On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Grenee Martacho, CEO of Concord General Contracting, to unpack a leadership journey shaped by authenticity, resilience, and employee ownership. Grenee shares how she grew from a marketing coordinator into the CEO role, helped guide Concord through an ESOP transition, and led cultural and operational transformation during periods of rapid growth. From defining the ultimate client experience to navigating missteps, accountability, and succession, this conversation offers a grounded, human look at leadership done the right way.

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Key Takeaways:

• Grenee's journey to CEO (1:13)
• The ultimate client experience (4:50)
• Leadership development (7:40)
• Making decisions based on the heart, but also the data (9:05)
• Introducing an ESOP (10:14)
• Succession planning (14:05)
• Intentional focus on fixing and defining processes (17:31)
• Grenee's edge (20:12)
• Lessons from leadership missteps (22:47)