Abbie Mirata discusses her career journey from home building to entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. She shares lessons learned from starting her own businesses and the challenges faced as a young female leader. Mirata also talks about creating the “joy joints” exercises to strengthen mindset and her work developing learning programs.

Personal growth is the key to SUCCESS and well-being with Abbie Mirata

Welcome to The Brad Leavitt Podcast—your exclusive backstage pass into the complex world of entrepreneurship and business building. Brad is no stranger to the details that bring excellence. He's been recognized twice as one of The Phoenix Titan 100 and has steered his company, AFT Construction, to an impressive spot on the Inc 5000 list of America's fastest-growing and most successful companies. Their projects regularly grace the pages of prestigious publications like Fine Home Building and Multiple Gold List Winner of Luxe Interior Design. As a National Ambassador for leading brands in his industry, Brad brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table to help all business owners face the complicated business landscape of today.

In this podcast, Brad invites you to join him on a journey through the minds of fascinating and top entrepreneurs hailing from diverse industries. Together, you'll delve deeper into the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that define entrepreneurship today.

In a world where little seems to go to plan, The Brad Leavitt Podcast is your trusted business blueprint. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring business leader, or simply someone who thrives on stories of perseverance and triumph, this podcast is your source for inspiration, education, and entrepreneurial empowerment.

Formerly known as the "A Finer Touch Construction Podcast," we've evolved to bring you an even broader spectrum of insights and inspiration! Join us as we cross the threshold to explore the gritty details of business, guided by a true industry luminary, Brad Leavitt.

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Brad Leavitt interviews Michelle Pierce about using technology and habits to optimize their construction businesses, and they discuss the importance of coaching, mindset, hiring practices, and communication strategies for collaboration and success.

Optimizing Construction Careers with Michelle Pierce

Brad Leavitt and Joe Raboine discuss how outdoor living spaces positively impact mental health and well-being, and how companies like Oldcastle APG are streamlining product development and construction processes through collaboration to make these spaces more accessible and efficient to build. It also explores the evolution of outdoor living and how spending time in nature benefits people.

Building for Outdoor Living with Joe Raboine

Kevin Headley shares insights on blending sales and leadership skills while working at Rinnai. He discusses the importance of communication, emotional intelligence, and embracing failure to improve decision making and team success.

Embracing Failure to Grow with Kevin Headley

Brad Leavitt interviews Cody Thompson, owner of T3 Construction, about the challenges of building luxury custom homes in Flagstaff, Arizona and how networking, collaboration, and investing in employees has helped grow his business over the past decade. Cody discusses using Buildertrend for project management, self-performing construction work, and strategies for starting and expanding a successful home building company.

Success Through Collaboration with Cody Thompson

Brad Leavitt discusses the importance of thorough pre-construction planning and vetting of all construction team members with Keith Galbut. They also explore how an owners' representative can help facilitate this process and manage issues that may arise during the project.

Simplifying the Build Process with Keith Galbut

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Personal growth is the key to SUCCESS and well-being with Abbie Mirata

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