David Wintzer
LLC
Join David Wintzer in LLC (Lesson Learned Conversations), where he shares captivating stories and insights about lessons learned and mistakes made in construction, business, sports, and life. Each episode offers valuable lessons and thought-provoking parallels, leaving listeners inspired and motivated. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the journey to success.
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David Wintzer
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Jul 21, 2025
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Episodes
Ep 55. We Almost Died Hiking This Day 23.09.2024 29:19
In this episode, David shares a harrowing story of a rock climbing accident that he and his friends experienced. He emphasizes the importance of trust and teamwork in both life and business. The key takeaway is that when you trust your team to do their job, you can focus on your own tasks and achieve success. David encourages listeners to build a team they can rely on and to let go of individuals...
Ep 54. Logistical Challenges Make You A Better Con 19.09.2024 20:56
In this episode, David shares his experiences and lessons learned from working on challenging construction projects. He talks about the logistical challenges he faced while working on a project at the St. Regis hotel, where he had to coordinate with hotel guests, deal with limited space, and navigate strict regulations. He emphasizes the importance of patience, communication, and thinking ahead in...
Ep 53. Finish Your Construction Projects Strong 16.09.2024 21:41
In this episode, David Wintzer discusses the importance of leaving customers and clients satisfied at the end of a job or project. He shares a study that shows how people remember the last part of an experience more than the beginning, and how this applies to various aspects of business. David emphasizes the significance of follow-through and finishing strong, as it can lead to referral business a...
Ep 51. My Idea To Change The Construction Industry 09.09.2024 24:52
In this episode, David discusses the idea of changing the construction industry by implementing an incentive program for performance and consequences for non-performance. He shares a conversation with a mentor who suggests that subcontractors should be rewarded with a 5% bonus if they complete their tasks correctly and on time, but also face a 10% deduction if they fail to meet expectations. David...
Ep 42. Keeping quiet made me a better golfer and business owner 05.08.2024 18:44
In today's episode David discusses the things he learned about becoming still and silent on the golf course and how it translated to becoming a better player and a more content player. Applying this to business was a strategic move that made all the difference for him along the way in his business journey.
Ep 41. The Air Is Thinner At Altitude 01.08.2024 15:51
In today's episode David discusses the difficulties to breathe and navigate the higher you get up on top of the mountain. The air is thinner, it requires more strategic motion, slowing down and thinking clearly. The air is thinner when you get to the top but the view is much better.
Ep 40. Construction Is Undefeated 29.07.2024 14:14
Yes is this saying in which will be true to the end of time. Construction is an industry that can't be one. No one has a perfect fight record against construction, no one. In today's episode David discusses the difficulties of construction and why it remains undefeated. He gives ideas and solutions how to cope with this inevitability of the mistakes in construction.
Ep 39. Save $100K per Year On Bread Rolls 25.07.2024 7:27
In today's episode David discusses the little lessons and ways to save pennies which can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. He uses a local restaurant's story on bread rolls and how they are able to save money by a simple psychological technique. The analogy breaks down the potential savings by adding one roll to the basket.
Ep 38. How To Get Rich As An Employee 22.07.2024 21:50
Oftentimes people feel stuck and their job position with no way to level up or make more money. In today's episode David discusses ways to provide value to the organization you work for and how you can earn more money, more credibility and more opportunity to make a difference in the organization.
Ep 37. A Ski Day I Will NEVER Forget 18.07.2024 20:52
In today's episode David shares a very personal and heartfelt story about a tragic accident at one of the ski competitions in Alaska. He shares the beauty, the sadness and the lessons learned from this unforgettable day.
Ep 36. Don't Lose Control Of The TEE 15.07.2024 16:31
In today's episode David discusses the number one thing he learned from working at a golf course as a starter and a manager for 20 years. Don't lose control of the tee. This is your number one job when you work on a golf shop to maintain the schedule of the course and the pace of play. David finds the similarities of managing a golf course in a business and a construction business.
Ep 35. Leaders Make Uncomfortable Decisions 11.07.2024 14:28
Being a leader requires difficult conversations, it requires stepping into a place of being uncomfortable until it becomes comfortable. As entrepreneurs and business owners we are required to have uncomfortable conversations and make difficult decisions. In today's episode episode we talk about the uncomfortable decisions that are necessary as a leader.
Ep 34. Why Construction Gets a Bad Rap 08.07.2024 15:25
The construction industry is notorious for a scheduled delays, budget overruns, lack of communication, unforeseen conditions and mistakes. All these things over decades have given this industry a bad name and a bad reputation. In today's episode David discusses his thoughts on why this industry has gotten this reputation in how we can move forward from it.
Ep 33. Road Rage Has No Place In Your Life 04.07.2024 12:15
Everybody experiences rd rage whether it's from afar or from a personal standpoint. Road rage is the perfect example of losing control of your emotions, in today's episode David discusses the similarities of maintaining your emotions and not letting the little things shake you.
Ep 32. Entrepreneurship is like wedding dancing 01.07.2024 15:32
In a weird way as always david finds a way to connect the completely unrelated to entrepreneurship and running a business. In today's episode we talk about the comparisons of how getting the courage and being one of the first people to step on the dance floor is relevant to stepping into the unknown realm of entrepreneurship.
Ep 31. Skiing Moguls Is Hard 27.06.2024 18:07
In today's episode david talks about similarities of finding a rhythm and your groove in Mogul skiing and how it compares to running your business.
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