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Learnings and Missteps by Depth Builder
The Learnings and Missteps Podcast is about unconventional roads to success and the life lessons learned along the way.
You will find a library of interviews packed with actionable take aways that you can apply as you progress on your path to Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be.
Through these interviews you will learn about the buttons you can push to be a better leader, carve your own path, and build your influence.
Find yourself in their stories and know that your path is still ahead…
Episodes
Learnings and Missteps by Depth Builder"I'd Rather My Company Go Under Than Stay Quiet": The Subcontractor Project with Tara Cristel
Tara Cristel was owed about $200,000 on the biggest job her glazing company had ever done. She’d filed a lien, and the banks wouldn’t lend against the money…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderStop Trying to Impress People: The Listening Habit That Makes You More Likable
You walk away from a conversation and nothing happens. No follow-up, no rapport, no real connection. What if the problem isn’t that you’re boring, but that…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderFrom 5,000 Rejections to the Grand Ole Opry: Doug Berry's "Think Huge" Story
A “big zero” in writing credentials and a C in English. That’s how Doug Berry describes his qualifications, and he’s now a children’s book author, a sci-fi…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderI'm Your Buffer Between the Company and OSHA: Kim Pierce on Safety That Works
Fourteen years on the tools. About twenty in safety. A safety expert witness. An author. And a woman who got a 98 on her journeyman's test, better than the…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderMistakes, Lessons, and the Mud: What 250 Interviews Taught Us with Rene Duron
Six years after episode zero, Jesse is back with his original co-host (and baby brother) Rene for a 250th episode full of laughs. They recorded at 6 a.m. on a…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth Builder"Nobody Wants Your Elevator Pitch": Neel Zbinden on Field Marketing, Integrity, and Ending the War Between Sales, Ops, and Brand
Sales blames marketing. Marketing blames ops. Ops blames sales. Neel Zbinden says it usually starts at the top. After 30 years in restaurants, Neel quit on…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderBuilt Not Forced: Jody Fitzgerald on Ownership, Flow, and Building People (Not Just Buildings)
Most superintendents don't run jobs; they survive them by firefighting their way to the finish line. Jody Fitzgerald did it that way for 40 years, until it…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderWhy Your Best Employees Clock-in and Coast (And How to Fix It)
Every leader has that employee who clocks in, does the bare minimum, and clocks out. Jesse says that's not a "them" problem — it's a "you" problem. In this…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderFrom Cheat Codes to Self-Trust: Stefanie Reichman on LinkedIn, Identity, and Building a Life Outside Your Job Title
Stephanie Reichman has done everything "right". She is the co-founder of AEC Tech Jobs, creator of More Than an Engineer, a stage speaker, and a customer…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderDino DePasquale on Construction's Mental Health Crisis, Burnout, and the Steel Erector's Playbook
A 31-year ironworker doesn't scare easily. But ask Dino DePasquale what keeps him up at night, and it's not the job site; it's the industry's silence around…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderHow to Say No Without Guilt: A Simple Framework for Builders and Leaders
Here’s a test for you: write down every single thing on your plate today and tomorrow. Now circle only the ones that would fall apart if someone other than you…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderFrom Backhoes to CEO: How Tim Tuoni Built a Site Development Company from the Ground Up
Tim Tuoni went from riding backhoes as a kid to running Tuoni Site Development, and he's got zero patience for people who think construction guys are just…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderConstruction Leadership Lab: The Room Where the Real Talk Happens
Leadership in construction is lonely. The 2 a.m. gut-check calls. The mistakes nobody at the office needs to know about. The moments where "fake it till you…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderWhy "Pass/Fail" Thinking Is Killing Your Momentum
Ever quit on a goal the moment it stopped feeling like a win? This week's episode breaks down why treating progress as pass/fail is the quiet reason so many…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderThe Real Reason Construction Tech Dies in the Field with AJ Waters
AJ Waters wanted to design stadiums. Instead, he ended up rebuilding the operating system for one of the largest construction companies in the world and…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderToo Much for Some, Just Right for Others: Amy Cordero-Houk on Being Authentic, Unapologetic, and Done with Chasing Everyone's Approval
There's a version of "authentic" that's just an excuse to be obnoxious. Amy Houk isn't that version. Amy is the president of National Lien Services and RSC…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderStop Giving Feedback - Have this Conversation Instead
Feedback is optional. Performance isn't. Most managers default to soft, vague feedback, the "poo-poo sandwich" of compliment, critique, compliment, because it…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderNo Excuses, No Victims: Bradley Henderson on Radical Ownership and Closing the Divide
Bradley Henderson built a company that bridges the field-office gap in construction, but the story of how he got there is the one worth hearing. Plumb Line…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderAccountability, Vulnerability, and Culture Change in Construction with Coralee Beatty
Most construction leaders think they have an accountability problem. What they actually have is a clarity problem, and they're pointing the finger in the wrong…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderBecome Your Best Advocate: Do an Inventory and Get Clear on Expectations
Every time you say yes to avoid discomfort, you're saying no to yourself. Over time, that trade leads straight to burnout — and to showing up for everyone else…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderOld-School Crews, Last Planner Mistakes, and Building Culture by Design with Boone White
Boone White grew up with a stutter. Public speaking was something he avoided until years of running weekly safety meetings forced him to figure it out. He got…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderEfficiency Isn't a Buzzword: Sneha Kumari on Merlin AI, Orchestration, and Operational Intelligence
Most people think Lean is a manufacturing methodology. Sneha Kumari lives it as a mindset. Sneha is back on Learnings & Missteps. She's the president of Merlin…
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Break the Hyper Reactivity Loop: The Weekly Planning System Every Construction Leader Needs
Time management for construction leaders isn't about working harder — it's about deciding what actually matters before the week decides for you. In this…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderYour Workers Aren't Lazy - They're Depleted: Jennifer Martinez on Rapid Restoration for Industrial Athletes
Your people aren't running out of steam because they're soft. They're running out of electrolytes — and the water cooler isn't fixing it. Jennifer Martinez is…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderLeadership Tachycardia and the Power of Recovery with Hanna Bauer
Hanna Bauer, founder of Heartnomics, joins Jesse to talk about what she calls "Leadership Tachycardia" — what happens when leaders skip recovery and wonder why…
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YES! The Real Reason Your Weeks Feel Busy But Empty
You'd never start a project without knowing what it's going to cost you. But most people say yes to commitments without running those same numbers. Jesse calls…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderWhy Most Leaders Avoid the Conversations That Actually Build Culture (With Lisa Corrales)
Most leaders say culture matters. Very few are willing to do what it actually takes to build one. In this episode, Jesse sits down with Lisa Corrales - Field…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderYour Broker Might Be Costing You: Micah Salas on Insurance That Actually Works
Most construction owners treat insurance like a bill they just have to pay. Micah Salas thinks that's exactly why they overpay. Micah is an Austin-based…
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Stop Winning At Work And Losing At Life
You can be great at your job and still be losing the parts of life that actually make success worth it. That’s where we start: the quiet trade so many high…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderThe Dirty Secret About Moving Up in Construction Nobody Prepares You For — With Gary Borque
Most people in construction get promoted and handed a completely different job with the same title. No roadmap. No manual. No honest conversation about what…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderKeep the Flame Alive: Apprenticeships, Retention, and Building a Training Culture in the Trades (with Manja Horner)
Jesse hosts the Learnings and Missteps podcast and interviews Manja Horner, founder and CEO of Boost Learning Design, about solving skilled-trades workforce…
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Why LESS WORK beats High Productivity
Jesse explains the second half of his FIREBOX time- and self-management framework for freeing calendar space and preventing burnout so you can invest in what…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderWhy Humans Are Wired for Connection (And What Happens When It Breaks) with Jackie Hallberg (Audio)
What if the biggest problems in dating, leadership, and workplace conflict all come from the same place? In this episode of Learnings & Missteps, Jesse sits…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderThe Hidden Cost of Settling for Mediocrity: Why 'Good Enough' Isn't Enough with Scott Evans
Jesse hosts the Learnings and Missteps podcast and interviews Scott Evans, founder of Scott Evans Speaks, about mental health in the construction field as…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderGas on the Fire: Advocating for Respect and Connection in Construction with Mia McGlynn
Jesse hosts the Learnings and Missteps podcast and introduces guest Mia McGlynn, a Pennsylvania-based construction influencer, writer, photographer, and…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderWhy Relationships Are the Real Foundation of Construction with Mike Chiles
In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, Jesse interviews Mike Chiles, a seasoned project director in the construction industry. They discuss the…
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When Stories Meet Services: Can A Podcast Stay Honest While Owning Its Work
The truth landed on us after dozens of job site chats: some folks know our training but not the show, and others love the show but don’t know we train crews…
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Stop Living Reactive And Start Choosing What To Optimize For
What if your calendar isn’t the problem—your priorities are? We walk through the FIRE Box, a clear, practical framework that helps you stop living reactive and…
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Learn How To Plan, Commit, And Execute Without Burning Out
Most leaders don’t have a time problem. They have a decision making problem. We break down a self-first framework that turns chaos into clarity by separating…
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From Overbooked To In Control: A Practical Guide To Strategically Selfish Scheduling
Ever feel like your calendar is packed but your real life lives off to the side? We dig into a simple, no-fluff system to make every commitment visible, merge…
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You Can Plan Forever, But Nothing Changes Until You Commit To One Next Step
Planning feels great until reality shows up. We’ve all sketched beautiful lists, only to watch them dissolve under meetings, family needs, and the next urgent…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderThe Long Game: Stephanie Wood on Culture and Commercial Success
In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse Hernandez converses with Stephanie Wood, co-founder and CEO of Coal Build Construction…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderFrom Broadway to Brand Building: Liberty Cogen on Reinvention
In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse Hernandez sits down with Liberty Kogen, a construction social media expert with an impressive…
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How To Stop Doing More And Start Doing What Matters
Want a year that actually changes your life? We break down a practical system to stop chasing busywork and start stacking wins that matter. It starts with a…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderNo More Mediocre Leadership: Wally Adamchick’s Blueprint for Better Teams
n this episode, Jesse discusses the critical role of servant leadership in the construction industry with Wally Adamchick. They explore how a servant…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderBecome the Connection: Bryce Harem’s Modern Take on Leadership
In this episode, Jesse hosts Bryce Harem, founder of BTG Services and creator of the Middleman Mindset, as they discuss the essence of true leadership…
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Stop Spinning Your Wheels And Start Seeing Your Goals
Ready to stop storing your entire life in your head and start building a future you can actually live? We walk through phase one of guilt-free future planning…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderFirst-Generation Grit: Building a Career Against the Odds with Yuri Salgado
In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, Jesse interviews Uri Salgado, a bilingual business development executive at Detritus. Yuri shares her…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderLead Like You Build: Brian Anderson on Integrity, Grit, and Growth
In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse interviews Brian Anderson, President of Bear Construction. Brian shares his journey of…
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From Curveballs To Focus: A Practical Guide To Managing Distractions At Work
Ever blink at 4 p.m. and wonder where your day went? We’ve been there—busy all day yet weirdly light on results. This conversation lays out a distraction detox…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderHow to Clear the Chaos (and Your Mind) with Melissa Stecher
Jesse interviews Melissa Stecher, founder of Hopeful Simplicity, discussing her 3S method designed to help busy moms declutter and organize their spaces for a…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderSubcontracting Success: Transforming the Trade with Shayne Paterson
In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse welcomes Shane Patterson, founder and CEO of Jenga. With a background in finance and software…
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This is how professionals actually get more done without working late
Take Command of Your Day with the Daily Domination Board Gear up for the new year The fastest path to real high performance isn’t a new app or a 4 a.m…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderMastering Modern Marketing with Mohit Bhagchandani
In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, Jesse interviews Mohit Bhagchandani, a data-led marketing expert and founder of Adeptimize. They delve…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderMegan Shapiro: Authenticity as a Superpower
In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, Jesse reconnects with Megan Shapiro, an accomplished lawyer and repeat guest. They discuss her evolving…
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Breaking Down Your Work: A Strategic Guide to Outsourcing and Automation
Ever feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? That sensation of drowning in tasks while your most important work gets pushed aside? You're not alone—and there's a…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderLaying the Groundwork: Innovation with Joseph Richards
In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse interviews Joseph Richards, the owner and chief takeoff officer at Flooring Takeoffs. Joseph…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderCulture, Courage, and Connection: The Keys to Better Leadership with Dr. Alejandra Rodriguez Mielke
In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse engages with Dr. Alejandra Rodriguez-Mielke, an expert in talent development and…
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Why Your Personal Goals Keep Getting Pushed Aside (And How To Fix It)
The Guilt-Free Future Planning method helps prioritize personal goals that consistently get pushed aside when we're busy making things happen for everyone…
Learnings and Missteps by Depth BuilderThe Blueprint for Better Leadership: Kabri Lehrman-Schmid
In this insightful episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse interviews Kabri Luhrman Schmid, a nationally recognized construction influencer…