Brian Gottlieb and Kwame Christian delve into the seamless integration of business strategy with community impact through innovative initiatives like "Windows for a Cause" and "Baths for the Brave." They explore how aligning a company's mission with genuine employee engagement fosters intrinsic motivation, resulting in improved productivity and job satisfact ... Show More
Aug 21
The Skill AI Can’t Replace — Reading the Room (Bonnie Hammer)
AI can write, edit, even cast—but it still can’t do what made TV legend Bonnie Hammer unstoppable: read the room. In this candid conversation with Kwame Christian, Bonnie unpacks the human meta‑skill behind great leadership and negotiation—reading people and context in real time— ... Show More
59m 40s
Aug 14
Stop Playing Nice: Make an Enemy, Build a Brand
Be nice, be invisible—brand leaders pick a strategic enemy and own the category. Buy the book The Strategic Enemy - How To Build & Position a Brand Worth Fighting For. By Laura Ries In this episode, branding strategist Laura Ries (daughter of positioning pioneer Al Ries) breaks ... Show More
52m 48s
Aug 2024
How to Run a Successful Cultural Integration
Court Carruthers, President and CEO at TricorBraun Cultural integration is the often overlooked key to long-term M&A success. It's about creating a shared identity, values, and purpose that unites employees from different backgrounds. When done right, it can transform a merger ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2025
Crafting a Perfect Exit Strategy: A Guide to Selling Your Business Internally
Selling a construction company is one of the most significant decisions a business owner will face. In this episode of Construction Genius, Eric Anderton sits down with Tony Moayed, founder of TriCorp Group and President at TMCS, Inc., to uncover the strategic and emotional journ ... Show More
50m 41s
Apr 2025
Burnout, Balance, and Building Forums with Justin LaRocque
In Episode 226 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy welcomes back serial entrepreneur and CFO-turned-forum-founder Justin LaRocque for a raw and powerful conversation on what it really takes to build a business — and a life worth living. Justin shares the behind-the ... Show More
59m 33s
Jan 2025
Challenging the Status Quo: How Innovation Drives Growth in a Construction Business
In the competitive construction industry, innovation plays a crucial role in driving growth and success. Construction companies can differentiate themselves by adopting creative strategies, such as managing material supply chains and cultivating solid, business-like relationships ... Show More
40m 9s