JJ Levenske is the President and Co-Founder of Bleuwave, who brings over 28 years of experience in the construction and business solutions industry. Bleuwave is renowned for its comprehensive facilities-based solutions, combining capital, ecosystem, construction, and facility services to deliver innovative and sustainable projects. JJ is a passionate leader and entrepreneur, with expertise in business administration, project planning, and new business development. He also hosts the podcast MAC & Bleu, covering topics like economic development, leadership, and technology. JJ's goal is to elevate both his company and his community by sharing his valuable insights and experiences.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• The background and rebranding of Bleuwave from its origins as School Builder.

• Bleuwave's growth strategy and their goal to reach $500 million in revenue.

• The role of technology and data management in Bleuwave's operations, including AI and VR/AR.

• Workforce development initiatives like Bleuwave University and the importance of company culture.

In this episode Chad Gill sits down with JJ Levenske, the president and co-founder of Bleuwave. JJ shares the journey of transitioning from School Builder to Bleuwave and discusses their comprehensive facilities solutions. We delve into their strategic growth plans, including the expansion into MEP services and their ambitious revenue goal of $500 million. JJ highlights the importance of technology and data management in their operations, with exciting plans to integrate AI and VR/AR technologies. Workforce development and company culture are key focuses, with initiatives like Bleuwave University and a strong emphasis on hiring for attitude.

Follow J.J. Levenske here:

Website: https://bleuwave.com/

Podcast https://macandbleu.com/

Bleuwave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bleuwave/

J.J. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjlevenske/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQRNQbgnEMbXz25w6ZVn7BQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bleuwavegeneralcontracting/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bleuwaveconstruction/

Janna Colucci, the CEO and Co-Founder of Bundle, a construction materials procurement platform that enables project teams to run their materials purchasing process at 10x speed while providing 10-20% cost savings on every project. Prior to Bundle, Janna was a vice president at wellness real estate startup, Delos, where she project-managed healthy and sustainable building projects. She has also spent time working in modular construction and was one of the co-creators of Mindful MATERIALS. Janna received her BA from Dartmouth College and her MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Janna's journey from environmental studies to co-founding Bundle

• The vision and concept behind Bundle's streamlined procurement process

• How Bundle boosts workflow efficiency and provides significant cost savings

• Managing data for better pricing, forecasting, and documentation

• Facilitating access and communication with regional and national suppliers

In this episode: Chad Gill hosts Janna Colucci, CEO and co-founder of Bundle, a platform that aims to streamline the procurement process for construction materials by offering real-time pricing, lead times, and availability from vendors. Bundle provides significant cost savings on materials and supports both standardized products and custom quotes. The platform also helps builders manage their procurement data, offers direct communication between builders and suppliers, and various payment options.

Follow VAs4Construction here:
Website: https://www.vas4construction.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vas-4-construction/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vas4construction/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560725886770
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/vasconstruction?s=21

Follow Janna Colucci and Bundle here:
Website: http://www.bundle.build
Book a demo or sign up for an account on Bundle: https://projects.bundle.build/signup/01J2GE306CYEKHZ6Q8S10X1254
Bundle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bundlesolutionsinc/
Janna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwc2021/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bundle.build

In this GSA series, host Chad Gill talks with Nathan Donaldson, founder and CEO of Boost. Nathan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his work in change management and his involvement in the Global Speakers Academy series. The interview focused on implementing changes and KPI's, creating a safe to fail environment, the importance of managing change within organizations, and Nathan's book on change management.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
• Nathan's motivation for writing his book on change management, the three essential habits or mindsets for effective change and the power of small, incremental changes for significant impact.
• How small changes can quickly and effectively spread through organizations.
• The difference between creating a safe to fail environment and a fail-safe environment.
• Insights into Nathan's book 'Unicorns and Rainbows,' and the significance of managing change within organizations.

Albert Bou Fadel, the Founder and CEO of SmartBarrel. With over 10 years of experience in the construction and glazing industry across various global projects, he recognized a significant inefficiency in workforce tracking. This realization ignited his passion to address this issue, leading to the creation of SmartBarrel. Driven by this vision, he spent a year mastering coding and electronics, developing the first prototype, and immediately identifying its vast potential for the construction industry. After successfully raising capital, he assembled a talented team and began scaling the business. Today, SmartBarrel is transforming workforce tracking in construction.

In this episode, Chad Gill hosts Albert Bou Fadel, founder and CEO of Smart Barrel. The interview focuses on Albert's journey in developing Smart Barrel, a technology for improving workforce tracking in construction. The interview includes Albert's inspiration and challenges, the development of Smart Barrel's biometric time clock, its functionality and deployment on job sites, future prosp

David Poole is a seasoned professional with over 29 years of experience. David has been leading JP Specialties since 2008, demonstrating exceptional leadership and expertise. He was the secretary of the ACI 350 Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures Subcommittee for Hazardous Materials and Tightness Testing from 2008 to 2022. David is also the author of the newly released "Hazardous Material Containment in Concrete Structures" and "The Little Book of Waterstop," the latter being freely available for download. An active public speaker, David's engineering seminars are highly sought after by top engineering firms nationwide. His extensive experience and expertise make him a leading authority in the field of concrete structures and environmental engineering.

In this episode, we dive into the world of water stops with David Poole, a seasoned professional with over 29 years of experience and author of 'The Little Book of Water Stop.' Join us as we explore the key points of David's expertise, including the types of water stops, installation methods, and insights into JP Specialties products. Discover the innovative Key Cup product, the importance of proper installation, and special applications that can improve water stop effectiveness. Plus, get actionable insights like downloading 'The Little Book of Water Stop' for detailed information.

Betty Mooney is the President of Brick Restoration Inc. - the largest masonry repair and restoration company serving the Greater Houston & Dallas/Ft. Worth Metro areas. The company serves over 2000 customers annually, boasting hundreds of 5-star reviews as a testament to their exceptional work. As the leader of the business for more than a decade, Betty ensures that Brick Restoration upholds its core principle of restoring properties to their original beauty. Under her guidance, the company continues to expand its services and influence with the aim of setting a new standard in masonry repairs across the industry.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
• Delivering Five-Star Service: Commitment to undetectable repairs and customer satisfaction.
• Managing Family Business Dynamics: Insights on collaboration and implementing strong processes.
• Leveraging Business Tools and Strategies: Utilizing EOS, "Scaling Up," and AI for growth and efficiency.
• Optimizing Customer Service and Processes: Emphasizing streamlined procedures and excellent service.
• Building a Lasting Legacy: Maintaining communication standards and ensuring generational transition.

In this episode, Chad Gill interviews Betty Mooney, the president of Brick Restoration, Inc., discussing their focus on masonry repair and restoration services. Betty highlights the company's commitment to providing a five-star service experience, emphasizing undetectable repairs and customer satisfaction.

Betty shares insights on managing the family business with her sister and implementing strong processes for success. The conversation delves into topics like utilizing tools such as EOS and scaling up, adapting to new technologies like AI for business operations, and maintaining a legacy of improving properties and lives through Brick Restoration's work.

In this episode, host Chad Gill talks with Peter DiStefano, owner of DiStefano Brothers Concrete Coatings, and Liz Berman, General Manager, about engaging with leaders in contracting management, emphasizing the importance of proposing and implementing solutions in business. Peter and together with his team, focus on design and functionality, specializing in quick projects with minimal disruption, high-quality work, and a low-pressure sales approach. Liz's collaborative leadership and commitment to quality are highlighted, along with her energy and creative problem-solving within the community.

The conversation covers the importance of customer satisfaction by delighting customers, providing excellent service, and implementing processes and software for easier review management. Effective communication and response are crucial, with a focus on addressing client concerns promptly and responding to feedback. Empowering team decisions is emphasized, celebrating and empowering staff to make field decisions, and encouraging a culture of integrity and doing the right thing. Team engagement and recognition are promoted, with pride in work and core values leading to team engagement, and recognition and shout-outs tied to core values for motivation. Finally, promoting team success and recognition through company shout-outs tied to core values and using HR systems for communication and recognition within the team is discussed.