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Building Legacy, Creating Opportunity: The Jans Brothers on Family Business, Sioux Falls Growth, and Doing It Right

Release Date: 01/30/2026

Building Legacy, Creating Opportunity: The Jans Brothers on Family Business, Sioux Falls Growth, and Doing It Right

2 B's in a PODcast

Jans Corporation has helped shape Sioux Falls for more than 40 years, and in this episode of 2 B’s in a Podcast, brothers Brian and Brad Jans share what it’s like carrying forward their father Dale’s legacy while evolving the company for a new era of growth. We dig into the real behind-the-scenes of a multi-generational construction business, including: Why their dad required them to leave the family company before coming back What it takes to build trust and long-term relationships in commercial construction How Sioux Falls growth is changing the building landscape (and the...

Superintendent vs. Dad: Jobsite Leadership, Planning & Problem-Solving at Jans Corporation (Rob Fruin)

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Cash Flow Is King: How Construction Businesses Can Buy Back Their Time

2 B's in a PODcast

Cash flow is king in construction. In this episode of 2 B’s in a Podcast, the Jans team sits down with Jeff Smith, CFO of Jans Corporation and co-manager of Creative Construction Partners, to break down how construction businesses can improve cash flow, clean up job costing, and buy back their time. If you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or family business owner buried in paperwork, struggling with accounts receivable, or wondering when it’s time to bring in outside financial help, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we cover: Why cash flow management is the #1 habit...

Inside the 154-Year-Old Sioux Falls Church Remodel (with Pastor Sara Nelson)

2 B's in a PODcast

A 154-year-old church. A full sanctuary remodel. And a congregation that’s active far beyond Sunday morning. In this episode of 2 B’s in a Podcast, Brad and Brian Jans sit down with Pastor Sara Nelson of First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls to talk about preserving historic spaces, modernizing for safety and accessibility, and what it looks like to lead a mission-driven church today. In this conversation: The history of First United Methodist Church and its role in Sioux Falls Why preserving historic buildings matters instead of starting new The sanctuary remodel: skylights,...

Cowboy or Executive Wannabe? Brian Faces the Ultimate Cowboy Test at Haegle’s

2 B's in a PODcast

In Episode 4 of The 2 B’s in a Podcast, Brian and Brad trade in their tool belts for belt buckles and head straight into ranch life. From 100-year family farms to construction crews built on farm-raised work ethic, this episode digs into the deep connections between Sioux Falls construction culture and South Dakota ranching tradition. You’ll hear stories about: • How farming shaped the backbone of today’s construction workforce • What happens when your cattle branding day includes rescuing a calf from a 20-foot well (yes, really) • Whether owning 11 cows officially earns you...

Jans Corp: A Company of Companies

2 B's in a PODcast

In this episode of 2B’s in a Pod: Beyond the Blueprint, Brad sits down with his brother, Brian Jans, for a deep dive into one of the most unique parts of Jans Corporation: the company of companies model that has grown quietly behind the scenes for more than a decade. From Urban Woodshop’s old-school craftsmanship and custom millwork, to Blue Ark’s steel and precast expertise, to Concrete Solutions Unlimited’s curb and gutter expansion, to the newest venture, Creative Construction Partners, which supports subcontractors with finance, HR, safety, and marketing, to the long working...

How Dale Jans Built a Legacy from the Ground Up

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In this episode, Brad and Brian Jans sit down with their father and the founder of Jans Corporation Dale Jans, to uncover the story that started it all. From launching a construction company during a 1980s recession to shaping Sioux Falls’ skyline with honesty, grit, and family values, Dale shares how faith, perseverance, and a handshake built more than buildings; they built a legacy. You’ll hear stories about the early days of hard-bid contracting, lessons learned from the farm, and why “family first” still anchors every decision Jans Corporation makes today. It’s a conversation...

Why We're Here Today: Legacy, Family, & Construction

2 B's in a PODcast

Every great build starts with a solid foundation - and this one starts with family. In the debut episode of B’s in a Pod, Brian and Brad Jans sit down to talk about how a small family business grew into a company of companies and why the heart of Jans has always been about people, not projects. They share the stories behind the name, what it means to lead through laughter (and a few muddy boots), and why keeping things rooted in Midwest values matters more than ever. From the first handshake to the final beam, this is a look at what makes Jans Corporation different - a culture built on hard...

More Episodes

We dig into the real behind-the-scenes of a multi-generational construction business, including:

Why their dad required them to leave the family company before coming back
What it takes to build trust and long-term relationships in commercial construction
How Sioux Falls growth is changing the building landscape (and the competition)
The “company of companies” model: Concrete Solutions Unlimited (CSU), BluArc, and Urban Woodshop
How EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and core values like Family and Quality shape hiring and culture
What they want people to understand about construction, craftsmanship, and building something that lasts

If you’re interested in Sioux Falls construction, family-owned business leadership, and what it looks like to build for generations, this one’s for you.

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