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On The Surface is the go-to podcast for leaders, innovators, and professionals in the world of construction and materials. Each episode dives deep into the strategies, stories, and insights that drive success in the industry—covering everything from business development and operational leadership to fostering team growth and cultivating a winning culture. Join us as we explore the people and processes that shape the built environment, featuring conversations with experts, thought leaders, and trailblazers who are transforming the way we design, build, and lead. Whether you’re a construction executive, materials specialist, or aspiring industry leader, On The Surface delivers the knowledge and inspiration you need to elevate your career and your business.
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People Don't Leave Companies. They Leave Managers. | Andrew Sapienza
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Jeff Glenn on Leadership, Mentorship, and High-Performing Teams
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Christine Ostendorf on Career Changes, Purpose, and Starting Over
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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The Real Work Behind Economic Development | Shad Burner & Lucas Presson
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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How Public Infrastructure Really Gets Built with Dustin Boatwright
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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How Braxton Cousins Turned an Internship into a Career
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Leading Change the Hard Way: Applying Kotter in a Real Company
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Why Your Team Isn’t Speaking Up (And How Great Leaders Fix It): Cheryl Suszczynski
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Building Your Personal Brand as a Leader: Lessons from Stephan Mills
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Communicating Effectively Using Storytelling & Analogies with Brad Collins
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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The Industry You Rely On But Never Think About
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May 27, 2026 |
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Can the Middle East Affect the Midwest?
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May 20, 2026 |
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Visionaries vs Integrators, Career Changes, & Leadership Styles
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May 13, 2026 |
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The Culture–Skill Quadrant Every Leader Faces
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May 06, 2026 |
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From the Ground Up: Leadership, Learning, and the Aggregate World
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Scratching the Surface: Real‑World AI Use Cases in Business
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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The Reality of Becoming a First-Time Manager: What No One Tells You
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Internal Promotions or External Hires? Making the Right Leadership Call
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Attitude, Effort, and Safety: Lessons from the Field with Justin Counce
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Routines, Values, and Raising Kids Today
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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IT on the Frontlines: Tech, AI, and the Future of Construction
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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From Asphalt Plants to Estimating: Austin Williams
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Opportunity, Leadership, and the Long Game with Derrick Schatte
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Lessons From Every Level: Zach Green’s Path to Executive Leadership
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Inside the Asphalt Plant: Breakdowns, Safety, and the Foreman’s Reality
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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A Day in the Life of a Plant Foreman with Andy West and Don Brumley
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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People, Planning and Production: Inside the Paving Foreman Role
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Snow Day Special
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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How GPS & AI Are Rewriting the Paving Playbook
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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A Project Manager's Playbook: Schedules, Change Orders, and Traffic Swaps
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Revenue Isn’t Cash: The Lifecycle of Money in Business
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Step Up Without Stumbling: How to Succeed in Role Transitions
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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The Challenges and Vision of a Regional Manager
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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From Jobsite to Strategy: The Role of an Operations Manager in Construction
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Beyond Hiring and Firing: The Strategic Side of HR
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Selling Beyond Price: Building Trust and Value in Commercial Sales
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Rebranding for the Future: Why Delta Changed and What’s Next
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Building Roads & Building History: Delta’s 100-Year Journey and Industry Insights
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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From Internships to Leadership — Our Unexpected Paths at Delta
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Why We Hit “Record” — The Story Behind On The Surface
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Nov 04, 2025 |