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Jan. 1, 2026

The Long Game: Stephanie Wood on Culture and Commercial Success

The Long Game: Stephanie Wood on Culture and Commercial Success

In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse Hernandez converses with Stephanie Wood, co-founder and CEO of Coal Build Construction. Stephanie, with a background in organizational leadership and trauma-informed neuroscience, shares her journey from English literature major to a construction industry leader. The discussion covers the challenges…

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Jan. 1, 2026

The Long Game: Stephanie Wood on Culture and Commercial Success

The Long Game: Stephanie Wood on Culture and Commercial Success

In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse Hernandez converses with Stephanie Wood, co-founder and CEO of Coal Build Construction. Stephanie, with a background in organizational leadership and trauma-informed neuroscience, shares her journey from English literature major to a construction industry leader. The discussion covers the challenges…

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Dec. 31, 2025

What is grit?

What is grit?
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Dec. 27, 2025

Businesses come and go, but your name is what will survive.

Businesses come and go, but your name is what will survive.
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Dec. 25, 2025

From Broadway to Brand Building: Liberty Cogen on Reinvention

From Broadway to Brand Building: Liberty Cogen on Reinvention

In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse Hernandez sits down with Liberty Kogan, a construction social media expert with an impressive background in musical theater and business. Liberty shares her journey from performing in Legally Blonde to launching a successful babysitting agency in Atlanta and eventually…

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Dec. 25, 2025

From Broadway to Brand Building: Liberty Cogen on Reinvention

From Broadway to Brand Building: Liberty Cogen on Reinvention

In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse Hernandez sits down with Liberty Kogan, a construction social media expert with an impressive background in musical theater and business. Liberty shares her journey from performing in Legally Blonde to launching a successful babysitting agency in Atlanta and eventually…

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Dec. 24, 2025

We've got an exciting episode coming at you for the last L&M podcast of 2025!

We've got an exciting episode coming at you for the last L&M podcast of 2025!
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Dec. 22, 2025

The industry is constantly evolving. You should be too.

The industry is constantly evolving. You should be too.
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Dec. 22, 2025

The goal of leadership is to become the bridge.

The goal of leadership is to become the bridge.
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Dec. 18, 2025

How To Stop Doing More And Start Doing What Matters

How To Stop Doing More And Start Doing What Matters

Want a year that actually changes your life? We break down a practical system to stop chasing busywork and start stacking wins that matter. It starts with a guilt-free brain dump to pull every idea, project, and half-finished goal out of your head so you can judge them by outcome,…

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Dec. 17, 2025

You don’t need a perfect plan, you just need to start sharing and see what happens.

You don’t need a perfect plan, you just need to start sharing and see what happens.
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Dec. 16, 2025

The easiest way to build community on LinkedIn? Comment like you mean it.

The easiest way to build community on LinkedIn? Comment like you mean it.
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Dec. 11, 2025

No More Mediocre Leadership: Wally Adamchick’s Blueprint for Better Teams

No More Mediocre Leadership: Wally Adamchick’s Blueprint for Better Teams

In this episode, Jesse discusses the critical role of servant leadership in the construction industry with Wally Adamchick. They explore how a servant leadership mindset, which includes being respectful, setting expectations, and supporting employees, can lead to higher employee retention and profitability. Wally also talks about the importance of developing…

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Dec. 11, 2025

No More Mediocre Leadership: Wally Adamchick’s Blueprint for Better Teams

No More Mediocre Leadership: Wally Adamchick’s Blueprint for Better Teams

n this episode, Jesse discusses the critical role of servant leadership in the construction industry with Wally Adamchick. They explore how a servant leadership mindset, which includes being respectful, setting expectations, and supporting employees, can lead to higher employee retention and profitability. Wally also talks about the importance of developing…

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Dec. 10, 2025

A great coach doesn’t tell you the answer, they show you options.

A great coach doesn’t tell you the answer, they show you options.
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Dec. 9, 2025

Too many people hear “servant leadership” and think be nice or get run over.

Too many people hear “servant leadership” and think be nice or get run over.

Real service is helping people grow. And yes, sometimes it’s tough love with accountability.

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Dec. 8, 2025

Failure is not fatal

Failure is not fatal
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Dec. 4, 2025

Become the Connection: Bryce Harem’s Modern Take on Leadership

Become the Connection: Bryce Harem’s Modern Take on Leadership

In this episode, Jesse hosts Bryce Harem, founder of BTG Services and creator of the Middleman Mindset, as they discuss the essence of true leadership, personal struggles, and the ways to effectively bridge the gap between office and field in the blue-collar industry. Jesse and Bryce explore the importance of…

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Dec. 4, 2025

Become the Connection: Bryce Harem’s Modern Take on Leadership

Become the Connection: Bryce Harem’s Modern Take on Leadership

In this episode, Jesse hosts Bryce Harem, founder of BTG Services and creator of the Middleman Mindset, as they discuss the essence of true leadership, personal struggles, and the ways to effectively bridge the gap between office and field in the blue-collar industry. Jesse and Bryce explore the importance of…

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Nov. 29, 2025

Sometimes the lesson is "that's not for me"...

Sometimes the lesson is "that's not for me"...
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Nov. 27, 2025

Stop Spinning Your Wheels And Start Seeing Your Goals

Stop Spinning Your Wheels And Start Seeing Your Goals

Ready to stop storing your entire life in your head and start building a future you can actually live? We walk through phase one of guilt-free future planning, a simple, practical way to unload your ideas, goals, and projects so you can see them clearly and choose with confidence. No…

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Nov. 26, 2025

"The more I value me, the better I can serve the people in front of me."

"The more I value me, the better I can serve the people in front of me."
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Nov. 20, 2025

First-Generation Grit: Building a Career Against the Odds with Yuri Salgado

First-Generation Grit: Building a Career Against the Odds with Yuri Salgado

In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, Jesse interviews Uri Salgado, a bilingual business development executive at Detritus. Yuri shares her remarkable journey from helping her mother with translation in her childhood to achieving a milestone of 10 years at her previous company. She discusses the influence of…

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Nov. 20, 2025

First-Generation Grit: Building a Career Against the Odds with Yuri Salgado

First-Generation Grit: Building a Career Against the Odds with Yuri Salgado

In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, Jesse interviews Uri Salgado, a bilingual business development executive at Detritus. Yuri shares her remarkable journey from helping her mother with translation in her childhood to achieving a milestone of 10 years at her previous company. She discusses the influence of…

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