Trek along with Jesse and Ms. Maxine in this episode of Learnings n Missteps as they explore some hidden truth about the construction industry. It may be shocking to learn the majority percentage of construction workers that are undocumented. Touch your compassion and listen to these stories of the American Dream, grit, and breaking down doors. Ms. Maxine, a mold expert, has deep insight into the expedition of crossing the border for work which soles her vision for a global labor force. Discover...
Oct 05, 2023•29 min
On Part 2 of this Family Edition of Learnings and Missteps, Jesse peers into the life of cousin Franciso Duron of Remodels and Renovations by Francisco Duron LLC. Francisco’s journey from interest-in-all-things-construction to hands-on business owner takes the spotlight. Learn how his wise view on failure has fueled him from a rugged one-man start up to a more polished employer with a crew and a vision. This wisdom applies across disciplines. Francisco credits his success to a life of continuous...
Oct 04, 2023•22 min
Coming into a tough situation isnt easy, but the key to changing it is taking ownership. Link to Blog: https://www.depthbuilder.com/blog Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books Connect on all the other socials at: http://depthbuilder.bio.link Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You...
Oct 02, 2023•2 min
This message is about the expectation of reward for every effort we exert, which disconnects us from new experiences. Link to Blog: https://www.depthbuilder.com/blog Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books Connect on all the other socials at: http://depthbuilder.bio.link Download a PDF cop...
Sep 25, 2023•2 min
On this Family Edition of Learnings and Missteps, Jesse peers into the life of cousin Franciso Duron of Remodels and Renovations by Francisco Duron LLC. Francisco’s journey from interest-in-all-things-construction to hands-on business owner takes the spotlight. Learn how his wise view on failure has fueled him from a rugged one-man start up to a more polished employer with a crew and a vision. This wisdom applies across disciplines. Francisco credits his success to a life of continuous learning ...
Sep 15, 2023•22 min
So you have big goals, you cant wait for people to ask the tired "where do you see yourself in 5 years" and knock their socks off. But are you puttin in the work? Have you listed out the daily inputs necessary? Why dont you talk about the boring vanilla pedestrian work? Could it be youre fabricating an early shot under the spotlight? Link to Blog: https://www.depthbuilder.com/blog Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/214756...
Sep 11, 2023•2 min
This thought is about where we spend our energy. It compares focusing your energy on gaining affirmation with focusing your energy on having impact. There are a couple of questions at the end to help you examine where you are spending your energy. Link to Blog: https://www.depthbuilder.com/blog Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Inten...
Sep 07, 2023•11 min
The simple things make the biggest difference, but they aint so easy. Eat nutritious food, sleep, and live your passion! Im batting .300 on this list. How bout you? Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books Connect on all the other socials at: http://depthbuilder.bio.link Download a PDF copy...
Aug 28, 2023•3 min
In this very first solo-cast Jesse vents about the generic advice we often hear "just be yourself" The pointers he shares on what to avoid in order to "be yourself" are quick take aways you can put into practice immediately. Youll also get some powerful questions to ask yourself to help you stay on the path to Becoming the Promise You are Intended to be. Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code:...
Aug 25, 2023•12 min
Positive Feedback vs Actionable Feedback Have you ever asked for feedback and received: - keep doing what youre doing - youre doing fine - keep up the good work I have, and thats not really what Im looking for. Ive been able to observe tons of people giving #feedback and it seems we arent very skilled at giving or receiving feedback. I think its because meaningful feedback requires a degree of #vulnerability What do you think? Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of profe...
Aug 21, 2023•2 min
Today’s guest has the rare qualities that the trades industry needs and lacks. He’s a tradesman, a family man, and above all, a humble leader. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Ben Rymers, a Superintendent and electrician by trade. Ben is here to share the hardest lessons he’s learned throughout his extensive career in the trades, from a challenging 8-year-long apprenticeship to his current role as superintendent. Having been in the construction industry for 23 year...
Aug 16, 2023•28 min
This Monday Morning Hug is pulled from one our Emotional Bungee Jumpers sessions. The take away is that when we put words to our fears and invite people in to our lives, them fears get smaller. You dont have to go it alone. Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books For all other links and re...
Aug 14, 2023•2 min
Today’s guest has the rare qualities that the trades industry needs and lacks. He’s a tradesman, a family man, and above all, a humble leader. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Ben Rymers, a Superintendent and electrician by trade. Ben is here to share the hardest lessons he’s learned throughout his extensive career in the trades, from a challenging 8-year-long apprenticeship to his current role as superintendent. Having been in the construction industry for 23 year...
Aug 10, 2023•29 min
Courageous Leaders aint scared to build vulnerability. When leaders like us take intentional steps to build our skills together we have found that the vulnerability grows exponentially. Check out the Emotional Bungee Jumpers and begin building your vulnerability muscle. Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www.de...
Aug 07, 2023•2 min
This thought is on complaining. More specifically its about redirecting the energy used to complain towards helping others. Have you ever thought to yourself "I really like talking to whats his name, his complaints are super valid" I choose to only complain about things that I am prepared to take action on. Deepen your self-awareness and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You ar...
Jul 31, 2023•3 min
This is a quick update of some adjustments that will be hitting the airwaves. You can expect a Monday Morning Hug every Monday and a medley of solo pods with our Host Jesse Hernandez and interviews with trades professionals. Deepen your self-awareness and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You are Intended to be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books For all other links and resourc...
Jul 28, 2023•3 min
Are you thinking of making a shift in your career, perhaps a shift to the trades? What’s holding you back from switching careers? Whatever it is, this conversation is bound to give you a push in the right direction. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Gloria Marie Fuentes, a Licensed Contractor, Trades Advocate, and Founder/Principal of GloJoy, a construction and real estate development company based in New York. Gloria details her journey of leaving her career in ban...
Jun 15, 2023•41 min
Are you thinking of making a shift in your career, perhaps a shift to the trades? What’s holding you back from switching careers? Whatever it is, this conversation is bound to give you a push in the right direction. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Gloria Marie Fuentes, a Licensed Contractor, Trades Advocate, and Founder/Principal of GloJoy, a construction and real estate development company based in New York. Gloria details her journey of leaving her career in ban...
Jun 08, 2023•35 min
What makes a great apprentice? How has technology advanced construction? What happens to builders who don’t adopt new technology? These are questions only a seasoned tradesperson can answer… Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Clyde King, a construction professional and journeyman carpenter with United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. Clyde shares unique insights and stories from his 30+ year long career in carpentry, highlighting the best technolog...
Jun 01, 2023•27 min
What makes a great apprentice? How has technology advanced construction? What happens to builders who don’t adopt new technology? These are questions only a seasoned tradesperson can answer… Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Clyde King, a construction professional and journeyman carpenter with United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. Clyde shares unique insights and stories from his 30+ year long career in carpentry, highlighting the best technolog...
May 30, 2023•30 min
Most plumbers you know are middle-aged men, am I right? Well, you’re about to hear from a young woman who’s transforming the skilled trades industry, making it a space for people of all ages and genders to find success and fulfillment. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Paige Knowles, aka Plumber Paige, a 20-year-old construction management student, business owner, skilled trades advocate, public speaker, social media influencer, and author. From a trade-curious daug...
May 18, 2023•26 min
This 20-Year-Old Entrepreneur is Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople with Paige “Plumber Paige” Knowles Most plumbers you know are middle-aged men, am I right? Well, you’re about to hear from a young woman who’s transforming the skilled trades industry, making it a space for people of all ages and genders to find success and fulfillment. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Paige Knowles, aka Plumber Paige, a 20-year-old construction management stude...
May 11, 2023•29 min
The trades can take you places you have never been before, including an international skilled trades competition! Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps with Louise Azzopardi, a heavy vehicle mechanic turned life coach, mentor, and motivational speaker based in Sydney, Australia. Louise was the first woman to compete in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at the WorldSkills International Competition. If anyone knows the value of discovering what you don’t know, it’s Louise. What started as a care...
May 04, 2023•25 min
The trades can take you places you have never been before, including an international skilled trades competition! Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps with Louise Azzopardi, a heavy vehicle mechanic turned life coach, mentor, and motivational speaker based in Sydney, Australia. Louise was the first woman to compete in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at the WorldSkills International Competition. If anyone knows the value of discovering what you don’t know, it’s Louise. What started as a care...
Apr 27, 2023•47 min
We got a special treat for you. I got to interview Lester Young on the OG Spotlight Livestream and his story moved me so I felt the need to share the conversation here. Lester's story is one of perseverance after spending 20 years in prison he is now walking in service to others. Taking the lessons he learned and paying it forward. Path 2 Redemption Website: https://path2redemption.org/about-lester Connect with Lester on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lester-young-b1b6a0106/ OG Spotlight ...
Mar 28, 2023•48 min
Many of us fear turning our hobbies into a career will make us hate our hobbies… but today’s guest has figured out how to keep finding joy, creativity, and fulfillment in both. She’s learned how to make money from her passion and share her talents with the world, all while inspiring others to be creative and even join the trades themselves. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps as I welcome Courtney Chard, a pressure pipe welder by trade and self-taught metal artist based in Toronto,...
Feb 24, 2023•51 min
Do you believe in the value of your workers? Do you believe that your employees are the most valuable asset of your company? Do you want to create systematic change in your company and feel more fulfilled at work? If so, join me in this episode of Learnings and Missteps as I welcome John Toups, Founder and CEO of MyeTracker, to talk about how to reduce turnover and increase job satisfaction for your employees and for yourself. John created a system that helps leaders in the trades find fulfillme...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 30 min
No one’s path to success in the trades is linear. Many of us have had several different jobs and hurdles to jump over before finding the career that ‘clicks’ and truly fires us up. Speaking of fire, how would you like a peek into the world of a professional firestopper and life safety consultant? Join me on this episode of Learnings and Missteps as I welcome Sharron Halpert, Founder of Halpert Life Safety Consulting. Sharron is here to share the wisdom she’s gained from a 20+ year-long career in...
Feb 09, 2023•55 min
This is it the final Calabosession with Thomas Lamay on The Goal. This episode is packed with personal insights on leadership, courage and organizational change. Thomas makes an important announcement that will benefit the Construction Industry for years to come. Engage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D Coupon Code JESSE Get yourself a sample of the Lean & Love Reflection Guide with jour...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 52 min
Thomas Lamay & Jesse Hernandez are at it again. Talking about the string and the drum plus their personal insights on leadership and continuous improvement. This is the 2nd to last conversation on The Goal. Engage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D Coupon Code JESSE get your copy of Lean & Love at https://www.depthbuilder.com/5s Get started journaling with the Lean & Love Reflecti...
Jan 03, 2023•2 hr 1 min
