Bred To Build - Construction Podcast

Victor Sella from United Contractors joins us for a candid conversation on one of the most overlooked parts of running a construction business: payroll, certified payroll, compliance, and back office infrastructure. We dig into why so many contractors invest heavily in the field while ignoring the systems behind the scenes that directly affect profitability, employee trust, and long term growth. ...

Every contractor hits that moment... a big job lands in front of them, and they have to decide: is this rocket fuel or a grenade? Scott Peper has seen both play out hundreds of times. As founder and CEO of Mobilization Funding , Scott has spent over a decade working inside the cash flow crisis that quietly drives contractors out of business - and he knows exactly where the wheels come off. In this...

Summary : Tara Cristel explains why subcontractors are built to work but forced to finance. After taking on a $700K project and now sitting 150+ days into a payment delay (with 200 days closing in fast) she started speaking publicly about the cash flow traps, predatory contract terms, and broken systems that keep subs acting like unwilling banks. You can run a lean business, support your crew, do...

You can run a tight crew, win good work, and still watch your subcontracting business bleed out. Chris Doyle has seen it happen more times than he can count - and he built Billd to stop it. Chris has been in construction since he was 16. He's framed houses, worked disaster recovery, built renewable energy projects, and eventually found himself fluent in two languages most people can't speak at the...

Public work is booming. Infrastructure, data centers, CHIPS Act money. But most contractors still avoid it because of fear, paperwork, and compliance headaches. In this episode, we sit down with Jason Sperfslage from Beneco (part of FuturePlan by Ascensus) to break down how to stop treating fringe as “just compliance” and start using it as a competitive weapon. You’ll learn: Why paying fringe in c...

We sit down with Aaron Witt of BuildWitt to unpack what it really takes to build the next generation of the dirt world - from personal reinvention, workforce transformation, and evolving BuildWitt into a modern Learning Management platform built for infrastructure contractors.  Topics : Aaron’s Journey: From Bulldozer-Obsessed Kid to Dirt World Leader Why the Dirt World Workforce Crisis Threatens...

We sit down with Benjamin Holmgren of Ground Crew to uncover his journey from a blue-collar upbringing to building a community that supports contractors for long-term success. Topics: From Mini Excavators to Ground Crew: Benjamin’s Unique Path   Life-Altering Moments: Resilience and a Shift in Perspective   The Ground Crew Model: Connecting Contractors for Growth   Leadership Lessons: Humility, Hu...

We sit down with Landon Morel of Southern Sun Paving to explore the journey of transforming a family paving business through modern leadership and strategic growth. Topics: Taking Over the Family Business: Navigating the Father-Son Dynamic Building & Leading High-Performance Crews The Southern Sun Tempo: Setting the Pace Social Media's Impact on Construction Business Growth Modernizing Operati...

We talk show with Gloria Marie, a construction business owner and passionate advocate for women in trades and all folks in trades.  Topics Industry Perspectives on Women in Construction Leadership & Communication Next Generation Development Next Generation Salary  Personal Development Industry Trends & AI The Bred to Build Podcast is built for everyone looking to learn, grow, and level up...

We talk show with Angelo Suntres, a passionate advocate for construction workforce transformation, to dive deep into the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the industry today. Topics The Hard Truths (Expectations & Realities) Generational Divide: Old School & New School Collide Mental Health & Construction Culture  Leadership That Actually Works Smashing The Class System The...

How to lead when things go sideways.  In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of handling unexpected problems on the job site and when situations take a turn for the worse. Our guest, John Scepaniak, shares his extensive experience and insightful strategies for maintaining composure and leadership during chaotic times. Handling Bad News: John reflects on receiving some of the worst calls...

This is the first time MattBangsWood shares his story. We learn more about his influences, how he got started, and the mentality he's developed to stay hungry in the game. Episode Summary:  Family background and influences Building Up Contacts and Networking Social Media and Its Impact (Pros & Cons) Looking Forward and Supporting the Youth Advice to Those Starting Out  Where's Matt Going Next....

Have you ever felt like you had a "make you" or "break you" project? We dive in with Victor Mezhvinsky, President and Founder of FORMA Construction, whose journey from immigrant roots to luxury builder is nothing short of inspiring -- Especially with one make or break project that defined his future. Episode Summary:  Family Journey and High Expectations The Epiphany and Entrepreneurial Drive Navi...

On this episode we dive in with the legend, Ryan Smith (aka Roof Slayer), to discuss his journey of mastering framing and roof cutting, gaining knowledge, and embracing growth and mentorship. Episode Summary:  Ryan's Journey and Expertise The Market for Hand-Cut Roofs Passing Down Knowledge and Challenges Embracing Education and Mentorship  Ryan's Journey and Expertise: Ryan shares his journey int...

On this episode we dive in with Herb Sargent, President and CEO of Sargent Corporation, known for their heavy civil construction work across seven states in the Northeast. Episode Summary:  Exploring Sargent Corporation Transition to Employee Ownership Investing in People and Development Utilizing Podcasting for Company Growth Future Outlook and Personal Reflections -- Exploring Sargent Corporatio...

College wasn't for Justin. His father was a builder and he found himself in Arizona building everything from kidney bean pools, shark tanks, and monster pools to keep the desert residents cool.  On this episode we discuss more about:  What motivated him to specialize in pools  Lessons from another plumber in 2008  What qualities separate good builders from bad builders How to motivate your team an...

7 Ways Sell On Value Not Price. We break down 7 topics in the episode and how it's worked for TJ Snowdon in his business.  Communicate well. Communicate often.  Be responsive. Take initiative.  Get organized. Build systems.  Show up.  Be confident in your work. But don't be cocky. Look the part. Be professional. Make sure you're qualifying your client. Not just them qualifying you.  Getting your s...

American Pavement started with humble beginnings. It is a family-run business that prides itself on hard work, branding, and elevating the paving industry. In this episode, we chat with Matt Stanley, one of the four sons, about the family's history and the vision behind starting and growing the well-respected movement, Raised On Blacktop. In this episode we dig into:  Story behind American Pavemen...

We did something new. We brought on a listener to share how the podcast has positively impacted them. Here are some things Lucas said during this episode: "Yes, recommend 10/10. Listen to the podcast. Take in as much content as you can. It has been phenomenal." "Taking those points from the podcast and like morphing it into... what can this do for me? And it's just been compounding." "They should...

Tune in to hear from Schannon Yodice & Chris Ortega on how they build the That Tile Chick brand. In this episode you'll hear:  Changing careers  Starting a new life and business in a brand new city  Using social media to grow their tile installation business & That Tile Chick Overcoming the struggles of being a woman in a male-dominated industry  And their aspirations on where they want to...

In this episode, we dig into some powerful topics including:  Recovery and becoming the best version of yourself (a true transformation story) The importance of second chances and being a second chance employer Leadership advice for building culture and empowering employees And Keith's experience of completing a 100 mile ultra marathon 1) Keith shares his wild and inspiring story of recovery and t...

In construction, your people make or break you. This is a no-BS episode... Tune in to learn more about how to: Solve your people problems Get the field and office/HR to work together Stop losing money on jobs Run a kickass meeting Eric Anderton (aka Construction Genius) joins us on the podcast. He's a trusted leadership advisor, executive mentor and expert meeting facilitator for construction comp...

Like war stories? You'll enjoy this episode. Taking over a business went south for this twenty-something year old builder. $400,000 in the red. Tune in to hear how this builder fought his way back to building a multi-million dollar business within 4 years. In this episode you hear us talk about: * Hire a lawyer and get your contracts squared away * Hiring and firing * Setting goals for yourself is...

Have you ever felt like... You're taking on more work but you feel stuck You're growing revenue but you're not actually making more money  You're great at your craft but lack some confidence on the business side Then you're going to want to listen to this episode.  (Read below on how to win a 1-hour coaching consultation with Shawn Van Dyke -- Value: $500) Shawn Van Dyke , a former engineer and co...

In this episode, we unpack current market conditions with a leading housing and real estate expert John Burns, CEO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting.   ⁠ Questions we address: ⁠ How’s housing and construction doing across the board?⁠ Which types of projects are being most effected? ⁠ What impact are we seeing on consumer trends and products?⁠ And a lot more. Tune in to hear what the leading bui...