The Laying Foundations Podcast

Join us for a conversation with Alex Kraft, Owner of Heave. Heave is software that makes buying, selling, and renting heavy equipment simple. No more back and forth, negotiating rates between various vendors' salesmen. You can have a quote for the exact equipment you need in less than 30 seconds. This software revolutionizes the way to get equipment on the job site quicker. If you want to learn more about Heave tune into the podcast and click on the link below.

https://heave.co/

Alex Kraft LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-kraft-531408146/

LinkedIn & YouTube Live Event:

Defining Relationships In Construction: How To Resist Becoming Calloused

https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6896182960941256704/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oUtciVR0bI

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Website: laying-foundations.com

New YouTube Series:

Qualities To Pursue In Construction: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKgZzYMDzjxzyh5W60HSQmyZuEtmIvq34

What would you tell your 20 year old self: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKgZzYMDzjxxhYyiOXFZdhBW1bkzBK2X-

Join us for a conversation with Doster Construction's project engineer Temple Bowling based out of Birmingham, AL. In this episode we talked about what it means to work through conflict. The construction industry has conflict every day, how you choose to lead in those moments is what will define you as a person. Choosing to not respond over aggressively and to care for others allows you to stand out and make the difference on the jobsite.

To learn more about Doster Construction click on the link below:

https://www.dosterconstruction.com/

Temple Bowling's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/temple-bowling-173135150/

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Join us for a conversation with Doster Construction's project engineer Temple Bowling based out of Birmingham, AL. In this episode we talked about what it means to work through conflict. The construction industry has conflict every day, how you choose to lead in those moments is what will define you as a person. Choosing to not respond over aggressively and to care for others allows you to stand out and make the difference on the jobsite. 

To learn more about Doster Construction click on the link below:

https://www.dosterconstruction.com/

Temple Bowling's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/temple-bowling-173135150/

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Join us for a conversation with Harvest Group Properties owner Tim Vest. Tim started his career in the technology industry where he learned how to live below his means with co-workers. From there, the relationship grew into learning how to invest and build wealth. Fast forward to 2022 and Tim is actively managing a top real estate investment firm where they are helping reach their client's goals. If you want to learn more about Harvest Group Properties click on the website link below!

Harvest Properties Group Website: https://harvestpg.com/ 

Join us for a conversation with Field Verified owner, Brian Melcher. Field Verified is an accredited lab based in Meza, AZ, where Brian trains his staff and all willing builders. Brian invests in others (LF podcast value #3) so that others can manage the build enclosure process efficiently. The Field Verified team tests, teaches, and trains with teamwork and puts their value in the relationship. To learn more about Field Verified, check out the links below!

Field Verified

Field Verified: https://fieldverified.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldverified/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/field_verified/

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Join us for a conversation with Steve Turner, founder of Bring Back The Trades. Steve is working to educate the parents and kids of the next generation to the awesome opportunity to work in the trades.

We are in desperate need of people who want to roll up their sleeves and get dirty. Steve is showing up and relentlessly working to bring a spotlight to a great and rewarding career in the trades. So much so that BBTT gives out scholarships, and currently there are more scholarships than there are applicants. Help us get the word out and share what his team is doing!

BBTT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bringbackthetrades1/

BBTT Website: https://www.bringbackthetrades.com/?fbclid=IwAR13-vLLSyshPEiMT4kqT6o-sSZHrOlEBECEwDh_5pZmUvkIUPCyHCERtFE

Contact Info: [email protected]

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Join us for a conversation with Steve Turner, founder of Bring Back The Trades. Steve is working to educate the parents and kids of the next generation to the awesome opportunity to work in the trades. 

We are in desperate need of people who want to roll up their sleeves and get dirty. Steve is showing up and relentlessly working to bring a spotlight to a great and rewarding career in the trades. So much so that BBTT gives out scholarships, and currently there are more scholarships than there are applicants. Help us get the word out and share what his team is doing!

BBTT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bringbackthetrades1/

BBTT Website: https://www.bringbackthetrades.com/?fbclid=IwAR13-vLLSyshPEiMT4kqT6o-sSZHrOlEBECEwDh_5pZmUvkIUPCyHCERtFE

Contact Info: [email protected]

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Join Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick for a conversation on top traits to pursue in the construction industry. Walker and Davis speak on 6 traits they have learned from their time podcasting and meeting incredible guests. If you enjoyed the podcast please like, share, rate, or reach out with feedback!

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

008: Position Doesn't Dictate Leadership With Jonny Green

009: Electrical Engineer Turned Pastor With Steven Winston

030: Building Forward With Jennifer Lacy

037: Meeting Them Where They Are With Todd Weyandt

Walker

1. Show Up

2. Be A Doer

3. Integrity = working hard with a purpose

Davis

4. Humility (NO PRIDE!)

5. Be a sponge (learn everything possible)

6. Reciprocate = teaching others

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Join us for a conversation with Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick on what being thankful means, what they are thankful for, and what to look forward to in the new year.

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Join our conversation with Brandon Patterson, working with the Home Builders of Des Moines in workforce development. Brandon is an Iowa skilled trades advocate that is a part of many organizations to inspire students of all ages to consider construction. A highlight of our conversation is the Build My Future event that hosts students and has hands-on training in manufacturing, heavy equipment, welding, and more. To learn more about the Iowa skilled trades movement, check out the links below.

Iowa Skilled Trades: https://iowaskilledtrades.com/

CrewCollab: https://crewcollab.org/

DSMHBA: https://www.dsmhba.com/

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