Building Scale

By: Will Foret Justin Neagle
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  • We interview successful Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) business leaders to learn how they use people, processes, and technology to scale their businesses.
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Episodes
  • A Different View: Challenging the Status Quo in Construction with Zach Simmons - Stronghold Construction

    A Different View: Challenging the Status Quo in Construction with Zach Simmons - Stronghold Construction
    Feb 18 2025
    Zach Simmons from Stronghold Construction shares his journey from his origin story to founding the company. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and selecting the right partners in the construction industry. The discussion covers managing relationships with subcontractors, fostering leadership, and the role of data-driven decision-making. Zach reflects on legacy and work-life balance while navigating industry challenges and delivery models. He explains the role of an independent cost estimator and managing change orders, as well as pre-construction cost structures and achieving project savings. The episode also addresses overcoming resistance to change and offers industry advice, concluding with Zach's closing thoughts and contact information.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Optimizing Operations: Using Automation for Time & Cost Savings with Jessie Terry - BlueOcean Edge LLC

    Optimizing Operations: Using Automation for Time & Cost Savings with Jessie Terry - BlueOcean Edge LLC
    Feb 4 2025
    Jessie Terry shares insights on transitioning from employee to business owner and the challenges of post-holiday work. He discusses business planning, execution, and the impact of construction innovations and disruptions. Jessie provides an overview of Optimly and strategies for enhancing client experience. The episode delves into construction forecasting challenges, addressing labor shortages, and the importance of time management for entrepreneurs. Jessie emphasizes building and managing teams, continuous learning, and shares exciting projects and future plans. The conversation highlights the role of delegation and automation in job satisfaction, Jessie's positive influence, and concludes with his closing thoughts and a recap.
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    48 mins
  • More Profit and Fun: Embracing Change in New Diverse Leadership with Jeff Meyers - DS Architecture

    More Profit and Fun: Embracing Change in New Diverse Leadership with Jeff Meyers - DS Architecture
    Jan 28 2025
    Jeff Meyers discusses the evolution of DS Architecture and its new partnerships, emphasizing the importance of embracing diverse ownership and transitioning business roles. He explores leadership dynamics and the firm's office culture, highlighting the evolution of decision-making processes. The conversation delves into embracing change for growth, teamwork, and navigating business cycles, along with strategies for conflict resolution and client evaluation. Jeff shares insights on market strategy development, diversity inclusion, and process refinement through EOS implementation. He also discusses adapting to prevent operational fractures, the development of the 8 Ball software, and the future vision for scaling the firm.
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    54 mins

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Fun & Insightful

These guys are energetic and fun to listen to. They have great dialogue with their guests that are engaging for the listener.

You don’t need to be in construction or technology to get into this podcast. If you’re in business and interested in what’s next for people, processes, and/or technology, you’ll add this to your podcast lineup 🎧

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