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Roger Krulak explores modular construction, comparing it to traditional methods. He discusses its efficiencies, challenges, and paradigm shifts in construction processes. The conversation covers planning, assembly, workforce considerations, quality assurance, and differences in construction drawings. Roger addresses organizational efficiency, risks, profitability, and technology's role in modular construction. He also tackles training, adoption, labor shortages, future challenges, and the need for continuous improvement. The episode concludes with insights on streamlining business processes, logistics, financing challenges, and advice for advocating modular construction.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-krulak-b23a111/  

Website: https://www.fullstackmodular.com/  

 

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Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/

Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/

 

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(0:00) Introduction and challenges in manufacturing

(1:31) Introduction of guest Roger Krulak and modular construction

(3:49) Defining and history of modular construction

(6:14) Comparing modular to traditional construction efficiencies

(10:14) Challenges and paradigm shifts in construction processes

(13:26) Practical applications of modular construction

(17:39) Planning, assembly, and workforce in modular projects

(21:54) Quality assurance and construction drawing differences for modular buildings

(24:09) Organizational efficiency in the manufacturing process

(30:12) Risks, profitability, and technology in modular construction

(41:59) Training, adoption, and addressing labor shortages in the industry

(48:21) Future challenges and continuous improvement in modular construction

(53:00) Streamlining business processes and logistics in modular construction

(58:55) Financing challenges and advice for advocating modular construction

(1:02:15) Final thoughts, holiday wishes, and closing remarks

Rachelle Strole shares her approach to success, detailing her background and the origins of her company. She discusses overcoming challenges in commercial real estate and emphasizes the role of failure in fostering innovation and sustainable development. Rachelle redefines success by balancing business achievements with personal well-being. She highlights the importance of building a strong team and fostering leadership, while also acknowledging how personal interests can influence professional growth. The episode underscores the value of collaboration and continuous learning, offering insights into how these elements contribute to both individual and organizational success.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-smith-strole/  

Website: https://www.camcre.com/

 

Connect with Justin -

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/

Website: https://www.spotmigration.com

 

Keymakers -

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/keymakers-az/

Website: https://keymakers.org/

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(0:00) Introduction and Rachelle Strole's approach to success

(3:17) Rachelle Strole's background and company origins

(6:35) Overcoming challenges in commercial real estate

(12:19) The role of failure in innovation and sustainable development

(19:35) Redefining success in business and personal life

(24:24) Building a team and fostering leadership

(30:47) The impact of personal interests on professional growth

(34:30) The importance of collaboration and continuous learning

(41:20) Contact information and final thoughts

(44:09) Conclusion and outro

Sarah Card shares her journey from overcoming the 2008 financial crisis to founding GC Legacy Construction and successfully navigating the challenges posed by COVID-19. She discusses securing Starbucks as a client and scaling the business through core values and long-term thinking. Sarah emphasizes the importance of daily reinforcement of these values and the strategic decision to bring trades in-house to drive growth. The conversation explores cultural integration, operational changes, and building new trades, along with offering logistics solutions that add value beyond construction.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcard/  

Website: https://gclegacyconstruction.com
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gclegacyconstruction

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gclegacyconstruction/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gclegacyconstruction 

 

Connect with Justin & Will -

Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/

Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/

 

Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration - 

Website: https://www.spotmigration.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration

 

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(0:00) Introduction of Sarah Card's business vision and hosts' mission statement

(1:33) Sponsor: Cybersecurity strategy

(2:01) Sarah Card's introduction, company background, and career journey

(5:15) Overcoming the 2008 financial crisis and transition to construction

(10:29) Founding GC Legacy Construction and navigating COVID-19 challenges

(17:07) Securing Starbucks as a client and scaling the business

(21:17) Core values, long-term thinking, and building credibility

(27:11) Importance of daily reinforcement of core values

(29:22) Bringing trades in-house and the impact on growth

(33:59) Cultural integration, operational changes, and building new trades

(44:22) Adding value beyond construction and logistics solutions

(49:59) Investing in technology and prioritizing processes

(54:27) Future vision and advice to younger self

(56:08) Contacting Sarah Card and parting words

(56:47) Closing remarks and sponsor mention

Jed Richard shares his journey from the military to founding Richard Group, discussing the early financial challenges faced in the construction industry. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and keeping promises in entrepreneurship. Jed explores the balance of factors in construction projects and the significant role technology plays, particularly AI advancements and their ethical implications on jobs. He discusses the necessity of a technology code of conduct, effective data communication, and leadership development through technology. The episode highlights Richard Group's rebranding and future vision. Jed also offers advice on community engagement and self-improvement, concluding with reflections on AI's future in construction.

Jed's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedrichard/

Company's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/richardgroupllc

Website: https://www.richardgroup.com/

 

Connect with Justin & Will -

Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/

Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/

 

Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration - 

Website: https://www.spotmigration.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration

 

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(0:00) Introduction and Guest Background

(1:48) Sponsor: IT Cybersecurity Strategy

(3:18) Jed Richard's Background in Construction

(4:53) Early Construction Industry Experiences

(7:06) Military to Construction Career Transition

(10:16) Founding of Richard and Early Financial Challenges

(18:03) Entrepreneurial Lessons on Consistency and Promises

(27:02) Balancing Construction Project Factors

(28:31) Technology's Role in Construction

(32:33) AI Advancements and Predictions for Construction

(36:04) AI's Impact on Construction Jobs and Ethics

(41:17) Technology Code of Conduct in Construction

(46:24) Data, Communication, and AI

(52:09) Leadership Development with Technology

(59:32) Richard Group's Rebranding and Future Vision

(1:07:09) Advice on Community and Self

(1:09:45) Final Thoughts on AI in Construction

(1:10:21) Connecting with Jed Richard

(1:11:42) Closing Remarks and Thank Yous

Sheley Brien joins the episode to discuss her journey into the construction industry, emphasizing the balance between work-life and working with a spouse. She shares insights from her corporate background, highlighting how these lessons apply to construction, particularly in team building versus revenue growth. The conversation delves into the importance of business development metrics and the challenges of KPIs, including the impact of social media. Sheley talks about coaching subcontractors, building client trust, and navigating the bidding process. She addresses the pitfalls of low bids and compares construction to other industries. Sheley also offers advice to her younger self, underscores the importance of self-care, and reflects on career changes.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheley-brien/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheleybrien/

Website: https://briencontracting.com/

 

Connect with Justin & Will -

Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/

Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/

 

Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration - 

Website: https://www.spotmigration.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration

 

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(0:00) Introduction and Podcast Mission

(1:55) Introduction of guest Sheley Brien

(3:01) Sheley Brien's background and journey to construction

(7:26) Work-life balance and working with a spouse

(12:31) Corporate lessons applied to construction

(20:37) Team building vs. revenue growth

(24:22) Business development and the importance of metrics

(31:41) Challenges with KPIs and social media impact

(38:19) Balancing business metrics and development

(41:12) Coaching subcontractors and client trust

(47:25) Bidding process, client savings, and deep relationships

(50:06) The problem with low bids in construction

(52:28) Construction compared to other industries and change order issues

(55:48) Advice to younger self and career changes

(58:24) Emphasizing self-care

(1:01:49) Connecting with Sheley Brien and closing remarks

Scott Franchini joins the episode to discuss his career journey and the growth of RedHammer from Hawaii to Arizona. He shares insights on managing outsourced teams and addressing client concerns about outsourcing. Scott highlights the use of Predictive Index in hiring and performance assessments, along with the importance of performance feedback and construction accounting processes. The conversation covers common mistakes in construction accounting, including the segregation of duties. Scott also discusses expanding into new markets and adjusting sales approaches.

Connect with - 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottfranchini/  

Website: https://www.redhammer.io/

 

Connect with Justin & Will -

Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/

Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/

 

Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration - 

Website: https://www.spotmigration.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration

 

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(0:00) Introduction and focus on problem statements

(1:32) Guest introduction: Scott Franchini from Red Hammer

(3:12) Scott's career journey and scaling Red Hammer

(9:14) Outsourcing and client security concerns

(13:20) Training and hiring philosophies in construction accounting

(23:01) Interview process and personality assessments

(30:28) Fundamentals and integration in construction accounting

(36:37) Addressing common issues and preventing fraud

(44:16) Starting a business in a new market and sales strategies

(49:40) Relationship-based sales and client relationship fit

(53:20) Service offering strategies and leadership advice

(56:07) Conclusion and contact information

(56:51) Closing remarks and mission statement

TJ O'Connor joins the conversation to share his career journey, detailing his pivot from a tile contractor to the trucking industry. He discusses his leadership philosophy and strategies for transforming a low morale team, highlighting a case study of employee behavior improvement through trust. The episode delves into servant leadership and the importance of including truck drivers in company decisions. TJ emphasizes the significance of employee engagement, tackling introversion, and improving public speaking skills. He reflects on his leadership legacy, transparency, and the impact of mentorship on career development.

Connect with TJ O'Connor - 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tj-o-a3122623a/ 

Website: https://www.cemexusa.com/

 

Connect with Justin & Will -

Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/

Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/

 

Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration - 

Website: https://www.spotmigration.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration

 

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(0:00) Introduction and welcome to Building Scale

(1:00) Host introductions, mission statement, and sponsor plug

(2:16) Guest introduction and TJ O'Connor's career journey

(5:41) Pivoting careers: From tile contractor to trucking

(7:28) Leadership philosophy and overcoming workplace challenges

(10:59) Strategies for turning around a low morale team

(20:23) Observing and measuring positive changes in team morale

(25:33) Case study: Employee behavior transformation through trust

(29:04) Discussing servant leadership and organizational structures

(32:22) Engaging and including truck drivers in company decisions

(38:47) The significance of employee engagement in leadership

(44:06) Tackling introversion and improving public speaking skills

(47:13) Reflecting on leadership legacy and transparency

(50:27) The impact of guidance and mentorship on career development

(55:06) TJ O'Connor's advice to his younger self

(57:40) Final thoughts and contact information

(59:19) Closing remarks and next episode teaser

Tyler Johnston of Berg Enterprises Inc. shares his journey and discusses how military leadership principles have influenced the AEC business. He details the growth and operational structure of Berg Enterprises. The conversation addresses hiring challenges in rural areas and strategies for leveraging local talent. Tyler emphasizes leadership development, technology in organizational change, and learning from predecessors to improve communication. He highlights the benefits of aggressive technology adoption, including transitioning to cloud solutions like Salesforce and implementing NetSuite for accounting. Tyler shares insights on using technology to stand out in competitive markets and embracing subscription-based models for continuous value.

Connect with Tyler Johnston - 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greentechvet/ 

Website: https://www.bergenterprises.com/

Bio: https://www.greentechvet.com/  

 

Connect with Justin & Will -

Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/

Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/

 

Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration - 

Website: https://www.spotmigration.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration

 

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(0:00) Introduction to Berg Enterprises Inc. and Tyler Johnston's journey

(6:38) Tyler Johnston's transition to the energy industry

(11:00) Military leadership principles in the AEC business

(15:08) Growth and operational structure of Berg Enterprises

(19:49) Overcoming hiring challenges in rural areas

(22:41) Strategies for leveraging local talent

(27:15) Leadership development and technology in organizational change

(30:03) Learning from predecessors and improving communication

(34:18) Strengthening the leadership team with enterprise sales experience

(45:11) Benefits of aggressive technology adoption

(47:35) Transition to cloud solutions: FieldEdge to Salesforce

(51:09) Integrating Salesforce and cataloging assets

(53:35) NetSuite implementation for accounting

(54:38) Using technology to stand out in competitive markets

(56:06) Embracing subscription-based models for continuous value

(59:24) Tyler's advice to his younger self and contact information

(1:02:41) Closing remarks and mission statement

Jacqueline Loftis and Amanda Simon from Cresa share their career journeys. Amanda discusses her career shift and how Cresa works with the right clients, emphasizing the value of hiring their firm. They explore business development, team recruitment strategies, and the importance of building careers and refining processes. The conversation covers cost savings, value engineering, and bid selection, along with client retention and the role of an owner's rep. They discuss managing change orders, becoming a preferred vendor, and the significance of transparency, honesty, and core values in partnerships. The episode also touches on the impact of technology and AI in the AEC industry and the role of data in construction.

Connect with Jacqueline and Amanda - 

Jacqueline's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-loftis-0bb15473/ 

Amanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-simon-construction/ 

Website: https://www.cresa.com/  

 

Connect with Justin & Will -

Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/

Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/

 

Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration - 

Website: https://www.spotmigration.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration

 

Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests

Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help

 

(0:00) Introduction and podcast mission

(1:43) Guest introduction: Jacqueline Loftis and Amanda Simon from Cresa

(3:30) Backgrounds of Jacqueline and Amanda

(4:45) Amanda's career shift and overview of Cressa's services

(13:22) Working with the right clients and the value of hiring Cressa

(19:23) Business development and team recruitment strategies

(22:24) Building careers and refining processes

(24:06) Discussing cost savings, value engineering, and bid selection

(30:23) Client retention and the importance of an owner's rep

(36:03) Managing change orders and becoming a preferred vendor

(43:07) Emphasizing transparency, honesty, and core values in partnerships

(46:11) Technology and AI's impact on the AEC industry

(54:08) Final thoughts and how to connect with the guests

(1:02:06) Closing remarks and sponsor message

Eric Whobrey from ARCO Construction shares insights into his role and the company's approach to small incremental innovations. He addresses the challenges of naming conventions and change management in innovation. Eric discusses ARCO's business structure, venture capital insights, and entrepreneurial mindset for expansion. The conversation covers scaling challenges, standardizing processes, and measuring innovation ROI. Eric explains how Airtable streamlines project management and improves subcontractor rating processes. He highlights the role of technology in scaling, addresses automation and job security concerns, and emphasizes the importance of standards. Eric offers advice on embracing failure and leadership in innovation.

Connect with Eric Whobrey - 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericwhobrey/ 

Website: https://thearcoway.com/

 

Connect with Justin & Will -

Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/

Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/

 

Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration - 

Website: https://www.spotmigration.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration

 

Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests

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(0:00) Introduction and guest Eric Whobrey's background

(5:24) Eric Whobrey's role at ARCO Construction

(6:59) Small incremental innovations at Arco

(8:27) Tackling naming convention issues

(14:04) Change management challenges in innovation

(20:29) Arco's business structure and venture capital insights

(23:38) Arco's entrepreneurial mindset and expansion strategy

(26:31) Scaling challenges and standardizing processes

(30:19) Measuring Innovation and ROI

(31:15) Streamlining project management with Airtable

(34:34) Improving subcontractor rating processes

(39:41) Process improvement benefits and challenges

(44:26) Role of technology in scaling businesses

(45:41) Addressing automation and job security concerns

(46:50) Achieving scale through innovation

(49:02) Subcontractor ratings to prevent costly errors

(51:28) Recognizing limitations when scaling

(52:54) The significance of standards in scaling

(54:27) Eric's advice on embracing failure

(56:10) Leadership in innovation and learning from failure

(57:09) Connecting with Eric Whobrey

(58:02) Closing remarks and sponsor mention