The Laying Foundations Podcast

Join us for a conversation with project manager, Adam Jeffery, from Melbourne, Australia. Adam works for MLJ Contracting based out of the great state of New York. Adam has moved to three different contents in his construction career, each culture helping him learn something new about our industry. He now works in New York where he relies on his previous experience to help lead effectively. If you want to learn more about Adam, check out his LinkedIn profile link below!

Adam Jeffery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-jeffery-b970604b/

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Website: laying-foundations.com

Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations

Email: [email protected]

Join our co-host's Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick on a reflection from the past few years in their full time positions. The guys talk about what has helped them progress from their first day on the jobsite to where they are currently. Check out the podcast show notes below for more details on how they are growing in their careers.

Podcast Show Notes

1. Have a ready & willing attitude

2. Pursue excellence

3. Do the little things that others don't want to do

4. Be curious (don't be afraid to tell someone I don't know, but can you teach me?)

5. Accept feedback

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Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media

Website: laying-foundations.com

Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations

Email: [email protected]

Join us for a conversation with local 436 union carpenter Clyde King. Clyde has been in the construction industry for more than 30 years and in that time he has learned numerous tidbits of knowledge from each trade. Clyde's perspective on people is what makes him stand out, he wants to do the job well but realizes that you can't take the right next step without the people. If you want to learn more about Clyde check out the links below!

Clyde's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clyde-king-6a95a49b/

Construction Talks Unfiltered - Ep. 3: https://bit.ly/3YL1645

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Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media

Website: laying-foundations.com

Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations

Email: [email protected]

Join us for a conversation with local 436 union carpenter Clyde King. Clyde has been in the construction industry for more than 30 years and in that time he has learned numerous tidbits of knowledge from each trade. Clyde's perspective on people is what makes him stand out, he wants to do the job well but realizes that you can't take the right next step without the people. If you want to learn more about Clyde check out the links below!

Clyde's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clyde-king-6a95a49b/

Construction Talks Unfiltered - Ep. 3: https://bit.ly/3YL1645

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Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media

Website: laying-foundations.com

Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations

Email: [email protected]

Join us for mental health conversation #3 with Adam Hoots & Jesse Hernandez. Adam Hoots is an owner-operator of his consulting business Construction Ache Solutions. He is also a PhD candidate at Clemson University as well as host of Hoots on the Ground Lean Builder's podcast. If you have never met Adam Hoots you are in for a treat, he is one of the biggest champions for other people. 

For too long in the construction industry, people have felt that talking about their current life conditions is taboo. We as an industry need to create places where anyone can talk about the hurt they are going through. Join us each month as we continue our conversation and discuss failures in our own life's with the intent to show others how to be vulnerable and have real conversations.

Adam Hoots Website: https://constructionachesolutions.com/

Adam Hoots Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/

Adam Hoots Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoots-on-the-ground-the-lean-builder/id1616413284

Jesse Hernandez Website: https://www.depthbuilder.com/

Jesse Hernandez LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessedepthbuilder/

Jesse Hernandez Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learnings-and-missteps/id1532854362

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Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media

Website: laying-foundations.com

Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations

Email: [email protected]

Join co-host's Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick conversation about building financial principles at the start of your construction career. Finances are like anything else in your life, if you don't have a plan it will be in disarray. The guys talk about 5 sound financial principles that will help you navigate towards financial freedom.

1. Have a written plan

2. Stick to a budget

3. Live off less than you make

4. Invest 15% of your income (at least)

5. Save 10% of your income (at least)

Resources:

Dave Ramsey: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/

Grant Cardone: https://grantcardone.com/

Rich Dad Poor Dad: https://amzn.to/2ZtGMpK

Richest Man in Babylon: https://amzn.to/3m8PFFP

Millionaire next door: https://amzn.to/3Zq2utO

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Website: laying-foundations.com

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Email: [email protected]

Join us for a mental health conversation with Jason Schroeder, Founder & President of Elevate Construction based out of Phoenix, AZ. Jason is an industry leader and change-maker that values all people. For too long in the construction industry, people have felt that talking about their current life conditions is taboo. We as an industry need to create places where anyone can talk about the hurt they are going through. Join us each month as we continue our conversation and discuss failures in our own life's with the intent to show others how to be vulnerable and have real conversations.

https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/

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Website: laying-foundations.com

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Email: [email protected]

Join us for our conversation with co-founder of Jet.Build, Adam Stark. Adam started his career in the Israeli Airborne Special Forces and became VP of Construction & Redevelopment firm in New York. After working through the ownership side of construction for years, Adam and his business partner Joseph began to build an app from scratch to help streamline data where all party stakeholders use the same software. If you want to learn more, be sure to check out next week podcast where we start part two with Adam Stark.

https://jet.build/index

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/

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Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media

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Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations

Email: [email protected]

Join us for our conversation with co-founder of Jet.Build, Adam Stark. Adam started his career in the Israeli Airborne Special Forces and became VP of Construction & Redevelopment firm in New York. After working through the ownership side of construction for years, Adam and his business partner Joseph began to build an app from scratch to help streamline data where all party stakeholders use the same software. If you want to learn more, be sure to check out next week podcast where we start part two with Adam Stark. 

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Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media

Website: laying-foundations.com

Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations

Email: [email protected]

Join our co-host's in their conversation about earning the right to be heard on the jobsite. Walker & Davis talk about listening to those around you first, showing up, and asking questions. Each one of these skills can drastically help you improve your relationships you interact with daily. 

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Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media

Website: laying-foundations.com

Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations

Email: [email protected]