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The Construction Corner
We Cover Commercial Construction. If you are in commercial construction as an Architect, Engineer, Contractor or Owner, this is the show for you. Hosted by Dillon Mitchell, PE, Founder of Kowabunga Studios
Episodes
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#110 Dealing with Stress on the jobsite with Dillon Mitchell and Matt Vetter
Stress can be a silent killer which is why we are talking about it on the show today. Plus we have an exciting format moving forward and we're excited to share…
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#109 - Architecture Firm of the Future, Today with Francisco Nunez
Have you been looking for what the Architecture firm of the future looks like? Do you believe you can have it today? Well, you can. Tune into this great…
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#108 - State of Construction Tech
This is a new format episode where I'm on clubhouse and bringing on guests. Let me know what you think about this new format as we talk about the State of…
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#107 - Goal Setting in Construction
This isn't going to be your typical list of goals. This isn't going to be what you hear everywhere else about goal setting. In this episode, I'll cover the one…
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#106 - Customers are Greater than Problems with Callye Keen
We covered a ton of ground in this episode. Callye dropped some knowledge regarding the abundance mindset, how customers are greater than your problems and…
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#105 - Hustle Flipping Houses with Trent Bray
In this episode, Trent and I run down what hustle is and what it takes to make it. The trial and tribulations of entrepreneurship and how perseverance pays…
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#104 - Tell Your Truth
In society today, most don't know what hard work is, but you do. You understand the values of hard work because you are in construction. You understand the…
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#103 - Top to Bottom Line
As 2021 approaches it is time to start thinking about the new year and new opportunities. In this episode, we'll talk about addressing your firm top to bottom…
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#102 Residential Exteriors with Jason Callaway
Providing value in construction. Many ways you can do this, but we give a few examples in this episode. Let's make the trades cool again. Connect with Jason…
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#101 Just a Little Extra with Ahmed Seirafi
In this episode, we dive into the little things. The little things separating you from having loyal customers. It doesn't take much time, effort, or money to…
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#100 - Leadership in Esports with Cesar Duron
Esports in one of the largest growing segments of sport in the world. In 2016 alone mobile games generated $40 Billion. In this podcast we explore them coming…
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#99 - Why
For 99 episodes, we've delivered great guests talking about many points across the industry. We've talked about contracts and deliverables. Core values…
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#98 Core Values in Construction with Kevin Amaral
Have you heard about core values, but aren't quite sure how to implement them in your company? Do you want to have tremendous growth that's sustainable? In…
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#97 Digital Marketing in Construction with Alex Vonderhaar
Does your social media need some work? How about your online presence in general? What if you could put together an amazing presence in only 2 hours per week?…
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#96 - Standard of Care, Control Freaks and Working From Home
Connect with Dillon Mitchell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-mitchell-kowabungastudios/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dillonAMitchell…
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#95 - Make The Trades Cool Again with Matt Vetter
Matt Vetter is an entrepreneurial-minded business leader and expert in Pre-Construction Services currently serving as Vice President and Partner in Schafer…
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#94 Disconnected Time
How connected to time are you? Do you know how long, exactly something should take or are you wining it? Do you get compensated for your time directly - hour…
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#93 - Technology in Construction
Technology is so important to everything that we're doing and the shift is becoming more apparent every day. In this episode, we answer what you can do with…
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#92 CCP - Diversity of Experiences
Have you always stayed around where you live? Or maybe haven't had a great appreciation for the architecture and buildings around you? This episode dives into…
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#91 CCP - Industry Update and the Most Critical Positions Your Ignoring
Wonder what's going on across the country, outside of your area in construction. We cover that in this episode. Then the real meat and potatoes is centered…
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#90 - Specific Seats for Specific Skills
Do you have the right people in the right seats on your team? Are you looking for results or just want your people to be busy all the time? In this episode we…
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#89 Where we are heading if we don't change
You think it's bad now? In this podcast, we'll talk about where we're heading if this doesn't stop and we don't get back to gathering in groups. Construction…
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#88 The Top Reason You're Stuck and Can't Keep Great People
I'm tired of seeing the construction industry get ragged on, but we ultimately do this to ourselves. Shoot ourselves in the foot. Bite our nose to spite our…
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#87 CCP - Don't Sink the Ship with Chris Doyle
Are your finances in order? Do you need better terms or want to find a way to grow and scale more effectively as a contractor? Chris Doyle is going to help you…
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#86 - 3 Simple Lessons You Can Implement Today
Times have been tough, but that doesn't mean we can rest on our laurels. Through good times and bad, we must learn, grow and adapt. This is one of those…
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#85 ORs and Specialty Equipment Rooms with Eric Kella
Eric Kella has been helping hospitals and the healthcare industry for over a decade. Today his focus is on code and other compliance for the hospitals. For…
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#84 The Learning Curve and Why it's worth it
Have you ever wonder why some advance and others don't? Do you need to stick with things a bit longer? We cover the learning curve and why it's super important…
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#83 The Future of Construction Post COVID
Where is construction heading? What trends do you need to be aware of to advise to your clients? That's what I cover in this short episode on where I see the…
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#82 - Change Order Management with Cameron Page
Cameron Page is a commercial construction industry veteran and the CEO and founder of Extracker a collaborative platform to help Subcontractors, General…
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#81 - Must Knows About Hospital Construction with Eric Kella
Eric Kella has been helping hospitals and the healthcare industry for over a decade. Today his focus is on code and other compliance for the hospitals. For…
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#80 - 4x the Cost
In this episode I discuss K12, CDC and what all of this means to us going forward. Dillon Mitchell LinkedIn -…
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#79 From Panel Builder to Board Member with Justin Tidd
Just Tidd is a friend and has done some incredible things, which is why I wanted him here today. Justin is the Chief Sales Offices of an Electrical…
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#78 What Billions Taught me about Relationships
Have you ever admired people at the top of their game? Thought why aren't I there and how did they make it? In this short episode, I talk about tactical steps…
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#77 Green Building with Tommy Linstroth
Tommy Linstroth’s career has spanned both the private, academic, and non-profit sectors in the Midwest, West and now East coast, where he is Founder and CEO of…
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#76 Ethical Salesperson with Stephanie Van Dam
The Ethical Salesperson? Frustrated for being used for information? Wondering if you should nurture your lead or cut them loose? Curious if your team are…
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#75 Getting Your Finances In Order
What are you doing during this time of COVID-19 to improve? Are you educating your staff on finances and how your systems work? Are you looking to improve your…
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#74 - You Story MUST Be Heard
It's no longer good enough for you to be sitting on the sidelines. Your story must be heard. You must tell it and let the world know what you stand for. In…
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#73 Story Selling in Times of Need
Is your story something that people resonate with? How are we telling our story? Are we telling it in a way that helps people relate or are we doing it for our…
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#72 Top Tips to Work From Home
In this episode we talk working from home and why it is super important to be doing productive and great work from home for when this time is up. Especially…
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#71 Leadership in BIM with David Kortekaas
Have you ever wanted to know how to make your BIM projects successful? Wonder what coordination can do for your projects and how to do it successfully? In this…
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#70 Attracting and Retaining Top Talent with Anne Laguzza
Have you ever wanted to know how to attract and retain top talent? Especially in this tight labor market? Now is the time to get ahead of your competition in…
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#69 Don't Let the Corona Virus Get You Down
It's time for you to take a stand. It's time for you to be great and it's time for you to not make excuses and in this hard-hitting short episode, that's what…
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#68 BD+C Tech and Innovation Report
Ever wonder what the top companies in the AEC Industry are doing? Wonder why you aren't winning those projects or increasing profits year after year? It's…
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#67 Deltek Clarity - Human Capital Management
Human Capital Management - aka how to train and retain your employees. First, start by treating them like team members and not employees. Second, if you want…
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#66 - Deltek Clarity - Project Management
Do you want to become a better project manager. Understanding the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) will help you to manage your projects better. As a firm…
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#65 Deltek Clarity - Business Development
Ever wonder why your sales process is so lumpy? Want to know how to smooth out the process? Or just want to know how to win more projects and retain those top…
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#64 Deltek Clarity - Finances
Continuing our series covering the Deltek Clarity report we are diving into company financials in this episode. You'll want to tune into this episode if you…
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#63 - Sales and Marketing with Mike Claudio
Do you know your messaging? Do you understand your market and defined it? Have you nailed your sales process all the way through and know how you are following…
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#62 Deltek Clarity Technology Report
In this episode, we dive into the Deltek Clarity Technology portion and give you insight into what firms are looking for in their technology needs and the big…
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#61 Freedom through Real Estate with Teo Bogdan
This week we have Teo Bogan. Teo went from not speaking any English to becoming an Engineer to now diving full time into real estate. Teo has been in all parts…
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#59 Messaging that gets more clients
In this episode, I talk about how to win more clients by following the best sales and marketing practices. This is not typically done in the Architecture and…
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#60 Deltek Clarity Report Part 1
In this episode, we dive into the Deltek Clarity Report. This report is going to be broken down into segments. Each segment will give you insight into the…
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#58 Rebuilding Your Life with Rob Trampuh
Rob Trampuh (@timber_peak_co) has transitioned his life from building homes, restaurants, and banks to being in the financial services industry. Rob shows how…
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#57 Credibility and Principles
What does it take to build credibility? In this episode we talk about credibility, principles and that some things are just timeless. @DillonAMitchell…
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CCP #56 Goal Setting
In this episode, I walk you through my way to approach goals and the day. Breaking down into actionable bites for you to win each day. @DillonAMitchell…
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#55 Why do you do what you do
Why do you do what you do? We address habits and habit formation in this episode and how strong brands are viewed. Resources: How to create a mind by Ray…
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#54 Reducing Turnover in the AEC Industry
Everyone wants to reduce turnover, but you might not know how. Or you don't understand what it's actually costing you so you don't do anything about it. In…
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#53 Pain Point #4 Over Budget and Low Profitability
This is one of the top struggles in most firms is being profitable. When looking at the top publicly traded AE firms in the world, their profit margins are…
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#52 Keeping Older Engineers Up-To-Date
We talk mindset and productivity in this episode because at the end of the day, that is all that this comes down to. @dillonAMitchell @KowabungaStudios…
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#51 Economy's Impact on Construction
The economy's impact on Construction flows both ways, up and down. While we are in the up, now is the time to prepare. In this episode Dillon outlines ways…