The CM Mentors Podcast
Matt Graves & Kyle Grandell
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The State of Construction Technology
The CM Mentors Podcast
09/06/23 • 50 min
In Episode 31 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Erin Khan, Founder & Sr. Consultant at Erin Khan Consulting.
Topics Include:
Augmented Reality
Learning & Development via Technology
Construction is the New Cool
Tech Fatigue
With 1000s of Solutions, How do you Vet them?
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About Erin:
Erin Khan is an established AEC technology leader, with over a decade of combined experience in building operations, data and process analysis, and software implementation. She is passionate about empowering others to adopt technology to improve project outcomes using empathetic communication, team building, and collaboration skills.
Prior to founding EKC, Erin served as the National Director of Construction Solutions for Suffolk Construction, overseeing national technology and innovation operations. Erin holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from USC, a certificate in Business Analytics from The Wharton School, and is EIT, LEED AP BD+C, and OSHA-10 certified.
To Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @erinkhanconsulting
TikTok: @erinkhanconsulting
YouTube: @erinkhanconsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-khan-655a761a/
https://erinkhanconsulting.com/
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Advice from a Subcontractor for GCs
The CM Mentors Podcast
07/11/23 • 60 min
In Episode 23 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with David Wolke, Vice President at Hill Electric.
Back in Episode 20, John Farner joined us in “Advice from a GC to Empower Subcontractors.” We thought it would be great to have a Subcontractor on to flip the script and give advice to GCs from a sub’s perspective and David was a great choice to fill the role.
We chat about:
Best Project Experiences
Proper Amount of Documentation
How to Help Submittal & RFI Processes
Bottlenecks
How to be a Good Subcontractor
Cashflow Tips
Training Programs
Trade Shortage
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About David:
Hill Electric’s safety extraordinaire, David Wolke, has been with Hill Electric for over a decade, beginning as a project manager and later moving into the role of operations manager. In 2021, David was promoted to Vice President. David is a competent trainer for industrial and construction safety as well as electrical theory and the National Electrical Code.
David enjoys sharing his knowledge about safety with others through various courses and education. He has taught groups of high school students from Anderson I & II Career Technology Center about the practical side of lift safety and fall protection, giving them a sense of the “real world” and what contractors deal with on a daily basis.
Prior to Hill Electric, David was a plant engineer for several locations at a local manufacturing company. This experience in manufacturing operations has given him an understanding of the expectations and requirements to operate as a contractor in the manufacturing sector.
David and his wife are also involved in the children’s ministry at their local church.
He loves spending time with his family and coaching his two children’s sports teams. David and his family enjoy traveling as much as possible and especially enjoy skiing and going to the beach. When asked where he likes to travel, David quickly said, “Wherever we can find and experience a new place and as often as we can, which is not often enough.”
David also enjoys crossfit and occasionally competes in crossfit competitions.
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Relentlessly Running Your Own Race
The CM Mentors Podcast
09/12/23 • 61 min
In Episode 32 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Seth Gehle, Builder at David Weekley Homes.
Topics Include:
The Power of LinkedIn
Helping Veterans
Hustling to Build a Network
Getting Giants on Your Resume
Tips for Being a Great Communicator
Running Your Own Race
Being the Best at EVERYTHING You Do
Blind Faith & Not Getting Caught Up in the Machine
Paying It Forward
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About Seth:
Born and raised in Ohio, I joined the Army at 17 and eventually got into the Infantry and in the 82nd Airborne Division. I have been all around the world and now that I am out of the Army, I have been in the residential construction industry for 3 years. I have spent a lot of my time training BJJ, mentoring veterans and anyone else who needs it while raising two kids, and winning construction awards at the same time.
To Connect with Seth:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgehle/
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Day in the Life of a Construction Manager
The CM Mentors Podcast
07/18/23 • 53 min
In Episode 24 of The CM Mentors Podcast, it’s just Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell on the mic.
We chat about:
The Day in the Life of a CM
Night Work
Words of Wisdom for the CCM Exam (Certified Construction Manager)
An Innovation Solution for Email & Task Management
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The Secrets of the Construction MVPs
The CM Mentors Podcast
08/23/23 • 59 min
In Episode 29 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Coty Fournier Professional Talent Development & Growth Strategist at Coty Fournier, Inc.
Topics Include:
The Contractor who Doesn’t Bid on Work
Eliminate the Fear of Change Orders
Becoming a Company Executive
Importance of Subcontractors
Inside Commerical Construction’s MVPs
Adding Value to the Business Development Team
(Be a seller-doer Unicorn)
Kyle Describes the Meme Game: The Perfect Meme for the Occasion
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About Coty:
Coty Fournier is an inspirational talent developer with 30+ years of complex design-build management, and business development experience, as both a corporate executive and entrepreneur in the commercial construction industry and related tech spaces. She leads with passion and an optimistic vision to consistently challenge the industry's status quo, foster requisite change, and inspire high-performance cultures.
As a proven industry leader and motivational change agent, she is often tapped by construction companies and industry organizations for her exceptional training and talent development skills, business development expertise, and executive leadership advisory. As an insightful, thought-provoking management consultant, speaker, and best-selling author — Coty is leaving a well-marked trail of differentiating strategies along the fast-track to success at the top of the construction management industry.
To Connect with Coty:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cotyfournier/
Get her book:
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7 Archetypes of Influential Project Managers
The CM Mentors Podcast
09/19/23 • 57 min
In Episode 33 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Kyle Nitchen, Senior Project Manager at Layton Construction.
Topics Include:
Getting Interested in Construction
Our Coolest Projects
Kyle Describes the Meme Game: Literal Cloud Revision
What defines an Influential Project Manager
7 Archetypes of an Influential Project Manager
Communicator
Enforcer
Builder
Leader
Attorney
Accountant
Business Developer
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About Kyle:
Kyle is a driven and disciplined professional, committed to delivering predictable outcomes through his expertise in managing large, complex projects.
Utilizing lean thinking and principles, he has successfully executed over $300M+ in complex construction projects, unlocking additional benefits through Lean Construction, Last Planner System, Early Design Involvement, A3 Thinking, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Target Value Design, and Visual Management.
Starting his career as a laborer, Kyle gained a comprehensive understanding of both working on and managing construction projects. His diverse project experience spans land development, commercial hospitality, and healthcare, with a focus on leading state-of-the-art HCAI projects on active campuses.
Beyond construction, Kyle launched a brand, 'The Influential Project Manager', with a newsletter covering the principles, strategies, and frameworks of successful project leadership.
To Connect with Kyle:
👋 Follow Kyle on LinkedIn for actionable Leadership, Project Management, & Lean construction insights.
🏗 Project Portfolio: https://kylenitchen.com/projects
📧 Newsletter: https://kylenitchen.substack.com/
📗 Website: https://kylenitchen.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylenitchen/
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"Do The Damn Thing"
The CM Mentors Podcast
06/27/23 • 65 min
In Episode 21 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Jennifer Lacy (Lean Practice Leader at Robins & Morton) and Jesse Hernandez (Member at Depth Builder LLC).
In addition to all the other amazing things they are doing for the industry, they are the duo behind No BS with Jen & Jess. Where they Livestream every other Saturday morning to “break through the surface and discover depths of vulnerability” and invite the audience to participate in the conversation. Follow them on Linkedin for updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-bs-with-jen-jess/
If you know anything about these two you know that you don’t know where the conversation is going to go, but the conversation is most definitely going to be real and raw. This podcast is no exception.
We chat about:
The Jen & Jess Origin Story
The People Side of Work
Benefits of Being Vulnerable
Tips on How to Get Started Doing “Something”
Jesse’s Real-Life “Ripples of Impact” Story
“Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be”
Check out Jesse’s Second 1st book here: https://amzn.to/3CSwq8o
Women in the Construction Industry
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About Jennifer:
Jennifer Lacy has been in the construction industry for 20 years and is Robins & Morton’s Building Forward® Lean Practice Leader. She is responsible for the continued advancement of the company’s Building Forward® approach, which is based on a culture of caring and Lean philosophies. Jennifer is committed to helping build relationships and elevate all people in our industry and bridge the gaps in our industry to help better serve every single person that impacts our work.
She is a published author and illustrator, hosts a weekly YouTube livestream, No BS with Jen & Jess, with Jesse Hernandez, and is a frequent speaker at national conferences such as Lean Congress, Associated General Contractors’ Annual Conference, Healthcare Facilities Symposium and more. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management from Texas A&M University-Commerce.
To Connect with Jen:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlacy/
About Jesse:
Jesse was born and raised on the Southside of San Antonio Texas. The landscape of his Career ranges from grading ditches to counseling Executives. His trek through the Org Charts has helped him appreciate that we are more alike than we are different. Jesse is committed to Enhancing the Image of Careers in the Trades.
His message is one of Contribution, Ownership, and Vulnerability. This message is visible in his podcast Learnings and Missteps, his book Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be, and the Live Stream experience known as No BS with Jen & Jess.
To Connect with Jesse:
https://depthbuilder.bio.link/
Check out their books and get a clip of Jesse’s Second 1st book here:
https://www.depthbuilder.com/books
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The Business Athlete
The CM Mentors Podcast
06/06/23 • 64 min
In Episode 18 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Alexander Fichera. Alex is the Owner & Business Anthropologist of Intuito Group and now the author of “The Business Athlete” which was released on June 1, 2023.
Alex is our first 2 time guest but when we found out he was dropping a book, we just had to get him back on the podcast to talk about the topics of the book and more. Including:
Energy Management
The Power of Brand Consciousness and Your Digital Footprint
Tips for the Next Generation
How Personal Life Improvements will Improve your Professional Life
Strategies for Coaches to Give Feedback without appearing as a Micromanager
Resilience
Check out the book here: “The Business Athlete”
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About Alexander:
Alexander Fichera is a former pro-athlete and an internationally recognized executive coach, leadership consultant, and speaker. With over two decades of experience working with top-tier executives across the globe, Alexander has honed a unique approach to leadership - encapsulated in his breakthrough book, "The Business Athlete." Leveraging his extensive knowledge of business dynamics, human psychology, and the core principles of physical and mental endurance, he has developed transformative strategies to help professionals navigate today's challenging business landscape. His innovative teachings have transformed careers, cultures, and companies, cementing his reputation as a guiding force for ambitious leaders.
To Connect with Alex:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderjfichera/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexander_fichera/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bizathlete
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Cashflow is King
The CM Mentors Podcast
04/25/23 • 60 min
In Episode 12 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Scott Peper, CEO of Mobilization Funding. The conversation circles around Scott’s recently published book “The Big Book of Cashflow.” Scott explains what cash flow is, its importance, and tips you can implement to improve your cash flow.
Scott does a great job illustrating what cash flow is in easy-to-understand terms and explains things like the differences between Profit, Markup, and Margin.
Check out Mobilization Funding’s “Project Cash Flow Tool"
https://mobilizationfunding.com/cashflow/
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About Scott:
Scott Peper co-founded Mobilization Funding in 2013. Scott’s vision and strategy transitioned a series of investments into the successful business Mobilization Funding is today. Prior to Mobilization Funding, Scott spent 16 years in the medical device industry with Angio Dynamics and Stryker Orthopedics. Before entering the medical device industry, he was the founder and principal of the Wellness Zone, a health and fitness company focused on individual wellness programs for executives. Scott received his Bachelor’s in Business with a concentration in Marketing and Hospitality Management from Keuka College in New York.
To Connect with Scott and Learn more about Mobilization Funding:
Scott’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-peper-9387288/
Mobilization Funding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mobilization-funding/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MobilizationFunding
https://mobilizationfunding.com/
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Closing Out with Success
The CM Mentors Podcast
07/26/23 • 55 min
In Episode 25 of The CM Mentors Podcast, Matt Graves and Kyle Grandell chat with Natassia Melendrez-Knutson, President & CEO at Project Support Services, Inc.
We chat about:
Successful Closeout Tips
Who is the DSA?
Constructibility Reviews
Closing Out 20-Year-Old Projects
You’re Never Going to Know It All
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About Natassia:
Natassia Melendrez-Knutson is the Owner and CEO of Project Support Services, a multifaceted organization specializing in DSA closeout, document archiving, and comprehensive project organization. PSS assists in certifying hundreds of projects for over eight years, working diligently to resolve problems, organizing document-keeping systems, and working directly with the Division of the State Architect to fulfill project needs and requirements.
To Connect with Natassia:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nmelendrez/
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How many episodes does The CM Mentors Podcast have?
The CM Mentors Podcast currently has 51 episodes available.
What topics does The CM Mentors Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on The CM Mentors Podcast?
The episode title 'Advice from a GC to Empower Subcontractors' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The CM Mentors Podcast?
The average episode length on The CM Mentors Podcast is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of The CM Mentors Podcast released?
Episodes of The CM Mentors Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The CM Mentors Podcast?
The first episode of The CM Mentors Podcast was released on Feb 2, 2023.
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