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May 18, 2025

Unexpected Outlets to Serve

Unexpected Outlets to Serve

What started as a simple Instagram account during lockdown turned into something bigger: building a business, creating community, and discovering an unexpected outlet to serve. Sometimes the path you didn’t plan becomes the one that matters most.

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May 17, 2025

PSA: Safety gets real when it gets personal.

PSA: Safety gets real when it gets personal.

PSA: Safety gets real when it gets personal. It’s easy to overlook the basics, until it’s your team, your site, your people.

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May 15, 2025

Adventures in Estimation: How Jake Jones Transformed His Career

Adventures in Estimation: How Jake Jones Transformed His Career

What happens when a talented estimator decides to break free from the confines of office life and build a business that serves multiple contractors while traveling the world? Jake Jones, co-founder of Archer Estimation and Consulting, shares his remarkable journey from geology student to nomadic entrepreneur in this thought-provoking conversation.…

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May 15, 2025

Jake Jones The Minimalist Estimator, Packing More than Meets the Eye

Jake Jones The Minimalist Estimator, Packing More than Meets the Eye

The Transformative Journey of a Nomadic Estimator: Jake Jones Shares His Story Make yourself a priority and get more done 🕰️🗓️: https://www.depthbuilder.com/do-the-damn-thing Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be✍️ https://www.depthbuilder.com/books In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse introduces Mr. Jake…

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May 13, 2025

Rise Up But Stay Real

Rise Up But Stay Real

The top isn’t worth it if you forget who you are on the way up. Be the kind of leader who climbs and brings their humanity with them.

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May 12, 2025

Unexpected Growth Signals

Unexpected Growth Signals

That 3–5 year itch in your career? It’s not burnout, it’s a signal. If you’ve felt it, you’re not alone. Here’s what it really means…

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May 10, 2025

Get Started Strong

Get Started Strong

Thinking about a career in the trades? My friend Matt Kitzmiller shares some real-world advice to help you get started strong. 💪🛠️

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May 9, 2025

The Future Won’t Build Itself...

The Future Won’t Build Itself...

The trades need the next generation... Because the future ain't gonna build itself! 👷‍♂️💪

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May 8, 2025

Kimberly Sauceda's Guide to Elevating Professional Relationships

Kimberly Sauceda's Guide to Elevating Professional Relationships

In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Kimberly Sauceda, an expert in high-performing relationships with over 20 years of experience working with top-tier companies like Apple. Make yourself a priority and get more done 🕰️🗓️: https://www.depthbuilder.com/do-the-damn-thing Download a…

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May 8, 2025

Building Bridges, Not Walls: Kimberly Sauceda on Connection and Leadership

Building Bridges, Not Walls: Kimberly Sauceda on Connection and Leadership

What happens when only one side builds a relationship? You end up with a lookout, not a bridge. This profound realization forms the heart of my conversation with Kimberly Sauceda, bestselling author of "Meet Me at the Bridge" and a relationship expert with over 20 years of experience working with…

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May 7, 2025

Growth isn't one-size-fits-all.

Growth isn't one-size-fits-all.

Growth doesn’t come with instructions. You don’t find it , you define it. Once you do, it’s yours to bring to life.

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May 5, 2025

OG self-care. 💯

OG self-care. 💯

Show yourself some love, then get up and do the damn thing! #SelfCare #RealTalk #Motivation

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April 16, 2025

Embracing Growth from the Field to the Office

Embracing Growth from the Field to the Office

In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse chats with Mario, a seasoned Senior Project Manager in the painting industry with over 20 years of experience. Make yourself a priority and get more done 🕰️🗓️: https://www.depthbuilder.com/do-the-damn-thing Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended…

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April 16, 2025

Mario Acosta on Mindset, Teamwork, and Trust: The Building Blocks of Champions

Mario Acosta on Mindset, Teamwork, and Trust: The Building Blocks of Champions

Mario's journey from the soccer field to the construction site reveals profound leadership insights that transform how we think about success. Originally dreaming of becoming a doctor, his unexpected path to becoming a senior project manager with over 20 years of experience in the painting industry demonstrates how our greatest…

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March 27, 2025

Dr Carrie Graham on the Chaos in Work Place Training

Dr Carrie Graham on the Chaos in Work Place Training

Mastering Training ROI with @drcarriegraham | Learnings and Missteps Podcast Join host Jesse Hernandez in another insightful episode of the Learnings and Missteps Podcast as he welcomes Dr. Carrie Graham, a PhD expert in adult and workplace learning. Connect with Dr Carrie: http://www.drcarriegraham.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarriegraham Make yourself a priority and get…

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March 27, 2025

Why Businesses Fail at Training: A Deep Dive with Dr. Carrie Graham

Why Businesses Fail at Training: A Deep Dive with Dr. Carrie Graham

Dr. Carrie Graham brings over 25 years of expertise in adult workplace learning to this eye-opening conversation about why most corporate training fails to deliver meaningful results. With refreshing candor and profound insights, she challenges conventional approaches that prioritize content over people. "If you're not thinking about the people, what…

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March 13, 2025

You best be getting mud on your boots #construction

You best be getting mud on your boots #construction
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March 13, 2025

Greg Crumpton on Busted Knuckles, Big Dreams, and Kaizen Tattoos

Greg Crumpton on Busted Knuckles, Big Dreams, and Kaizen Tattoos

When Greg Crumpton pulls up his sleeve to reveal his Kaizen tattoo, you understand immediately this isn't just another trades professional – this is someone who has infused continuous improvement into every fiber of his being. The veteran HVAC expert, author, and industry advocate shares a career journey that spans…

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March 13, 2025

Greg Crumpton's Blue Print for Success in the Trades

Greg Crumpton's Blue Print for Success in the Trades

A Deep Dive with Greg Crumpton In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, Jesse engages in a profound conversation with HVAC industry expert and skilled trades advocate, Greg Crumpton. Get the Deep Knowledge at: http://www.deepknowledge.com/ Connect with Greg at: http://www.gregcrumpton.com/ Make yourself a priority and get more done:…

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March 6, 2025

Herb Sargent on The Legacy of Investing in People

Herb Sargent on The Legacy of Investing in People

Join us for a profound exploration of faith, vulnerability, and the transformative power of investing in people. In this engaging episode, we sit down with Herb, a visionary CEO in the construction industry, who shares his journey from humble beginnings to leading a successful business with a legacy spanning nearly…

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March 6, 2025

Herb Sargent, Investing in People for a Century of Success

Herb Sargent, Investing in People for a Century of Success

Conversations with a Construction Industry OG - Mr. Herb's Inspirational Journey Join Jesse on the Learnings and Missteps podcast as he sits down with Mr. Herb, a construction veteran with 45 years of experience. Discover how Herb's mentors invested in him, his struggles, and how he is now giving back…

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March 4, 2025

Trust your intuition #messaging

Trust your intuition #messaging
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Feb. 28, 2025

Messaging Matters: Fabi Paolini on How to Attract Power Buyers

Messaging Matters: Fabi Paolini on How to Attract Power Buyers

Are you struggling to connect with your ideal clients and amplify your brand message? Join us as we sit down with Fabi Paolini, a seasoned brand strategist, who uncovers the nuances of effective messaging. In this engaging episode, Fabi shares her journey from Venezuela to becoming a successful branding expert…

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Feb. 27, 2025

Why Most Marketing Advice is Failing You

Why Most Marketing Advice is Failing You

Unlocking Success with the Angle of Mastery with Fabi Paolini Want to learn how to attract the right clients and boost your business? Join Jesse as he talks with Fabi Paolini, a brand strategist who shares her secret on messaging called the 'Angle of Mastery.' Make yourself a priority and…

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