On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Dan Lester Sr., Director of Field Diversity, Inclusion, and Culture at Clayco. Dan breaks down what diversity and inclusion mean in the workforce, how inclusion brings a unique perspective to any organization, and how the communication and execution of diversity and inclusion strategies are a critical point of understanding. Find out more about Clayco Rising: https://claycorising.com/ Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA...
Aug 03, 2022•37 min•Ep. 47
On this episode of Inspiring People and Places, BJ sits down with Vince Campisi. Vince has over 50 years of experience in the management, design, inspection and rehabilitation of highways, railroads, and various types of bridges and buildings. Vince explores his career journey, how he learned to manage the time strain of going to night school, having a job and maintaining a family, and how the infrastructure of our country can be reformed. Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought ...
Jul 27, 2022•45 min•Ep. 46
On this week’s episode BJ sits down with Brian Perlberg, Executive Director & Senior Counsel for ConsensusDocs, a coalition of 40 leading construction organizations. Brian is the only construction attorney in the United States certified as a CM-Lean for lean construction. Using Brian’s contracts to communicate and incorporate best practices instills fairness throughout contracts and are used by people who want to mitigate claims instead of escalating claims. Resources mentioned: CM-Lean: The...
Jul 20, 2022•42 min•Ep. 45
On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Nivi Sharma, CEO of Bridges to Prosperity. Nivi explores her winding career, the journey from creating free Wi-Fi resources, digitizing he Kenyan Primary School curriculum content for revision and literacy, and now Bridges to Prosperity, the global leader in rural infrastructure development. Nivi and BJ also dive into the impact of one’s work, and how falling in love with what you do allows you to bring your full potential to the job. Resources mentioned...
Jul 13, 2022•33 min•Ep. 44
On this week’s episode, BJ interviews Maj. Gen. Todd McCaffrey. While Todd’s expertise is outside of the SEC industry, he dives deep into how his over 30 years of military service guides his leadership philosophy, and how he transitioned into president of McCaffrey Consulting, where he helps clients achieve business objectives supporting U.S. national security. Resources mentioned: Find Todd on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-mccaffrey-mg-us-army-ret/ Big Red Barn: https://www.thebi...
Jul 06, 2022•48 min•Ep. 43
On this week’s episode, BJ talks with Doug Reed, President and CEO of Meridian Associates, Author of Lead a Movement: The Insider's Guide to Powerful Strategy Execution, and coach. Doug breaks down his philosophy surrounding team development, exceeding your own expectations, and how much the day-to-day matters when growing relationships inside, and outside your company. Connect with Doug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fostergrowth/ “Lead A Movement: The Insider's Guide to Powerful Stra...
Jun 29, 2022•41 min•Ep. 42
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Mike Meddock, Chief Development Officer/Principal at SME. Mike shares his journey opening offices around the country, how he has developed an educational program within SME, and how training your team is one of the most important aspects of being a leader. Find SME at: https://www.sme-usa.com/ Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top indus...
Jun 22, 2022•43 min•Ep. 41
On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Barbara White Bryson, Author, Planner, Strategist, and Principal for Strategic Futures at DI Strategic Advisors. BJ breaks down Barbara’s expansive career, working under three major universities, and her unique skill set as a complex problem solver. “Creating a Culture of Predictable Outcomes”: https://tinyurl.com/5n6sc5sr “The Owner's Dilemma: Driving Success and Innovation in the Design and Construction Industry”: https://tinyurl.com/2p8mppj3 “Superuse...
Jun 15, 2022•39 min•Ep. 40
On this week’s episode, BJ interviewed Jan Tuchman. Executive Editor of Engineering News-Record. They discuss the many different projects Jan is involved with around the globe, her style of leadership, and the importance of collaboration in the construction industry. Resources mentioned: Learn more about Engineering News Record at www.enr.com Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of t...
Jun 08, 2022•38 min•Ep. 39
On this week’s episode, BJ chats with Tim Klabunde, Principal & Director of Marketing at Timmons Group. They dive into how Tim “fell” into the AEC industry, the excitement of bringing creative solutions to the table, and how his book, “Network Like an Introvert: A new way of thinking about business relationships” empowers introverts in predominantly extrovert centric spaces. Resources mentioned: Find Tim’s book, “Network Like an Introvert: A new way of thinking about business relationships” ...
Jun 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 38
On today’s episode, BJ talks to Suzie Richert, Senior Environmental Scientist and NEPA Compliance Specialist at Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. They break down the importance of managing not only your team, but more importantly yourself through various tactics, and how the job of the leader is to uncover the skill set of each member of your team. Resources mentioned: “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business” by Geno Wickman: https://tinyurl.com/bde76t5e “Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-...
May 25, 2022•41 min•Ep. 37
On this week’s episode, BJ talks with Brian DiSabatino, President and CEO of EDiS Company. They discuss Brian’s family business, how he elevated EDiS with the guidance of his father and cousins, and the core values he continues to center his leadership strategy around to this day. Resources mentioned: “Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive” by Harvey Mackay: https://tinyurl.com/yzm4j8j4 Find more information about EDiS Company at: https://www.ediscompany.com/ Vet Fest 2022: http://vetfe...
May 18, 2022•39 min•Ep. 36
On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Kevin Chafin, Air Force Reserve, Architect and Senior Vice President and Federal Market Sector Leader at TranSystems. Theydive into Kevin’s lifelong journey to becoming an architect, the many different roles Kevin has held in working for the Federal Government, and how infusing positivity can change the morale of a team. Find out more about Go Design Inc: https://www.godesigninc.org/ Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our websit...
May 11, 2022•34 min•Ep. 35
Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend! MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us ...
May 04, 2022•44 min•Ep. 34
On this week’s exciting episode, BJ speaks with former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, David Shulkin. David discusses his early life being born on an Army Base, his call to help veterans in his career, and what it truly means to step up and serve others. Resources mentioned: The Road to Character: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Character-David-Brooks/dp/0812983416 The Premonition: A Pandemic Story: https://www.amazon.com/Premonition-Pandemic-Story-Michael-Lewis/dp/1324035536/ref=sr_1_1...
Apr 27, 2022•23 min•Ep. 33
On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Kyle Majchrowski, Founder of Ripple Intent. They discuss how to utilize good leadership to inject fun into new projects, the importance of keeping everyone on the same page, and what a better workflow can do for you and your team. Find Kyle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowski/ Ripple Intent can be found on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rippleintent/ Or on their official website: https://rippleintent.org/ The Road to Character:...
Apr 20, 2022•44 min•Ep. 32
On today's episode of Inspiring People & Places, BJ talks with Lucian Neimeyer, former Air Force Officer and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment. Now working in non-profit, Lucian discusses his path to his career, his priorities, and how the work he does now encapsulates his journey. Get involved with Building Cyber Security: https://buildingcybersecurity.org/ Find Lucian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucian-niemeyer-307aa65/ or at lucian@buildingcybe...
Apr 08, 2022•41 min•Ep. 31
On this week's episode, BJ chats with Howie Ferguson, Executive Director at Construction Owners Association of America. They discuss the importance of leadership and connecting with your team, along with other leaders. COAA Connect Spring information can be found at: https://www.coaa.org/events/2022-spring-coaa-connect Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles...
Apr 01, 2022•47 min•Ep. 30
On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Mark Wainwright, a part time sales manager that manages and coaches sales teams of independent firms. Mark breaks down why firms should shy away from using the word “sales”, the root of empowering sales teams, and how to understand the clients needs. More information about Mark can be found at: https://www.wainwrightinsight.com/ Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newslett...
Mar 25, 2022•50 min•Ep. 29
In today's interview, BJ talks with Colin Mottola, a Penn State Grad and Civil Engineer at MCFA. Colin discusses his internship at MCFA, how that landed him a job as the first ever intern to be officially hired, and the lessons he's learned along the way, ranging from self management to finding what you love to do. Together, BJ and Colin discuss a wide range of topics surrounding the AEC industry. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedi...
Mar 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 28
In today’s jam packed episode, BJ talks with Brent Darnell, an educator within the construction industry that stresses the importance of emotional and interpersonal skills. Focusing on peak levels of mental, physical and emotional performance, they discuss the significance of understanding oneself, working with others effectively, and how improving culture begins with understanding the people, not only the process. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: h...
Mar 04, 2022•53 min•Ep. 27
In today’s solo episode, BJ discusses the concept of the agency entrepreneur, and how necessary effective stewardship is when working within the S/E/C industry. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/ Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose...
Feb 04, 2022•28 min•Ep. 26
In today’s solo episode, BJ discusses the importance of innovation in the A/E/C industry, and the roadblocks many in the public sector are facing. BJ dissects his own experiences, as well as reflecting on the trends of the industry as a whole. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/ Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newslette...
Jan 28, 2022•34 min•Ep. 25
BJ sits down with Army Veteran COL (Ret) Mike Ellicott, to discuss his journey from the Army to helping leaders shape culture in the AEC industry, as a professional EOS implementer. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/ Learn more about Mike here: https://www.eosworldwide.com/mike-ellicott Book Recommendations: Knowledge & Decisions by Thomas Sowell: https://amzn.to/3GGRZtb Books By Victor David Hanson:...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 24
BJ sits down with Matt Handal, Proposal Expert and Founder & Editor of “Help Everybody Everyday,” where he provides A/E/C marketing, training, and support advice. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/ Visit Matt’s website here: https://helpeverybody.wpengine.com/ Purchase Matt’s book, “Proposal Development Secrets: Win More, Work Smarter, and Get Home on Time,” here: https://amzn.to/3ICF1Og Calls-to-act...
Dec 10, 2021•56 min•Ep. 23
BJ reflects on his upcoming family trip to Walt Disney World, as well as some leadership lessons from Walt Disney, and the importance of customer service. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/ Tim Ferris's Interview with Eric Schmidt: https://tim.blog/2021/10/25/eric-schmidt-ai/ Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter ...
Oct 29, 2021•26 min•Ep. 22
BJ sits down with Col. Christopher Valle, USAF (Ret.) who currently serves as a Vice President at DNV, the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by DNV’s and his personal purpose to safeguard life, property and the environment, Christopher discusses his transition from the military into the clean energy industry. Learn more about DNV here: https://www.dnv.com/ Follow Col. Christopher Valle, USAF (Ret.) on Linkedin here: https://bit.ly/3GfshvJ Inspiring People and Places is ...
Oct 22, 2021•34 min•Ep. 21
BJ’s taking back momentum on the podcast after a bit of a lay off. It feels good to be back and we look forward to hearing from you all, our loyal listeners. Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend! MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Proje...
Oct 15, 2021•16 min•Ep. 20
BJ discusses Leadership’s responsibility for employee engagement within the AEC Industry. He also takes a moment to acknowledge the tragic events that took place in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend! MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are...
Aug 27, 2021•23 min•Ep. 19
On the following episode of Inspiring People and Places, BJ discusses Gino Wickman’s Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and how it’s powering MCFA’s 10 year road map. Resources mentioned in this episode: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman https://amzn.to/2Vzsd7w Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of...
Aug 06, 2021•27 min•Ep. 18
