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The distinction between decentralized and locally-led is so important. Steve Sweeney dives into the reasons why they want to be locally-led at Kodiak Building Partners. Steve, CEO of Kodiak Building Partners, joins Bradley on episode 389 of #TheConstructionLeadershipPodcast this week. They discuss how Kodiak integrates new companies following an acquisition,…

The distinction between decentralized and locally-led is so important. Steve Sweeney dives into the reasons why they want to be locally-led at Kodiak Building Partners. Steve, CEO of Kodiak Building Partners, joins Bradley on episode 389 of #TheConstructionLeadershipPodcast this week. They discuss how Kodiak integrates new companies following an acquisition,…

In episode 389, Steve Swinney, CEO of Kodiak Building Partners, 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 long-standing culture of mediocrity within the greatest NFL franchise of all-time,…

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 tactics, concessions, mindset during the 1.5-year process, the challenges of secrecy among the people in…

In episode 387, journalist Hamilton Nolan joins the show to talk about his new book, The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and The Struggle for the Soul of Labor. Hamilton Nolan is a labor journalist who writes regularly for In These Times magazine and The Guardian. He has written about labor, politics,…

In the final episode of this five-part series, Hartmann provides an end of day update on how he closes out his game plan, identifying moments of gratitude, and recording final progress. He reviews his track record on how the day went in order to identify what priorities were accomplished, and…

In episode four of this five-part series, Hartmann shares a mid-afternoon revision of his Weekly Game Plan. Additional delays in the schedule result in a rethinking of what must get done today vs. what can be delegated or saved for next week.

In episode three of this five-part series, Hartmann provides an update on how he regroups when his schedule goes "off the rails." He prioritizes his remaining time by creating a "second plan" on his Weekly Game Plan.

In episode two of this five-part series, Hartmann shares a behind the scenes look at his Weekly Game Plan in real time, updating us with his progress at the mid-morning mark.

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 career in production homebuilding, Farrell moved into his long-awaited second career…

In this four-part series, Hartmann shares a behind the scenes look at his Weekly Game Plan in real time, starting with prioritizing tasks, ideas, and appointments for the upcoming day.

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 win, Niners, please . . .), David shares a unique…

Bradley Hartmann is joined by Jamie Dabbs of TDIndustries, Stewart Shurtleff of Osburn, and Mario Hernandez of PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. in Episode 4 of The Construction Leadership Game Show.

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 TDIndustries, Inc., and Stewart Shurtleff, Chief Legal Officer of Osburn Contractors and host of the 17Twenty…

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 leads the firm’s global architecture, planning, real estate consultancy, and…

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 exploring new avenues in construction. Nick also identifies key disruptions…

In the latest episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Bradley is joined by Nick Milestone, Director at Mercer Mass Timber. Nick explains why he moved away from steel and returned to lumber. Please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco #Sales #Lumber #Podcast #LBM #Construction #Leadership #Success #masstimber…

In the latest episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Bradley is joined by Nick Milestone, Director at Mercer Mass Timber. Nick explains the term "Biophilia." Please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco #Sales #Lumber #Podcast #LBM #Construction #Leadership #Success #masstimber #hybridconstruction #hybrid #biophilia #ConstructionLeadershipPodcast #YouAreOwedNothing #DeliverValueFirst https://www.bradleyhartmannandco.com/podcast

In the latest episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Bradley is joined by Nick Milestone, Director at Mercer Mass Timber. Nick discusses the differences between the mass timber and the hybrid construction methods. Please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco #Sales #Lumber #Podcast #LBM #Construction #Leadership #Success…