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Hoots on the Ground | The Lean Builder
The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who "get it": the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.
Episodes
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 42: Shoveling the Rock In Your Life Feat. Kevin Rice
In this episode, Hoots on the Ground interviews Kevin Rice, Chief Operating Officer for Elevate Construction and discovers a laborer that went from ripping out…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 41: From Ironworker to Doctor Feat. Colin Milberg
In this episode, Hoots on the Ground interviews Dr. Colin Milberg and hears his story on how he went from packing dumpsters and swinging hammers demolishing…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 40: Hoots Solo: Pause & Reflect at LCI New Orleans
In this episode, Hoots on the Ground downloads the Lean Builder Nation on LCI NOLA style! Live from New Orleans, LA Hoots does a quick pause & reflect moment…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 39: Hoots Fam Talks Trust Feat. Brittany Hoots
This episode is video of Lean Construction Blog's Lean in the Field Conference from a month ago and Adam Hoots introduces the world to his wife Brittany Hoots…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 38: I'm your Huckleberry, Tom! Feat. Tom Weathers and Jeremy Atkinson
In this episode Tom and Jeremy share their secrets on how they've gotten the LCI Community of Practice performing to the next level! LCI has selected New…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 37: Working out the Wiggles Feat.Curious (Carey) George
In this episode, Hoots meets Carey George and discuss his approach to running work and how he's always had a lean mindset when building projects. As a…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 36: Fans First Feat. James Bouton
In this episode, Hoots discovers who James Bouton is! James tells us about all of his girls and his mission to bring compassion into the world. He tells us all…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 35: R&D with Hoots & Key: Sharpen Your Saw
In this episode, Keyan and Hoots discuss chapter 7 from The Lean Builder. This chapter describes the race between Alan and his father while trying to chop down…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 34: Laborer's Helper to Lean Innovation Champion Feat. Spencer Easton
This episode, Spencer Easton announces big changes in his life and appreciation and admiration for the lean community who has had his back through some tough…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 33: Prefab with a Pracademic Feat: (soon to be Dr.) Kyle Potts
Tune in to this episode to meet Kyle Potts, the Unicorn of Superintendents! Kyle is a true "pracademic" as he is running a major project, earned two master's…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 32: Hoots Solo on Capability Development
In this episode, Hoots discusses one of his favorite topics: Capability development! How many times on project sites have you heard, I don't care how you get…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 31: R&D with Hoots and Harry: It Starts Internally
In this episode, Harry Schmidt, director of business strategy for O'Shea Builders, brings up a book titled The 5,000 Year Leap: A Miracle that Changed the…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 30: LR is No Novice! Feat. Lee Weeden
Tune into this episode as L.R. (Lee, Leandris) informs the Lean Builder Nation who he is and where he got his initials from! Working with Layton Construction…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 29: A Lean Journey from Manufacturing to Construction Feat. Josh Kreitler
In this episode, Hoots discovers who Josh Kreitler is! Graduating college during a recession in 2009 led Josh to work for an aerospace manufacturing machine…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 28: R&D with Hoots & Key Feat. Elevating Construction Superintendents
In this episode, Hoots and Key review one of the many principles in Jason Schroeder's book Elevating Construction Superintendents. This principle is on…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 27 Scrum is Not Bullshido feat. Felipe Engineer-Manriquez
In this episode, Hoots on The Ground grills Felipe Engineer-Manriquez on Scrum. Felipe does an excellent job helping The Lean Builder Nation understand what…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 26: Hoots Solo: Respect for Resources
'Respect for People' has become a cliché within the construction industry. Everyone is talking about it but few people are actually practicing true respect for…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderR&D on The 5 Levels of Delegation with Adam Hoots & Keyan Zandy (Episode 25)
This is a new segment that we are coming to you with via the inspiration from Harry Schmidt with O'shea Builders! R&D (Rip & Deploy). Join us on the first…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 24: Culture of Celebration Feat. Armando Tunales and Sarah Gomez
In this episode, we get to meet a great Holt Construction project team working at the DFW Airport. Sarah tells us about how she started early on working with…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 23: True Definition of Bullshido feat. Davie Thomson
Hear Davie dive right in with no introduction needed as he talks about his growing up in Scotland and how he was a polished turd when it comes to skilled trade…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 22: The OG Lean Builder Feat. Buddy Brumley
In this episode, we discover and celebrate who Buddy Brumley really is! Buddy is the ideal lean builder who has witnessed various ways of delivering work and…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 21: Hoots Solo on Accountability
**Disclaimer** The viewer of this podcast has promised to watch the Hoots on the Ground podcasts #8 and #12 on trust. Without having listened to those…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 20: Seven Principles Feat. Henry Nutt III
Henry is a Union sheet metal worker as of 34 years! He currently serves as Preconstruction Executive for Southland Industries, a nation leading HVAC…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 19: Lean is more than Last Planner System Feat. Harry Schmidt
Harry has a unique and diverse background that includes being in the military, both Air Force and the Navy. Also being exposed to the business side of…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 18: Mental Health Awareness Feat. Kabri Lehrman-Schmid
If you don't know Kabri Lehrman-Schmid, this is a must-watch episode! Even if you do know Kabri, you will learn and have a deepened respect for everything that…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 17: Life is a Loom - Respect for Resources Feat. Sean Graystone
In this middle of the healing gardens at Prisma Memorial Hospital, Sean tells us about his career coming up as a member of the 10,000 hour millwork club! As…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 16: Hoots' Hospital Visit - Discovering Self-Care
In this episode, Hoots opens up about his experience in the hospital over the last three weeks fighting kidney transplant rejection. You will learn way more…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 15: People Focused with Dan Reynolds at Gilbane
In this episode, Host Adam Hoots interviews Dan Reynolds, Executive Vice President with Gilbane Building Company. Dan shares a bit about growing up in the…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 14: Feat. Jordan Christensen, His Family, and Takt Journey
In this episode, Jordan Christensen tells us more about who he is and how he got to where he is now! Hold on as he discusses his amazing family life and how he…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 13: Pause and Reflect | The Lean Builder Workshop Review
In this episode, Hoots is in restoration and recovery mode after an enormous week that took a lot of energy and effort out of him. Hoots talks about how…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 12: How to Create, Maintain and Measure Trust on the Project Site
In this episode, Hoots reviews The Lean Builder Blog on Building Trust In the Workplace – 3 Dos and Don'ts. In addition, Hoots on the Ground gives additional…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 11: In Denver with James Gable and Hunter Fuqua
In this episode, Hoots interviews General Superintendent James Gable and Hunter Fuqua with Adolfson & Peterson. They tell their lean journey through each of…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 10: Words of Wisdom feat. Gabriel Lightner
From the second the interview starts; you hear Gabe calling Hoots out for his handwriting ability. It's a constant battle between these two and it starts…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 9: Field Verified with Brian Melcher
In this episode, Hoots introduces the Lean Builder nation to Brian Melcher with Field Verified. Brian gives us his story on how he went from becoming an…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 8: Hoots Solo on Trust
In this episode, Hoots on The Ground talks about trust and the book 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, where trust is the foundation of all things for a team. Once a…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 7: She's Empowering Today feat. Shannon E. Tymosko
In this episode, Shannon and Hoots discuss what it is like getting into a male populated industry to the point of Shannon even changing her name on her resume…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 6: Eisenhower Matrix: Firefighter vs Arsonist
In this episode, Hoots reviews the blog done by Keyan Zandy about the Firefighter Arsonist. Why does our industry reward early morning, late nights, and…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 5: Feat. Jesse Hernandez "The Depth Builder"
In this episode, Jesus (as his mom calls him!) Hernandez opens up and tells us all about who he is by shouting out so many others! Jesse informs The Lean…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 4: Vulnerability and Productivity with Jason Schroeder
In this episode, host Adam Hoots chats with Jason Schroeder, owner, trainer, author, and podcast host for Elevate Construction. They discuss Lean's value…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 3: A Field Talk with John Burleson
In this episode, host Adam Hoots visits the jobsite with John Burleson, a superintendent with Robins and Morton in South Carolina. John has been in the…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 2: A Trail Walk with Adam Hoots
In this episode, host Adam Hoots takes listeners on a trail walk – yep, he's walking in the woods and chatting with you – as he shares the idea, approach, and…
Hoots on the Ground | The Lean BuilderEpisode 1: "Hoots on the Ground" Podcast Launch
This week we debut The Lean Builder's official podcast, "Hoots on the Ground," with our host Adam Hoots. In this episode, The Lean Builder creators Keyan Zandy…