The Laying Foundations Podcast

Former Florida Gator WR and now CEO of Leadership Surge, Alex Willis joins us for a conversation about construction leadership. Alex believes that though most construction professionals are masters of their craft they have never been equipped to lead. Enter Leadership Surge, Alex's company is on a mission to develop top frontline leaders in the trades.  If you enjoyed the podcast please like,...

Join us for our conversation with Len Shannon, partner in the real estate investing firm Shannon Waltchack. Len specializes in retail office centers all over the country. Len is a humble leader that lives a life of generosity. We are proud to call him a friend, lean in as we get to learn from the master of real estate investing! Also check out his firms podcast BrokerLord.   We are curre...

Join us for our conversation with Steven Winston out of our hometown Birmingham, AL. Steven shared with us his path of being an intern with Bellsouth, working at Georgia Power, and now being a pastor at Church of The Highlands - McCalla campus. He is an amazing communicator that chooses to invest in others.  We are currently still working on our website. If you enjoyed the podcast please like...

Join us for our conversation with Jonny Green, out of Nashville, TN, with Layton Construction. Jonny shared with us his path of becoming a project manager. Jonny is a truly humble leader who chooses to invest in others that are positionally below him. His beliefs and how he chooses to live are contagious, get ready for an inspiring conversation. We are currently still working on our website. If yo...

Join us for a conversation with McKelvy Douthit, an assistant project manager for Layton Construction in Nashville, TN. McKelvy says actions over words are his way of defining leadership. Tune in and learn from a young professional that is embodying a "go get after it" mindset.  Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/zO0T45txdoU Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company...

Join us for a conversation with Erik and Jamie Perkins of Perkins Enterprises out of Bryson City, NC. The Perkins brothers shared with us their unique path of getting into the construction industry. They worked under their Dad who taught them how to design and build custom homes. They also shared great advice for any young person looking to get into the construction industry. Lean in as we have a...

Join us for a conversation as we walk through how Jasper is chasing his dreams to become a custom home builder. We jump around into various topics ranging from skilled trades, relationships, our faith in Christ and, more. Jasper has skilled trades craftsmanship in his blood, listen to how we learn from his experiences. We are currently still working on our logo and website. If you enjoyed the podc...

Join us for our conversation with David Stovall of Engineering Design Group out of Birmingham, AL. David shared with us his path of becoming a civil engineer to becoming a business owner in a treacherous climate in 2007. His unique perspective of doing business with friends and investment in relationships are a few highlights of our awesome conversation! We are currently still working on our logo...

Gareth McGlynn, co-owner of Niche SSP and host of The Preconstruction Podcast, joined us for a conversation on how his path from former football player turned to recruiting one of the most competitive industries on the globe. Podcast Show Notes: "Listen to understand, not respond" Digital Fabrication - Noni Pettinger Podcast - https://apple.co/2O598pI "Upscale yourself in your own time because you...

Join us as we get the chance to hear from Nick Chaplow out of Atlanta, GA with JE Dunn Construction. Nick shares the lessons he learned from running a handyman business while in school, walking the line between friend and manager on a construction site and becoming a superintendent at 27. Take a look as we dive deeper into what it takes run a job site.  We are currently still working on our l...

Join us for an in-depth look on the path of recent Auburn graduate to project engineer. Jordan Nickolson opens up on skilled trade talk, project manager's need to take daily walks, and having a "go figure it out attitude." We are currently still working on our logo, website, and social media accounts. Please feel free to reach out with any feedback! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/layin...