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On this episode of The Long Game by Prosper Group CEO Jay Roberts, we sit down with Mike Neal, CEO of KAST Construction, one of South Florida’s most respected builders with decades of experience shaping the region’s skyline and luxury real estate market.

Born and raised in Hollywood, Florida, Mike grew up in a hardworking middle-class family where discipline, accountability, and work ethic were instilled at an early age. From mowing lawns and delivering newspapers as a kid to working difficult construction jobs alongside his father, a union electrician, Mike learned firsthand what it takes to build something from the ground up.

Today, Mike leads KAST Construction, a premier South Florida construction firm responsible for delivering some of the region’s most notable residential and commercial projects. In this conversation, we dive into leadership, construction, business growth, South Florida development, and the mindset required to succeed in one of the toughest industries in America.

🎯 TAKEAWAYS:

• How Mike Neal’s blue-collar upbringing shaped his leadership and work ethic
• The lessons he learned working construction jobs as a teenager alongside his father
• Why discipline, accountability, and consistency matter in business and life
• The realities of operating in the construction industry and managing large-scale projects
• How South Florida’s explosive growth is changing development and construction
• What it takes to build a long-term business and reputation in a highly competitive industry

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