Join the conversation with co-host's Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick as they discuss what it takes to be a leader in the construction industry. Real leaders understand how to be vulnerable, humble, and elevate the people around them. Are you looking to grow your career in construction? Subscribe to our new newsletter for more information - https://laying-foundations.com/newsletter/ Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media Website: laying-foundations.com Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin....
Jan 23, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Join our conversation today with Walker Lott, Davis Hambrick, and Jesse Hernandez as they discuss why mental health in construction is important. For too long in the construction industry, people have felt that talking about their current life conditions is taboo. We as an industry need to create places where anyone can talk about the hurt they are going through. 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 vul...
Jan 16, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Join Laying Foundations Podcast hosts Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick for a conversation discussing their expectations of what the construction industry would be like compared to reality. Walker and Davis talk about the difficulties they experience during their first few years in the industry and the need of being willing to train anyone they come into contact with. Do you have questions about the construction industry? If so, reach out to us at contact@laying-foundations where we will field yo...
Jan 09, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Join Laying Foundations Podcast hosts Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick for a conversation discussing their expectations of what the construction industry would be like compared to reality. Walker and Davis talk about the difficulties they experience during their first few years in the industry and the need of being willing to train anyone they come into contact with. Do you have questions about the construction industry? If so, reach out to us at contact@laying-foundations where we will field yo...
Jan 02, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Join Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick on a discussion about how to network as a young professional in the construction industry. We believe that you only get as far as your relationships. If you don't take time to be intentional and invest in the people around you, then your relationships will suffer. Tune in and learn how Walker & Davis choose to be intentional with their relationships Are you looking to grow your career in construction? Subscribe to our new newsletter for more information ...
Dec 26, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Join Walker Lott & Davis Hambrick on a discussion about how to network as a young professional in the construction industry. We believe that you only get as far as your relationships. If you don't take time to be intentional and invest in the people around you, then your relationships will suffer. Tune in and learn how Walker & Davis choose to be intentional with their relationships Are you looking to grow your career in construction? Subscribe to our new newsletter for more information ...
Dec 19, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Join us for a conversation with Building Forward Lean Practice Leader, Jennifer Lacy of Robins & Morton, and Owner of Depth Builders, Jesse Hernandez. Jennifer is a leader in creating a culture willing to adapt and change. Jesse draws from his experience of being a second-generation plumber and his knowledge of lean construction. Together they started a livestream called No BS with Jen & Jess, which produced their first book called Lean & Love. This podcast is specifically focused on...
Dec 12, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Join us for a conversation with Building Forward Lean Practice Leader, Jennifer Lacy of Robins & Morton, and Owner of Depth Builders, Jesse Hernandez. Jennifer is a leader in creating a culture willing to adapt and change. Jesse draws from his experience of being a second-generation plumber and his knowledge of lean construction. Together they started a livestream called No BS with Jen & Jess, which produced their first book called Lean & Love. This podcast is specifically focused on...
Dec 05, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Join us for a conversation with Building Forward Lean Practice Leader, Jennifer Lacy of Robins & Morton, and Owner of Depth Builders, Jesse Hernandez. Jennifer is a leader in creating a culture willing to adapt and change. Jesse draws from his experience of being a second-generation plumber and his knowledge of lean construction. Together they started a livestream called No BS with Jen & Jess, which produced their first book called Lean & Love. This podcast is specifically focused on...
Nov 28, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Join us for a conversation with Ed Stelter, Vice President of Procurement at Faulconer Construction. Ed shared with us his journey in construction, and how he learned from each job as he continued in his career. Ed learned early on that the people around him were going to define the success they had as a team. No matter the task you are given, do each task with excellence and model it to the people around you. If you want to learn more about Ed, check out his podcast below! Ed's Podcast: https:/...
Nov 21, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Join us for a conversation with Ed Stelter, Vice President of Procurement at Faulconer Construction. Ed shared with us his journey in construction, and how he learned from each job as he continued in his career. Ed learned early on that the people around him were going to define the success they had as a team. No matter the task you are given, do each task with excellence and model it to the people around you. If you want to learn more about Ed, check out his podcast below! Ed's Podcast: https:/...
Nov 14, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Join our conversation with Jack Rowe a land developer out of North Texas and a product of Texas A&M University’s Master of Land and Property Development program. He’s worked with 3 of the Top 5 homebuilders by volume and has managed over 4,800 lots spanning dozens of phases of single family subdivision development. He’s recently pivoted to the Build-to-Rent business and has rezoned 5 parcels for “horizontal multifamily” use in 2021-2022 and is currently directing the development of over 1,50...
Nov 07, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Join us for a conversation with Trade Sales Representative at Pella Windows and Doors of Tennessee, Josh Diaz. Josh started his construction career by starting a handyman service with his brother in Seattle, WA. He is now working for Pella Windows & Doors where he focuses on people. Josh is relentless and patient with how he interacts with each potential client. He focuses on a relationship by never giving up and seeking the long term commitment. Are you looking to grow your career in constr...
Oct 31, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Join us for a conversation with Trade Sales Representative at Pella Windows and Doors of Tennessee, Josh Diaz. Josh started his construction career by starting a handyman service with his brother in Seattle, WA. He is now working for Pella Windows & Doors where he focuses on people. Josh is relentless and patient with how he interacts with each potential client. He focuses on a relationship by never giving up and seeking the long term commitment. Are you looking to grow your career in constr...
Oct 24, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Join us for a conversation with CEO of Big League Talent, Matt Gorgolinski. Matt started out his career in construction in the sales department of a window business. He learned from his first job to value the relationship standing in front of him. Matt now owns and operates Big League Talent where they help companies land candidates from the top 15% in talent on AEC industries. If you want to learn more about Matt, click on the link below! Matt Gorgolinski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m...
Oct 17, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Join us for a conversation with CEO of Big League Talent, Matt Gorgolinski. Matt started out his career in construction in the sales department of a window business. He learned from his first job to value the relationship standing in front of him. Matt now owns and operates Big League Talent where they help companies land candidates from the top 15% in talent on AEC industries. If you want to learn more about Matt, click on the link below! Matt Gorgolinski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m...
Oct 10, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Join us for a conversation with Susan & Paul Kadilak of Kadilak Homes. Susan and Paul Kadilak run the design-build firm Kadilak Homes, as well as their real estate brokerage Kadilak Realty Group, in the Greater Boston area. They are also hosts of the Emmy-nominated show “Renovation Rekindle.” Susan has been around construction and design her whole life. When she met Paul he joined the business and together they have built and renovated hundreds of homes together. Susan and Paul focus on crea...
Oct 03, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Join us for a conversation with Susan & Paul Kadilak of Kadilak Homes. Susan and Paul Kadilak run the design-build firm Kadilak Homes, as well as their real estate brokerage Kadilak Realty Group, in the Greater Boston area. They are also hosts of the Emmy-nominated show “Renovation Rekindle.” Susan has been around construction and design her whole life. When she met Paul he joined the business and together they have built and renovated hundreds of homes together. Susan and Paul focus on crea...
Sep 26, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Join us for a conversation with Elinor Moshe based out of Australia. Elinor strives to help people transform their career in construction. If you want to learn more check out her website below. https://www.elinormoshe.com/ Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media Website: laying-foundations.com YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/zO0T45txdoU Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations Email: contact@laying-foundations.com...
Sep 19, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Join us for a conversation with Elinor Moshe based out of Australia. Elinor strives to help people transform their career in construction. If you want to learn more check out her website below. https://www.elinormoshe.com/ Laying Foundations Contact & Social Media Website: laying-foundations.com YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/zO0T45txdoU Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations Email: contact@laying-foundations.com...
Sep 12, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Join us for a conversation with the founder and CEO of The Conscious Builder, Casey Grey. Casey shares with us his path of failures that have led to his success. He wants to teach the next generation how to learn from his failures through his conscious builder academy. Above all else he values relationships, to learn more check out the link below. https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/ Register for Next Gen Builders Event at Clemson University: https://forms.gle/tNyotbGkqr1qebD17 Laying Foundation...
Sep 05, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Join us for a conversation with the founder and CEO of The Conscious Builder, Casey Grey. Casey shares with us his path of failures that have led to his success. He wants to teach the next generation how to learn from his failures through his conscious builder academy. Above all else he values relationships, to learn more check out the link below. https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/ Register for Next Gen Builders Event at Clemson University: https://forms.gle/tNyotbGkqr1qebD17 Laying Foundation...
Aug 29, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Join us for a conversation with real estate investor and syndicator Josh Ferrari of Ferrari Capital. In this week's episode we talk about Josh's journey from aircraft technician to full time real estate investor. Like most things that are deemed of value, it takes hard work and patience, just like Josh's journey. To learn more about Ferrari Capital & Josh, check out the links below. Josh's Website: ferraricapital.com Creative Capital Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-ca...
Aug 22, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Join us for a conversation with real estate investor and syndicator Josh Ferrari of Ferrari Capital. In this week's episode we talk about Josh's journey from aircraft technician to full time real estate investor. Like most things that are deemed of value, it takes hard work and patience, just like Josh's journey. To learn more about Ferrari Capital & Josh, check out the links below. ferraricapital.com Creative Capital Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-capital/id15083485...
Aug 15, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Join us for a conversation with Luke Miller, host of the Tile Money Podcast. Luke's journey in the tile industry is like no other, after spending many years honing his craft he decided to give operating the business of tile installation a try. Ever since then he has learned to become a resource for the tile industry, he aims to help as many people as he can to stay profitable in their business. If you want to learn more about Luke, check out the links below. Luke's Website: https://tilemoney.com...
Aug 08, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Join us for a conversation with Luke Miller, host of the Tile Money Podcast. Luke's journey in the tile industry is like no other, after spending many years honing his craft he decided to give operating the business of tile installation a try. Ever since then he has learned to become a resource for the tile industry, he aims to help as many people as he can to stay profitable in their business. If you want to learn more about Luke, check out the links below. Luke's Website: https://tilemoney.com...
Aug 01, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Join us for a conversation with Regional Quality Manager Thomas Lamay with DPR Construction. Thomas talks about his journey from his start in construction as a child to where he is today. Throughout his construction career, Thomas worked on projects where he was working himself to the bone. All of this at the cost of time away from his family and the chance to renew himself. To learn more about this conversation, stay tuned for next week's podcast that continues our talk about self-care in const...
Jul 25, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Join us for a conversation with Regional Quality Manager Thomas Lamay with DPR Construction. Thomas talks about his journey from his start in construction as a child to where he is today. Throughout his construction career, Thomas worked on projects where he was working himself to the bone. All of this at the cost of time away from his family and the chance to renew himself. To learn more about this conversation, stay tuned for next week's podcast that continues our talk about self-care in const...
Jul 18, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Join us for a conversation with Professor of George Brown College in Toronto, CA, Tom Stephenson. Tom shares with us how a fixed mindset can limit your career in construction while pursuing a growth mindset can change your outlook and abilities in construction. If you would like to learn more about Tom check out the links below to his YouTube channel. Tom Stephenson's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomStephensontraining Tom Stephenson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-steph...
Jul 11, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Join us for a conversation with Professor of George Brown College in Toronto, CA, Tom Stephenson. Tom shares with us how a fixed mindset can limit your career in construction while pursuing a growth mindset can change your outlook and abilities in construction. If you would like to learn more about Tom check out the links below to his YouTube channel. Tom Stephenson's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomStephensontraining Tom Stephenson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-steph...
Jul 04, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 3
