By Nicholas Ofak
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Should you bet on your resiliency and adaptability to shape your success in the construction industry?
In today's episode, we delve into Frank Gallagher's story. From economic downturns to changes in the industry, Frank navigated every challenge that popped up by relying on his resilience and ability to adapt to setbacks, miscalculations, and obstacles.
Throughout this conversation, you'll hear about Frank's journey in the construction industry, his background as a civil engineer coming from Puerto Rico as a sophomore, and the conscious effort he put into his personal growth, leading to the founding of his own business, The FGX Group. Frank also talks about how he handles work-life balance, offers practical advice and inspiration for overcoming obstacles and achieving success in the trades, and much more.
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"It's just not for everyone. It's really hard. And I think it's important to be honest; that it's a really, really tough job. But the tough jobs that you find a way to excel and win in are extraordinarily rewarding." - Coty Fournier
In this episode, we have the privilege to learn all about business development and construction operations from Coty Fournier, who has over 25 years of sustained success in the space on both sides of the owner-contractor equation. Coty is a Professional Talent Development and Growth Strategist, Trainer, Workshopper, Speaker, and Author. She is also the co-founder and former CEO of Jobsite123.com, the industry's first search and qualify engine, acquired by The Blue Book Building & Construction Network.
Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Coty's journey into construction and her brilliant strategy to pave her path in the space without having a family background in the construction industry. You'll also hear Coty's thoughts on staying true to one's passion when choosing a career, the value of teaching and mentoring in construction, and how to succeed as a minority in the industry.
Additionally, we talk about her book, "Inside Commercial Construction's MVPs," a true gem still relevant after a decade, her eagerness to improve herself constantly, and much more.
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Have you ever thought a massive setback might be an opportunity to change your life? Sometimes, it is about being ready to adapt and understanding that life happens for us, not to us.
In today's episode, I'm honored to receive the extraordinary Chris Harder to talk about unconventional paths to success, his unique perspective on life, entrepreneurship, resilience to bounce back from adversity, and relentless attitude to always look for the sunny side of life. Chris is an Investor, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Host of the Chris Harder Show, and Founder of Frello, an app that makes friendlier loans by pairing those with needs with those with means.
Throughout this episode, Chris talks about his unconventional path to success, from being booted out of college to becoming Vice President of HSBC, oscillating between wealth and scarcity, and losing everything and gaining it back several times. We talk about his podcast, which has over 850 episodes, the circumstances that forced him to rebrand the pod, and how his adaptability helped him get something positive out of that setback.
Additionally, Chris shares his thoughts on reaching happiness and fulfillment, nurturing a healthy and long-lasting marriage, friendships, networking, entrepreneurship, and much more.
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Did you know, right after high school, what you wanted to do with your life?
For most people, even those with a strong inclination when they are kids, it takes time, patience, proper support and guidance, and multiple experiences.
Today, I'm joined by Jim Gardler, Director of MEP Operations at Bala Consulting Engineers, to talk about his vocational discovery journey, the moment he realized he wanted to be a mechanical engineer, and the choices and experiences that led him to develop a successful career in the construction industry.
Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about Jim's passion for taking things apart to understand how they worked, how he progressed from mechanical engineer to project manager to working with commissioning, and finally, his position as a Director at Bala. Jim also talks about the several certifications he worked on to "put his money where his mouth is" and keep growing as a professional, his love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, how it stimulates not only his physical but his mental health, and shares his thoughts on the choice every kid faces after finishing high school.
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"It's hard to learn who you are, but it's really easy to understand who you are not."
In this episode, I'm joined by Kieran Williams to talk about entrepreneurship, priorities, motivation, and the thought process of choosing a career path. Kieran is a former competitive soccer player, a New Jersey native, a Digital Identity Specialist, and the Owner of The Garage Gym, a 24/7 access fitness facility created for folks tired of overcrowded mainstream gyms.
You'll hear about Kieran's journey into entrepreneurship, his thoughts on what he learned about business from his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, compared to what he learned from it in real life, and his passion for endurance sports. We also talk about staying motivated to care for our health and fitness, the teaching experience of running a business, and the importance of keeping our minds busy and constantly growing.
Additionally, Kieran shares tips and advice for young people who are uncertain about their career path, talk about how he became a Digital Identity Specialist, and much more.
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Is it possible to start a company with zero knowledge or experience in the industry and turn it into a successful business?
In today's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Shira Charles, Interior Design Expert, Entrepreneur, ADHD Advocate, and Mom. Shira founded Charles Interior almost 8 years ago, and thanks to her passion and natural talent for interior design, she turned the company into a national design firm, broadly known in the industry and completing projects nationwide.
"Only six months before I opened my business, I knew that interior design was a career and that people were behind these decisions. I just thought they were people with good taste and scents and people without it." - Shira Charles.
Throughout our conversation, we explore the links between entrepreneurship and identity, Shira's experiences acknowledging her ADHD, and how she reframed her identity around it. We also talk about Shira's passion for impacting the community, her entrepreneurship lessons, hobbies, advice for the youth, and so much more.
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Is there anything you would like to do, yet you hold yourself back for some reason because you probably couldn't anyway?
In this episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Russell Doup, Public Speaker, LPL Financial Advisor, and former kicker and National Champion with The Ohio State University NCAA football team. Although Russell started playing football halfway through his senior year in high school, he accepted replacing an injured kicker last minute in a football match. At the end of that year, he walked on the Ohio State football team in 2010 as a kicker and majored in Marketing four years later.
He believes putting ourselves under stressful situations is the best way of creating resilience and the path to personal and professional growth.
We had a fantastic conversation about self-confidence, how to use challenges and stressful situations to elevate ourselves, and the importance of having a curious mind. Russell also talks about his decision to become a speaker, how seeking discomfort has helped throughout his career, his future plans as a podcaster and writer, and so much more.
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Intentional networking is essential not only in construction but in any industry; creating meaningful connections can sometimes open more doors than formal education.
In this episode, I'm joined by Jessica Slack, Senior Executive and Private Sector Growth Leader at Gilbane Building Company, one of America's largest building companies. Although her father was widely known in Philadelphia's construction space, she never thought she'd end up in construction. Her innate drive for relationship building led her into sales and business development first, and her ambition and need for new challenges took her to construction later.
We had a fantastic conversation about Jessica's journey before and after joining the construction industry, her thoughts on formal education, and why so many people struggle with their career choices. She also talks about the difference between being in marketing and sales, her passion for relationship building, how she ended up in Gilbane, and so much more.
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Despite going after a degree in Communications following solid advice from his father, our guest, Chris Condon, knew he belonged to the Construction Industry. Following his passion, he transitioned from Marketing Coordinator to Lead Superintendent, to Project Manager, to Sr. Construction Manager. Today, 20 years of experience later, he is a Senior Vice President of Development, Construction & Operations.
"Get a job that doesn't require working outside in the winter."
In this episode, Chris Condon, Senior Vice President of Development, Construction & Operations at
Coretrust Capital Partners shares his story of passion for the trades. We delve into his childhood, growing up and playing at construction sites, and waiting anxiously for the summer to come, so he would spend the entire day with his father framing houses and roofing.
We also talk about his decision to pursue a career in Construction and his transition from the communications realm. He shares valuable advice on making decisions based on our passions, the importance of being open to opportunities, and more.
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If you love what you do, your job will never feel like work, and as if that wasn't enough, you'll never have a bad day.
Meet Jeff Francesconi, President at Capital Concrete, a man in love with the trades since day one, who, in every concrete pouring, feels the same excitement he felt in his first one almost 20 years ago.
In this episode, we dive into Jeff's journey in the trades, from his start in the 90s, when having a steady job was reason enough to feel lucky, to his decision to start his own thing in 2004. Jeff shares how he felt while beginning Capital Concrete, what he focused on to assemble his team, and how he evolved as a business owner.
Plus, we talk about his passions outside of work, what advice he would give to young people interested in joining the industry, and more.
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The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.