I sat down with Bill Rupert, President of RCS-CM LLC the leader for construction management and he shared the evolution of his company from inception in 2015 to present day.  Bill has recently joined forces with Dave Hellman to form his company today. They both had different areas of passion in growing their businesses, that  complimented each other, so it made sense to merge. He also share what that meant for his family.  He shared his passion to be an example for his children as well as his staff. Bill wants to better others and serve them! Bill shared insight about their mea ..read more

Hmm? The importance of marketing to attract talent rather than to attract clients? Yes! I talked to Ryan Kovach, fractional CMO, about how important marketing is to attract the right talent. With so many years of experience, Ryan only felt it appropriate to write a book to help others. This is no ordinary book, it’s meant to be a guide. You can skip around to the parts that pertain to the struggle you are currently having. We all joke that we’d like a manual to life. While Ryan can’t offer that he can offer a guide to marketing your business to the talent you want to attract. When you have the ..read more

It’s so easy to let your identity to get lost your career. And also dangerous. Brandon Clements, Principal at FQF Advisors, joined me today and discussed how he moved forward from a lay off.  And that afternoon in his car while he was hiding from his family so they didn’t see him at his lowest, this is when he got a call from someone in his network offering help, coaching, and a solution. Brandon explained how he shifted his thinking to this actually being an opportunity. Brandon has always been a great connector of people because he connects for the sake of being able to bring value to t ..read more

Dive deep into the world of design and leadership with the visionary Erik Chrestensen, President of Chrestensen Design, on our latest podcast episode. Erik opens up about the magical influence of Disney on his foundational business philosophies and how it has sculpted his approach to creativity and innovation.  But that's not all - Erik goes beyond the surface to share invaluable insights on permeating your leadership philosophy throughout every layer of your company, ensuring it doesn't just stay at the top.  Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned leader, or a creative so ..read more

Are you so scared of failing that you end up doing nothing?    In this episode with Nicole Miller, The Construction Influencer, she sits down with her CEO of Koury Engineering Michele Shams on transitioning from CFO to CEO, owning two successful geotechnical engineering companies, and why you can't be afraid to fail.  Don't let the smile and fancy nails fool you.  She knows what she wants and will move mountains to achieve her goals. ABOUT KOURY ENGINEERING Koury Engineering provides geotechnical engineering, material testing, and inspection services for residential and ..read more

 Dive deep into the world of design and leadership with the visionary Erik Chrestensen, President of Chrestensen Design, on our latest podcast episode. Erik opens up about the magical influence of Disney on his foundational business philosophies and how it has sculpted his approach to creativity and innovation.  But that's not all - Erik goes beyond the surface to share invaluable insights on permeating your leadership philosophy throughout every layer of your company, ensuring it doesn't just stay at the top.  Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned leader, or a creat ..read more

With authenticity as his goal, Erik Chrestensen, President of Chrestensen Designs, pushes boundaries to create a space that tells the story of the business. Erik collaborates with Architects as well as designers. He gave examples of working with each. In each example, he answered the question why work with an outside design firm in addition to the builder/architect or marketing design team. His designs come from genuine conversations with the businesses, observation, and accurate historical details for the stories he tells through his designs. Listen to hear how his designs come to life. Linke ..read more

I'm not sure who needs to hear this but it's ok if you are an individual that needs to work on being vulnerable to empower your self-awareness and emotional intelligence.  These qualities may come naturally to others the way you drive business naturally based on analytics and your goals! My guest, Hakim  Lakhdar, coaches business professionals to unlock their abilities to better connect emotionally with others.  He offered some tips on how to better access those rarely utilized "skills. " At the end of the day too, we agreed these qualities are easier accessed when you are where ..read more

Join me on a journey as I dive deep into the world of leadership with none other than Kristin Larson, the CEO of SouthWest Electric. In this episode, Kristin reveals her awe-inspiring journey to the top, sharing invaluable insights and advice for those striving to climb the corporate ladder. Discover the secrets behind Kristin's phenomenal rise as she candidly opens up about her experiences and the lessons she learned along the way. Brace yourself for a wealth of wisdom and practical tips that will empower you to conquer your professional goals with confidence. One of the pivotal takeaways f ..read more

In this episode of The Construction Influencer Podcast, the host Nicole Sanchez welcomes Wendy Cohen, President of Kitchell, to discuss leadership, perseverance, and personal growth.  With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Wendy shares her insights on pushing through obstacles and building grit - learned through extreme feats that she believes can be translated into her professional journey. Wendy emphasizes the importance of leaders creating a safe environment where team members can feel comfortable making mistakes and exploring ideas without fear of negative con ..read more