People-First Builders Podcast

By Fletcher Wimbush

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At People-First Builders, we shine a spotlight on the leaders who shape the construction industry by building more than projects—they build teams, culture, and legacy. This podcast is your gateway to the stories of exceptional CEOs and visionaries who prioritize their people, achieve remarkable success, and redefine what it means to lead in construction. Discover how family-owned businesses, niche projects, and innovative leadership styles are driving progress in steel erection, bridge rebar, and infrastructure installation. Each episode celebrates leaders who have spent decades honing their craft, advancing their operations, and achieving results that inspire their teams and peers alike. Whether you're a construction professional, a leader looking for inspiration, or simply someone fascinated by people-centered success stories, People-First Builders offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways from industry's best. While People-First Builders is a new podcast, it's backed by years of experience. Host Fletcher Wimbush is a seasoned podcaster with over seven years behind the mic, having built a dedicated audience with The Hire Talent—a show focused on optimizing hiring and leadership in the industry. Now, he's bringing that expertise to People-First Builders, highlighting the construction leaders who are shaping the future through culture, innovation, and operational excellence.

Episode Date
How Decentralized Leadership Builds Better Communities with Richard Douglass
May 18, 2026
Creating Career Paths That Keep Engineers Growing with Carrie Stokes
May 05, 2026
Developing Future Leaders Faster in Engineering with Russ Seamon
Apr 20, 2026
Building Culture Fast in a Growing Trade Business with Uri Pearl
Apr 13, 2026
Outcome-Based Roles and Lean Standards of Work with Clark Lowe
Mar 24, 2026
Hiring Quality Over Quantity in Hypergrowth with Angelica Connor
Mar 10, 2026
The Systems Behind High Performing Franchise Growth with Chris Bue
Feb 23, 2026
Building Scalable Roofing Teams Through Structured Training with Michael Feazel
Dec 29, 2025
Developing Future Talent by Making Trades Attractive with Chad Raymond
Dec 22, 2025
Why Paying Top Talent Pays Off Scaling in Tough Markets with Scott Menard
Dec 17, 2025
Turning Burnout Into Culture Change in Construction with Chad Abernethy
Dec 01, 2025
Build Together Thrive Forever Creating an Employee Owned Future with John Abrams
Nov 24, 2025
Lead with Empathy Growing People, Then Performance with Jim Robinson
Nov 17, 2025
Lead with Love, Build with Purpose: Growing Through People with Scott Walters
Nov 10, 2025
Engineer the Vision, Build the Team: Leading with Intention with Scott Harvey-Lewis
Nov 03, 2025
From Court Discipline to Business Growth: Leading with Structure
Oct 13, 2025
Culture and Leadership: The Path to Elevating the Trades
Oct 06, 2025
How Structure Builds Retention with Roggen Frick
Sep 29, 2025
Measure Twice, Hire Right Building Accountability Into Growth with Matt Aston
Sep 15, 2025
From Labor Crisis to Talent Pipeline: How Bo Jones is Revolutionizing Workforce Development
Aug 04, 2025
Digging Deep: How Ryan Schmitt Reshaped Construction with People at the Center
Jul 28, 2025
From Carpenter to CEO: Servant Leadership and Building the Next Generation of Tradespeople with Brian Keller
Jul 21, 2025
How to Find, Grow, or Attract Top Estimating Talent to Scale Your Construction Firm with Chad Prinkey
Jul 14, 2025
From Grizzly Screens to Generational Impact: Mike Frick's Blueprint for Trades-Led Entrepreneurship
Jun 16, 2025
From Jobsite to Boardroom: Jeffery Forrest Jr. on Legacy, Leadership & Learning from Poker
Jun 09, 2025
Serving People First: How WPC Built Culture and Resilience Over 50 Years
Jun 02, 2025
Paige Byrd — 20 Years to Break Ground: Building a Team Built to Last
May 19, 2025
Building with Heart: How Justin Bride Brings Integrity and Intention to Residential Construction
May 12, 2025
From Complaints to Culture: Leading with Purpose in the Trades with Traci Austin
May 05, 2025
Building Culture That Lasts: How Brandon Stanchock Keeps Turnover at 12% in the Trades
Apr 28, 2025
From Boots to Blueprints: How Sal Hernandez Scaled, Systemized, and Served His Way to a Successful Exit
Apr 21, 2025
From Sales Rookie to $70M Revenue Leader: Sam Rockaway's People-First Playbook
Apr 14, 2025
Designing Culture, Building Legacy: How Lance Cayko Scales Success Through People
Apr 08, 2025
The Best Strategies for Reducing Turnover in Blue-Collar Hiring with Core Matters' Ryan Englin
Mar 13, 2025
Building a People-First Culture: Transforming the Construction Industry One Hire at a Time with Fletcher Wimbush
Mar 13, 2025
Treating Your Employees Like Artists In The Workplace
Jun 09, 2022
Navigating the Post-Pandemic Norms with Damien Filiatrault
May 31, 2022
Diversity Equity & Inclusion with Julie Kratz
May 20, 2022
Optimizing Your Candidate List
Aug 17, 2021
Attracting the Right Talent with the Right Job Ad
Apr 13, 2021
Cameron Herold, the CEO Whisperer on The Hire Talent's Podcast with Fletcher Wimbush
Feb 26, 2021
Bianca Lager of 'Social Intelligence' Speaks to Fletcher at The Hire Talent
Feb 18, 2021
Can a Remote Workforce Truly Improve Performance Results?
Dec 31, 2020
How are Negative Energy Levels affecting your hiring and business results?
Dec 24, 2020
How to Interview Salespeople with Justin Weeder
Nov 04, 2020
The Key to Hiring Great Sales People with Deb Venable
Oct 12, 2020
Leading Remote Teams & Inspiring Innovative Thinking with Rebecca Morgan
Jun 19, 2020
Business Productivity Practices to Streamline Your Hiring Process with Michael Melhberg
Jun 12, 2020
Performance Based Job Descriptions and KPO's with Lou Adler
May 10, 2020
How to Deal With Covid-19 and Your Workforce with Tiffany Ablola
Apr 16, 2020
How to Hire and Train Top Performing Virtual Assistants with Anne Lackey
Feb 26, 2020
Applicant Tracking Systems, AI, and the Future of Recruiting
Sep 24, 2019
Empathy and the Identity Iceberg
Jun 18, 2019
Soft Skills and Core Beliefs
Jun 05, 2019
Why the Best Leaders are Culture Driven with John Waid
May 14, 2019
Combining Human Soft Skills + Business Strategy to Increase Business Outcomes with David Meyerowitz
Apr 15, 2019
Communication, Best Hiring Practices and Speaking the Language of Your Candidates with Susan Bellows
Mar 28, 2019
Ep. 11: Why New Hires Fail
Mar 07, 2019
Creative Recruitment Marketing That Makes Great People Apply
Feb 19, 2019
Ep. 10: True Costs of Hiring Employees
Feb 11, 2019
Ep. 9: Does Your Candidate Leave the Toilet Seat Up?
Jan 22, 2019
Ep. 8 An In-Depth Look at The Power Interview Guide
Dec 19, 2018
Ep. 7 Screening Candidate Resumes Quickly and Effectively
Nov 19, 2018
Ep. 6 Why Hiring Interns is Good for Business
Sep 10, 2018
Ep. 5 Employees With Benefits
Sep 10, 2018
Ep. 4: Creating a Killer Talent Pool
Aug 20, 2018
Ep. 3: Writing Your Job Ad
Jul 12, 2018
Ep. 2: Single Professional Seeking Career-Minded Candidate for LTR
Jun 29, 2018