The Construction Influencer with Nicole Miller
Are you in construction? Get ready to be inspired by Nicole as she goes one-on-one with the movers and shakers in the industry as they tackle leadership, sales, and most of all, inspiring and influencing others.
Episodes
26 episodes
Ep. 26 Crafting Excellence: How Communication and Method Build Success
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 co...
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Episode 26
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24:33
Ep. 25 Blueprints for Growth: Mastering the War Over Talent Acquisition in the Construction Industry
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 a...
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Episode 25
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21:23
Ep. 24 Turning a Layoff into a Launchpad and The Advantage of a Supportive Network
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 hidi...
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Episode 24
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28:08
Tough Turns and Strong Bonds: The Business of Partnering
It made sense for these two to partner, John Lenker and Assaf Arrie, but that doesn't mean it was easy. There were so many changes that Assaf knew needed to take place, that now they joke that Assaf "came in like a wrecking ball."John k...
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Episode 23
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32:50
Leadership: from Disney to Design with Erik Chrestensen
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...
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Episode 22
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25:38
A Visual Story Teller Pushing Design Boundaries through Brand Authenticity with Erik Chrestensen
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 wit...
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Episode 21
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24:52
Empowering Leaders with Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence with Hakim Lakhdar
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 busi...
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Episode 20
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26:41
From Blueprint to Reality: How Ripple Intent is Transforming the Construction Industry Through Collaboration
What if I told you there's a transformative solution when your business faces familiar challenges alongside others in the same industry? Enter Kyle Majchrowski, the visionary behind Ripple Intent, who not only recognized this common struggle bu...
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Episode 19
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30:46
Blaze Your Trail: Kristin Larson
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 f...
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Episode 18
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29:00
From Mountains to Boardrooms: Developing Grit in Leadership
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 construc...
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Episode 17
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28:54
Credentials vs. Character: How Passion Trumps Experience With CEO Lori O'Keefe
Discover the secrets to building and sustaining passionate teams in the latest episode of The Construction Influencer Podcast! Join host Nicole Sanchez as she engages in a riveting conversation with Lori O'Keefe, CEO of MAAS Companies, a progra...
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Episode 16
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34:14
It's Not About You Or Me
Leaders have to grapple with the reality that they're never going to be able to control everything that happens at work. That's why it's so important to create an environment where everyone feels safe and comfortable speaking up, wh...
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Episode 15
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26:06
You Don't Grow When It's Easy
We all have a story. A journey that has brought us to where we are today.But what about the messes? The hard times we experience along the way? I know that feeling well. I've been there, and so have many others, especia...
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Episode 14
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27:30
Empowering Your Team Drives Growth
Successful leaders empower.But one of the biggest mistakes leaders make is not empowering their teams which really impacts team morale and the overall success of their company.Be it a lack of awareness, or fear of being vulnerable...
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Episode 13
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24:39
What Successful Companies Do To Scale Their Business
Imagine, if you could build a company culture that would bring out the best from your employees. A culture where people would come to work excited and happy every day, knowing that they will accomplish something great.This i...
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Episode 12
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40:51
The #1 Must Have Quality To Have For Leaders with Sasha Carter
On this podcast, Midstate Mechanical's Sasha Carter, shares some amazing insight on how different the work culture and leadership in America, compared to Australia where she was born and raised. Plus, she goes deep into why it's i...
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Episode 11
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23:47
The King of Networking & Business Development
If you were to look up the word #networking in the dictionary, the picture of one of P2S, Inc's finest and "The King of Networking & Business Development" Jesse Urquidi would pop up. Hands down.To be fair, Jesse did not g...
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Episode 10
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25:39
You Don't Need 9 Million Or 900 Followers To Be An Influencer
Whether you are in a #leadership position or not, you have the power to #influence those around you. It's not about your follower count that makes you an #influencer, but it is literally the impact you have on your teammates, and ...
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Episode 9
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5:22
Walk the Talk with CEO of PrimeCo. David A. Hopkins
“He that will not sail till all dangers are over must never put to sea.” - Thomas Fuller This quote reminds me of David A. Hopkins, the...
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Season 8
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12:35
You'll Never Lose When You Invest In Your People
I am so excited to launch our first podcast of 2021 and our second season! In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with the President of C.W Driver and Driver SPG Karl Kreutziger. Knowin...
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Episode 7
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32:57
What Makes A Great Leader & A Bad Leader With Gafcon's "Gaf"
When there is great leadership at the helm, employees tend to be happier, more engaged with their peers and the clients, and the "P" word....more Productive. In this new episode, the CEO and Founder of Gafcon Yehudi "Gaf" Gaffe...
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Episode 6
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17:15
Leading By Example: Why Accountability & Self-Awareness Is Critical To Be A Leader
In this episode, Senior Vice President of Education & Facilities at Cordoba Corporation Mr. Michael Boomsma, explains that whether you're leading a team of 5 or 500, in order to grow your company, leaders must hold themselves to...
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Episode 5
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26:24
Don't Be Afraid To Fail: CEO of Koury Engineering Michele Shams
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, own...
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Episode 4
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15:34
'I Didn't Make Any Money For 5 Years': CEO of Chief Transportation Jose Garcia
Most people will never achieve a high level of success because they're constantly looking for shortcuts in an attempt to make their first million. Most people quit and jump from job to job, venture to venture, when success dials their num...
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Episode 3
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26:25
Engagement Is Everything with Gafcon's Marty Glaske
Author Seth Godin said “Leaders create a CULTURE around their goal and involve others in that culture.” In this episode, Senior Vice President of Client Development Marty Glaske of Gafcon Inc., takes "culture building" with their e...
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Episode 2
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21:20