Joe On The Jobsite

Today, James Hurst – a field superintendent – takes a seat in the trailer to talk about his path into the industry, from working with his dad in his youth to interning with Joe himself. What sort of work did James do with his father and how did it influence him to pursue a career in the industry? Which lessons did James learn from his first few internships while he was in college learning construc...

Today, Gerren Sprauve rejoins Joe to dive deeper into his more recent ventures such as his company The Alignment Group (TAG) as well as his book Fast-Track Your Calling: How To Fuel Your Drive With Every Assignment . What is the importance of making the people around you feel seen and how can that inspire and motivate them to be their best self? How does The Alignment Group utilize this to help ot...

Today, Gerren Sprauve joins Joe to discuss his early life and influences leading to Gerren’s many business ventures including how he started Clean Slate Janitorial Services. What influence did Gerren’s family and childhood experiences have on him later becoming a business owner? Why did Gerren choose to ignore his bachelor’s degree in pursuit of a different path? How did a random encounter with a...

Today, Ramón Rodríguez rejoins Joe to talk about his extensive educational experience and his career since moving to the US. How did Ramón utilize his educational experience to help him progress in his career? Why did Ramón choose to move to the US given his successful career in the Dominican Republic? How have Ramón and his wife adapted their existing skills to continue pursuing their careers wit...

Today, Ramón Rodríguez takes a seat with Joe to discuss his multi-national career journey from being a language arts teacher to creating and supervising Learning Management Systems for industrial operations. What was Ramón’s early educational experience like in the Dominican Republic? How did Ramón use his skills gained as a language arts teacher to create and operate a Learning Management System...

Today, Ana Palm rejoins Joe to further discuss her role as a Senior Project Coordinator at Scorpio Construction and dive into Ana’s future career aspirations. What has Ana’s experience been like in these early stages of her career and what are her long-term goals? How has Ana’s mentors inspired her into pursuing a path in construction and how would she go about inspiring others? What does Ana thin...

Today, Joe invites Ana Palm into the trailer to discuss her journey from moving to the US from Brazil to becoming a Senior Project Coordinator at Scorpio Construction. How did Ana first become involved in the construction industry in high school? What is Ana’s involvement with NAWIC? What is the Construction Management Competition and what is the experience like as a participant? Find out the answ...

Today, Tyler Brooks sits back down to go into a bit more detail about the tools his shop uses and the importance of job satisfaction. How have automated technologies such as CNC machines helped to improve production capacity? What observations has Tyler made about how job satisfaction and company culture influence a person’s capabilities? What advice does Tyler have for new members in the industry...

Today, Tyler Brooks steps into the trailer to discuss how he came into his career as a fabrication manager with S.I. Goldman. How did Tyler get his start in the industry after moving from a different state? How did Tyler’s experience and knowledge filling work orders help him advance his career later? How did Tyler’s desire to maintain a better work-life balance influence his decision to take a jo...

Today, Dominique Papa enters the trailer to talk a bit about her history leading to the founding of her business ‘Drone Over the Top’, which uses drones and AI technology to conduct structural inspections. How did Dominique transition from being a live-aboard diver in Hawaii to owning a drone inspection company? What are the drones capable of and how are they able to improve safety for inspections...

Today, Terrance Currans rejoins Joe and dives a little deeper into his current role as COO of The Amphibious Group and some of their accomplishments. Does Terrance have any reservations about not joining the NYPD as he originally intended? What is Terrance’s ‘Boots to Ears’ program and how has it helped him improve his company? How does Terrence and The Amphibious Group reach out to the youth to g...

Today, Terrance Currans takes a seat with Joe to talk about his history working in civil service leading to his current role working for The Amphibious Group, specializing in jobsite safety and health. What types of roles did Terrance train for in his pursuit to serve with the NYPD and how did his family history of civil service influence him? What lessons did his experience as a volunteer firefig...

Today, Mark Follis rejoins Joe to further discuss the impact of new technologies on surveying and dive a little deeper into his experiences through his career. In what ways have new technologies been implemented into the field of surveying? Why is it still important to understand how to manually complete tasks despite these new technologies? What are some of Mark’s favorite moments from his career...

Today, Mark Follis takes a seat in the trailer with Joe to talk about his journey into becoming a surveyor. How did Mark's draftsman skills and experience help him secure a position working as a surveyor? How has the development and implementation of new and advanced technologies helped bridge the gap left by the shortage of skilled labor in the trades? Why does Mark look for passion in young surv...

Today, Michele Daugherty steps into the trailer to tell her story of working at a small town gold mine to becoming the President/CEO of ABC Central Florida. How did Michele's hard work and dedication to growth help her move up through the industry? In what ways does the industry support and reward those who show up and put in the effort to improve? How does business and politics go hand in hand? W...

Today, Brandon Scholler rejoins Joe to talk in further detail about AI and teambuilding. How does Brandon use AI on LinkedIn to promote SEA CAN? What benefits and drawbacks do Brandon and Joe foresee with the advancement of AI? How can the teambuilding skills used in sports be adapted to promote cohesion in the workplace? Find out the answers and more on this week's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Brandon Scholler comes into the trailer to talk about his career path leading up to his current role at Sea Can. How can a company's culture attract and retain good employees? What is SEA CAN, how do they source containers, and what can they be used for? Why is Brandon's face on billboards all over Orlando? Find out the answers and more on this week's episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Alyssa Lane rejoins Joe to talk about various organizations like NAWIC, ABC, and NICE and discuss her experiences working in a family owned business. What can the various organizations within the industry offer in terms of support and education? How can these groups and the events they host help you to better connect to others in a way technology cannot? What is it like to be a part of a fa...

Today, Alyssa Lane sits down with Joe to talk about her path through the industry and the importance of putting people first. How did Alyssa's experiences working with her father eventually influence her choice to work in the industry? What is the 'People First' mentality and what are its benefits? What are some examples of how you can positively impact people in the industry? Find out the answers...

Today, Mark Ramos sits back down to dive into the details of DeWalt tools, how they are made, and how he sells them. How does DeWalt approach development with users in mind? What are all these specialty tools that Mark brought? What benefits does a sales rep bring to an active project? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Mark Ramos steps into the trailer to recount his journey in sales from reselling sneakers as a kid to selling tools for DeWalt. How does selling shoes translate to selling construction tools? Why is it so important to know your customer and what their needs are? How have tools changed over time to better fit a job? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Chris Lonas rejoins Joe to talk about Chris's experience with mentoring and his involvement with veteran outreach programs. What makes teaching and mentoring so rewarding? How are Chris and ABC Central Florida working with veterans to fill roles in construction? What are some similarities between military experience and construction work? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode...

Today, Chris Lonas sits down in the trailer with Joe to discuss his background and journey from the Marine Corps to Construction. How can a military career translate to a career in construction? What's the deal with Chris's Hawaiian shirt? Why is it important to look at a problem from various perspectives and identify multiple solutions? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe o...

Today, Terra Roux joins Joe again to discuss NAWIC, its importance, and Terra's role within it. What is NAWIC and what does the organization do for its members? How does joining an association such as NAWIC progress ones career? How can having a diverse range of projects bolster your knowledge and abilities? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

Today, Terra Roux joins Joe to talk about her path into construction and the importance of cooperation. How can one project shape an entire career? What makes every idea a good idea? What is the most rewarding part of a successful career? Find out the answers and more on this weeks episode of Joe on the Jobsite!