In this week's episode, we're live from the ABA's Forum on Construction Law 2025 Annual Meeting with special guest Luis Spinola, founder of the Azteca Omega Group a leading construction services organization he has grown over 40 years. 

Born in Mexico City and trained as an engineer, Mr. Spinola immigrated to the U.S. in 1983 and built AOG’s three companies to serve municipal and federal sectors across aviation, education, transportation, and more. A committed advocate for the construction and Hispanic communities in Dallas-Fort Worth, he has held leadership roles with the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association, TEXO, and Parkland Hospital Foundation.

Our conversation centered around the basic principles of taking care of people, communicating well, putting family first, and planning for the future.  We hope you love this wonderful live episode!  

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This week we have the honor of sitting down with Randy Humphrey, a stalwart in the commercial construction industry, as he opens up about living a life grounded in biblical principles. From the joys and challenges of raising four boys to maintaining a rich relationship with his 84-year-old father, Randy shares heartfelt reflections on fatherhood, continuous self-improvement, and making the right choices. His insights into the importance of wisdom, faith, and family values provide a compelling look into how these principles shape one's life and career.

Join us as we navigate the intricate dynamics of the construction industry, from communication challenges and union-related issues to the culture and values of Randy's family-owned business. Hear about the unique approach of employee ownership, the significance of mentorship, and the ongoing support of organizations like the Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Join us this week as we celebrate the illustrious career and retirement of Richard Cavnar, a stalwart in the construction industry. Richard shares his excitement about his new chapter with humor and heart, revealing plans to finally get that coveted Costco card and indulge in hobbies like cooking and bourbon collecting. 

We journey through Richard's family history and faith, uncovering the rich tapestry of experiences that shaped him. Among other things, we talk about into his grandmother’s immigration story from Spain, the challenges his Japanese-Spanish family faced during World War II, and the profound impact of his devout Catholic mother. These personal anecdotes highlight the foundations of Richard's impressive career in construction, beginning with his initial ventures into carpentry.

As Richard transitions into retirement, he reflects on the legacy he hopes to leave, underscoring the enduring values of calmness, kindness, and faith. From evolving dress codes to the significance of empathy and genuine connection in the workplace, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration of a fulfilling career and a meaningful life transition.

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This week Kevin and Stewart have the great privilege of sitting down with Matt Terry, President at TDIndustries, Inc.  

In an episode full of shout-outs to those who were integral to his story, you quickly see how Matt exemplifies servant leadership with an episode packed with wisdom on nurturing a thriving organizational culture.  We reflect on nostalgic traditions that foster connections, explore how such a sense of belonging can be mirrored in corporate settings to build camaraderie among employees, learn of Matt's early passion for construction and engineering, and understand how his career at TD Industries has been shaped by resilience, craftsmanship, and influential mentors. 

From woodworking projects in his youth to current leadership roles, Matt's journey exemplifies the power of following one's passion. Gain valuable insights on servant leadership, the importance of industry advocacy, and the inspiring stories of mentors who have deeply impacted Matt's professional life—making this episode wisdom nuggets for anyone seeking personal and career growth.

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Julie Strong, CEO at C1S Group, Inc., joins Kevin and Stewart in the studio this week put on wax an amazing episode that includes topics like growing up in Dallas, lessons learned through sport, mental health awareness, backpacking through Europe, a career in construction, and the journeys of life along the way.

You're really going to want to grab something to jot down notes this week as Julie gives us all a ton of great wisdom and resources to reflect on as we keep moving mountains!

|| Show Notes ||

Grant Halliburton Foundation
https://bit.ly/3yCMA76

When You’re Not Okay: A Conversation About Mental Health Part 1
https://bit.ly/44M14h5

When Someone You Love Is Not Okay: A Conversation About Mental Health Part 2
https://bit.ly/44Wp4ht

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In the midst of an insanely busy season for both Kevin and Stewart, this week we take you back to April 26, 2021 with a reprise of an excellent episode with Eric Aasen [E037], who is now the Executive Editor at Connecticut Public Broadcasting.  In this episode, we talk about the power of radio, interviews with an astronaut, his journeys through journalism, the value of story telling, leadership in the newsroom,  assisting people to do their best work, and the value of listening to others.

Not to be missed in this episode of where we all picked up a staple of the 17Twenty vernacular ... "vent, advice, solve."

We hope you enjoy this one as much a second time as you did the first.  And for those of you who haven't checked this one out yet, you're going to hear some great stories, and pull some fantastic "wisdom nuggets" out!

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This week Matt Shelton,  joins Kevin and Stewart to share his story and talk about the enormous, life-changing impact of Freed People.

Freed People has a vision that impacts children in our own backyard through comprehensive, data-driven solution that centralizes recovery teams, community, technology, and expertise to bring freedom to victims of human sex trafficking in the US.

This week, be prepared to have your eyes opened and to be challenged for action beyond your normal, comfortable expectations.

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Herb Sargent is the President/CEO at Sargent Corporation, an employee owned earthwork construction company that traces its start to his grandfather's beginnings in 1926 in Alton, Maine.  At Sargent, Herb is leading the charge to build great people with great lives who build GREAT projects ... and this week's podcast is a blueprint study on why and how to put people first in your organization.  Sure, Herb tells amazing stories of his grandfather starting he business, his love for the smell of a new construction site, preparing for the 100 year anniversary of Sargent, etc.  But some of the most poignant moments in this episode include his clear articulation of Sargent's process of developing multi-faceted resilience in people by investing in their financial, career, and personal stability.

Take notes.  Get to work.  Move mountains.

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This week Kevin and Stewart sit down with David Garrett, President at SteelFab Texas Inc. who tells stories from from the smallest home-town of any guest (Dudley, GA, pop. 593) to the largest platform for the construction industry (2025 Chairman of the Board for TEXO), and those of travel, people, leadership, sprinkled all throughout. 

We hope you love getting to know David more this week, and pick up a few of the wisdom nuggets he drops for you all along the way!  

Keep Moving Mountains!  

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This week on the 17Twenty Podcast, Kevin and Stewart start with a little levity by recapping some of the "best" April Fools' pranks of all time, but then pivot to something serious with talk about what the market is looking like in terms of job-starts and some practical "what-if" exercises to keep your teams in problem solving mode.  There are some smooth wisdom nuggets in this great April Fools' Day Episode.

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