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The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
Are you spending more time solving problems than actually leading in your construction business? The Construction Leadership Podcast helps executives build high-performing teams, finish on time and under budget—without all the firefighting and babysitting—so you can lead with clarity, consistency, and control. Hosted by Bradley Hartmann—author of 15 books for the construction industry who teaches leadership in the University of Oklahoma's Master's program for construction professionals—each…
Episodes
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget405 :: You Are Owed Nothing: How Delivering Value First Helps You Win More Sales
Through 404 episodes of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann has ended the show with his mantra-as-battle-cry: "You Are Owed Nothing…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget404 :: "Where's Your Headache?" How Mark Weber Turns Customer Problems Into Sales
In episode 404, Mark Weber of Builders FirstSource in Michigan hilariously and insightfully shares his experiences working at Taco Bell and in the electronic…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget403 :: Bill Walton on How Great Leaders Build Teams That Win and Keep Winning
In this replay episode, Bradley is joined by NBA Legend and Hall of Famer Bill Walton at the West Coast Lumber and Building Materials Association (WCLBMA)…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget402 :: Your Company Needs to Change. But Is Your Team Ready?
In episode 402, Randy Herrin and Bradley Hartmann discuss the topic of change management. They explore the importance of understanding human nature and the…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget401 :: The $9.50 Baseball Card That Taught Me How to Negotiate
In episode 401, host Bradley Hartmann shares his most personal story yet about a childhood event that changed his life. The story involves his father—a…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget400 :: Want to Scale? Verne Harnish Says You May Need to Give Up What You Do Best
In this conversation, Verne Harnish discusses his insights on scaling up businesses and shares his experiences with the Rockefeller Habits. He also highlights…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget399 :: Deathly Afraid of Not Doing It: Tom Asacker on Turning Ideas Into Action
In episode 399, Tom Asacker shares insights from his experience as a business owner, innovator, and professional magician. He emphasizes the need to understand…
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398 :: How Nike Lost Steph Curry and What Salespeople Can Learn From a Billion-Dollar Mistake
In episode 398, a 2016 ESPN article written by Ethan Sherwood Strauss has been converted into a vivid and engaging case study illustrating the laws of power…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget397 :: 6 Construction Leaders Share the Lessons That Have Made Them Successful
Episode 397 features an all-star lineup of leaders sharing their wisdom and experience from a recent training event held by Bradley Hartmann & Co. The panel…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget396 :: How Smaller Companies Can Compete and Win Against the Giants
In episode 396 of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Dr. Felix Oberholzer-Gee joins the show to discuss his book, Better Simpler Strategy and the simple, yet…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget395 :: Using AI to Close the Gap Between the Construction Schedule and Reality with Jessica Herrala of Buildots
In episode 395 of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Jessica Herrala of Buildots joins the show to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is improving the…
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394 :: 3 Leaders, 1 Game Show and a Different Way to Think About Leadership
Episode 394 features an all-star trio competing in our fifth Construction Leadership Game Show: Colby Chandler, Sales Manager at Cassity Jones Building…
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393 :: What Every Manager Can Learn From George Clooney's Up in the Air
In episode 393, Human Resources expert Joel Stevens joins returning guest / movie guru Matt Potter (ep. 302: Elf, 233: Glengarry Glen Ross, 173: Tommy Boy) to…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget392 :: How Delivering More Value to Customers Helped Bill Ness Build 55places.com
In episode 392, Bill Ness, founder of 55places.com, joins The Construction Leadership Podcast to share his journey from new home sales consultant at Del Webb…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget391 :: Wes Palmisano: What Happens When a Construction Leader Thinks Like a Renegade?Wes Palmisano: Renegade Culture Challenging The Status Quo
In episode 391, Wes Palmisano joins The Construction Leadership Podcast from New Orleans to talk about how renegade thinking drives revolutionary results. For…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget390 :: Brad Jacobs' $5 Billion QXO Strategy: What Building Materials Leaders Need to Know
Brad Jacobs is venturing into building materials distribution with a new firm branded QXO. His initial forecast is $1B in revenue in Year 1 and at least $5B…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget389 :: Steve Swinney of Kodiak: How to Build Trust After an Acquisition
In episode 389, Steve Swinney, CEO of Kodiak Building Partners, joins the show. Steve and Bradley discuss how Kodiak integrates new companies following an…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget388 :: What Selling a Family Business Can Teach You About Negotiation and Knowing Your Limits
In episode 388, Amber Percival joins the Construction Leadership Podcast to discuss the recent sale of her second generation hearth distribution business…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget387 :: Can Listening to People You Disagree With Make You a Better Leader?
In episode 387, journalist Hamilton Nolan joins the show to talk about his new book, The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and The Struggle for the Soul of Labor…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget386 :: The Bell Curve of Life: Leadership Lessons From 36 Years in Homebuilding
In episode 386, Farrell Middleton joins the show to talk about his home building career and the insights he's learned along the way regarding management…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget385 :: Why the Best Ideas for Your LBM Business May Already Be in Your Yard
In episode 385, David Ling, President of Beisser Lumber in Iowa joins the show to talk innovation, continuous improvement, and the value of an outside…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget384 :: The Construction Leadership Game Show: Test Your Leadership Thinking
In episode 384, Mario Hernandez, Director of Business Planning Analytics at PrimeSource Building Products—hosting us all in their PrimeSource Studios in…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget383 :: Fred Perpall: The Best Measure of Leadership Is How Many Leaders You Create
In episode 383, we dig deep into the archives to retrieve what was thought to be lost: An epic 2018 interview with a pair of construction industry superstars…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget382 :: How Ray Hayles of Walker Lumber Uses Leadership and Culture to Build a Team People Don't Want to Leave
In episode 382, Bradley is joined by Ray Hayles, Co-Owner of Walker Lumber & Supply in Nashville. Ray shares his remarkable journey from the gridion of SMU, to…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget381 :: Nick Milestone on the Evolution of Mass Timber
In episode 381, Bradley is joined by Nick Milestone, Director at Mercer Mass Timber. They discuss Nick's transition from steel to mass timber construction…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget380 :: Leadership Lessons From College Football & LIV Golf to Help You Build a Better Business
In episode 380, Jon Vaughan returns to the show to discuss leadership and management fundamentals to help you in 2024 through the lens of sport. Jon and…
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379 :: 3 Lessons From Charlie Munger That Will Change How You Lead
In episode 379, Bradley shares a trio of insights delivered by one of his mentors, Charlie Munger. Charlie was Warren Buffett's longtime #2 at Berkshire…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget378 :: How To Build a Younger, More Engaged Team That Drives Business Growth
In episode 378, Bradley is joined by John Perna, CEO of Hamilton Building Supply. They discuss John's perspective on talent acquisition, fostering innovation…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget377 :: Why Saying No Can Help Construction Leaders Build a Stronger, More Profitable Business
In episode 377, Bradley is joined by Tyler Berns, Partner at Birch Construction in Dallas, Texas. Berns recounts his journey in the construction industry…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget376 :: What a Marine & Six Sigma Black Belt Can Teach You About Better Leadership
In episode 376, Bradley is joined by Matt Semonik, a former Marine Corps platoon leader and current Chief Operating Officer at Arnold Lumber. Matt shares…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget375 :: How Aaron Witt Is Making Construction Cool to the Next Generation
In episode 375, Bradley is joined by Aaron Witt, BuildWitt's CEO and Chief Dirt Nerd. They discuss the art of shaping a conversation and the challenges faced…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget374 :: How Sales Leaders Build Discipline, Consistency, and Persistence With Dre Baldwin
In episode 374, Bradley is joined by Dre Baldwin, Author, CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game, Inc. Dre shares personal insights about his own journey as a…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget373 :: Jerry McCaughey's Legacy: Sean Shields on the Future of Off-Site Construction
In episode 373, Bradley is joined by Sean Shields from the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) as they pay tribute to the late Jerry McCaughey…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget372 :: Dr. Anthony Perrenoud :: Chair of the Construction Management Department at Boise State University
In episode 372, Bradley is joined by Dr. Anthony Perrenoud, the Chair and Associate Professor of the Construction Management Department at Boise State…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget371 :: Improve Your Decision-Making with Your Own Brier Score
In episode 371, Bradley discusses the history of weather forecasting during World War II, emphasizing the importance of accurate predictions in…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget370 :: The Greatest Negotiation Move of All-Time: Ozzie and Daniel Silna, the Polyester Princes of New Jersey, and the Value of Surplus Concessions
In episode 370, Bradley shares stories of successful negotiations, including the New York Yankees acquiring Babe Ruth, Red Auerbach drafting Larry Bird, and…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget369 :: Lyndsey Fry and Co-Host Corbin Rinehart: On Harvard, the '14 Olympics, the NHL, and the Infinite LEWP of Work-Life Balance
In episode 369, Bradley is joined by a special co-host Corbin Rinehart, WindsorONE Business Development Manager. They talk with Lyndsey Fry, Olympic USA…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget368 :: Rich Horwath: How Leaders Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Excellence
In episode 368, Bradley is joined by author, speaker, coach Rich Horwath. They discuss Hortwath's new book Strategic, which will be released on November 7th…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget367 :: The Leadership Die: A Simple Tool for Leadership Complexity
In episode 367, Bradley emphasizes the importance of 5 principles in leadership that can serve as a guide for making decisions and leading effectively. 1. You…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget366 :: Scott Jeffrey Miller: The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship . . . via Disney, FranklinCovey, and The Tars of Rollins College
In episode 366, Bradley is joined by speaker and author Scott Jeffrey Miller. They discuss Miller's new book, The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship. Miller…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget365 :: Joe Jouvenal, Chief Administrative Officer at McCarthy: A Legacy of Defining Leadership
In episode 365, Bradley is joined by Joe Jouvenal, Chief Administrative Officer at McCarthy Building Company. They discuss the rich history of McCarthy and how…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget364 :: Rick Fox: 3-Time NBA Champion Now Leading Partanna and Carbon Negative Concrete Innovation
In episode 364, Bradley is joined by 3-time NBA champion, entertainer, and Co-Founder & CEO of Partanna, Rick Fox. They discuss Partanna's focus on innovative…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget363 :: Risk and The Art of Stupidity Avoidance: Why You Don't Need to "Play Like a Champion Today"
In episode 363, Bradley discusses the idea of avoiding stupidity and making wise choices in various aspects of life, including sports, business, and…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget362 :: Erin Thorp: Improving Your Leadership Skills on the Jobsite Through Inside Out Empathy
In episode 362, Bradley is joined by Author of Inside Out Empathy Erin Thorp. They discuss her background, including her upbringing in rural Canada and the…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget361 :: The Construction Leadership Game Show Episode 3: Tim Rethlake, Bobby Krueger, and Mark Scherer
What do William Wallace, Maverick from Top Gun, and Kirby Puckett have in common? Find out on the latest episode of The Construction Leadership Game Show! On…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget360 :: Uala - Allowing Latin Americans to Participate in the Economy
In episode 360, Bradley examines best practices for building trust with Hispanics in the workforce. Are we doing enough to embrace cultural differences and…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget359 :: Hispanic Leadership with Jacob Monty, Esq.
In episode 359, Bradley is joined by Jacob Monty of Monty & Ramirez LLP. They discuss practical solutions for recruiting, training, retaining, and building…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget358 :: In the War for Talent, Leaders Can't Make This Mistake: Failing to Get Peoples' Names Right
In episode 358, Bradley emphasizes that learning and pronouncing people's correct names can build trust and show that leaders care about their employees. He…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget357 :: Kevin Carey: Mountain Mover Manual
In episode 357, Bradley welcomes author and entrepreneur Kevin Carey. They discuss his new book, Mountain Mover Manual and delve into topics including…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget356 :: Lease Crutcher Lewis's Tony Stewart on Leadership and the Equation of Trust
In episode 356, Bradley is joined by Tony Stewart, President at Lease Crutcher Lewis. Tony explains the idea of structuring his career journey in quarters…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget355 :: Dr. Darryl Stickel - Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership In An Uncertain World
In episode 355, Bradley is joined by Dr. Darryl Stickel, author of Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World. Darryl shares his unique…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget354 :: Rita Clifton - The Branding Commander of the British Empire
In episode 354, Bradley is joined by branding expert Rita Clifton. The Financial Times identifies her simply as "The Brand Guru," and Queen Elizabeth awarded…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget353 :: Brian Blevins, Sr. Director of Analytics at PrimeSource: Analytics Might Be Gravel But It Feels Like Gold
In episode 353, Bradley is joined by Brian Blevins, Sr. Director of Analytics at PrimeSource. They discuss Brian's background in analytics and how it can…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget352 :: Your Summer APB: One Article, Podcast, and Book to Invest In
In episode 352, Bradley introduces three recommended pieces of content - a GQ article about James Cameron's successful movies and his attraction to difficult…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget351 :: Steve Jones - The Twin Thieves of High-Performance Teams
In episode 351, Bradley is joined by Steve Jones, author of The Twin Thieves: How Great Leaders Build Great Teams. They discuss the concept of "Twin Thieves,"…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget350 :: Martin Pettigrew of Monarch Roofing and Mike Goldenstein of Roofle Talk Innovation, Tech, and Training
In episode 350, Bradley is joined by Martin Pettigrew, CEO of Monarch Roofing and Mike Goldenstein, Chief Revenue Officer of Roofle. They explore the…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget349 :: The Deafening Silence of Entekra's Demise - And What It Means For Off-Site Construction
In episode 349, Bradley discusses the closure of Entekra, an offsite construction company, and its implications for the construction industry. Despite…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget348 :: Catherine Wheeler, Founder of Pivot One-Eighty: Choosing Which Problem You Want to Have
In episode 348, Bradley is joined by Catherine Wheeler, founder of Pivot One-Eighty. Catherine shares her insights on topics such as upskilling employees…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget347 :: Ross Theilen, VP of Distribution at Weyerhaeuser On Perceptions of Entitlement and Cutting Edge Innovation
In episode 347, Bradley is joined by Ross Theilen, Vice President of Distribution at Weyerhaeuser. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of working in…
The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget346 :: The Construction Leadership Game Show Episode 2
I know you've been anxiously waiting but the time has come. Episode 2 of The Construction Leadership Game Show is here! On The Construction Leadership Game…