Podcast Episodes

Fartlek | 5 Minute Friday

Yup. Just two brothers talking about fartlek.    Life is busy. It’s easy to let physical fitness fall by the wayside. Today we step aside from professional concerns and into this area of personal imp…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Challenge Your Normal | Coffee with the Bros

Episode 113

Eddie wore khakis and a button-down shirt to the office every single day for his first couple years in the office. He felt like this was a necessary part of showing that he took his role seriously. T…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Trust Saves Time | 5 Minute Friday

When we focus exclusively on the price of the bid, we risk finding ourselves working with people we can’t depend on. At the same time, we all know that our industry is built around profit.    Teams w…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Hope Is Not A Strategy (feat. Lydia Burns)

Episode 132

If you work in construction, you know that we have a problem. We need more young people! Someone needs to connect the countless dots of classroom learning, workplace skills, career awareness, and stu…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Drawing Clear Lines | 5 Minute Friday

Unclear expectations, scope creep, “Dude, that’s not my job!” Regardless of the phrasing, you’ve experienced it if you’re a contractor or a sub. Today we discuss how to avoid it.   What’s the answer?…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Why Jerks Don't Win (feat. Wally Adamchik)

Episode 131

Wally’s range of experience is more diverse than most. Who would have guessed that the Notre Dame leprechaun (yes, he was the official leprechaun for a year) would work his way to the rank of command…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Late Bloomers | 5 Minute Friday

Nature’s timelines can seem unfair. The same is true of professional timelines. It can leave you feeling left behind.
Our message: Cut yourself some slack! Stay the course! Don’t rush it!    Keep lea…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Oh The Contradictions... | Coffee With The Bros

Episode 130

When we don’t have a guest, it’s a bit like Dwight and Jim when Michael’s out of town. Today we confront the reality that we’ve talked out of both sides of our mouths. As we reflect on that, we touch…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

When You Lose Your Right Hand | 5 Minute Friday

A few months ago, after a decade of the two of us working closely together, Tyler left ABSI to start his own company. What has Eddie learned from losing his right-hand man?   Help them leave well. Ce…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Early Supply Chain Engagement (feat. Ernie Maschner)

Episode 129

Supply-chain challenges are certainly nothing new, but they’ve grown increasingly complicated over the last few years. Today we discuss how you as a contractor can approach these challenges whether y…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago