Welcome to Creating Structure Podcast # 49 with Lisa Lococo Smith of the Kawneer Collaborative. Lisa has an interesting path to the curtain wall industry, but always her work has centered around the people part of business;  marketing, hospitality, sales, business development.  Always positive, Lisa "chooses joy," and "choose happiness."  You'll feel it in this discussion. We talk about Lisa's background, working with different types of people, sales, rejection, positivity, curtain wall, unitized curtain wall, Kawneer, trends, and more.  We talk about the association and commonality with people, whether tending bar at The West End Tavern, or interacting with clients on a glazing project. We talk about her non-traditional path, which is not uncommon to this industry. This was recorded in September 2023, but the information and context is relevant to any time.

We cover a lot of ground here and I'll just let the podcast speak for itself.

Enjoy!
 

The Guest:  Lisa Lococo Smith
Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisalococosmith/

Kawneer:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kawneer-company/
Website:https://www.kawneer.us/


Host:
John L. Wheaton, PE, CEO, WSE Inc; Creating Structure Podcast Host, Connector
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering:
BVS Productions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/budget-video-solutions/
Website: https://www.bvsfilmproductions.com/

Welcome to the energy discussion on the Creating Structure Podcast with Mark Schow, PE, and David Kent, LEED AP, Director of Consulting at Wheaton Sprague

Mark Schow,  is a PE, founder & principal with  ElevatedDesign.Boston  Using Less Energy. By Design.  He has worked on systems for a variety of building types. Saving energy through unique solutions and out of the box thinking is what drives him.

 David Kent, LEED AP, is Director of Building Envelope Consulting with https://www.wheatonsprague.com . David leads the consulting division at WS and is experienced in a wide variety of building types and cladding systems.

We talk about Energy issues; Massachusetts- Stretch Code, Boston's BERDO- Energy Mandates, NY Local Law 97, and more. We discuss the relevance, importance, & often-overlooked interplay between HVAC and Building Enclosure systems. 

How can building energy use be optimized in new and existing buildings not only in MA, but anywhere?

 Massachusetts became the first state to adopt an above-code appendix to the "base" building energy code-the "Stretch Code". It emphasizes energy performance, as opposed to prescriptive requirements, and is designed to result in cost-effective construction that is more energy efficient than that built to the "base" energy code. 

BERDO

Buildings account for nearly 70% of greenhouse gas emissions in Boston. The 2021 amendment to BERDO gives the City authority to set emissions standards for large existing buildings. The emissions standards will decrease over time, with all buildings achieving net zero emissions by 2050.  

How do these things affect the building owner. Where do they start?

Energy mandates and thermal efficiencies are not going away. Listen, engage, comment, and let's keep the conversation going.

The Guests:
Mr David Kent, LEED AP:
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kent-179b2534/

Mark Schow, PE:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-schow-p-e-07a06657/

Elevated Design LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevated-design-inc/
Website: https://elevateddesign.boston/team.html

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO WSE Inc; Creating Structure Podcast Host, Connector
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering:
BVS Productions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/budget-video-solutions/
Website: https://www.bvsfilmproductions.com/

 Kathleen Adams, CFP® CPWA® is the co-founder of Second 50 Financial, empowering successful entrepreneurs and executives to plan for and envision a second 50 years filled with financial confidence, opportunity, and vitality. As a financial planner for over 20 years, she is in the lifestyle preservation business. 

She and her team have developed a unique process to address the expanded needs of successful business owners and entrepreneurs who are enjoying a wonderful lifestyle and require a different kind of financial plan for the second 50 years: Lifestyle Preservation Planning™ (LPP).  LPP™ starts with developing current and future income streams to support the owner's cashflow needs by strategically customizing wealth distributions with passive income sources. Planning to finance new opportunities, increase longevity through access to health and wellness breakthroughs, and enhance family relationships are all a part of preserving lifestyle. Appropriate investment management remains an essential component and when combined with LPPTM, the full potential of the second 50 years will be maximized. 

Kathleen is a member of Investments and Wealth Institute, Los Angeles Chapter of the Financial Planning Association, The Purposeful Planning Institute, South Bay Estate Planning Council, The Napoleon Hill Foundation, The Lifetime Extender Affinity Group of Strategic Coach , Abundance 360, & Bruins Professionals. 

Kathleen has a BSc degree from Loyola University in Chicago. She earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification & completed the Personal Financial Planning designation program at UCLA Extension in 2003. In 2015, Kathleen earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor ® designation, in advanced wealth management strategies and applied concepts through IWI in conjunction with The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and the Applied Behavioral Finance Certificate enhancing her industry knowledge.

Kathleen is originally from Chicago, IL, but has lived in Manhattan Beach for the last 30 years.

Disclosure:
The information contained herein is for general educational and informational purposes only.  It is not intended as personalized investment, tax, legal, or other advice.  We do not provide any tax or legal advice. You should consult with your independent investment, legal, tax, and/or other professionals with respect to your individual situation and needs before considering taking any action.


Guest: Kathleen Adams
LinkedIn Kathleen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamskathleen/
LinkedIn Second50: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-50-financial/
Website: https://www.second50financial.com/

Host:
John L Wheaton
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/

Welcome to Creating Structure Podcast episode #46 with Tom O'Malley, Managing Partner at Clover Architectural Products. Tom is well known in the curtain wall and architectural products industry and it was my pleasure to spend an hour with him in this discussion.

From starting in the City of Chicago's Mayor's office of Special Events to help organize the World Cup, to Romano Brothers Beverage,  then Doralco, and now Clover, Tom has applied himself, built relationships, gained trust, insight and knowledge along the way.

 Tom has traveled extensively to client locations and events, and is a well recognized person in the industry. Tom's progression to the role of managing partner at Clover seems to be a fitting and natural expression of his rise through the industry.

Tom is an experienced partner with a demonstrated history of working in the building materials industry. Tom has strong entrepreneurship skills in negotiation, business planning, operations management, sales, and retail. Tom directs sales and marketing at Clover. His roles builds on two decades of relationships to help grow Clover's revenue.  Tom's and Clover's primary goal is to be a valued partner to the architectural community and a great customer to their vendors.

Clover provides the following products:

• Sunshades/Light-Shelves
• Grilles/Screen walls
• Stainless steel cladding
• Clad doors and storefront
• Entrance Metal Systems

Tom also is a Partner in American Custom Fabrication. They are a fabricator of break metal, linear bar grilles, fin tube enclosures, clad doors and frames, custom hand rails, canopies and much more.

Tom provides some fun and interesting insights during the conversation and has many interesting experiences from which to share.

Enjoy!

The Guest: Tom O'Malley
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-o-malley-9b5aa710/

Clover
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clover-architectural-products/
Website: https://www.cloverarchitecturalproducts.com/

American Custom
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-custom-fabrication/

Host:
John L. Wheaton, PE, CEO, WSE Inc; Creating Structure Podcast Host, Connector
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering:
BVS Productions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/budget-video-solutions/
Website: https://www.bvsfilmproductions.com/

Welcome to Creating Structure Podcast # 45 with Ethan Bull, co-founder of ProAssisting, re-imagining Executive Support.

Through ProAssisting, Ethan leverages his 25+ years as a Sr. Executive Assistant to manage top-level, remote Executive Assistant (EA's) who serve clients ranging from 'next generation' CEO's who need support but want technology to enable that partnership to former CEOs and current BOD members who want the high-level support their used to but don't need an on-site, full-time employee.

With his wife Stephanie Bull  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebull/  CEO and Co-Founder of Pro-Assist they "wrote the book on remote executive assistance."

As noted in their website, "More and more people are looking for remote jobs; however, before remote work became the norm, we provided our clients with a remote and fractional executive assistant for administrative support as a cost-effective alternative to hiring an assistant in-house. Now, more than ever, our process is helping executives, business owners, and entrepreneurs thrive under challenging circumstances in a fast-paced environment."

Ethan is refreshing, insightful, candid, and helpful in his insight and background. If you have thought that you couldn't afford to hire an EA, think again. Listen to hear more about Ethan, his EA experience and journey, approach to fractional and full time remote EA support, and more. Thanks for listening!

The Guest: Ethan Bull
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanbull/
Website: https://www.proassisting.com/
Book: The 29 Hour Workday: https://info.proassisting.com/the-29-hour-workday-a-high-performers-guide-to-leveraging-your-ea-0

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO WSE Inc; Creating Structure Podcast Host, Connector
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering:
BVS Productions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/budget-video-solutions/
Website: https://www.bvsfilmproductions.com/

Welcome to the first of a sub-series we will run intermittently entitled  "Facades That Inspire," within the Creating Structure Podcast. This one is with my colleague and friend Mr. David Kent, LEED AP, Senior Design Consultant at Wheaton Sprague

Beginning his career in London, David has worked in exterior restoration, and curtain wall consulting for about two decades. He received a degree in Building Surveying in the UK, which focuses on the after care and adaptation of existing buildings and exteriors. His work experience spans a full range of construction typologies from social housing to high profile NYC land-marked properties such as the Park Avenue Armory and The Knox Hat Building at 452 Fifth Avenue and more. David's experience has lead to a thorough understanding of not only building exteriors, but their construction, operations, and systems of interiors. Mr. Kent brings his expertise and strong communication skills to every aspect of his work.

Facades That Inspire,  (enabling facades that inspire is our core purpose at Wheaton Sprague) can take many forms. While we've done monumental, visible, noteworthy custom glazed curtain wall systems on new and existing buildings, in this discussion we highlight a masonry facade on an alley wall, part of an 1800's vintage building in Boston. Why is it important, what were the issues, how was it restored?  Listen to the discussion for the case study.

And much thanks to our client, and architect, Olivia Dube, AIA, Owner and Principal  Tact and Grit Design Co. https://www.tactandgrit.com/

The Guest and Colleague:
Mr David Kent, LLED AP:
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kent-179b2534/

Architect:
Olivia Dube, AIA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-dube-aia-0b42b663/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO WSE Inc; Creating Structure Podcast Host, Connector
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering:
BVS Productions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/budget-video-solutions/
Website: https://www.bvsfilmproductions.com/

Arnold Swanborn is a design principal with CO Architects in Los Angeles. With more than 30 years design experience, his career spans a wide array of project types, including small single-family commissions, technically challenging projects in the healthcare and higher education realms, commercially driven multi-family residential and office projects. 

Arnold’s portfolio of work is consistently awarded and recognized by the profession for a commitment to creating experiential architecture specifically driven by place, tactility, and unique manipulation of natural light as material presence. All of these design considerations provide a variety of innovative environments for teaching, discovery, and healing that are dynamic and collaborative. 

Born in The Netherlands, Arnold holds a Master of Science in Advanced Architecture Design from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California.  Arnold is a California licensed architect, a member of the AIA, and a LEED-Accredited Professional.

Arnold is well-known for designing award-winning buildings, investigating new ways to enrich lives, fulfill functional and technical expectations, and appeal as fully to the senses as to the intellect. His work focuses on connecting people to place and leading by example through the design of sustainable buildings that are responsive to their environments. Arnold has played an instrumental role in the design of many iconic projects across the US and abroad. His work includes the widely publicized Health Sciences Innovation Building, Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building, and Health Sciences Education Building at the University of Arizona. Prior to CO, Arnold’s experience included the Museum Tower in Dallas, the centerpiece of the Dallas Arts District, and Met Lofts in downtown Los Angeles. 

 Fundamental to Arnold’s architectural approach is the belief that great ideas can come from anyone and anywhere. He encourages a diversity of opinions to enrich each project. To that end, along with teaching commitments at the University of Southern California and serving as a frequent juror of student work at local and national schools, Arnold is an active mentor to young designers and architects. He sees mentorship as an essential responsibility to architectural practice. 

 Guest:
Arnold Swanborn, AIA, LEED AP, Principal, CO Architects
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnold-swanborn-8b4b8b74/

CO Architects
Website: https://coarchitects.com/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO WSE Inc; Creating Structure Podcast Host, Connector
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering:
BVS Productions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/budget-video-solutions/
Website: https://www.bvsfilmproductions.com/

Welcome to Creating Structure Podcast #42 with Dan Shields.

Having known Dan for a while now, and having worked with him in the past, I know him as a voracious learner, high energy guy, a creative problem solver, and a person that is unafraid to try new things. Dan's story and ascension is inspiring and tangible.

From his beginnings in the metals, curtain wall, fabricated products, glazing industry sweeping floors in the shop, to running CNC equipment and saws, to project management, to estimating, to sales, sales management, to executive leadership, and more, there's some good lessons to learn from his experience. We also share some relevant industry content and advice in this discussion.

Dan is the President of Fabricated Products Group (FPG) and has approximately 25 years of industry experience in the metals, facade, curtain wall, panel, architectural component and supply industries.

FPG is a custom fabricator and machine job shop specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of premium architectural systems and components. They provide exceptional quality with breakneck turnaround times and is a subsidiary of MHS Legacy Group, a diversified national holding corporation based in St. Louis with roots dating back to 1895.

Enjoy, share, leave a comment!

Guest:
Dan Shields
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldshields/

Fabricated Products Group
Website: https://fabricatedproductsgroup.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fabricated-products-group/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO WSE Inc; Creating Structure Podcast Host, Connector
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering:
BVS Production
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/budget-video-solutions/
Website: https://www.bvsfilmproductions.com/
Blog: https://www.bvsfilmproductions.com/blog/

So you think fasteners are boring? Maybe to some, but that may be because their importance is not recognized clearly. Everything matters in life, business, work, and construction, from the small details to the big. Fastener elements (screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, etc., etc.) hold together buildings, building components, and keep things secure. Often the last thing to be thought of and purchased, fastening devices need to be considered throughout the design process, and specified as early as is practical in the engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction process.

Welcome to Creating Structure Podcast No. 41 with David Raskoskie. David is more than an "account representative." David is a value-adder, strategic partner, relationship builder, problem solver, and understands how to help client support their needs for bolts, screws, fasteners of all types. David's primary focus is on curtain wall and cladding systems of all types, particularly aluminum and glass or other infill components.

We "go to school" for a bit on connecting devices, relationship selling, cold calls, fastener history, hydrogen embrittlement, product development and more.

Enjoy the show!


Guest:
David Raskoskie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-raskoskie-28b34314/


Alloy Fasteners
Website: https://www.alloyfasteners.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alloy-fasteners-inc/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO WSE Inc; Creating Structure Podcast Host, Connector
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering:
BVS Production
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/budget-video-solutions/
Website: https://www.bvsfilmproductions.com/
Blog: https://www.bvsfilmproductions.com/blog/

" Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal." 

You'll hear this mindset stated repeatedly in my unique and  inspiring interview with Justin Breen,  Wall Street Journal-USA Today Best-Selling Author , Connector,  Visionary, Member of Strategic Coach 10x, Abundance 360,  Owner & founder of BrEpic Communications and related entities in the BrEpic network. It was my pleasure to interview Justin and hear his perspectives.

Justin is the author of the recently published book "EPIC LIFE"  - "How to Build Collaborative Global Companies While Putting Your Loved Ones First."

Justin has also authored in 2020, the book "EPIC BUSINESS"  - "30 Secretes to Build Your Business Exponentially and Give You the Freedom to Live the Life You Want.!"

Justin's focus and mindset is on two things:
1. Being the best husband and father he can be.
2. Being a connecting superhero for visionaries seeking to change the world.

This episode is about entrepreneurship, life, visionary thinking, abundance mindset, 10x thinking, networking, and more. 

No more show note narratives needed. This is a provocative discussion that I will let speak for itself. Enjoy!

Guest:
Justin Breen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrEpicBreen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brepicbreen
Email: [email protected] 

BrEpic Communications, LLC
Website: https://www.brepicllc.com/
Epic Business Book: https://brepicbusiness.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brepiccommunicationsllc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrEpicComm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrEpic/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO WSE Inc; Creating Structure Brand ambassador, Connector
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering:
BVS Production
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/budget-video-solutions/
Website: https://www.bvsfilmproductions.com/
Blog: https://www.bvsfilmproductions.com/blog/