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Episode 232: Building for The Future with Mark LaLiberte
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Episode 232: Building for The Future with Mark LaLiberte

Brad Leavitt and Mark Laliberte discuss strategies for improving the construction industry through building science education, sustainable practices, quality control, and developing strong partnerships with manufacturers and tradespeople. They emphasize the importance of continuous learning and adapting to new technologies and building codes.

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Episode 231: Successful Remodeling Practices with Tim Nelson
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Episode 231: Successful Remodeling Practices with Tim Nelson

Tim Nelson, the president of Symmetry Builders Corp., discusses his approach to networking, collaborating with clients and designers, managing remodeling projects, and growing his successful family business through hard work and an emphasis on quality.

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Episode 229: Lighting Design with Jason Fischbeck
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Episode 229: Lighting Design with Jason Fischbeck

Jason Fishbeck discusses his experience starting an automation business and how lighting, security, and networking integration has evolved over the past 30 years, highlighting the importance of early coordination between trades and quality training for his team.

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Episode 228: Selling energy efficiency with Dan Geis
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Episode 228: Selling energy efficiency with Dan Geis

Dan Geis shares his approach to building high-performance and net-zero homes through a focus on energy efficiency, building science techniques, and workforce development. Brad and Dan discuss best practices for sales, project planning, hiring processes, and continuing education in the construction industry.

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Episode 226: Shatterproof your Business with Scott Reib
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Episode 226: Shatterproof your Business with Scott Reib

Scott Reib joins Brad Leavitt to discuss how entrepreneurs can protect their businesses through proper legal structures and documentation. Scott explains that many small businesses do not consult with legal counsel regularly and end up facing costly issues that could have been avoided with preventative advice. He emphasizes the importance of establishing the right legal foundation to shatterproof your business.

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Episode 225: Leading a Legacy in Tile with David Guzman
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Episode 225: Leading a Legacy in Tile with David Guzman

David Guzman, the Director of Business Development for Continental Marble and Tile Company, discusses his company's history spanning over 100 years in the tile industry and how they have adapted to changes in contracting while maintaining relationships with clients. He shares stories of notable projects they have worked on throughout Southern California and how being involved in the trades from an early age influences his leadership approach today.

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Episode 224: Respecting Your Team with Clifton Threadgill Homes
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Episode 224: Respecting Your Team with Clifton Threadgill Homes

Bryan Clifton & Daniel Threadgill discuss starting their partnership after years of owning separate construction businesses. They share how focusing on building relationships with clients and trades through excellent communication is the secret to their success and quality level of work. Their referral-based business has grown through word-of-mouth as they continue to learn and improve their processes.

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Episode 222: Training the Next Generation of Industry Leaders with Justin Weidman
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Episode 222: Training the Next Generation of Industry Leaders with Justin Weidman

Justin Weidman discusses his role as an undergraduate coordinator and professor at Brigham Young University, where he prepares construction management students for careers in the industry through hands-on learning experiences and opportunities. He shares insights from working in the field and perspectives gained from both sides of the employer-employee relationship to benefit students and industry partners.

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Episode 221: Mindfulness & Mental Health with Dr. Mona Amini
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Episode 221: Mindfulness & Mental Health with Dr. Mona Amini

Dr. Mona Amini shares her background and experience in psychiatry and founding her practice Mind Over Manolos. She emphasizes the importance of mental health and wellness, resilience, living in the moment, and surrounding oneself with a supportive network. She also talks about incorporating telehealth into her practice to make mental healthcare more accessible.

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