How do businesses become successful? In this episode of Brubacher and Beyond, part 2 with special guest Mike Vorster, the hosts discuss how the individuals within a company affect the success of the business. Join Chris Sztenderowicz, Keith Brubacher, and Mike Vorster as they discuss how the  continuous learning and development of individuals in the company has a tremendous impact on success. 

In this episode of Brubacher and Beyond, we interview special guest Mike Vorster, a consultant, former Brubacher board member, and teacher in the civil construction industry. Chris Sztenderowicz, Keith Brubacher, and Mike Vorster discuss the evolution of the labor force, their love for construction, and the concept of learning. 

Mike Vorster states, “I’ve never worked a day in my life,” referring to his passion for the construction industry that makes work feel like play. His adventurous personality and adaptability contributed to his success in this ever-changing and developing industry, and he shares his long-term experience on this episode. 

In this episode of Brubacher and Beyond, Keith, Brad, and I discuss how we can call all workers to be their best and influence them to do what is necessary. We also give a detailed summary on the difference between safety stand-ups and safety stand-downs. These both are educational meetings; however, one is an appraisal and the other is a repercussion. Give this episode a listen to bring more awareness to safety and the crucial, long-term effects it can have on the construction industry. 

Here at Brubacher, safety is our fundamental value. We firmly believe that safety is a value and not a priority. A priority can change- values remain the same. We continuously practice safety, from daily morning stretches to always wearing PPE equipment. In this episode of Brubacher & Beyond, Chris, Keith, and Brad discuss our personal experiences with safety and give insights as to why safety should be a critical component in any workplace. 

Join us with an introduction to our world, with intakes from Keith Brubacher, Brad Cober, and Christopher Sztenderowicz as we begin our podcast journey. In this episode we discuss our positions at Brubacher and how our personal lives shape us in the workplace. We touch on our people and safety approaches, how we gain knowledge, and build relationships. Lastly, we describe how we became successful using our abilities and ambitions. This episode is suited for all levels, ranging from a recent college graduate who is entering the workforce to an experienced senior employee.