Learnings and Missteps by Depth Builder

In this episode Rene Duron comes back from a long summer of overtime and he didnt skip a beat. His heartfelt vulnerable questions invite Spencer Easton breathe some accountability into Rene. Spencer came into construction intending to be a field engineer which turned into him being a Scheduling Manager. His experience as a scheduling expert ignited his passion to find another way to better serve t...

Get to know Program Coordinator / Project Manager Miss Krista Ackles. Krista studied finance and when seeking employment she decided the construction Industry was more suitable and went out and made that happen. The recession hit which caused her to seek work elsewhere, thank goodness!! Since then she has been changing worlds at Construction Careers Academy. Give us a listen for a blueprint on bui...

We managed to get some time with Celebrity Influencers Keyan Zandy and Joe Donarumo, Authors of The Lean Builder. Felipe and I get to unearth several truths behind them writing this book. As usual, you best have your notepads ready to capture the secrets to unlocking a new level of performance with the Lean efforts on your Jobsite. The tips they dole out can be applied on any construction project...

Felipe and I wrap up our whining and war stories around Chapter 7 of The Last Planner, which is around the charged subject of PPC. Those 3 letters stand for Percent Plan Complete and have been the subject of much confusion and discontent. Which of course spills out the entire episode. And there is some good stuff too we give away the best method for incentivizing PPC, the secret ingredient of Cult...

Get to know Mr Adam Hoots: Construction Professional, Entrepreneur, Trades Advocate, Author and the list goes on. His story takes us from his entry into the workforce as the result of a gift he received on his 17th birthday. The experience he had as a plumbers helper informed the way he serves the Construction Community today. His purpose and vision are contagious and he is a pretty deep thinker t...

Jesse & Felipe are rounding 3rd base as they cover Chapter 6 of The Lean Builder. Catch a heavy dose of collaboration cheat codes with a side of attitude from Jesse the grouch. This conversation touches many of the necessities for achieving positive outcomes with LPS, some of which will take practice to master. And many you can apply today. Connect with us at: https://www.learningsandmissteps....

Get to know Mr Kevin Chase an exemplory Construction Professional and father. He will walk you down his career path which helped him hone his skills of introspection and humility. If youre looking for some powerful examples of leadership behavior and breakthroughs for leading change, Mr Kevin Chase has got your flavor.  Support the Mission at:  https://www.patreon.com/learningsandmissteps Connect...

On the 5th Calabosession between Felipe and Jesse there are a whole bunch more war stories, interstingly there are new stories every single Calabosession. In this conversation they touch on the "Big Room" concept, trade partners being in business to make money just like General Contractors and they finally show some love to the Men and Women that are adopting and applying The Last Planne...

Miss Jennifer Lacy unleashes her energy in sharing her experience in building a Sustainable Culture with a National Organization.  As a leader focused on supporting Building Forward across the organization she flexed the non-traditional skills developed as an Educator & Athletics Coach. The uncontainable Jennifer reflects on the ripples of impact we have as human beings and is radically compel...

Felipe Engineer Manriquez and Jesse keep the momentum going into Chapter 4 of The Lean Builder. They start off with Constraint Management and true to form they vere off into their war stories which touch on a new set of KPIs, keeping trade parnters engaged and unsustainable success. And they didnt stop there somehow they came up with the hashtag #youcompleteus. Join in for some laughs and some Lea...

In this episode Jake emparts years of experience with Leadership and Continuous Improvement. Jakes layed back personality disguises his ferocious drive for personal development. You may be surprised that our understanding of Leadership is largely derrived from working for weak leaders. Clearly Jake is committed to creating a better space for the people in his charge. Order Chasing Excellence at: h...

This episode is a perfect example of Inventory and Excess Processing due to Felipe and Jesse going through their memory banks, but it is entertaining. These Lean Maniacs do share their years of experience around learning, coaching and combating the 8 Wastes. Access the Lean Builder book at: https://theleanbuilder.com/ Connect with Felipe at: https://www.theebfcshow.com/ Find all of our Social Medi...

Join in for a positive and energizing conversation with 3rd generation plumber  Mr Bob Baker. He is a  social media influencer, bee keeper and cinematographer that share his gifts and talents in an effort to make this world a better place. Not only is he a 3rd generation plumber but his boys will carry the torch as the 4th generation of Bakers in the Plumbing Industry, and he tells us a little abo...

Jesse and Felipe (Host of The EBFC Show) are at it again, this time covering the topic of Visual Communication on the construction site. They cant keep themselves from telling their personal experience with both the great and not so great applications of Visual Communication. There is plenty of value for all stakeholders in the Construction Industry, especially for those on their Lean Journey. Tun...

In this conversation Jesse and Rene get to know Gage's path from a non-profit faith based career to building a life as a Journeyman plumber. Gage tells us how he found a way to merge the leadership skills he's been blessed with earning a healthy living as a Journeyman plumber. Gauge brings the inspiration of his faith and support of his amazing wife to this platica. SHOUT OUT to Rebecca...

We have a treat for you! Your Host Jesse Hernandez and Felipe Engineer Manriquez  (host of The EBFC Show) team up and share their Lean wisdom as they review Chapter 1 of the Hottest Last Planner Book in Construction The Lean Builder.   This Calabo - Session is the first of 8; we will provide you with the perspectives of the Trade Partner, Coach and General Contractor as it relates to deployment of...

This conversation is a bit of a party. Doug, Jeremy, Noah and our Host Jesse Hernandez stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about the days they worked together. They talk about the first time they met and how far they have come as professionals in the Construction Industry. These guys arent just  fun and games they also dive into the growing generational gap in the workforce  and examine some of t...

In this Coaching session Rene seeks council about making a significant  Career choice, a problem we have all been faced with.  It takes some digging but the conversation reveals that Rene truly values his team and the role he plays in influencing their environment.  Along the way, Jesse and Rene, discuss how decisions in the past play into the conflict Rene is currently experiencing. Unsurprisingl...

Jillian Hubbard (Mother, Healer, Electrical Apprentice) brings her  "A " game in this conversation with Jesse. She holds nothing back as they discuss many of the ugly truths that exist in the construction Industry.  Jillian exhibits real leadership qualities as she goes beyond pointing at a problem and gives her blueprint for correcting these problems. Her thoughts on starting a family, ...

Jesse and Rene get Ryan Taylors advice on what it takes to work your way out of humble beginnings. Ryan, Superintendent of a Leak Detection team in San Antonio, shares his view on the value of Social Intelligence and the role men need to play in repairing our communities. As the conversation builds Rene "Caterpillar" Duron takes us down a path of generational growth regardless off what r...

This conversation with Miss Dee Durant will take you back to them younger days when you felt like any wrong decision meant the end of the world. Dee advocates for Careers in the Trades as an ambassador for Kick Ass Careers and her story is a solid example of what a young adult should do to discover what it is that drives them. She also gives us some pointers that will help us make the Construction...

This episode covers Stacy's story from "glorified" laborer to Craft Training Superintendent.  Jesse and Stacy have an in depth conversation about trade based internships for high school students and the commitment to Workforce Development her organization is displaying. Jesse trys really hard to get Stacy to brag about herself to no avail, but they did get to cover some of the many...

Rene and Jesse have a conversation about what they have learned and what their view of the future is. You will hear how you (the audience) has impacted their life and how much your words of encouragement drive them. Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps Connect with us at: https://www.facebook.com/learninsn.missteps.1/ https://www.instagram.com/learninsnmissteps/?...

Listen in as Jesse discusses what's holding individuals back from the next level with Jarrod Tomassi, a safety director and veteran of the U.S. armed forces. Growing up Jarrod developed steely courage that he combined with skill to open doors. Discover how he transitioned from the mean streets to putting his life on the line to living a life above the line. Connect with Jarrod at: https://www...

Listen in as Jesse and Rene discuss investing in people, making career moves, and working in the trades with Alexander Trevino, an electrical apprentice. After serving family and youth in the non profit world, Alexander now challenges himself with becoming an electrician. Here, Alexander transparently highlights critical elements  to "staying in the game". Despite disagreement on the bes...