CGP Maintenance & Construction Services, Inc

Visionary Leader with Jim Robinson

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Leadership growth doesn’t happen by accident. Designed for leaders who are serious about growing, this podcast features thoughtful conversations and real-world lessons that deliver practical guidance to help you navigate your career, strengthen your leadership skills, and step confidently into your next level. Whether you’re leading a team today or preparing for what’s next, the Visionary Leader with Jim Robinson podcast will help you grow with empathy, clarity, and impact so you’re not just learning about leadership, you’re practicing it.

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CGP Maintenance & Construction Services, Inc

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Business

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The True Competitive Advantage: Customer Experience with Author, Speaker David Avrin - [REBROADCAST] 04.12.2020

FM Evolution Host: Shawn Black Guest: David Avrin Show  [00:00:47] Intro  [00:02:47] What are you Reading?  [00:04:26] David’s Book  [00:07:00] David’s Journey  [00:12:01] Speaking in March  [00:14:42] Difference between Customer Service & Experience  [00:16:21] Accounting Story  [00:20:12] How did David Begin Speaking  [00:25:20] The Last Mile  [00:30:25] Advice for when Breakdowns and Failur...

How to Close the Gap from Where We are to Where We Want to Be with Klyn Elsbury 27.11.2020

Shownotes (00:46) Intro (1:55) Introducing Klyn (3:07) What are you reading? (4:31) Klyn shares her journey with cystic fibrosis (6:53) Klyn’s inspiration for writing books (11:05) Digital downloads (14:16) Where Klyn finds inspiration (17:42) Misconceptions about what Klyn does (21:14) Three tools that have been beneficial to Klyn (23:59) What being a leader means to Klyn (27:04) What’s next for...

The Importance of Innovation in Construction with Killian Ivy 20.11.2020

Shownotes (00:46) Intro (2:39) Introducing Killian (6:42) What is Cosential and how is it different from larger CRMs? (13:22) How Killian transitioned from a job in construction to software (17:17) The largest concerns with transitioning to CRM software (30:56) How to connect with Cosential (31:45) What’s in the future for Cosential? Quotes “One thing that really sets us apart from just about ever...

Making Tough Choices & Living in Lack or Abundance w/ Jim Robinson 30.10.2020
Taking Waste Management to the Next Level w/ Dan Studer at Zters 23.10.2020

[00:03:30] Intro [00:06:20] About Zters [00:09:15] What factors contributed to your growth? [00:11:45] How do you manage a nationwide company? [00:15:45] How does technology help your company? [00:20:20] How are you adapting to new regulations? [00:24:25] What will be the next innovation in your field? [00:26:10] Advice from Dan Quotes: “We want to make sure our customers have the right service le...

Leadership Series w Jim Robinson - Dealing w Change (Rebroadcast) 09.10.2020

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How Leaders Influence What Their Teams Focus with Jim Robinson 25.09.2020

Shownotes (0:48) Intro (5:15) Focusing on the internals of your business (8:09) Using fear as a motivator rather than an inhibitor (17:33) The importance of focusing on possibilities rather than problems (23:09) Advice for staying focused on a positive mindset Quotes “Let’s just be honest.  What you focus on now is what you get in results.  And so if you focus on the right things, you’re going to...

Leadership in Hard Times and Innovating to Win with Jon Bolen 18.09.2020

Shownotes (00:43) Intro (2:40) Introducing Jon Bolen (3:30)  What is Jon reading? (6:29) Jon’s unique approach to leadership through the pandemic (11:27) ENTOUCH’s culture (13:33) What does ENTOUCH do? (18:56) Will the pandemic have an effect on the way people think about climate change? (21:53) Setting boundaries while working from home (25:24) Keeping a strong culture without going in to the off...

A Covid-19 Story- Transitioning from FM to Vendor Danny Koontz of Windy City Equipment 04.09.2020

Shownotes (0:47) Intro (2:54) Introducing Danny Koontz (4:03)  What is Danny reading currently? (5:39) How Danny got started in facility management (8:35) Danny talks about getting furloughed through COVID (11:15) Advice for other FM’s getting furloughed (14:58) The relationship between FM and vendors (24:23) What is Windy City Equipment? (30:51) Wrap up Quotes “You learn on the fly, not really a...

Facilities was Dumped in Your Lap, Now What? Featuring Kari Teresa & Krystal Vasquez 28.08.2020

Shownotes  (00:47) Intro (8:10) What to do when you take over Facilities Management (15:58) Kari shares about how mentors have helped her professionally (17:29) Prioritizing as a new FM (20:10) How FMs can help their relationship with vendors (23:05) How preventative care can save you trouble (25:39) How to make the most of a relationship with a vendor (35:35) Avoiding being overwhelmed by a new p...

Virtual Reality Training for the Next Generation of Trades w/ Doug Donovan at Interplay Learning 14.08.2020

Shownotes (00:47) Intro (3:10) Introducing Interplay Learning (4:40) The role of VR in Interplay Learning’s curriculum  (12:02) Addressing the age gap in FM workers (14:48) COVID’s effects on Interplay Learning (17:59) Looking into Interplay Learning’s online training (22:50) What kind of results in Interplay Learning seeing in the market? (25:41) What is Doug reading? (28:57) Wrapping up Quotes “...

Dumpsters to Dollars - How to Power Efficiency and Sustainability through Visibility w/ Jason Gates @ Compology 24.07.2020

Show Notes [00:02:15] Intro to Jason Gates and Metering Garbage at Compology.  [00:07:15] How did Compology get started? [00:11:00] What made Metering Garbage such a good idea? [00:16:00] The pervasive benefits of Compology [00:20:10] Using Artificial Intelligence [00:25:18] Where’s Compology going next?   Quotes “We have close to a hundred million images collected with our cameras that we use to...

Why Speaking is Critical to Career Growth - with Brenden @ MasterTalk 10.07.2020

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Leadership Series: Are You All in with Plan A, or Still Thinking about Plan B with Jim Robinson 26.06.2020

Notes [00:05:30] Plan A [00:07:30] The Other Side of Pain [00:09:50] Addressing Failure [00:11:10] Who’s in Your Village [00:16:05] Finding Your Plan A People [00:26:15] Leadership Challenges Quotes “If you add passion to water… it becomes your number one, your focus, and you don’t need a plan B.” [00:04:40] Links https://www.keepinspiring.me/winston-churchill-quotes/ https://www.amazon.com/Winnin...

Using C.U.R.E with Your Team featuring Jim Robinson 08.06.2020

Show Notes [00:03:15] The C.U.R.E [00:15:00] Are you surviving or thriving? [00:19:45] What are you reading? Quotes “Without a plan forward, there is no plan.” [00:11:15] “Make sure that they [clients] win first, and you win second.” [00:13:55]

Covid19 Phase II - Filing a Claim to Cover Your Losses Before You Open 29.05.2020

Show Notes [00:03:00] Intro to Eric Townsend  [00:06:00] Business Interruption Claim [00:011:05] What do you do if you’re denied? [00:14:10] How do companies file claims related to COVID19? [00:24:45] How the Law Eagles Was Started [00:29:50] What Advice do you have for business owners right now? Links The Law Eagles   Atomic Habits Quotes “Business Interruption is a comprehensive policy… if your...

FM Education & Certification w/ ProFM 22.05.2020

Show Notes [00:30:00] Intro to Randy Olsen [00:012:15] What do all FM have in common? [00:13:35] Why are training credentials so important in FM? [00:17:00] How does educational value show up for employers? [00:18:10] How has ProFM adapted during COVID-19? [00:21:25] What are you reading? Quotes “Communication… people have to buy into that. As an organization, you have to show you care [about comm...

Leadership Series:The Big Re-Opening- Leading During Phase II of Covid19 13.05.2020

Show Notes (00:47) Introduction (2:58) What can we expect now that businesses are trying to reopen? (4:41) How do you think this process is going to affect them and immediate future? (6:25) How do you think restaurants are going to manage with all those new requirements? (8:42) What do you think is the best way for restaurants to keep their team safe?  (12:01) OSP: Optimized Sanitation Process (12...

Does Chick-fil-A have the Best Company Culture? Featuring Kari Teresa of Chick-fil-a 08.05.2020

Show Notes [00:14:10] Customer Centered Approach [00:25:50] What is your next big thing? Show Quotes “We are empowered and supported to take care, and not just great care - fantastic care, of our operators and team members… by us supporting them, we are taking some of the pressure off and giving them the ability to keep their focus on brand awareness.” [00:14:37]

Leading in a Crisis with Jim Robinson 01.05.2020

[00:03:00] FEAR Mindset [00:06:30] How will COVID-19 change our habits? [00:10:10] How do you move from reactive to proactive? [00:14:15] How do you stay vulnerable with your team? [00:20:40] How do you balance keeping things positive? [00:23:20] What kind of innovations do you see coming after COVID-19? [00:25:05] What advice do you have for leaders right now? Show Quotes: “The power of touch is...

Corrigo's Digital Takeover featuring Terry Byerly & Scott Hoffman 24.04.2020

www.cgpconstruction.com [00:03:00] About Corrigo [00:07:52] BI Dashboard [00:11:51] Combining AI + BI [00:13:00] Discussion w/ Scott Hoffman [00:19:56] Predictive Maintenance [00:32:25] What’s next for Corrigo? Show Quotes: “At this point, you really can't be a sales professional without getting everyone involved. You have to know the entire process from beginning all the way to the end. Your proc...

Leadership Series w Jim Robinson - Dealing w Change 17.04.2020

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The Rise of Little Caesars with Wendy Gallo 10.04.2020

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COVID-19 Updates for Facility Maintenance w/ Jim Robinson 03.04.2020

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RFMA2020- Tracy Tomson's Final Farewell 27.03.2020

Show Notes (3:10) Tracy’s journey with RFMA (8:23) Biggest accomplishment since the start of RFMA? (10:12) What is your biggest life influence? (12:15) About the Team (17:51) About CAE (22:23) Tracy’s Retirement Announcement (24:44) Advice for Incoming CEO Quotes “ I am now a part of something greater than myself… Now I have found my community. I found my people. ” (9:09) “ I think I was maybe the...

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