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S2/Ep 91 - Jeff Sample | You Won't Have a Job in Ten Years; Learn Something New


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In this episode, we talk with JEFF SAMPLE, who is the Director of Strategic Accounts for eSUB Construction Software and also a podcaster with his show, The ConTechCrew.

THOUGHT #1

You Won't Have a Job in Ten Years, I Suggest You Learn Something New

THOUGHT #2

An Age is Called Dark, not Because the Light Fails to Shine, but Because People Refuse to See It 

- James A. Michener

CONNECT:

  • Website: ConstructionDorks.com
  • Website:  JbKnowledge.com
  • Podcast: DorkCast
  • Facebook: JBKnowledge.com
  • Linkedin: Jeff Sample
  • Twitter: @IronmanOfIT
  • BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:

    • "We Built This City" (Jefferson Airplane) - Youtube.com
    • Association of Building Contractors (ABC) - abc.org
    • American Society of Concrete Contractors - ASCConline.org
    • Chris Plue (Webcor) - Linkedin
    • Webcor - Webcor.com
    • "Strategery" (President GW Bush) - History.Defense.gov
    • Microsoft - Microsoft.com
    • Amazon - Amazon.com
    • Google - Google.com
    • Azure Cloud - Azure.Microsoft.com
    • COVID-19 - CDC.gov
    • AI (Artificial Intelligence) - Wikipedia
    • Steve Peck - Steve-Peck.com
    • Bentley Mills - BentleyMills.com
    • Justin Trudeau (Canada) - Pm.Gc.ca
    • US Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) - Defense.gov
    • James Eichner - Oakesfosher.com
    • Hertz - Hertz.com
    • Phillip Stutts - PhillipStutts.com
    • Peter Diamandis - Diamandis.com
    • National Car Rental - NationalCar.com
    • Adam Grant - AdamGrant.net
    • Malcolm Gladwell - GladwellBooks.com
    • Blockbuster - Blockbuster.com
    • Netflix - Netflix.com
    • Hamish Dodds - Linkedin
    • "This Little Light of Mine" - Youtube.com
    • Escape Room - Wikipedia
    • Hard Rock International – HardRock.com
    • Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com
    • Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com
    • Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com
    • Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com
    • Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com
    • Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org
    • Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com
    • Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com
    • Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel
    • JEFF SAMPLE'S BIO:

      Jeff Sample has devoted the past 20+ years to transforming companies through technology by educating others on the value of a secure and thriving IT ecosystem.

      Jeff optimizes companies throughout the construction industry by designing solutions, optimizing strategic advantages, and breaking down information silos. Based in Vail, Colorado, his passion for outdoor adventure led to triathlons and Ironman competitions eventually garnering him the moniker "The Ironman of IT."

      Jeff studied Software Lifecycle as a DevOps Engineer where he learned and developed software solutions for ecommerce, security, compliance, as well as several operational environments. He also honed his skills in SaaS design, API’s, and implementing cloud solutions that scale; he's transformed how companies create and apply solid infrastructures for IT ecosystems.

      Jeff's signature technology solutions place emphasis on functionality and fiscal responsibility.

      His work encompasses a wide breadth of industries including: Ski Resorts, Hospitality, Real Estate, Health Care, and now Construction Technology.

      He currently serves as a member of the AGC IT Steering committee, assisting the organization's momentum toward improving the quality of construction. Jeff evaluates AEC companies' technology needs and provides custom solutions and road maps with JBKnowledge Consulting Services Team. You can

      tune-in to hear Jeff weekly on The ConTechCrew podcast or catch his presentations at The ConTech Roadshows.

      As Director of Strategic Accounts for eSUB Construction Software, Jeff conducts technology assessments for trade contractors and develops recommendations and roadmaps to adopt a secure and thriving IT ecosystem. His depth of IT experience in a variety of industries and his passion for outdoor adventures and Ironman competitions has made Jeff widely known as the “The Ironman of IT.” He is a popular speaker and vocal thought leader in construction, spending much of his time educating on a variety of topics to better the industry as a whole.

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