Episodes

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.  Steve...

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...

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...

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 a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 and...

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...

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...

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 how that...

In episode 321, Bradley examines Major League Baseball's new rule changes designed to speed up the game and give back more time in your life.  He explains why the players' gripes about the rules are likely very similar complaints you hear from...

In episode 320, Bradley is joined by Crystal Pieschel, Director of Marketing at , a division of .  They discuss building relationships while engaging with your community more effectively, and how to best utilize co-op dollars.  You may...

In episode 319, Bradley explores the Relationship² Leadership Model.  This is the concept of building relationships with people and, the often overlooked, new ideas.  Bradley offers simple tips on how you can lead more effectively by...

In episode 318, Bradley is joined by Barry Wurzel, President of .  They discuss Nick Saban's leadership philosophy around "trusting the process."  Barry explains why having a Dynamics Coach could be an important component of your...

In episode 317, Bradley is joined by Matt Saunders, Senior Vice President of Building Products at .  They discuss the current state of the real estate market and where it's going in the near future.  Matt shares insights as to how the Fed's...

In episode 316, Bradley is joined by Whitney Hill, Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at .  They explain what an ADU is and what it stands for.  They also talk about construction processes, pricing, and leadership principles. ...

In episode 315, Bradley discusses Patrick Lencioni's book , which reveals what ideal team leaders should be, and how former Indianapolis Colts quarterback, Andrew Luck personifies these attributes - Humble, Hungry, and Smart.  Bradley gives...