I sat down with Bill Rupert, President of RCS-CM LLC the leader for construction management and he shared the evolution of his company from inception in 2015 to present day. Bill has recently joined forces with Dave Hellman to form his company today. They both had different areas of passion in growing their businesses, that complimented each other,…

Hmm? The importance of marketing to attract talent rather than to attract clients? Yes! I talked to Ryan Kovach, fractional CMO, about how important marketing is to attract the right talent. With so many years of experience, Ryan only felt it appropriate to write a book to help others. This is no ordinary book, it’s meant to be a guide. You can ski…

It’s so easy to let your identity to get lost your career. And also dangerous. Brandon Clements, Principal at FQF Advisors, joined me today and discussed how he moved forward from a lay off. And that afternoon in his car while he was hiding from his family so they didn’t see him at his lowest, this is when he got a call from someone in his network …

It made sense for these two to partner, John Lenker and Assaf Arrie, but that doesn't mean it was easy. There were so many changes that Assaf knew needed to take place, that now they joke that Assaf "came in like a wrecking ball." John knew that he needed Assaf's skill set to grow his business and he shared that this year, in fact, the business has…

Dive deep into the world of design and leadership with the visionary Erik Chrestensen, President of Chrestensen Design, on our latest podcast episode. Erik opens up about the magical influence of Disney on his foundational business philosophies and how it has sculpted his approach to creativity and innovation. But that's not all - Erik goes beyond …

With authenticity as his goal, Erik Chrestensen, President of Chrestensen Designs, pushes boundaries to create a space that tells the story of the business. Erik collaborates with Architects as well as designers. He gave examples of working with each. In each example, he answered the question why work with an outside design firm in addition to the …

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What if I told you there's a transformative solution when your business faces familiar challenges alongside others in the same industry? Enter Kyle Majchrowski, the visionary behind Ripple Intent, who not only recognized this common struggle but also dared to ask himself a crucial question: What can be done about it? Driven by a burning desire to f…

Join me on a journey as I dive deep into the world of leadership with none other than Kristin Larson, the CEO of SouthWest Electric. In this episode, Kristin reveals her awe-inspiring journey to the top, sharing invaluable insights and advice for those striving to climb the corporate ladder. Discover the secrets behind Kristin's phenomenal rise as …

In this episode of The Construction Influencer Podcast, the host Nicole Sanchez welcomes Wendy Cohen, President of Kitchell, to discuss leadership, perseverance, and personal growth. With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Wendy shares her insights on pushing through obstacles and building grit - learned through extreme feats…

Discover the secrets to building and sustaining passionate teams in the latest episode of The Construction Influencer Podcast! Join host Nicole Sanchez as she engages in a riveting conversation with Lori O'Keefe, CEO of MAAS Companies, a program management firm specializing in the education sector in California. Learn how to identify passion in pot…

Leaders have to grapple with the reality that they're never going to be able to control everything that happens at work. That's why it's so important to create an environment where everyone feels safe and comfortable speaking up, whether it's about a new idea or a problem they're experiencing. I've seen firsthand how companies can fail to foster th…

We all have a story. A journey that has brought us to where we are today. But what about the messes? The hard times we experience along the way? I know that feeling well. I've been there, and so have many others, especially my podcast guest Jason Romero who happens to be a keynote speaker, ran 3,063 miles across the US, author, CEO, attorney, a Par…

Successful leaders empower. But one of the biggest mistakes leaders make is not empowering their teams which really impacts team morale and the overall success of their company. Be it a lack of awareness, or fear of being vulnerable, most leaders end up holding back in this area. On this podcast, the President of MAAS Companies Lori OKeefe, and Jen…

Imagine, if you could build a company culture that would bring out the best from your employees. A culture where people would come to work excited and happy every day, knowing that they will accomplish something great. This is exactly what Chad Prinkey of Well Built Construction Consulting shares on this week's #podcast. He goes over some key strat…

On this podcast, Midstate Mechanical's Sasha Carter, shares some amazing insight on how different the work culture and leadership in America, compared to Australia where she was born and raised. Plus, she goes deep into why it's important to not let fear hold you back from taking the next step which could be the move that actually changes the whole…

If you were to look up the word #networking in the dictionary, the picture of one of P2S, Inc's finest and "The King of Networking & Business Development" Jesse Urquidi would pop up. Hands down. To be fair, Jesse did not give himself that title. However, if you were to ask his colleagues and clients if that were the case, it would be a unanimous ye…

Whether you are in a #leadership position or not, you have the power to #influence those around you. It's not about your follower count that makes you an #influencer, but it is literally the impact you have on your teammates, and those closest to you. I wanted to go solo on this podcast to remind folks that you don't need permission, millions, or e…

“He that will not sail till all dangers are over must never put to sea.” - Thomas Fuller This quote reminds me of David A. Hopkins, the #CEO of PrimeCo. in this latest podcast of #theconstructioninfluencer, "Walk the Talk." No matter how many logical excuses and reasons he had and could have easily said, "Nope, looks too risky...and it could go hor…

I am so excited to launch our first podcast of 2021 and our second season! In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with the President of C.W Driver and Driver SPG Karl Kreutziger. Knowing how to lead is such a rare talent that takes years to develop and that's exactly how Karl got to where he is today, by being patient and consistent. On…

When there is great leadership at the helm, employees tend to be happier, more engaged with their peers and the clients, and the "P" word....more Productive. In this new episode, the CEO and Founder of Gafcon Yehudi "Gaf" Gaffen, talks about that in order to accomplish something great, you have to be able to face your fears and just do it. That's e…

In this episode, Senior Vice President of Education & Facilities at Cordoba Corporation Mr. Michael Boomsma, explains that whether you're leading a team of 5 or 500, in order to grow your company, leaders must hold themselves to a higher standard than the rest of team. It's important to note that having a title doesn't necessarily make you a leader…

Are you so scared of failing that you end up doing nothing? In this episode with Nicole Miller, The Construction Influencer, she sits down with her CEO of Koury Engineering Michele Shams on transitioning from CFO to CEO, owning two successful geotechnical engineering companies, and why you can't be afraid to fail. Don't let the smile and fancy nail…

Most people will never achieve a high level of success because they're constantly looking for shortcuts in an attempt to make their first million. Most people quit and jump from job to job, venture to venture, when success dials their number and says "If you want me so bad, then why are you afraid to put in the work and always full of excuses?" Fou…

Author Seth Godin said “Leaders create a CULTURE around their goal and involve others in that culture.” In this episode, Senior Vice President of Client Development Marty Glaske of Gafcon Inc., takes "culture building" with their employees and clients to a whole new level, which explains why they are one of the most successful construction manageme…

Nicole Miller sits down with COO Joe Martino of Uprite Construction, one of California's elite full-service construction companies. Joe actually started with Uprite back in Jan. of 2020 and with a new team, plus hardcore execution, they were able to hit a 700% revenue growth in a matter of 8 months! Joe is a 30+ year construction veteran and has he…