Construction Executives Live

Nick Klingensmith shares the raw truth behind his transformation—from rock bottom to ultra-endurance athlete—and the mindset shifts that made it possible.

We will dive into the power of ownership and radical accountability, why fear and self-doubt are signals—not stop signs, how purpose drives performance, even in chaos, and what it really takes to build resilience in business and life.

Material Volatility: Building in Uncertain Times

In today’s volatile market, construction companies face unprecedented challenges as supply chain disruptions and tariff uncertainties force rapid adaptation. This episode explores how the industry is navigating material shortages, price fluctuations, and regulatory shifts to maintain project viability.
We also examine how breaking down data silos and implementing AI-driven solutions creates a competitive advantage in this uncertain landscape. Discover the substantial benefits of centralized project information—from reducing costly delays to enhancing decision-making capabilities and improving budget control across all stakeholders.

As demands for a higher standard of living increase and costs for labor and materials continue to rise, more homeowners are turning to financing to pay for major home improvements. Remodelers know the key to a successful project often lies in the client’s ability to secure the right financing. In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer ‘The Reno Gal®’ Goldsby, VP of Renovation Lending for Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation and renovation mortgage expert, as she introduces the concept of financing home improvements by leveraging future home equity. We’ll explore how remodelers can better support their clients in navigating funding options, and what they need to know when working with mortgage lenders. Packed with actionable insights and real-world examples, this episode is a must-listen for any remodeler looking to improve their bid-to-project conversion ratio by recommending alternative sources of funding to their clients.

The construction industry has critical challenges facing us today, a confluence of three industry trends that can seriously disrupt the industry:

– The clash between traditional processes (both in actual
construction and project management)
– The rapid rise of technology to stream those processes.
– A growing generational gap.

With seasoned professionals nearing retirement and a wave of young talent entering the field, the construction workforce is caught in a transition unlike any other. How can we leverage technology to honor the legacy of experienced workers while equipping the next generation to lead the future of construction? Is technology eroding the craftsmanship and processes that have stood the test of time—or can it be the key to bridging this gap?

It’s time to meet at the crossroads and build a stronger, more connected construction workforce.

Don’t Hire Losers: Building a Winning Team in Remodeling

Discover the secrets to creating a high-performing remodeling company by focusing on strategic hiring and employee development. Learn how prioritizing your team’s success leads to exceptional customer experiences, reduced turnover, and a thriving business culture. Transform your approach from simply filling positions to cultivating a powerful, motivated workforce that drives your company’s growth and reputation.

Assessing AI Readiness of Your Construction Company

Learn how small construction companies can leverage artificial intelligence without technical expertise. Join Matthew Loughran, founder of Craftsman AI, as we explore practical strategies to assess your AI readiness, understand fundamental technologies, and implement powerful solutions that can transform your business—no IT team required.

Recruiting and Inspiring the Next Wave of Tradespeople

With the construction industry facing a critical workforce shortage and shrinking talent pipeline, we explore practical strategies to attract young talent to the trades. Join us as we discuss how local organizations and industry leaders can partner with schools and communities to showcase the promising career opportunities in trades. Learn actionable solutions for educating students and parents about the rewarding paths available in skilled trades, and discover how collaborative efforts can help build a stronger future for the industry.

Join us with Justin Fortier, Partner at Fractal Group, as we explore how modern tech is revolutionizing business operations. Discover strategies for boosting productivity, overcoming implementation challenges, and navigating entrepreneurship in the digital age. Learn from Justin’s extensive experience in web and product development as he shares insights on modernizing businesses and driving growth through innovative tech solutions for the construction industry and beyond.

In today’s information-saturated world, consumer reviews have become a crucial factor in purchasing decisions across industries. But how much can we truly trust these reviews? The power of unbiased, impartial feedback is undeniable – it provides consumers with transparent insights that cut through the noise of biased or incentivized opinions.

In this live show, we’ll hear from industry expert Greg Cummings, CEO of Power 100 as we explore the importance of unfiltered, objective reviews and how they can shape success and drive growth in your construction company.

Additionally, we’ll take a look at some of the key attributes that contribute to the success of CEOs in the construction industry. If you are an entrepreneur seeking to build a reputable brand, this live show will arm you with the insights needed to navigate the powerful world of unbiased reviews and effective leadership in the construction sector.

Join us as we delve into the latest trends and challenges in the home improvement industry. Discover how leading companies are navigating economic uncertainties, rising costs, and workplace culture issues with innovative solutions. Gain valuable insights into homeowner concerns, including high interest rates, home insurance problems, and escalating remodeling costs. Tune in for expert advice and practical strategies to thrive in today’s market and build a better future for your business.

Join host Jeremy Owens in an enlightening episode as he interviews Steve Conboy, an award-winning and nationally recognized expert in early fire elimination and U.S. risk reduction. In this episode, they dive into the causes of the escalating crisis of burning forests and communities and how it’s driving the widespread fire insurance crisis. They will openly discuss these causes and seek innovative solutions to support real risk reduction. Discover how these issues have reached such critical levels and explore the newest and best risk reduction innovations that only builders can provide. To bring insurance providers back into WUI regions, we need to raise the bar from just trimming vegetation that only grows back. Don’t miss this vital discussion on safeguarding your future in an increasingly fire-prone world.

Construction professionals face unique challenges in retirement preparedness. However, by harnessing the power of strategic acquisitions, you can multiply your business value by 20 in just 5 years. Discover unconventional methods to bolster your income and seamlessly prepare for retirement while spending more time with your friends and family. Despite the hurdles, pave your way to retirement readiness with ease, maximizing income streams and minimizing the grind through acquisition mastery

Join us for a captivating live discussion exploring the groundbreaking impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction sector, featuring René Morkos, the founder and CEO of ALICE Technologies, and an esteemed AI expert. Throughout the episode, we’ll tackle pressing questions, illuminating AI’s practical applications in addressing industry challenges, including labor shortages, accelerating tech adoption, and optimizing scheduling processes.

Mistakes made not humanizing, diversifying and attracting youth to the trades are well documented and disappointing to say the least. The focus now should be how we can create a more transparent, accountable and people focused industry in order to attract and retain the young talent that so far eludes us. How can we entice our youth to explore a career in the trades by modeling the positive changes we are making as an industry and ensure that every generation is welcomed and needed in order to create a sustainable future for construction.

Learn from passionate and inspiring business coach, trainer, speaker and champion of the construction industry – Tom Reber – as he discusses the importance of finding a community to learn and grow with. It can be lonely at the top of any business, but 2024 is the year you say yes to that event, coach, business group or training. Time to get uncomfortable in order to find the success that you deserve!

Please join Jeremy as he interviews award winning mental health advocate Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas as she discusses the 3rd Annual Construction Working Minds Summit taking place at the end of February. The construction industry is taking suicide prevention action to combat this ever-present problem and the time is now for all of us to take that step forward!

Find Success on the Other Side of Discomfort

We have all heard the quotes on what could be found after going through uncomfortable, stressful and fearful situations – success, pot of gold or business and personal growth! Learn from industry expert and CEO of Builder Funnel – Spencer Powell – as he shares his journey from overcoming fear to finding success!

Powell will also share his strategies on the importance of relationships, business culture and creating the kind of content that breaks through our distracted society.

Gentlemen, have you ever thought of yourself as a superhero? Not the caped crusader flying around Gotham or the billionaire genius in an iron suit, but a real-life hero in your own narrative. While you might not have lasers shooting from your eyes or the ability to leap tall buildings, you possess something even more impactful: the ability to mentor and empower the next generation of men.

Join me with special guest Maurice Evans as we explore the topic of mentorship and how to create a win-win situation—where your protégé gains the wisdom and courage to face life’s challenges, while you get the incomparable satisfaction of having made a lasting impact.

Learn from certified business and life coach, Christoph Nauer, as he teaches us how to grow our businesses, double our quality time with family and loved ones and become better leaders at work and home. Learn how the proven Balance 6 system can stabilize our relationship with time, money, health, relationships, self-Improvement, and higher power. It is time for us to find the work/life balance and inner peace that we need in order to be more productive at work and loving at home!

The best athletes and business leaders in the world have one common denominator – a great coach! Serial entrepreneur, business & high level athletic coach and construction owner veteran Les O’Hara will share his experiences from the gridiron to the conference table! Learn about his secrets and mistakes from his experiences owning and managing 12 businesses through the years. Topics such work-life balance, time management, leadership, cash-flow management and marketing will all be discussed.

Jeremy & Les will discuss how their coaching experiences are translating to the business world! You don’t want to miss this fun, in person live show!

Becoming a successful leader in the ever-evolving and always-demanding construction industry can be an extremely challenging journey. But for those who are successful, possess very specific traits and unique qualities that set them apart from all the rest.

Sales and leadership veteran Nicole Sanchez will outline what these undeniable traits are, along with provide practical steps for both new and current leaders in the industry that can be easily incorporated to pave the way for their own future success.

For every five people who retire or leave the skilled trades, only one new person enters the labor force. This trend is creating a shrinking labor force in an industry that is growing rapidly.
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As a result, demand for people in the trades is exploding. This demand will contribute to stability and wage growth in these careers over the next decade. Learn from industry expert, Clay Coffman, as we discuss this important topic and valuable ways we can attract more youth to the construction industry!

After preserving the ‘old school’ wisdom of pride and work ethic in the construction industry, how do we use technology to lower the ever present stress and tension that exists in our industry. Learn valuable tools that you can take back to your team today!

As we traverse the digital age in construction and adopt new technologies, we need to preserve some of the old school wisdom and valuable people skills developed by so many pioneers in the construction industry.

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The vast majority of building and remodeling business owners invest 20 to 30 years of their life in the grind and end up with nothing of transferable value at the end and they close the doors. They get stuck in the weeds hyper-focused on the day to day activities. Unfortunately, they never spend any time strategically thinking about what their ideal business could and should look like. In this live show, you will learn how to unlock your visionary potential.

Welcome back to Construction Executives live

As I mentioned last time, we have some page updates at US Construction Zone including adding all of our construction executives live previous recordings to the site along with a construction events page and trade organizations page.  We not only want to connect executives in construction, we want to provide valuable education and be a reference point to the entire industry. We have more exciting updates coming soon, so please stay tuned! We are also getting requests to sponsor our events, please inquire about our sponsorship opportunities at [email protected].

We have a great show for you today, called – Move the Industry Forward by Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders. Today, we will learn strategies & life skills to transition your team from the job site to the office. Understand these techniques from an experienced field supervisor & educator on how to make the jump in an efficient & compassionate manner.

Today’s speaker,Cory Thomas-Fisk, is the Program Founder of CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ONLINE. Cory has been involved in almost every aspect of the Construction Industry – Federal/Tribal, Public Works, Commercial & Residential projects, working as a laborer, equipment operator, Field Engineer, Construction & Project Manager, Facility Director Executive, Private Consultant, Facilitator and an Education Advocate for over 18 years as a College Professor. Cory is a graduate of Texas A&M and she is passionate about changing the narrative and perception of the construction industry through education and awareness, elevating those who love the Construction Industry into fulfilling careers. Cory’s experience lends her a unique perspective and well-rounded approach to building professional & personal life balance strategies.

For generations the construction industry has struggled with high turnover rates, lack of loyalty, commoditizing our workforce and a general lack of care and heart for our team. Let’s make 2023 the year we change this for good!

Learn Phillip Lanos’ and Jeremy Owens’ personal story as they interview each other. They will teach you how to sidestep the mental traps we fall into such as: dead end jobs, finding love, taking risks, happiness, managing your time, trusting in your team, communicating, making decisions and judging ourselves and others.

Building Connections by Breaking Down Walls

An invitation to transform how we work in the building industry. We will discuss strategies on how we can change the way we develop and converse with our team and labor force.

Learn from industry experts, join the conversation and change the optics. We will discuss strategies on how we can transform branding across the industry.

We will discuss strategies on growing your company and modernizing sales.

Is a recession looming? Learn insights from industry experts and learn how understanding your financial numbers could prepare and equip you for upcoming challenges.

Creating Your Success in the Construction Industry is an essential tool to help you achieve your goals. Henry Nutt shares relatable, relevant, engaging and life changing principles. He believes that if readers can understand and practice these principles with consistency and the appropriate mindset towards specific challenges, they can obtain their desired careers and aspirations.

Take control of your recruitment process so that you can take control of your business! Find the right people so that you can focus on the aspects of the business you enjoy and excel at. Learn from industry experts on how to find, vet, hire and retain top talent for your business!