We interview national leaders in the architecture, engineering, construction, and development industry, in an effort to educate, innovate and inspire industry professionals to disrupt the status quo, improve their project teams and steward public & private investments more effectively.
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Breaking the Annual Review Cycle: Are Quarterly Conversations Missing From Your Leadership Toolbox with BJ Kraemer
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Committing to candid quarterly conversations is one of the most powerful organizational levers you can tap into. These discussions are beneficial to everyone, driving growth for both individuals and the organization. As we head into the fourth quarter of the year, BJ Kraemer shares his thoughts on why annual feedback isn’t enough. Why formalizing a…
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IPD Done Right: Overcoming Challenges in Integrated Project Delivery with Jim Brill
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What makes or breaks a multi-million-dollar capital project? In today’s episode, we sat down with Jim Brill, Managing Director of the Construction and Real Estate Practice at EY to uncover what it takes to be successful in large-scale investment projects. With over 30 years of experience, Jim has advised a variety of stakeholders on capital project…
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If Not Me, Then Who: The Legacy of Travis Manion with Ryan Manion
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"If not me, then who?” First Lt. Travis Manion, USMC, made this simple yet powerful statement before his final deployment, reflecting the profound sense of duty experienced by service members and their families. Today on the podcast, BJ is joined by Ryan Manion, CEO of the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), one of the nation’s leading veteran service …
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Coaching for Success: Translating Fundamentals into Team Performance with BJ Kraemer
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Have you ever tried leading or managing someone but struggled with communication? Effective communication is the backbone of every successful training program. In this solo episode of Inspiring People & Places, BJ dives into how the correct communication techniques can elevate your training methods. He unpacks the concept of training in the context…
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Toughness as a Mindset: Why You Need to Continuously Develop It with Brian Stann
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At its core, leadership is about inspiring and influencing behavior to help people to achieve a common goal. But how are great leaders shaped? Join us for a compelling conversation with Brian Stann, a former mixed martial artist and U.S. Marine who competed in the UFC’s middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. In this discussion, we explore wh…
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Crafting a Culture of Growth: The Future of Work in Construction with Jed Richard
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Veterans have the potential to be exceptional business leaders if they can prioritize and balance their values, wellness, and financial goals. Joining us today is the founder of Richard Group LLC, Jed Richard to discuss his incredible career and the difference he is making within his company. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Jed’s upbringing, how h…
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Scaling with Purpose: Leadership Lessons from 7 to 300 Employees with Matt Dean
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Anyone can build an average business, but who wants to be average when you can be excellent? Today on Inspiring People & Places, we are joined by the founder and managing partner of Scare the Bear Capital, Matthew Dean. In this conversation, we hear all about Matt’s background, what led him to his current leadership role, and where he is in his car…
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Real Life Success Stories with Public Private Partnerships with John Grady
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In any partnership, trust is a key player; both the trust you find in your partner and the trust you knowingly have in yourself. Joining BJ on this episode of Inspiring People & Places is John Grady, who serves as the Northeast Region Executive and Senior Vice President of Development at Wexford Science & Technology in Philadelphia. As a seasoned e…
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Entrepreneurial Spirit in the AEC Industry: Arpan Patel’s Insights
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We are inspired by the leadership, passion, and mission-focus that veterans bring to the built environment. However, figuring out what your next steps are after serving can be challenging. During this episode, we welcome Arpan Patel, Director of Operations at the US Air Force Reserve. He shares his story, from growing up with immigrant parents, to …
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How Professional Societies Boost Your Career Path with Betty Shanahan
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Being able to inspire change is key to being a good leader. But more importantly, a leader needs to have the humility to reflect on when their capacity for driving that change has expired. Joining us today is the former CEO of the Society of Women Engineers and former AVP of admin and operations at DePaul University, Betty Shanahan to discuss her r…
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Is Your Communication Style Creating Leadership Success with Joe Reagan
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The built environment offers vast potential to impact those who live, work, and thrive in these spaces. Today’s guest on Inspiring People & Places is Joe Reagan, the Executive Vice President of Development at Wexford Science and Technology. Join us as we explore the diverse aspects of his career journey, including how his understanding of deal-maki…
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Understanding the Importance of Infrastructure with Jill Tietjen
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“When we value women, then we begin to value everyone.” These are the wise words of today’s guest; women’s advocate, international speaker, and author, Jill Tietjen. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Jill’s early life and interest in math, her passion for encouraging women to pursue STEM careers, her incredible career, and so much more! We de…
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Leadership Lessons from the Next Generation: A Unique Take Your Kid to Work Podcast with BJ Kraemer
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We're going to do things a little differently and speak to the younger generation: Avery Kraemer, Trey Kraemer, and Daniel Wits - BJ's daughter, son, and nephew. Avery, Trey, and Daniel all describe what their parents do for work before giving us their own definitions of leadership and what it means to be a good leader. We discover what they like a…
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What Great Leaders Know When It Comes To Managing Risk with BJ Kraemer
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Great leaders are constantly making balanced decisions based on risks and rewards. Today on Inspiring People & Places, we discuss how leadership affects project outcomes. In this solo episode, you’ll hear all about how the late Irv Richter and Hill International inspired BJ to think about what leaders do to drive successful project outcomes. We dis…
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How Much Is Change A Part Of Leadership With Cady Coleman
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Your career path doesn’t need to be linear for you to fulfill your dreams. Today’s guest brings an amazing journey to our conversation. Former NASA Astronaut and retired US Air Force Colonel with more than 180 days in space, Cady Coleman is a popular Public Speaker and Media Consultant, Research Affiliate to MIT’s media lab, and much more. During t…
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Fearless On The Battlefield To CONQUERING Imposter Syndrome In The Workplace with Christiana Cioffi
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We are all limitless, even in our mortal human forms, and it’s time you realize that! Don’t miss out on this epic conversation with the one and only Christiana Cioffi, empowerment ambassador, leadership coach, and speaker. A West Point graduate and former marketing VP, Christiana brings a wealth of experience to the table. Join us as we explore her…
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How to recommit (or renegotiate) your resolutions and successfully hit your 2024 goals with BJ Kraemer!
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Imagine it’s New Year’s Eve; you’re toasting champagne with your friends and family, but for the first time in a long time, you’re not discussing next year’s resolutions. Instead, you’re celebrating the incredible feeling of having accomplished this year’s goals. By the end of today’s episode, you’ll be inspired to revisit your past resolutions and…
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My Dad’s Story: A Life of Leadership, Mentorship and Service with Brian Kraemer, Sr.
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In honor of Father’s Day, BJ’s dad, Brian Kraemer Sr, joins us for this episode of Inspiring People and Places to discuss all things life and leadership! Mr. Kraemer always knew he wanted to get married, coach, and serve his country. In this conversation, you’ll hear all about his family, his career in the military, and what inspired him to join th…
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Bringing Human Centric Focus To Work With Kyle Majchrowski
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In this episode, we welcome back Kyle Majchrowski to the show as we delve into implementing a human-centric approach to workplace environments. Kyle is a Senior Project Executive at Banner Health, where he provides support for teams managing new construction projects. He is also a founding member of Ripple Intent, a non-profit organization focused …
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How to Change Misaligned Incentives and Behaviors In Your Business with Mark O'Donnell
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Are you looking for a way to foster focus, accountability, and discipline within your team? Curious about implementing a process that can ultimately lead to entrepreneurial freedom? Then don’t miss out on today’s Inspiring People & Places episode. Joining BJ today is Mark O’Donnell. Mark is a Professional EOS® Implementer, coach, facilitator, seaso…
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The Knock at the Door: Honoring Dennis Zilinski's Legacy of Love with Marion Zilinski
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Welcome to this Memorial Day tribute episode where we sit down with Marion Zilinski, otherwise known as Mama Z, to discuss what Memorial Day means to people who have lost their loved ones in service. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Marion’s late son, Dennis, why he decided to join West Point, and what 9/11 meant to him. Marion goes on to explain h…
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From Metrics to Meaning: Using KPIs to Drive Team Performance and Unity with BJ Kraemer
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Are you managing a large team to reach your vision but feel like team members are not aligning correctly with the overall goal? Do you need help getting all team members on the same page? In this solo episode, BJ unpacks the role of what we at MCFA regard as the meaning of KPI: keeping people interested. It is not your typical MBA academic term but…
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How Can A Co-Op/Internship Benefit Your Organization With Isabella Damasceno
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As we continue to edge toward graduation and internship season, we felt there could not be a more fitting guest to join BJ on the podcast than our latest co-op, Isabella Damasceno. Isabella is currently a third-year student at Drexel University, pursuing a dual major in marketing and business analytics. Join us as we dive into details surrounding I…
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What Does The Path From Intern to Project Manager Look Like at MCFA with Colin Mottola?
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As we continue to move closer to graduation and internship season, we delve further into the talent equation. Today on the podcast BJ is joined by a repeat guest, Colin Mottola. Colin is one of our Construction Managers and engineers at MCFA. He also happens to be one of our very first interns. Join the conversation as we explore Colin’s experience…
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What is the Financial Tipping Point to Hire Just In Time Talent With BJ Kraemer
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As graduation and intern season approach, we want to dive into a topic we all have faced—just-in-time talent. Join BJ as he discusses the talent equation, including why we should always be recruiting, regardless of whether we are hiring or not. BJ addresses the debate between sourcing external talent and developing internal talent, his perspective …
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How Can You Create Motivation to Live Your Best Life with Jodi Wellman
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It’s time to wake up to your life. It’s time to count your Mondays. Here to tell us more about it is Jodi Wellman. Jodi is a motivational speaker, author, and Founder of Four Thousand Mondays. Her upcoming book called, You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets is a “live like you mean it” book. Join the conversation as we dive in…
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How Leadership Differs From Management with Larry Yatch
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As vital as it is for peace and transformation, the importance of leadership (and leadership itself) is still widely misunderstood. When leaders fail to fulfill their roles (after not understanding what they entail in the first place), it creates a space for trauma to thrive. Today we are joined by Larry Yatch, a Navy SEAL-turned-education and busi…
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What Is The Secret Sauce In Leadership Training with Adam Sawyer
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We occasionally feature guests on our show who specialize in the transition from the Department of Defense to Architectural Engineering and Construction (DoD to AEC). In the industry, there are notable talent and leadership gaps that persist, and the DoD to AEC program aims to address these by tapping into the skills of military personnel who trans…
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What Role Does Technology Play In Innovating How Construction Projects Are Delivered With Adam Stark
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In this episode, we sit down with Adam Stark, Special Forces Veteran and Co-Founder of Jet.Build. Jet.Build is a provider of cloud-based project management solutions created specifically for real estate developers and construction professionals. With a background in the Special Forces, Adam brings a unique perspective to the table. He combines his …
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Why Self-Awareness Should Be The First Step In Every Leaders Development Journey with Mike Erwin
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To be an effective leader, you must believe that other people matter and, as a result, that leadership is a relationship. This is the belief of today’s guest, Mike Erwin. A soldier, educator, author, non-profit founder, veteran advocate, and Executive Director at Team Red, White & Blue (RWB), America's leading health and wellness community for vete…
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BJ Kraemer: A Building Leader on Building Leaders
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During this episode, we’re turning the tables; the guest becomes the host, and the host becomes the guest! Jon Nehlsen is the Chief Financial Officer at MCFA, and he joins us to interview BJ Kraemer. You’ll hear all about BJ’s formative experiences, from his childhood experiences to his early career in construction before joining MCFA. Getting into…
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The Three Most Important Skills Project Managers Need To Conquer A Challenging Project Or Client With BJ Kraemer
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If you’ve ever taken on a tough project or struggled with a demanding client, then this episode is for you! In today’s episode, you’ll hear BJ Kraemer share the details of his most recent project, the challenges he encountered, and what he learned from the experience. You’ll learn about the reservations he had regarding his most recent project, why…
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How To Embrace the Abyss On Your Way To Success with Jimmy Vreeland
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Buckle up folks because today is going to be an adventure with our guest, Jimmy Vreeland. Join in and get to know more about who Jimmy Vreeland is, what he does, and how he got there. We delve into how he got into starting a podcast with the mission to educate people, his thoughts and definitions of achievement and fulfillment, and his compelling e…
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Why Fulfillment Is One Of MCFA's Brand Promises With BJ Kraemer
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One of MCFA’s brand promises to our employees is a fulfilling career. While the responsibility for ultimately finding fulfillment is individual, today, you’ll find out how MCFA has built an environment and a culture that facilitates this brand promise and enables someone to navigate a rewarding career. To learn what fulfillment is, why it matters, …
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What To Do When Your Project, Goals Or New Years Resolutions Fall Off Track?
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On today’s episode, BJ sits down with David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done”. David breaks down his career journey, what inspired him to write “Getting Things Done”, and how the GTD process has revolutionized project management. Resources mentioned: Find out more about “Getting Things Done” and David at: https://gettingthingsdone.com/ “Humank…
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When Does A Merger Make Sense With Joey Fay
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While both are important to the success of a company, what is it that differentiates a leader from a manager? Today, you’ll hear from Quatrefoil Consulting founder, veteran Marine, and MCFA’s newest team leader, Joey Fay, about some of the key distinctions between managing and leading a group of people. In 2018, Joey launched Quatrefoil, a service-…
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Why Saying “Yes” To New/Learning Opportunities/Challenges Is The Best Career Advice With Shawn Kidwell
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On today’s episode, BJ talks with Shawn Kidwell, Program Manager at U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Shawn discusses his unconventional track to working for the Federal Government, how his hunger for knowledge allowed him to grow in leadership. Resources mentioned: Colin Powell books: https://www.amazon.com/Colin-Powell-Books/s?k=Colin+Powell&rh=n%3A…
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On today’s episode, BJ sits down with longtime friend, colleague and mentor, Jon Nehlsen. Jon talks about his journey and experience in the early days of MCFA, the tough decisions he made to keep the company afloat, and how him and BJ have grown both as leaders, and people. Resources mentioned: Jon’s substack, “Six of One”: https://sixofone.substac…
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How Much Do Owners Influence The Construction Industry With Howie Ferguson
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On today’s episode, BJ chats with returning guest to the show, Howie Ferguson, Executive Director at Construction Owners Association of America. Howie discusses what he is currently working on, his new podcast, “The COAA Way”, and stresses the importance of managing relationships in the industry. Resources mentioned: “The COAA Way” Podcast: https:/…
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Why Mass Timber Is Making A Comeback In The World Of Construction With Rick McLain
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On today’s episode, BJ talks with Ricky McLain, Senior Technical Director Growth and Innovation Program Manager at WoodWorks. Ricky breaks down what exactly it is WoodWorks does, how mass timber can be utilized and explored in construction projects today, and how WoodWorks is looking at their market as a trailblazer for wood built projects. Resourc…
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How To Manage Big Teams For Big Success With Dave Kaminski
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In the first episode of 2024, BJ talks with Dave Kaminski, Vice President & General Manager at Turner Construction Company. Dave dives into his journey through Turner, how your approach to learning can impact your journey, and his method for managing growing teams. Resources mentioned: “Be Unreasonable” by Paul Lemberg: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Un…
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Reflect, Reset And Refocus For 2024 With BJ Kraemer
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On today's solo episode, BJ shares the method he will be using to reflect on this past year, how to understand our bandwith, and how to proritize our time going into the New Year.Av BJ Kraemer, MCFA
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Building Champions In & Out of The Ring with "Iron" Mike Steadman
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On today’s episode, BJ sits down with owner of IRONBOUND Boxing and producer of the Inspiring People and Places podcast, IRON Mike Steadman. Mike and BJ dive into the work happening at IRONBOUND Boxing, a free boxing gym for youth and young adults in Newark, New Jersey, and the work Mike is doing to bring more opportunity to the young people in thi…
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How Architecture Can Be Fun with Peter and Sharon Exley
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On today’s episode, BJ talks with Peter and Sharon Exley, Founders of Architecture Is Fun. Peter and Sharon discuss their career path, where the philosophy of Architecture Is Fun originated, and how they are continuing to evolve and develop this philosophy throughout their continued endeavors. Resources mentioned: For information about Peter & Shar…
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How mcfa Is Using An Interim Integrator To Prepare For Our Next Stage Of Growth With Eric Quinn
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On today’s episode, BJ talks with Eric Quinn, Fractional Integrator for EOS at MCFA, Naval Academy Grad, and former Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. Eric discusses his journey to the Naval Academy, and how his role as a Fractional Integrator helps bring companies adopting the EOS framework to the next level. Resources mentioned: “How Winning Works” by …
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Taking The Leap Of Faith To Open Your Own Business With Shawn Dominguez
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On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Shawn Dominguez, US Navy Veteran and President of Dominguez Design-Build Inc. Shawn talks about his early life, what led him to the military, and how his upbringing informed the way he looked at the world post military. Resources mentioned: “Fearless” by Eric Blehm: https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Undaunted-Ult…
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DoD 2 AEC: Creating Purpose In Our Post-Military Careers With Tyson Barnhart
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On today’s episode, BJ talks with Tyson Barnhart, Senior Project Manager at Siemens EPS. Tyson discusses his recent transition out of active duty and how he adapted skills from the military into his position at Siemens. Resources mentioned: “Good” by Jocko Willink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdTMDpizis8 “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek: https:/…
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DoD 2 AEC+D: Learning, Networking And Navigating A New Career Path With John Sharkey
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On today’s episode, BJ sits down with John Sharkey, COO of VictoryBase. John talks about the struggles he encountered when deciding to leave the military, the key advice he would give to other service members considering their transition, and what rising through the ranks of a startup has taught him about leadership. Resources mentioned: “Sapiens” …
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How One Veteran Found A Smooth Transition To Civil Service In The A/E/C World with Matt Bell
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On today’s episode, BJ talks with Matt Bell, Civilian in the U.S. Air Force at 787th Civil Engineer Squadron. Matt discusses finding his footing in the public sector, what he has learned to expect, both as and from, a leader, and what it means to him to be a civil servant. Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visi…
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How To Maximize the Discipline & Training of Veterans in Your Business with Joe Evanglisti
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On today’s episode, BJ talks with Joe Evanglisti, former Builder in the US Navy, entrepreneur and CEO of Legacy Developers. Joe describes his journey to the military and the construction world, lessons learned from multiple successful entrepreneurial endeavors, and the most valuable lesson he learned from his time in the Navy. Resources mentioned: …
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