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The Laying Foundations Podcast

Davis Hambrick & Walker Lottlaying-foundations.com
The Laying Foundations Podcast is all about choosing to start a career on solid ground and building it up just like a construction project. We are going to walk you through the endless paths of getting started in construction. Join us on this journey as we take strides to equip the next generation of builder to lead change!
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Episodes

161: Reinvent Yourself With Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick

Join us for a conversation with Co-Hosts Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick as they discuss the challenging aspects of stepping into new roles. Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media Website: laying-foundations.com Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations Email: contact@laying-foundations.com

Apr 08, 202428 minSeason 6Ep. 8

160: Paperless Builders With Hamzah Shanbari - Part 2

Join us for a conversation with Hamzah Shanbari, Director of Innovation at Haskell and author of the new book Paperless Builders. The book is a call to arms for those who believe in the power of digital transformation. https://linktr.ee/hamzah.shanbari Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media Website: laying-foundations.com Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations Email: contact@laying-foundations.com

Mar 11, 202422 minSeason 6Ep. 7

159: Paperless Builders with Hamzah Shanbari - Part 1

Join us for a conversation with Hamzah Shanbari, Director of Innovation at Haskell and author of the new book Paperless Builders. The book is a call to arms for those who believe in the power of digital transformation. https://linktr.ee/hamzah.shanbari Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media Website: laying-foundations.com Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations Email: contact@laying-foundations.com

Mar 04, 202423 minSeason 6Ep. 6

158: Direct Leadership In Construction With Jesse Hernandez

Join us for a conversation with our close friend Jesse Hernandez. Jesse is two time author, owner-operator of his consulting firm depth builders, podcast host, and live stream extraordinaire. https://www.depthbuilder.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Reflection-Journal-Jesus-Hernandez/dp/B0BNTT3LQ5 https://www.depthbuilder.com/visible-leadership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media Website: laying-foundations.com Linkedin Page: https://www...

Feb 12, 202441 minSeason 6Ep. 5

157: The Importance of Good Leadership In Your Career With Walker & Davis

Join us for a conversation with co-hosts Walker & Davis Hambrick as they discuss the importance of good leadership. There are many "leaders" in the construction industry that will try to persuade to their way. Always look to the leaders that will serve and guide unselfishly. Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media Website: laying-foundations.com Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations Email: contact@laying-foundations.com...

Jan 22, 202416 minSeason 6Ep. 4

156: Addictions In Construction With Walker & Davis

Join us for a conversation with co-hosts Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick as they open up on addictions in construction and what they believe causes them. Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media Website: laying-foundations.com Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations Email: contact@laying-foundations.com

Jan 15, 202419 minSeason 6Ep. 3

155: How To Motivate Others In Construction With Walker & Davis

Join us for a conversation with co-hosts Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick as they discuss how to motivate different personalities on the job site. They also discuss how to work past the barrier of you vs. me compared to groups working together. Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media Website: laying-foundations.com Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations Email: contact@laying-foundations.com

Jan 08, 202428 minSeason 6Ep. 2

154: New Year Special With Walker & Davis

Join us for a conversation with co-hosts Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick as they discuss what the New Year means to them. The majority of society will be fired up for their resolutions and barely make it through January, the guys talk about the tiny micro habits that you need to focus on to propel your growth and commitment to your goals. Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media Website: laying-foundations.com Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations Email: contac...

Jan 02, 202413 minSeason 6Ep. 1

153: Late Christmas Special With Walker & Davis

Join us for a conversation with Co-Host's Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick as they discuss the meaning of Christmas and how that affects how they lead on the jobsite during this season. Happy Holidays! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you looking to invest in the next generation of builders? There is an opportunity to sponsor Laying Foundations to continue to educate and create resources for the next generati...

Dec 28, 202313 minSeason 5Ep. 31

152: Creating Good Habits With Walker & Davis

Join us for a conversation with Co-Host's Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick as they talk about how to create good habits in the construction industry. It is easy in the construction industry to go to work, come home, and see 5 years go by without any change. It is hard to be intentional and set goals. Walker & Davis talk about how the little things you do in daily life can make all the difference. Happy Holidays! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Fou...

Dec 18, 202323 minSeason 5Ep. 30

151: What To Do When You Are New On The Jobsite With Walker & Davis

Join us for a conversation with co-host's Davis Hambrick & Walker Lott as they discuss recent life changes and their perspective on what to do when you are the newbie on the jobsite. Happy Holidays! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you looking to invest in the next generation of builders? There is an opportunity to sponsor Laying Foundations to continue to educate and create resources for the next generation of b...

Dec 11, 202332 minSeason 5Ep. 29

150: Listen, Learn, & Lead With Questions With Walker Lott

Join us for a conversation with co-host Walker Lott as he talks about how to lead on the jobsite as a young person coming into the construction industry. This is a previous recording from Jesse Hernandez livestream event in June. Happy Holidays! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you looking to invest in the next generation of builders? There is an opportunity to sponsor Laying Foundations to continue to educate and create...

Dec 04, 202330 minSeason 5Ep. 28

149: How To Lead At An Early Age With Davis Hambrick

Join us for a conversation with co-host Davis Hambrick as he talks about what it takes to lead at an early age on the jobsite. This is a previous recording from Jesse Hernandez livestream event in June. Tune in next week as Walker shares with the audience on how to listen, learn, and lead with questions! Happy Holidays! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you looking to invest in the next generation of builders? There is an opp...

Nov 27, 202320 minSeason 5Ep. 27

148: Where Quality Matters With Matthew DiBara - Part 2

Join us for a conversation with Matthew DiBara, CEO of The Contractor Consultants & DiBara Masonry. Matthew grew up in Boston, Massachusetts where he started his construction career as a laborer working for his father. He developed from laborer, to tender, to block mason, and now CEO of the company. Listen in as you here awesome ways to propel your team to growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdibara/ https://www.thecontractorconsultants.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Nov 20, 202319 minSeason 5Ep. 26

147: Where Quality Matters With Matthew DiBara - Part 1

Join us for a conversation with Matthew DiBara, CEO of The Contractor Consultants & DiBara Masonry. Matthew grew up in Boston, Massachusetts where he started his construction career as a laborer working for his father. He developed from laborer, to tender, to block mason, and now CEO of the company. Listen in as you here awesome ways to propel your team to growth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdibara/ https://www.thecontractorconsultants.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Nov 13, 202323 minSeason 5Ep. 25

146: Normalizing Mental Health In Construction With Jesse Hernandez - Part 7

Join us for a conversation with our close friend Jesse Hernandez. Jesse is two time author, owner-operator of his consulting firm depth builders, podcast host, and live stream extraordinaire. Join us each month as we continue our conversation and discuss failures in our own life's with the intent to show others how to be vulnerable and have real conversations. https://www.depthbuilder.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Reflection-Journal-Jesus-Hernandez/dp/B0BNTT3LQ5 https://www.depthbuilder.com/v...

Nov 07, 202338 minSeason 5Ep. 24

145: How 9/11 Changed His Career With Andrew Brown - Part 2

Join us for a conversation with Founder & CEO of ToolFetch, Andrew Brown. Andrew Brown's career in construction started out with volunteering and helping the first responders after the 9/11 World Trade Center attack. Andrew and his friend had a life altering experience with tradesmen who risked their lives to save others. Andrew now runs his company ToolFetch, an online tool company with his brother. To learn more about Andrew and ToolFetch check out the links below: ⁠⁠Tool Fetch Website⁠⁠ h...

Oct 30, 202322 minSeason 5Ep. 23

144: How 9/11 Changed His Career With Andrew Brown - Part 1

Join us for a conversation with Founder & CEO of ToolFetch, Andrew Brown. Andrew Brown's career in construction started out with volunteering and helping the first responders after the 9/11 World Trade Center attack. Andrew and his friend had a life altering experience with tradesmen who risked their lives to save others. Andrew now runs his company ToolFetch, an online tool company with his brother. To learn more about Andrew and ToolFetch check out the links below: Tool Fetch Website https...

Oct 30, 202322 minSeason 5Ep. 22

143: In Pursuit Of Better With Jordan Simon - Part 2

Join us for a conversation with Jordan Simon a man of many talents. Jordan is a skilled trades advocate, business coach & consultant, podcaster, and business owner. Jordan's mission is to provide unique perspectives on how you can tap into your unlimited potential and become the best version of yourself. Check out the amazing work Jordan is doing below. Jordan's Website: https://www.jordanasimon.com/ ⁠⁠Laying Foundations Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Laying Foundations Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Are you looking...

Oct 16, 202328 minSeason 5Ep. 21

142: In Pursuit Of Better With Jordan Simon - Part 1

Join us for a conversation with Jordan Simon a man of many talents. Jordan is a skilled trades advocate, business coach & consultant, podcaster, and business owner. Jordan's mission is to provide unique perspectives on how you can tap into your unlimited potential and become the best version of yourself. Check out the amazing work Jordan is doing below, and make sure to tune in next week to catch part 2! Jordan's Website: https://www.jordanasimon.com/ ⁠Laying Foundations Career Coaching ⁠⁠ ⁠...

Oct 09, 202327 minSeason 5Ep. 20

141: Do What You Were Born To Do With Ken Coleman - Part 2

Join us for a conversation with Ramsey Personality, Ken Coleman. Ken is a two time Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, Host of The Ken Coleman Show, and Co-Host of The Ramsey Show. In our conversation, Ken shares with us his journey of getting to his dream job while fielding questions on how to be a standout in the construction industry as young professional. If you want to learn more about Ken, check out the links below: Ken Coleman Links • ⁠The Proximity Principle⁠ • ⁠Facebook Community⁠ ...

Oct 02, 202323 minSeason 5Ep. 19

140: Do What You Were Born To Do With Ken Coleman - Part 1

Join us for a conversation with Ramsey Personality, Ken Coleman. Ken is a two time Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, Host of The Ken Coleman Show, and Co-Host of The Ramsey Show. In our conversation, Ken shares with us his journey of getting to his dream job while fielding questions on how to be a standout in the construction industry as young professional. If you want to learn more about Ken, check out the links below: Ken Coleman Links • The Proximity Principle • Facebook Community • Su...

Sep 25, 202321 minSeason 5Ep. 18

139: Pavers Putting People First With Todd Eichholz - Part 2

Join us for a conversation with Todd Eichholz, CEO of A&A Paving. Todd started his construction journey sweeping floors at an early age and founded a commercial development company called Heritage Realty Development. Todd then acquired A&A Paving in his early 30's where he focused on the business culture. Todd explicitly states that culture is what you create but it's also what you allow. Check out the amazing things A&A Paving is doing below: https://aandapaving.com/ https://www.lin...

Sep 18, 202319 minSeason 5Ep. 17

138: Pavers Putting People First With Todd Eichholz - Part 1

Join us for a conversation with Todd Eichholz, CEO of A&A Paving. Todd started his construction journey sweeping floors at an early age and founded a commercial development company called Heritage Realty Development. Todd then acquired A&A Paving in his early 30's where he focused on the business culture. Todd explicitly states that culture is what you create but it's also what you allow. Check out the amazing things A&A Paving is doing below: https://aandapaving.com/ https://www.lin...

Sep 11, 202325 minSeason 5Ep. 16

137: Purposeful Heavy Lifting With Tom Siron - Part 2

Join us for a conversation with Tom Siron, Success Partner at Barnhart Crane & Rigging. Tom started out his career working with Sunbelt Rentals before he made the switch to Barnhart Crane & Rigging. At Barnhart, Tom strives to go beyond transactional relationships. Tom knows the only way to make a difference is getting to know the people you do work with. He values you others above himself and truly strives to solve complex problems for his clients. If you want to learn more about Tom or...

Sep 04, 202320 minSeason 5Ep. 15

136: Purposeful Heavy Lifting With Tom Siron - Part 1

Join us for a conversation with Tom Siron, Success Partner at Barnhart Crane & Rigging. Tom started out his career working with Sunbelt Rentals before he made the switch to Barnhart Crane & Rigging. At Barnhart, Tom strives to go beyond transactional relationships. Tom knows the only way to make a difference is getting to know the people you do work with. He values you others above himself and truly strives to solve complex problems for his clients. If you want to learn more about Tom or...

Aug 28, 202324 minSeason 5Ep. 14

135: Learning How To Communicate With Eric Schultz - Part 2

Join us for a conversation with Eric Schultz, partner at Journey Alliance. Journey Alliance is a company that helps business owners manage their company. In this conversation Eric dives deeper into communicating to solve problems on the jobsite. No one wants to hear bad news in construction but there is a way to address it and bring the attention to proper parties to get the problem solved. If you want to learn more, make sure to stay tuned into the episode. Eric's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin...

Aug 21, 202325 minSeason 5Ep. 13

134: How To Hire And Interview With Eric Schultz - Part 1

Join us for a conversation with Eric Schultz, partner at Journey Alliance. Journey Alliance is a company that helps business owners manage their company. In this conversation Eric gives tips for the next generation about the interview process. There are things you can do to stand out and common practices that are red flags. If you want to learn more make sure to tune into part 2 next week! Eric's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbeschultz/ Journey Alliance: https://www.journey-alliance.com...

Aug 14, 202323 minSeason 5Ep. 12

133: Normalizing Mental Health In Construction With Jesse Hernandez - Part 6

Join us for a conversation with our close friend Jesse Hernandez. Jesse is two time author, owner-operator of his consulting firm depth builders, podcast host, and live stream extraordinaire. Join us each month as we continue our conversation and discuss failures in our own life's with the intent to show others how to be vulnerable and have real conversations. https://www.depthbuilder.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Reflection-Journal-Jesus-Hernandez/dp/B0BNTT3LQ5 Laying Foundations Career Coac...

Aug 07, 202352 minSeason 5Ep. 11

132: Delivering Stability By Concrete With Tyler Stankunas - Part 2

Join us for a conversation with Tyler Stankunas, Vice President of Commercial Concrete at Silverback Concrete. Tyler started his career in construction at age of 15 on the jobsite with his brothers. This week we talk about the work ethic that has to be instilled in you to be in the construction industry. We also discuss learning to find a hobby that helps you decompress from the problems at work. There are always problems in the construction industry, learning how to navigate and say the day is ...

Jul 31, 202321 minSeason 5Ep. 10
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