Building Scale

In this episode, Jeremy Baker, founder of Baker Law Group, discusses the significance of contract negotiation, risk allocation, and interpersonal skills in AEC businesses. He shares insights on international projects, AEC contract pitfalls, and the role of specialized attorneys. The conversation also covers dispute resolution and the role of mediators. Connect with Jeremy Baker -  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysbaker/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSSiouZCvVdMsSBl1KIYHQ Website: https://buildchicagolaw.com/ Phone: 312-621-7184   Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/   Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration -  Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration   Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help (0:00) Introduction to Building Scale Podcast (0:52) Sponsor: Building Scale's IT and Cyber Security Strategy Services (1:07) Introduction of guest Jeremy Baker and his background in construction law (7:42) Key principles of design and construction contracts (13:25) The role of communication, insurance and people skills in risk management (20:21) Calculating business risks for global projects (23:33) Spotting and addressing potential legal issues in contracts (31:07) The importance of understanding risk in contract agreements (37:34) The art of negotiation in dispute resolution (51:20) The mission of Jeremy's law firm and closing discussion (57:42) Closing remarks from Jeremy and sign off from Justin and Will

In this episode, Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, shares his experiences of growing his company, emphasizing the importance of hiring the right people and adjusting roles to employees' strengths. He discusses the implementation of standard operating procedures, strategies for reducing construction costs, and handling scaling production challenges. Additionally, he shares insights on raising capital, managing multiple businesses, and the crucial role of mindset in achieving success. Connect with Mike Kaeding -  Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding/  Website: https://www.norhart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norhartinc/     Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/   Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration -  Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration   Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help (0:00) Introduction to the Building Scale Podcast and guest Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart (0:52) Sponsor: Building Scale website (5:24) Challenges and breakthroughs in the early stages of running Norhart (10:55) Company growth and importance of hiring the right people (17:45) Dealing with failure and adjusting roles to fit employees' strengths (24:04) The "Keeper Test" and the importance of feedback in human resource management (28:08) Implementation of standard operating procedures and lessons from Toyota (31:48) Vision and strategies for reducing construction costs (40:30) Dealing with utility companies and scaling production challenges (47:09) Raising capital and managing multiple businesses (56:42) The role of mindset in success and advice to younger self (1:00:07) Persistence and success story of Michael Oseland

In this episode, guests Gilles Épie, Mark Candelaria, and Lee Benson discuss value creation and community in business. They delve into culture implementation, employee inspiration, and the significance of mentorship. The conversation also covers mindset evolution, overcoming victim mentality, and the maxim "Do less better". Connect with Gilles Épie -  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilles-%C3%A9pie-153b5a14a/  Website: https://chefgillesepie.com/ Connect with Mark Candelaria -  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-candelaria-92882b8/  Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/candelaria-design-associates-llc/ Connect with Lee Benson -  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-j-benson/  Website: etw.com Connect with Justin Neagle - Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/ Website: https://www.spotmigration.com Learn More About Building Scale - https://buildingscale.spotmigration.com/ Learn More About Keymakers - www.keymakers.org (0:00) Introduction and conversation with Gilles Épie, Mark Candelaria, and Lee Benson (3:03) Discussion about impact, purpose and value creation in business (8:53) Creative process, sourcing ingredients and the importance of community in business (15:39) Evolution of mindset towards community and making the right business choices (19:26) Practicing virtue in business and personal life, scarcity of positive emotional energy (22:46) Implementing culture and value creation in businesses, identifying the right people for your business culture (26:32) Legacy of inspiring others to start their own businesses and the impact of your business practices on other builders (31:41) Inspiring employees to problem-solve and the impact of work on an individual's life (34:12) The importance of mentorship and leadership development tailored to individual needs (37:09) Clarity moments in business, expanding perspective with experience and accelerating business value (39:37) The influence of mindset in business growth, overcoming victim mentality and the power of mentors (42:13) Maxim of the year: "Do less better" and contacting Mark and Lee for more information

In this episode, Alan Reed from GWWO Architects discusses the firm's focus, team implementation, community involvement, and employee development strategies. He also shares insights on maintaining firm culture, marketing strategies, and dealing with cybersecurity issues. Connect with Alan Reed -  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-reed-faia-leed-ap-28603437/  Website: https://www.gwwoinc.com/ Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/ Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration -  Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration   Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help (0:00) Introduction and Guest Overview - Alan Reed (5:33) Focus and Market Sector of GWWO Architects (10:18) Team Implementation and Mentorship at GWWO Architects (15:10) Community Involvement, Investment in People, and Building Relationships (20:12) Employee Development, Retention, and Recruitment Strategies (27:04) Maintaining Firm Culture and Consistency in Project Outcomes (32:37) PR Role, Marketing and Expansion Strategies (38:05) Incorporating Technology in the Firm (49:23) Cybersecurity: Surviving a Cyberattack (55:11) Closing Remarks, Advice and Contact Information

In this episode, Charlie Popeck, a leader in high-performance building design, shares his career journey and strategies for building a top-performing team at Green Ideas. He delves into the business and energy efficiency of high-performance buildings and highlights the importance of early planning and life cycle costs. Charlie also discusses the role of education in promoting high-performance buildings and the impact of LEED certification. Other topics include the importance of human health and well-being in design, the role of LED lighting and HVAC systems in energy efficiency, and the intersection of technology, automation, and renewable energy in high-performance buildings. Connect with Charlie -  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliepopeck/   Website: https://egreenideas.com/ Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/ Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration -  Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration   Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help (0:00) Introduction and Guest Charlie Popeck's career journey (7:45) Building a High-Performance Team at Green Ideas (16:00) The Business and Energy Efficiency of High-Performance Buildings (24:06) Importance of Early Planning and Life Cycle Cost in High-Performance Building Design (27:51) Promoting High-Performance Buildings: Education and Sales Aspect (32:20) Human Health and Well-being in High-Performance Building Design (35:21) LEED Certification: Benefits, Impact, and Evolution (46:15) Energy Efficiency: Role of LED Lighting and HVAC Systems (50:26) Sustainability as a Common Factor and National Security (54:00) Technology, Automation, and Renewable Energy in High-Performance Buildings (1:01:04) Closing Remarks and Contact Information for Charlie Popeck

In this episode, guests Teela Piscitelli and Mike Maunu discuss the role of strategy, customer problem-solving, and how connections have helped build their businesses. They highlight the importance of partnerships, adapting to technology, and providing superior service. The conversation also touches on finding passion in business, the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions, and the potential of government contracts. Connect with Mike and Teela -  Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemaunu/  Teela's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teelapiscitelli/ Connect with Justin and Spot Migration - Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/ Spot's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Website: https://www.spotmigration.com Learn More About Building Scale & Keymakers -  https://buildingscale.spotmigration.com/ www.keymakers.org (0:00) Introduction and guest introduction: Will Piscatelli and Mike Maunu (3:16) The role of strategy, execution, and solving customer problems in business (7:15) The three pillars of scalability: People, processes, and technology (10:04) The importance of partnerships and networking in business growth (12:57) The impact of technology on business and the need for adaptation (15:33) Trust, knowledge, and providing a superior product or service in business (20:07) The journey to finding passion in business and the importance of helping people (24:46) Opportunities and challenges in mergers and acquisitions, and the benefits of specialization (27:53) Building a dedicated team, the value of networking and collaboration (30:01) Training for government software systems and the potential for new contracts (32:12) Closing remarks and contact information

In this episode, Ryan Englin shares his business approach, emphasizing on employee retention strategies. He discusses the importance of cross-functional training, preparing for craft workers' retirement, and the role of job titles in recruitment. Englin also talks about overcoming biases in hiring, the balance of A-players and B-players, and the significance of niche specialization. The episode concludes with recruiting and retention advice and a brief introduction to his book, "Hire Better Faster". Connect with Ryan Englin -  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanenglin/  Website: https://corematters.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hire-Better-People-Faster-Attracting/dp/1544536178 Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJyPu1877zyRaOvxfa6HA0IvCcx0h0Df1  Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/ Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration -  Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration   Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help (0:00) Introduction to hosts, podcast and guest, Ryan Englin (0:32) Sponsor message (2:14) Ryan Englin's Business Approach and Views on Hiring vs Retention (9:21) Vision, Cross-Functional Training, and Company Cohesion (16:01) Training New Employees and Preparing for Retirement of Craft Workers (21:12) Challenges in Changing Established Business Practices and Policies (24:55) Authenticity and Vulnerability in Business and Recruitment (33:37) Overcoming Biases in Hiring and Introduction to Ryan Englin's book, "Hire Better Faster" (40:20) Balancing A-players and B-players, and Role of Job Titles in Recruitment (54:17) Job Seeking Advice and Useful Technologies for Recruitment (1:03:00) Importance of Niche Specialization and Final Thoughts (1:07:00) Closing Remarks and Contact Information for Ryan Englin (1:09:00) Outro and reminders for listeners

In this episode, Steve Carroll, co-founder of Kelso Industries, discusses his company's strategic growth, the impact of acquisitions on employees, and the importance of cross-functional collaboration. He also shares insights into Kelso's long-term business goals, efficient resource management strategies, and the financial implications of aggressive growth. Connect with Steve Carroll -  Steve's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenhcarroll/ Connect with Kelso Industries -  Website: https://kelso-industries.com/ Kelso LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kelso-industries-llc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelsoindustries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsoindustries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelso_ind Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/ Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration -  Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration   Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help (0:00) Introduction and guest presentation: Steve Carroll, co-founder of Kelso Industries (0:32) Sponsor: XYZ Corporation (2:56) Steve's background and Kelso Industries' growth strategy (11:16) Impact of acquisitions on employees and finance department (15:16) Selecting businesses to acquire and increasing efficiencies (18:28) Developing functional expertise and expanding cross-functional collaboration (20:22) Kelso's long term business goals and expansion into new sectors (23:41) The evolution of Kelso's 'Big Hairy Audacious Goal' (BHAG) and striving for industry excellence (25:01) Strategies for growth, efficient resource management, and the power of collaboration (35:06) Financial implications of aggressive growth and managing capital partners (43:03) Refining the M&A strategy, upskilling employees, and promoting leadership (1:00:52) Consolidating systems, evaluating operational technologies, and projected growth (1:03:23) Wrapping up: Advice to Steve's younger self and contact information (1:06:00) Conclusion, podcast mission, and final words

In this episode, C.R. Herro, CEO of AR Franchising, Inc, discusses the importance of culture, transparency, and understanding personality types in scaling a business. He shares leadership strategies, the significance of processes and change management, and the impact of technology on business growth. C.R. also delves into the challenges and mindset shifts required for innovation in the housing industry. Connect with C.R. Herro -  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-r-herro-39725514/  Website: https://www.arhomes.com/   Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/   Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration -  Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration   Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help (0:00) Introduction and mission of "Building Scale" podcast (1:01) Introduction to guest, C.R. Herro, CEO of AR Franchising, Inc. (4:46) Importance of culture and transparency in scaling a business (14:12) The role of failure, learning, and understanding personality types in building a strong culture (21:14) Leadership strategies for the first 90 days and beyond (28:16) The CEO's role in setting priorities, avoiding bottlenecks, and balancing work-life (31:03) The significance of processes and change management in business growth (35:09) Impact of evolving technology on business and strategies for radical change (43:45) The role of servant leadership and understanding customer mindset in business (54:15) Challenges and mindset shifts required for innovation in the housing industry (1:00:57) C.R. Herro's career retrospective and advice for his younger self

In this episode, DJ Moore, CEO and co-owner of Siltworm, Inc., discusses the company's growth, challenges, and the importance of intentional culture. He also talks about implementing the EOS system, adopting a response-based approach in leadership, and balancing personal life with business growth. The episode concludes with insights into their new product, BioWorm™, and advice for budding entrepreneurs. Connect with DJ Moore and Siltworm -  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljmoorejr/   Website: https://www.siltworm.com/ Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/ Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration -  Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration   Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help (0:00) Introduction to the Building Scale podcast and guest - DJ Moore, CEO and co-owner of Siltworm, Inc (7:32) The birth, growth, and challenges of Siltworm, Inc (15:52) The importance of intentional culture, resilience and core values in business (24:14) Implementation and challenges of the EOS system in business (29:19) Emotional intelligence and transitioning from a reaction-based to a response-based approach in leadership (38:14) Adjusting communication styles and understanding personal strengths in business roles (44:20) Balancing personal and professional life amidst business growth (46:54) Preparing for future growth and economic uncertainties (52:13) Introduction to Bio Foret, a new product and its environmental impact (58:00) Last question: Advice to DJ Moore's younger self and closing remarks