Episodes

  • The Importance of Team Dynamics in Architecture with Otis Odell - HED

    The Importance of Team Dynamics in Architecture with Otis Odell - HED
    Mar 4 2025
    Otis Odell joins the conversation to discuss his career and transition to HED, highlighting the merging of roles in business and architecture. He emphasizes the importance of core values and team performance, strategic planning, and organizational restructuring in AEC businesses. Otis explores adapting to virtual work, fostering a remote work culture, and maintaining connectivity. He provides market insights, including the launch of a Denver office and expanding project scopes. The discussion covers evolving business development strategies, sector-focused development, and resource sharing. Otis reflects on the future and offers advice, concluding with closing remarks and contact information.
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    54 mins
  • 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
  • The Things No One Teaches You About Becoming a Partner with Chris Hamer and Megan Walsh - Aria Group

    The Things No One Teaches You About Becoming a Partner with Chris Hamer and Megan Walsh - Aria Group
    Jan 21 2025
    Chris Hamer and Megan Walsh from Aria Group share their career origin stories and the team culture at Aria Group. They discuss the path to becoming a partner or shareholder and address common misconceptions about bringing in new shareholders. The episode delves into strategic planning, partner responsibilities, and the role of structure and consultants in business growth. Chris and Megan explore growth strategies, company culture, and the alignment of performance reviews with core values. They emphasize the importance of core values in hiring and HR processes and how these values guide strategic business decisions.
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    53 mins
  • Strategic Growth, Team Building, and Leadership Lessons with Tyler Sease - Southern Steel Engineers

    Strategic Growth, Team Building, and Leadership Lessons with Tyler Sease - Southern Steel Engineers
    Jan 14 2025
    Tyler Sease discusses his background in structural engineering and the niche of Southern Steel Engineers, exploring the impact of large corporations on its culture and operations. He shares insights on balancing roles in different business cultures, hiring practices, team building, and ensuring safety and accuracy in engineering amidst growth. The episode covers strategic hiring, process evaluation, growth planning, and role redundancy. Tyler highlights training and retention strategies, managing people and processes, and documentation methods. He also addresses remote work dynamics, team communication, assessing new hires, and sustainable growth, offering leadership advice and closing thoughts.
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    51 mins
  • Defying All The Odds: Continuing Success With Longterm Thinking with Kendra Dinkins - Taylor Electric

    Defying All The Odds: Continuing Success With Longterm Thinking with Kendra Dinkins - Taylor Electric
    Jan 7 2025
    Kendra Dinkins shares her journey and the history of Taylor Electric, highlighting the role of family and the challenges of market diversification. She discusses partnering with larger contractors and navigating MBE/WBE obstacles while emphasizing the importance of building trust in business partnerships. Kendra talks about proving worth as a minority-owned business, evaluating customer fit, and the significance of learning to say no. The episode delves into family business dynamics, decision-making, and managing economic downturns, including the impact of COVID-19. Kendra addresses employee loyalty, overcoming imposter syndrome, and leadership as an introvert, offering advice on self-care and work-life balance.
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    52 mins
  • Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Scalability with Brian Lotz - Lotz Custom Carpentry

    Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Scalability with Brian Lotz - Lotz Custom Carpentry
    Dec 17 2024
    Brian Lotz shares his journey from early life to founding Lotz Custom Carpentry and merging with AM Woodland. He discusses the current size and operations of his business, emphasizing leadership development and team dynamics. The conversation explores organizational structure, budgeting, and workforce management, highlighting the collaborative design process and technology's role in scalability. Brian addresses generational work ethic and workforce trends, offering insights into continuous improvement and advice for his younger self.
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    58 mins