Join Todd Miller of Isaiah Industries and co-host Ryan Bell in this episode of Construction Disruption as they speak with Bruce Talley, CEO of Destination Ukraine. Discover the incredible story of resilience and opportunity in Ukraine amidst the ongoing reconstruction efforts. Bruce shares his adventurous journey from American capital markets to building businesses in Russia, and now leading the charge in Ukraine's recovery. Learn about the urgent building needs, opportunities for American companies, and how to get involved in the reconstruction efforts. This episode is packed with insightful anecdotes, practical advice, and a call to action for construction and building material stakeholders. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the future of construction in Ukraine.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:23 A Story from the Early Nineties

02:36 Introducing Bruce Talley

04:18 Bruce's Early Years and Russian Ventures

13:57 Challenges and Opportunities in Ukraine

22:10 The Role of American Companies in Ukraine

23:27 Opportunities for American Contractors

24:10 Challenges and Support for Ukraine

25:43 Upcoming Conferences and Networking

26:29 Assistance for Businesses Entering Ukraine

27:35 American Presence and Government Policy

29:04 Comparing Ukraine and Russia

31:14 Ukraine's Economic Potential

33:25 Encouragement for American Companies

35:46 Rapid Fire Questions

41:44 Conclusion and Contact Information

Connect with Bruce Online

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-talley-b78a5611/

Email: [email protected]

KyivBuild Ukraine: https://kyivbuild.com.ua/en

Rebuild Ukraine: https://rebuildukraine.in.ua/en

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