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Nov. 2, 2023

OSR Academy :: Matt Potter - Subject Matter Expert Teaser

Bradley Hartmann, CEO of Bradley Hartmann & Co is joined by Sales Expert Matt Potter. Matt reveals some core lessons he's learned about selling and building relationships along the way. Please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco #Sales #Lumber #LBM #Construction #Leadership #Business #OSRAcademy #Communication #SalesPeople #relationships…

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Nov. 1, 2023

The heart of leadership is decision-making #shorts

The heart of leadership is decision-making, but how often do you forecast—and state a confidence interval—for the accuracy of your decisions? Leaders that do this often with a Brier Score—a simple equation and tool discussed in today’s video and available for download for free—immediately begin to see their biases more…

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Oct. 31, 2023

Using the Brier Score to Become Better at Forecasting :: 2024 Sales Fundamentals Workshop Preview

Bradley Hartmann, CEO of Bradley Hartmann & Co. explains the Brier score, named after Glenn Brier, as a measure of the accuracy of forecasts. He encourages leaders to document predictions, assign confidence intervals, review their accuracy, and adjust predictions accordingly. Why is this needed in sales? The Brier score will…

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Oct. 31, 2023

History of weather forecasting 🤝 Accurate predictions in decision-making.

In today’s episode of #TheConstructionLeadershipPodcast, Bradley explains the Brier score, named after Glenn Brier - famed weather statistician - and dives into how to apply the Brier score to your daily decision-making process. Listen to the full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. The…

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Oct. 31, 2023

371 :: Improve Your Decision-Making with Your Own Brier Score

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 forecasts. Bradley encourages leaders to document predictions, assign confidence intervals, review their…

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Oct. 25, 2023

The Silna Brothers and Negotiation Tips :: 2024 Sales Fundamentals Workshop Preview

Bradley Hartmann, CEO of Bradley Hartmann & Co. offers a preview of the 2024 Sales Fundamentals Workshop being held April 1-3 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He shares a story about the Silna brothers, who owned an ABA franchise and how they used a negotiating tactic to make over $800 million…

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Oct. 24, 2023

How did the Silna Brothers secure a lucrative deal with the NBA without even owning a team? #shorts

In episode 370 of #TheConstructionLeadershipPodcast, 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. The 2024 Bradley Hartmann & Co. Sales Fundamentals Workshop is rapidly approaching. We’re announcing a special deal to save you…

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Oct. 24, 2023

370 :: The Greatest Negotiation Move of All-Time: Ozzie and Daniel Silna, the Polyester Princes...

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 Silna brothers, who secured a lucrative deal with the NBA without even owning a team.…

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Oct. 23, 2023

Takeaways from the 2023 Sales Fundamentals Workshop #shorts

Chris Fine of Wright Building Center breaks down what he took away from the the Sales Fundamentals Workshop to get things off his plate and get sales back on track. The LBM Sales Fundamentals Workshop is the most engaging and interactive annual sales training event on the planet, held every…

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Oct. 20, 2023

How do you find connection in sales when it seems there is no connection? #shorts

Cohort 1 OSR Academy students will be joined next week by Catherine L. Wheeler, People + Culture Strategist at Pivot One-Eighty. Wheeler will discuss the topic of “Building Trust & Connection Across Cultural Differences,” particularly when there is no obvious connection. We are looking forward to discussing this important topic!…

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Oct. 19, 2023

Day 1 of th WCLBMA Annual Convention

We’re out here in San Diego for the WCLBMA Annual Convention! Check out what Bradley is most excited for on our Instagram stories #wclbma #buildingarocksolidfoundation #bradleyhartmannandco #lbm #lumberbuildingmaterials #constructionindustry #lumberindustry #buildingmaterials

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Oct. 18, 2023

Don't be self conscious of your Spanish speaking - making an effort is greatly appreciated #shorts

Building trust on the job-site can be as simple as asking someone about their family or interests in their native language. In Lesson 6.4 of Construction Spanish, Bradley and Carlos discuss confidence while learning a new language and how even just attempting to speak Spanish can help #buildtrustfaster. #bradleyhartmannandco #constructionlife…

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Oct. 17, 2023

You must find the balance in the day-to-day so you can be the best version of yourselves #shorts

Bradley and special co-host Corbin Rinehart, WindsorONE Business Development Manager, talk with Lyndsey Fry, Olympic USA Women's Hockey medalist and Arizona Coyotes Color Analyst. Lyndsey emphasizes the importance of understanding your values and need for a balanced life, and how her LEWP Framework can help. L - Love what you…

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Oct. 17, 2023

369 :: Lyndsey Fry and Co-Host Corbin Rinehart: On Harvard, the '14 Olympics, the NHL, and 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 of understanding your values and need for a balanced life, and how her LEWP Framework…

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Oct. 17, 2023

The Construction Leadership Podcast Clip: Lyndsey Fry and Corbin Rinehart - Fear of Failure

In the latest episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Olympic USA Women's Hockey medalist and Arizona Coyotes Color Analyst Lyndsey Fry shares an embarrassing story of how her fear of failure once held her back from reaching her goal. Please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco #Sales…

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Oct. 17, 2023

The Construction Leadership Podcast Clip: Lyndsey Fry and Corbin Rinehart - How to Mentally Recharge

In the latest episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Olympic USA Women's Hockey medalist and Arizona Coyotes Color Analyst Lyndsey Fry and WindsorONE Business Development Manager Corbin Rinehart explain why it's important to mentally regroup after work and the ways in which they've learned to do that. Please SUBSCRIBE to…

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Oct. 17, 2023

The Construction Leadership Podcast Clip: Lyndsey Fry - The LEWP Framework

In the latest episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Olympic USA Women's Hockey medalist and Arizona Coyotes Color Analyst Lyndsey Fry emphasizes the importance of understanding your values and need for a balanced life, and how her LEWP Framework can help. L - Love what you do. E - Energize…

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Oct. 12, 2023

The ABCs of What Strategy ISN'T. #shorts

Listen to Bradley sit down with business strategist, bestselling author, and speaker @richhorwathceo on today’s episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast. Horwath’s new book, Strategic, hits shelves November 7th. Listen to #TheConstructionLeadershipPodcast wherever you get your podcasts or on our Youtube channel. #bradleyhartmannandco #richhorwath #strategist #businessstrategist #leadershippodcast #constructionleadership #strategy #strategic…

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Oct. 12, 2023

368 :: Rich Horwath: How Leaders Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Excellence

In episode 368, Bradley is joined by author, speaker, coach Rich Horwath. They discuss Hortwath's new book Strategic, which will be released on November 7th. When it comes to assessing a team's understanding of strategy, Rich recommends measuring both knowledge and behaviors. A strategy survey can help assess knowledge about…

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Oct. 12, 2023

The Construction Leadership Podcast Clip: Rich Horwath - Strategic Quotient Strategy Survey

In the latest episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast, author and founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, Rich Horwath discusses how he uses a strategy survey to access how people think, plan, and act strategically. He developed his own survey called the Strategic Quotient test (SQ). Please SUBSCRIBE…

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Oct. 12, 2023

The Construction Leadership Podcast Clip: Rich Horwath - What is Strategy and What it is Not

In the latest episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast, author and founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, Rich Horwath defines strategy and explains why so many people misuse the word. Please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco #Sales #Lumber #Podcast #LBM #Construction #Leadership #Success #author…

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Oct. 12, 2023

The Construction Leadership Podcast Clip: Rich Horwath - Using Your Business Model to Say Yes or No

In the latest episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast, author and founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, Rich Horwath explains how you can say no to clients by examining your business model. Please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco #Sales #Lumber #Podcast #LBM #Construction #Leadership…

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Oct. 11, 2023

Win A Leadership Dice! #Giveaway

We’re giving away 10 of our Leadership Dice! Want to win your very own? Here’s how to enter: - Post one video of an insight you’ve gained from a past guest on our podcast to your feed or stories on Instagram and tag us so we see! OR -Send us…

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Oct. 10, 2023

5 Principles in Leadership That Can Serve As A Guide For Making Decisions And Leading Effectively

5 Principles in Leadership That Can Serve As A Guide For Making Decisions And Leading Effectively:1. You are owed nothing2. Deliver value first3. It’s not about you4. Give credit5. Take blame Listen to episode 367 to learn about each principles and how Bradley created the leadership die with these affirmations…

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