Construction CEO Podcast
Construction CEO is a long-form, in-person podcast hosted by Jonathan Cor featuring candid conversations with executives leading commercial, industrial, and heavy civil construction companies. We talk leadership, lessons learned, failure, and the realities of building and running firms at scale. If you are a CEO, Founder, Executive Chairman, President, or Owner of a commercial or industrial construction company and want to be a guest on my podcast, email me at jonathan@constructionceomedia.com.
Episodes
This Contractor Lost Two Key Employees in One Month
In this episode, Jonathan Cor interviews Tammy Birklid, President and Owner of Merit Construction, a general contractor based in Tacoma, Washington. Tammy shares what it was like losing two key employees in the same month and how it impacted culture, leadership, and decision-making inside the company.They discuss hiring challenges, the difference between strong interviewers and strong employees, l
Why Growing Too Fast in Construction Can Hurt Your Company
In this episode, Jonathan Cor interviews Melissa Rossi, President and CEO of Division 9, a commercial flooring contractor based in Washington State. Melissa shares how the company navigated losing 40% of its revenue overnight, the decisions leaders face during uncertain markets, and why growth at all costs can create bigger problems later.They discuss subcontractor realities including chasing paym
From Apprentice to CEO of a 75-Year-Old Mechanical Company
In this episode, Jonathan Cor interviews Jeff White, President and CEO of Holmberg Mechanical, a 75-year-old mechanical contractor based in Seattle. Jeff shares his journey from apprentice to CEO and what it takes to lead a company through growth, recessions, and industry change.They discuss why the next generation should consider the trades, how strong relationships matter more than winning every
He Turned Down Equity to Run A Glazing Company
In this episode, Jonathan Cor interviews Joe Kaiser, President of Herzog Glass in Seattle, Washington, about leadership, growth, and operating as a subcontractor in commercial construction.Joe explains why he chose an opportunity with no equity over three offers that included ownership, what he learned transitioning from general contractor to subcontractor, and how growth is actually measured in t
He Left Boeing and Bought a Steel Company
In this episode, Jonathan Cor interviews Jesse Cherian, President and CEO of ST Fabrication, a former Boeing materials scientist who left the corporate world to purchase a steel fabrication company and grow it from $1.4 million to $25 million. Jesse shares what he learned transitioning from engineering to ownership, including the realities of acquiring a blue-collar business, why public works and
Hard Lessons From A Commercial Painting Contractor
In this episode of the Construction CEO Podcast, Jonathan Cor sits down with Rob Scott, President and CEO of Scott Coatings, for an honest conversation about leadership, delegation, and redefining success in construction.Rob shares how delegating critical responsibilities to the wrong leaders nearly put his company at risk, and what it took to step back in, rebuild trust, and change the direction
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