Episodes

June 27, 2023

345 :: Clara Collins of S.W. Collins: Hard Work and Intention Befitti…

In episode 345, Bradley is joined by Clara Collins, Operations Manager at . Clara shares her experiences working in the family business and the value of cooperative education. She emphasizes the importance of studying real businesses and...

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June 22, 2023

344 :: The Negotiation Mindset - Excerpt From New Book on Negotiating…

In episode 344, Bradley dives into the topic of negotiation, emphasizing its relevance in personal and professional lives. He stresses the need for consistent frameworks and mental models to negotiate better. Drawing from his experience in the...

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June 20, 2023

343 :: Fresh Hats (and Leadership Lessons) Made Daily: Custom Patch H…

In episode 343, Bradley is joined by co-founders Scott Alexander and Brian Cox. They discuss how the company's rapid growth has been fueled by focusing on high quality products and developing a fun company culture. Scott and Brian also...

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June 15, 2023

342 :: NFPO Pain Quantification: Your Hero Must Suffer

As we look forward to OSR Academy Cohort 2, Bradley explains why the 12-month development program for construction sales professionals could be a fit for you and your organization. He also introduces the concept of the hero's suffering in...

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June 13, 2023

341 :: Robson Pritchett: Spartan Leader and Co-Founder of Hoot, Camo …

In episode 341, Bradley is joined by Robson Pritchett, a project manager at and co-founder of a camouflage company . They discuss Robson's unique name and it's ties to soccer. Robson also explains the origin of Hoot as a hunting …

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June 8, 2023

340 :: I’m Being Sued - Developing Your Personal Board of Directors

In episode 340, Bradley shares his personal experience of being involved in a lawsuit. He discusses his three-pronged defense strategy, which includes the "shaggy defense" (denying involvement), the "Chewbacca defense" (confusing the jury), and the...

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June 6, 2023

339 :: Eric Anderton on Construction Genius

In episode 339, Bradley is joined by Eric Anderton, a construction industry expert and host of the "" podcast. They discuss Eric's background, sales experiences, and his book "." They explore sales and marketing in construction, understanding target...

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May 30, 2023

338 :: Steve Chesin :: From Minnesota Bars to Vegas Casinos to Carpet…

In episode 338, Bradley is joined by Steve Chesin, owner of Carpets N More. They discuss Steve's journey into the flooring business, from relocating from Minnesota to Las Vegas where he started his own company at the age of 18. …

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May 25, 2023

337 :: Air, The New Movie About Nike and Sonny Vaccaro :: Excerpt Fro…

In episode 337, Bradley shares an excerpt from his upcoming book, and examines Nike's early strategy in becoming a leader in basketball shoe sales, focusing on the role of Sonny Vaccaro. Vaccaro's tactics, such as paying coaches to wear Nike...

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May 23, 2023

336 :: Jason Amador-Locher and Jennifer Hoops of Higharc - Live From …

In episode 336, Bradley is joined by Implementation Lead, Jason Amador-Locher and Director of Implementation, Jennifer Hoops from . They discuss the challenges in homebuilding, including communication issues and the need for improved...

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May 16, 2023

335 :: From Australian Footy to Big 12 Football :: Tom Hutton and Dr.…

In episode 335, Bradley is joined by Tom Hutton, a 33-year old Australian college football player at and Dr. Heather Yates, Department Head at OSU. Tom recalls how his journey began when he discovered an article about a 38-year-old receiving …

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May 9, 2023

334 :: Paul Levin, VP/Director of HS&E at Sundt Construction on Stopp…

In episode 334, Bradley is joined by Paul Levin, Vice President/Director of HS&E at . Paul explains how Sundt took a different approach to safety on the job site and developed the concept of STCKY (Stuff-That-Can-Kill-You) and non-STCKY...

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May 2, 2023

333 :: How to Develop Amazing Leaders with Emily Brown of McCownGordo…

In episode 333, we revisit a conversation Bradley had with Emily Brown, Vice President of Learning & Development at . Bradley and Emily discuss the importance of getting the right people into the right roles while understanding what...

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April 27, 2023

332 :: The Construction Leadership Game Show - Episode I

In a very special ground-breaking episode, Bradley brings the FIRST construction industry game show to the masses! On The Construction Leadership Game Show, leaders from different segments of the construction industry compete, to share ideas and...

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April 25, 2023

331 :: The Trouble with Takeoffs: Chase Hackner of Paradigm Estimate

In episode 331, Bradley is joined by Chase Hackner, Sales Manager at Estimates. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of takeoffs in the construction industry and highlight the paradox of spending too much time on takeoffs, which...

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April 18, 2023

330 :: Texas A&M Professor Randy Birdwell Round-Robin Q&A with Ragen …

In episode 330, Bradley is joined by Professor Randy Birdwell. Randy discusses the importance of teaching critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills to students, especially in the context of construction and labor issues. A pair...

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April 13, 2023

329 :: Scott Galloway's Take on Home Depot Earnings and The Construct…

In episode 329, Bradley shares a recent clip from the "The Prof. G Podcast," featuring Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at the NYU Stern School of Business and founder of Section Four. Scott discusses the market impact of Home Depot's...

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April 11, 2023

328 :: Scott Peterson, CEO of Interstates: Leadership and Innovation

In episode 328, Bradley is joined by Scott Peterson, CEO of Interstates. They discuss the importance of creating a safe work environment where individuals feel comfortable sharing feedback, can reach their potential, and improve leadership...

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April 4, 2023

327 :: Marissa Fahrig of Buffington Homes and Matt Collins of the Mai…

In episode 327, Marissa Fahrig, Process Improvement at , and Matthew Collins, Managing Member at join Bradley from the booth at The International Builders Show in Las Vegas. They discuss the importance of accurate takeoff information and...

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March 30, 2023

326 :: Madness Beyond March :: The Learning is Always Optional

As March Madness continues to roll through the nation, many of you have brackets that have already gone bust. Bradley is no different. In episode 326, Hartmann explains how his 5-step model for documenting your choices and...

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March 28, 2023

325 :: Ben Jenkins, Founder of Warstic Sports, Inc. - It’s not the We…

In episode 325, Bradley is joined by Co-Founder of , Ben Jenkins. They discuss the importance of branding and why it can be so difficult to get right. Ben shares his experience collaborating with business partners, rock star Jack White …

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March 23, 2023

324 :: AXA XL's Gary Kaplan on project-based leadership

In episode 324 of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Bradley Hartmann is joined by Gary Kaplan, President of Construction at AXA XL. Gary touches on how he got into the construction insurance industry and how short-term, project-based leadership can...

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March 21, 2023

323 :: Varsity Sports + Leadership with Jon Vaughan, Regional VP at U…

In episode 323, Bradley is joined by Regional Vice President at , Jon Vaughan. They discuss how leaders can learn from Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay's decision to hire former player Jeff Saturday, despite his lack of experience. Vaughan...

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March 14, 2023

322 :: Jared Yando: The Curious Case of the Tenured Professor Returni…

In episode 322, Bradley is joined by Jared Yando, Sr. Project Manager at . They discuss the challenges of working with school boards during the K-12 construction process. Being an academic as well as well as a builder, Jared explains …

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