This episode's guest: Chase Wirtz of Capo Projects Group. You can also check out their new schedule management software - CPM Axis.

Mike and Brian are joined by Chase Wirtz, Partner with Capo Projects Group. With 10 years of construction under his belt working for large General Contractors, Chase joined Capo Projects Group - a construction, technical and professional services company specializing in project management, project controls, cost estimating and delay claims management. If you're looking for the latest in Construction Management tools, then this is your episode!

This episode's guest: Patrick Heffler of Heffler Contracting Group.

Mike and Brian are joined by Patrick Heffler, President and Owner of Heffler Contracting Group. Growing up with a father in construction, Patrick worked summers and weekends on job sites learning what it means to work hard and the value of earning your keep. Starting as a laborer and then moving up through the ranks, he learned all aspects of the contracting business. Starting with himself as their sole employee, Heffler Contracting Group now employs 96 people! Heffler Contracting Group specializes in the 8(a) Federal Business Development Program and has found their niche in long-term contracts. Check out how Patrick built a business with a specific long-term plan around the 8(a) Federal Program.

This episode's guest: Jim Andrews of American Restore, Tipping Floors, and North American Construction Technology.

Mike and Brian are joined by Jim Andrews, President of American Restore, Tipping Floors, and North American Construction Technology. Starting as a young boy working for a family friend, he learned all about concrete mixing and servicing boats. Eventually, starting in sales and quickly moving up the ladder, Jim now runs American Restore – the leader in heavy duty flooring. Jim details his journey of how he’s taken groundbreaking ideas and turned them into the multi-million dollar contracting companies.

This episode's guests: Bill Cummings and Emily Serrano of Legacy Construction. You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Mike and Brian are joined by Bill Cummings and Emily Serrano, President and Director of Human Resources, respectively, of Legacy Construction. Starting in 2007 right before the world fell apart with the Great Recession, their first commercial project was for a Diabetes and Endocrine Specialty Medical group at $44 per square foot (would be close to $120 per square foot today)! Starting with just 5 people back then, Legacy Construction has grown to close to 40 people specializing in Design / Build in the retail and healthcare space! With an emphasis on challenging norms and established structures, Legacy Construction is revitalizing and changing the retail and healthcare space as we know it!

This episode’s guest: Carlos Melendez of CM Solar Electric. You can find them on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter.

Mike and Brian are joined by Carlos Melendez, President of CM Solar Electric. Looking forward at his future after high school in 1986 and realizing college wasn't for him, Carlos started working for a large electrical contractor for close to 10 years. Eventually, Carlos formed his first company in 1999, but made the mistake of not planning and forecasting. So, when the Great Recession came in 2008, his company went under quickly. In 2010, he opted to jump into solar, and learning his lessons from a couple years prior, Carlos and his brother started CM Solar Electric. Now with two crews and 15 employees and intentionally making moves to grow, they're growing steadily and hiring the right people in the right positions and doing it the smart way.

This episode’s guest: Benjie Craig of Jemby Electric, Inc. You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Mike and Brian are joined by Benjie Craig, CEO of Jemby Electric, Inc. Right after graduating high school, he opted to not start college in that first year and went to work as an apprentice electrician. Eventually, going to school and graduating with an Associate degree in Business and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, he continued working as an electrician, gaining all sorts of new ideas to help businesses thrive. After graduating and meeting with his boss to discuss these new ideas, it became very apparent that his company did not have the same vision, eventually leading him to start Jemby Electric. Their vision – “To Empower Cities and People.” Benjie has a wealth of ideas and thoughts on business, especially in the trades, and you will see why Jemby Electric is flourishing and how he is creating new software that specifically addresses the electrical trade!

This episode's guest: Doug Reitz of Mark Wilson Construction, Inc. You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Mike and Brian are joined by Doug Reitz, Owner and President of Mark Wilson Construction, Inc. Doug stumbled into the path of construction while attempting an Architecture major at Fresno State University. While personally taking pride in his architecture work as a student, he quickly realized he was not as skilled as some of his other classmates. And with the additional guidance of his professor, Mark moved into construction. Going to work for Mark Wilson, Doug and Mark put together a 5 year succession plan to get Doug fully vested as owner and president with the unique by-product of dramatically increasing their revenue in that time from $18 million to around $45 million! Doug is one of the most positive people we've had on the show and you'll quickly see why Mark Wilson Construction does so well as a result of him at the helm!

This episode's guest: Gerry McCaughey of ENTEKRA. You can also find Gerry on LinkedIn.

Mike and Brian are joined by Gerry McCaughey, President, Chairman, and Co-Founder of ENTEKRA specializing in Off-Site Construction. To give you an idea of what they do - they're building a 270,000 square foot apartment complex completely off-site. It will be up in 13 weeks with only 10 men off-site! Talk about revolutionary! Gerry's father literally started the residential off-site construction industry starting in Ireland back in the 1950's. Gerry grew up only knowing off-site construction and eventually started ENTEKRA. Spend some time with this one, because it's where construction is going!

This episode’s guest: Jason Walsh of California Trusframe, LLC. You can find Jason on LinkedIn and find California Trusframe on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Mike and Brian are joined by Jason Walsh, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at California Trusframe, LLC. Coming from a shoe store and moving to a truss plant when he was 21, Jason had no idea what a truss was! Now with California Trusframe for the last seven years, they specialize in components primarily for residential (single family and multi-family) – floor and roof trusses, floor cassettes, roof cassettes, and wall panels. And they’re ushering in a revolution in new residential construction dramatically changing the entire construction process – cutting overall cost and risk! Jason opened our eyes to the new trends in residential construction. Give him a listen!

This episode's guest: Gabe Ponce of Precision Landscape Services, Inc.

Mike and Brian are joined by Gabe Ponce, President of Precision Landscape Services, Inc. Gabe started his own landscaping business 3 years ago with 3 employees. Now, he employs 35 employees and loves seeing how working hard changes lives and family trees. Grab a chair outside in the grass, enjoy the fresh air and hear how Gabe went from working for his dad pushing a lawn mower, to the restaurant industry, and back. His zest for life and his people will provide fresh perspective on how to run a business in the trades.