The Laying Foundations Podcast

Join us for a conversation with Tom Siron, Success Partner at Barnhart Crane & Rigging. Tom started out his career working with Sunbelt Rentals before he made the switch to Barnhart Crane & Rigging. At Barnhart, Tom strives to go beyond transactional relationships. Tom knows the only way to make a difference is getting to know the people you do work with. He values you others above himself...

Join us for a conversation with Eric Schultz, partner at Journey Alliance. Journey Alliance is a company that helps business owners manage their company. In this conversation Eric dives deeper into communicating to solve problems on the jobsite. No one wants to hear bad news in construction but there is a way to address it and bring the attention to proper parties to get the problem solved. If you...

Join us for a conversation with Eric Schultz, partner at Journey Alliance. Journey Alliance is a company that helps business owners manage their company. In this conversation Eric gives tips for the next generation about the interview process. There are things you can do to stand out and common practices that are red flags. If you want to learn more make sure to tune into part 2 next week! Eric&#3...

Join us for a conversation with our close friend Jesse Hernandez. Jesse is two time author, owner-operator of his consulting firm depth builders, podcast host, and live stream extraordinaire. 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.depthbuilder.com/ htt...

Join us for a conversation with Tyler Stankunas, Vice President of Commercial Concrete at Silverback Concrete. Tyler started his career in construction at age of 15 on the jobsite with his brothers. This week we talk about the work ethic that has to be instilled in you to be in the construction industry. We also discuss learning to find a hobby that helps you decompress from the problems at work....

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Join us for a conversation with Tyler Stankunas, Vice President of Commercial Concrete at Silverback Concrete. Tyler started his career in construction at age of 15, he remembers a lot of Saturday's where his dad would drop him and his brothers off on the jobsite to strip forms. As Tyler started from the bottom he learned about rebar, how to set forms, and how the concrete scope comes together...

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Join us for a conversation with Mike Ofili, project manager for The Rinaldi Group in Miami, FL. Mike is a forward thinker who chooses to put the people in the field doing the work first. He is extremely knowledgeable in and always has a smile on his face. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate relationships early on in your career specifically when you don't have a lot of prior constru...

Laying Foundations Career Coaching: https://forms.gle/Bn9mUDykYjv1tyRJ8 Laying Foundations Newsletter: https://laying-foundations.com/newsletter/ Are you looking to invest in the next generation of builders? There is an opportunity to sponsor Laying Foundations to continue to educate and create resources for the next generation of builders. If you want to learn more check out the link here: https:...

Join us for a conversation with Mike Ofili, project manager for The Rinaldi Group in Miami, FL. Mike is a forward thinker who chooses to put the people in the field doing the work first. He is extremely knowledgeable in and always has a smile on his face. In this episode, we discussed zero lot line, just in time deliveries, laydown areas, and more. Make sure to tune in next week catch part of our...

Are you looking to invest in the next generation of builders? Whether you are an individual or company that is looking to make a last impact within the next generation there is an opportunity to sponsor Laying Foundations to continue to educate and create resources for the next generation of builders. If you want to learn more check out the link here: https://laying-foundations.com/sponsorships/ L...

Join us for a conversation with owner of Black Iron Dirt & Demolition, Luke Payne. Luke has a tremendous story, starting his career in landscaping, he learned the very beginning of moving dirt around the jobsite. He then pursued a full time sales role selling boats during the day while running his first heavy equipment business every waking moment he wasn't working. His story is full of gr...

Join us for a conversation with owner of Black Iron Dirt & Demolition, Luke Payne. Luke has a tremendous story, starting his career in landscaping, he learned the very beginning of moving dirt around the jobsite. He then pursued a full time sales role selling boats during the day while running his first heavy equipment business every waking moment he wasn't working. His story is full of gr...

Join us for a conversation with Dan Boggs, field engineer at Robins & Morton. In this episode we talk about Dan having the space to learn from his failures on the jobsite. We are going to make mistakes everyday, it is up to us to choose to have a growth mindset and learn from our failures. Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-boggs-5b85a419a/ Are you looking to invest in the next gene...

Join us for a conversation with Dan Boggs, field engineer at Robins & Morton. In this episode we talk about Dan's path into the construction industry, starting out as a survey technician while working his way through school. Once graduating from college, Dan started his full time career with Robins & Morton, a #2 ranked contractor in Modern Healthcare. Connect with Dan: https://www.lin...

Join our conversation today with Thomas Lamay, Jesse Hernandez, Walker Lott, & Davis Hambrick as they discuss why mental health in construction is important. 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...

Join us for a conversation with the owner of Pleasant Valley Containers, Andrew Grinde. Andrew is an entrepreneur at heart with a lot of ideas on how to change the world and help solve homelessness. In this episode, we talk about Andrew seeking out Pennsylvania Mennonites to be the craftsman building Pleasant Valley Containers. We also discuss his mission to help change communities by providing cl...

Join us for a conversation with the owner of Pleasant Valley Containers, Andrew Grinde. Andrew is an entrepreneur at heart with a lot of ideas on how to change the world and help solve homelessness. In this episode, we go on a journey talking about his time at Yale, dropping out and pursuing real estate investments, and finally starting Pleasant Valley Containers. Pleasant Valley Containers has mu...

Join us for a conversation with CEO of Mobilization Funding, Scott Peper. Scott started his construction journey working for his dad as a part time glazer during the summers between school. During that time, Scott saw his dad's balance sheet - a cardbox box. Now, Scott & his team help contractors get funding before the work starts and teaches them about cash flow. If you want to learn more...

Join us for a conversation with CEO of Mobilization Funding, Scott Peper. Scott started his construction journey working for his dad as a part time glazer during the summers between school. During that time, Scott saw his dad's balance sheet - a cardbox box.. during this episode Scott talks about what got him to where he is today. Make sure to tune in next week to learn about construction cash...

Join our conversation today with Walker Lott, Davis Hambrick, and Jesse Hernandez as they discuss why mental health in construction is important. 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...

Join us for a conversation with the Women Talk Construction Podcast co-hosts Christi Powell & Angela Gardner. Christi manages WBE for 84 Lumber all over the United States and Angela is the Director of Business Development and Marketing for Hill Electric. At the heart of the ladies, are people who genuinely care for each person they come into contact with, they share their stories on how they j...

Join us for a conversation with the Women Talk Construction Podcast co-hosts Christi Powell & Angela Gardner. Christi manages WBE for 84 Lumber all over the United States and Angela is the Director of Business Development and Marketing for Hill Electric. At the heart of the ladies, are people who genuinely care for each person they come into contact with, they share their stories on how they j...

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...