Bred To Build - Construction Podcast

10 years ago, BJ was a completely different person. He's sober, learning from the best mentors and coaches, and is rising the ranks in his market by creating local allies with other businesses and competitors in his market. BJ credits his success to his mentors and coaches. He wouldn't be where he is today without asking for help and applying his learnings along the way. In fact, if it wasn't for...

This isn't his first rodeo. He's been through it before. Jamie Verdura (Owner/General Contractor) will give you some insights into how he's thinking about a recession and which opportunities may surface. In the episode we talk about: when to self-perform, saying yes or no to work, hiring more labor, motivating your team, and his overall perspective on how you can take advantage of a downturn.  Wan...

Building a company through two downturns and crossing 30 years in business is no cake walk. Jeff Sweenor, owner of Sweenor Builders , talks about his upbringing working in his family's chocolate business, getting his start in construction with no experience, and remaining disciplined when it comes to building the best projects and the best business. The Sweenor team continues to push the envelop i...

When is the right time to hire, scale, and start operating like a real business? Working in the business versus working on the business is a big difference. Tune in to learn from Tom Reber (The Contractor Fight), a former contractor turned construction business coach, on when it's the right time to break away from being a craftsman and start operating like a real business. In this episode, we disc...

A career in construction is something that never crossed Jason's mind. He was obsessed with becoming a musician. An opportunity presented itself and he never looked back. Now he's found more success in construction than he ever imagined. In this episode, Jason Pietruszka from JJP Construction shares:  His journey from being a musician, working in a pizza shop, to getting an opportunity to work for...

Murray Kruger (Kruger Construction) ⁠is more than just a content machine will millions of followers. He's a father. Business owner. ⁠Car enthusiast. ⁠And a lot more. ⁠ ⁠ He's had many defining moments that have shaped his life. ⁠ ⁠ In this episode he shares...⁠ ⁠ How he manages his work ethic and when to rest when burnout is lurking. ⁠ ⁠ What it's like being a father and the values he hopes to ins...

Office job not for you? You're not alone. Kyle Stumpenhorst ( RR Buildings ) started off studying Computer Science, found himself unhappy clocking in at an office job, and chose to pivot his career into post frame construction and has never looked back. Tune in to hear about Kyle's journey, growing a massive following on social media, what he plans to do next, and who has the best calves. Want to...

Nate Bowman and Rush Kane are hopping in their rigs to tour the United States to create modern welders. It starts with teaching the next generation the fundamentals and upskilling our nation's instructors. Tune in as we dive in with Nate Bowman to learn about this bada** welding tour.   🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on...

Cash is king in this industry. We dive in with Zaid Rahman, CEO of Flexbase, to talk about how they are creating a better system and platform for helping contractors get better access to capital, stay alive, and create a better business. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♂️ Zaid Rahman (Guest) Flexbase Website His...

Tune in to hear why Jon Lefebre from Select Builders prefers being a bag-on contractor. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♂️ Jon Lefebre (Guest) Select Builders Website His Instagram 👷‍♂️ Matt (Co-Host) His Hammr Handle: @matt His YouTube His Instagram 👷‍♂️ Brek (Co-Host) His Hammr Handle: @brek Web: Hammr.com H...

How many times have you heard..."I don't want to train them because they're just going to leave." There's some truth here. You don't have a workforce forever. Marcus Gores thinks about building a construction company differently than most... Some folks may want to stay with Gores Construction forever, great, they will be trained. Some folks may want to learn skills to start their own business, gre...

We hop on to talk to Lydia Crowder about dropping out of college and pursuing a career in drywall. As a woman in construction, she's overcome the odds and shares some insights to running her business, training the next gen, and the art of showing up. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♀️ Lydia Crowder (Guest) Her I...

We hop on with Kevin Martinez , an apprentice (almost J-Man) electrician based out of San Diego. He tried everything, college, working valet, Ashley's Furniture store, and Party City. ⁠ ⁠ Life unfortunately brought some challenging circumstances and he came back stronger and more hungry than ever. ⁠ ⁠ Kevin is an inspiration to many of us to keep pushing through the darkest of days. ⁠ ⁠ Tune in to...

Hear from a carpenter, GC, podcaster, book writer and much more. Tune in to hear how Mike has navigated his career and his learnings along the way. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♂️ Mike Knoche (Guest) His Hammr Handle: @mikeknoche His Instagram 👷‍♂️ Matt (Co-Host) His Hammr Handle: @matt His YouTube His Insta...

From banging beams as a union ironworker, to helping the next generation melt steel, we hop on with Jason Becker from Ark Junkies Podcast to talk about his journey and building up the next generation of welders. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♀️ Jason Becker (Guest) His Ark Junkies Podcast 👷‍♂️ Matt (Co-Host)...

On this episode we chat with Hugh Seaton. A seasoned professional in the construction technology space.   Construction Technology -- Some think robots, smartphones or drones flying. Hugh Seaton joins us to set the record straight on the state of construction technology. It's misconceptions and the opportunities technology can create for people in the industry. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The ap...

On this episode we chat with Kristina Mahler, from Steel Toe Consulting & Crew Collab, about women in construction and what we can do to build a more diverse workforce. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♀️ Kristina Mahler (Guest) On LinkedIn On Instagram Learn more at: Crew Collab 👷‍♂️ Matt (Co-Host) His Hamm...

On this episode, we chat with Leger Stecker and Steve Baum from The Brewer Companies on how they started Brewer Craftsman Academy -- A fast-track plumbing program where students are getting paid to learn. Give this episode a listen to learn about how Arizona's top plumber is investing and training their next generation workforce. Learn more at: The Brewer Companies Website The Brewer Craftsman Aca...

On this episode, we chat with Jeff Harvey on how he's went about building and retaining one hell of a dream team, how he identifies eager talent, how he develops his team and the things he's doing to invest in the next gen at George Brown College. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♂️ Jeff Harvey (Guest) His Hammr...

We dive into what it's been like for next gen tradesman, Ed Mack, to navigate the construction industry. From skipping college, joining the military to taking over and expanding the family business and to building his own house on the weekends. For any next gen tradesmen or tradeswomen, this is a great episode to gain an insight to how much success you can find in the industry, even at the age of...

On this episode, we're jumping in with Johnny Savage, an estimator based out of California, on what it's like to be an estimator, how the field and office can work better together and what he's doing to bring younger trades into the industry. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♂️ Johnny Savage (Guest) His Hammr Han...

We sit down and talk with Sean Collinsgru about how to stick to your company's vision, avoid the contractor rat race and how building jobsite morale has enabled Sean Collinsgru to craft a more profitable business, retain great employees and have a lot of fun while building. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♂️ Sea...

This is the bonus, Part 2, episode on Mental Health and Substance Abuse with Garrett Davis. We expand on key signs and behaviors of closet addiction and the success sobriety has brought to Garrett, his business, his family and his relationship with his wife. If you or someone you know is ever going through an issue with substance abuse, or thoughts of suicide 1-800-662-4357 is a hotline to get hel...

We sit down and talk with Garrett Davis about overcoming substance abuse, changing his life for the better and how we can do better as an industry to address mental health in construction. If you or someone you know is ever going through an issue with substance abuse, or thoughts of suicide 1-800-662-4357 is a hotline to get help. For more information on mental health and suicide prevention: Visit...

We sit down and talk with Jarod Coffman, a 19 year old trade, to talk about what it's been like working as a next gen lead carpenter and working with the older generation. And how the next generation can better work with the veteran's of the industry. 🔨 Podcast Powered by Hammr 📱 The app build for the trades - Available on iPhone and Android Connect with us on... 👷‍♂️ Jarod Coffman (Guest) His...