Hathaway. Munger passed away on November 28th, at the age of 99. This episode is …
In episode 378, Bradley is joined by John Perna, CEO of Hamilton Building Supply. They discuss John's perspective on talent acquisition, fostering innovation, and maintaining a positive work culture despite the challenges of the construction industry....
In episode 377, Bradley is joined by Tyler Berns, Partner at in Dallas, Texas. Berns recounts his journey in the construction industry, beginning with his mentor's advice which led him to specialize in pre-construction. Despite initially dismissing...
In episode 376, Bradley is joined by Matt Semonik, a former Marine Corps platoon leader and current Chief Operating Officer at Arnold Lumber. Matt shares insights from his military experience, including leadership lessons he learned such as the...
In episode 375, Bradley is joined by Aaron Witt, CEO and Chief Dirt Nerd. They discuss the art of shaping a conversation and the challenges faced when conducting interviews. Witt delves into the Dunning Kruger effect, which describes the...
In episode 374, Bradley is joined by Dre Baldwin, Author, CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game, Inc. Dre shares personal insights about his own journey as a professional basketball player, highlighting the value of persistence and consistency. He...
In episode 373, Bradley is joined by Sean Shields from the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) as they pay tribute to the late Jerry McCaughey, the visionary founder of Entekra. They reflect on Jerry's forward-thinking and his role as an...
In episode 372, Bradley is joined by Dr. Anthony Perrenoud, the Chair and Associate Professor of the Construction Management Department at Boise State University. Dr. Perrenoud discusses the disconnect he sees between some leadership books and...
In episode 371, Bradley discusses the history of weather forecasting during World War II, emphasizing the importance of accurate predictions in decision-making. He explains the Brier score, named after Glenn Brier, as a measure of the accuracy of...
In episode 370, Bradley shares stories of successful negotiations, including the New York Yankees acquiring Babe Ruth, Red Auerbach drafting Larry Bird, and Bobby Bonilla's deferred payment deal. However, the most remarkable negotiation involves the...
In episode 369, Bradley is joined by a special co-host Corbin Rinehart, WindsorONE Business Development Manager. They talk with Lyndsey Fry, Olympic USA Women's Hockey medalist and Arizona Coyotes Color Analyst. Lyndsey emphasizes the importance...