In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Michael Atkin chats with Matt Johnson about his journey from accounting to construction. Matt shares insights from his early projects, his role at EMJ, and how he merged accounting with operations. They discuss career growth, learning from failures, adapting to construction culture, and the impact of technology. The conversation covers collaboration, tech resistance, labor market efficiency, and generational challenges. Matt offers advice on mentorship, integrating new talent, leveraging AI for training, and concludes with personal reflections and advice for young professionals.

(0:10) Introduction and guest introduction

(1:13) Matt Johnson's career journey from accounting to construction

(4:04) First major construction projects and building efficiency

(10:08) Joining EMJ and bridging accounting with operations

(17:00) Career advancement through challenging roles and learning from failures

(23:32) Transitioning to operational roles and balancing with accounting

(30:45) Adapting to construction culture and the impact of technology

(39:52) Importance of collaboration and resistance to tech adoption in construction

(43:15) Managing labor market efficiency and generational challenges

(49:10) Addressing the mentorship gap and integrating new talent

(55:02) Leveraging technology and AI for training in construction

(57:30) Advice for young construction professionals

(1:02:31) Closing remarks and reflections