
Relentlessly Running Your Own Race
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/
Get full access to Construction Yeti at constructionyeti.substack.com/subscribe
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
Watch the interview on YouTube:
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/
Get full access to Construction Yeti at constructionyeti.substack.com/subscribe
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The State of Construction Technology
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?
Watch the interview on YouTube:
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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7 Archetypes of Influential Project Managers
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
Watch the interview on YouTube:
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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