The MBI EDGE

Construct Connect has been a valuable MBI partner for many years, doing what they do best – helping contractors find business. They provide access to different contractors, assisting with bids and using their technology platform to source information about projects. Hear from Jennifer Johnson about the capabilities of the platform and where they are focusing on the value in the future for their customers.

Scott Friauf has a lengthy and admirable resume with MBI. Hear about his journey and how important community is to Scott and his company.

Mike Espeset is entering 2024 as the new MBI Chairman of the Board. We had a chance to sit down with Mike and talk about his experience leading Story Construction, and how he envisions his role as Chair playing out.

Introducing Dr. Tara Rinehart to the MBI family.  Tara has recently joined MBI as our Director of Industry Education and is responsible for all things education programming.  She’s a passionate learner, teacher and coach and we wanted to take this opportunity to let you all hear from her. 

Dr. Ben Hardy, organizational psychologist and author, will be keynoting this year’s Masters Award luncheon speaking about his philosophy and book “10X is better than 2X”. Join us for this podcast and event in February as we discuss how world class entrepreneurs achieve more by doing less.

Every three years, MBI members have the option to attend the out of country excursion with their MBI peers. In 2024, the group will be traveling to a sunny destination that is revealed in this podcast episode. Tune in to check it out!

When MB Eye On The Future graduates hear the name Ken Bradford, they immediately harken back to a time they spent with this charismatic coach and master mentor. After 20 years of teaching these graduates, many have gone on to lead companies, sit on the MBI Board and lead philanthropic efforts in their own communities. Take the time to listen to what that’s all meant to Ken, and what he has planned for his future.

Bill Schmarzo returns for his 2nd podcast on The MBI Edge. Bill is known in the data world as the “Dean of Big Data” and wears many hats including professor, business coach and strategic thinker. Bill’s going to be headlining the Technology and Innovation Breakfast and also run a breakout session at the Annual Winter Conference. Catch a sneak peek here!

Jason Schroeder is a former Field Operations and Project Director who has worked for 23 years in about every position. He now champions and teaches Project Management through his immersive bootcamp and will be the lead instructor at the Annual Winter Conference in February.

Jeff Espenship, or “Odie”, as his call-sign declares is an international airline pilot, retired USAF fighter pilot, husband, father and professional speaker. Odie is joining us this year for the Winter Conference and has an inspiring message about cutting corners. As he says, “Pay attention to the size of the shadow you cast in the eyes of others. Fresh eyes and ears are always watching and listening to the way it’s done around here.”