Bianca Lager of 'Social Intelligence' Speaks to Fletcher at The Hire Talent
Release Date: 02/18/2021
Building with Heart: How Justin Bride Brings Integrity and Intention to Residential Construction
People-First Builders Podcast
In this episode of the People First Builders podcast, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Justin Bride, CEO and founder of Ascent Contracting, to explore what it really means to lead with purpose in the construction industry. From his unconventional path—pivoting from a physics degree to a career in residential construction—to founding a company rooted in empathy, integrity, and craftsmanship, Justin shares the lessons that shaped his leadership style and his people-first philosophy. We dive deep into: ✅ How emotional intelligence transforms customer relationships ✅ Why investing in...
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From Complaints to Culture: Leading with Purpose in the Trades with Traci Austin
People-First Builders Podcast
In this episode of People-First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Traci Austin, Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting, to unpack one of the biggest leadership challenges in the trades: the blame game. Tracy, a lifelong advocate for transformational leadership in construction and the AEC space, shares how leaders can shift from chronic complaints to intentional culture-building. Her no-nonsense mantra — "Stop bitching, start pitching" — sets the tone for a conversation packed with practical tools and mindset shifts. You’ll learn: 🔹 How trade leaders can...
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Building Culture That Lasts: How Brandon Stanchock Keeps Turnover at 12% in the Trades
People-First Builders Podcast
In this episode of the People First Builders Podcast, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Brandon Stanchock, CEO of SWF Industrial, to explore how authentic leadership and a true commitment to people-first values can transform a business. Brandon shares his journey from project management in power plant construction to leading a growing industrial fabrication company—where he’s driven incredible results: a 12% turnover rate (versus an industry average of 37%) and an employee retention average nearly double the national standard. We dive into: ✅ The power of humor, transparency, and...
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From Boots to Blueprints: How Sal Hernandez Scaled, Systemized, and Served His Way to a Successful Exit
People-First Builders Podcast
From Field to Founder: How Sal Hernandez Scaled, Exited, and Now Coaches the Next Generation of Builders In this episode of People-First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Sal Hernandez — a veteran, serial entrepreneur, and former owner of a successful design-build firm. From humble beginnings mowing lawns with his father to scaling a full-service construction company with multiple licenses, Sal shares how he went from technician to strategic leader — ultimately exiting the business to focus on coaching and supporting fellow veterans. You’ll hear how Sal built a thriving...
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From Sales Rookie to $70M Revenue Leader: Sam Rockaway’s People-First Playbook
People-First Builders Podcast
In this episode of People First Builders, Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Sam Rockaway, Head of Sales at REDCOM Design & Construction, to unpack his remarkable journey from construction outsider to B2B sales powerhouse in the design-build space. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: How Sam turned a relationship-first mindset into an $8M average deal size The unusual way he was recruited—then left in charge when the owner moved to Italy! The strategies REDCOM used to scale from $25M to $70M in revenue Why coaches and culture were critical during rapid growth How REDCOM hires top talent...
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Designing Culture, Building Legacy: How Lance Cayko Scales Success Through People
People-First Builders Podcast
From Farm Life to Design-Build Leadership: Lance Cayko’s People-First Journey What happens when a poor farm kid from North Dakota trades irrigation lines for blueprints? You get Lance Cayko, co-founder of F9 Productions—a thriving design-build architecture firm in Colorado—and one of the most intentional leaders I’ve met. In this episode of People First Builders, Lance shares how a summer job with a general contractor sparked a lifelong passion, how mentorship shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, and why putting people first is the key to his firm's success. We talk: ✅ Building teams...
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The Best Strategies for Reducing Turnover in Blue-Collar Hiring with Core Matters' Ryan Englin
People-First Builders Podcast
In this episode of the People-First Builders podcast, Fletcher Wimbush interviews the CEO of Core Matters, Ryan Englin. Ryan shares his journey from running a marketing company to specializing in recruiting for trades like HVAC, plumbing, and construction. He highlights the high turnover rates and the inefficiencies of traditional staffing agencies. Ryan discusses the importance of creating a sustainable hiring process, improving company culture, and aligning employee goals with organizational objectives. Check out Ryan's work . Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn . Think you'd be a great guest on...
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Building a People-First Culture: Transforming the Construction Industry One Hire at a Time with Fletcher Wimbush
People-First Builders Podcast
In the inaugural episode of the People-First Builders podcast, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence interviews the creator and host of the show, Fletcher Wimbush. Fletcher is the owner and CEO of , , and . Fletcher addresses the significant talent shortages and shares strategies for effective hiring and retention. Drawing from his extensive experience, he introduced Discovered, a recruitment automation AI platform designed to streamline hiring processes. Fletcher emphasizes the financial impact of poor hiring decisions and the importance of retaining talent. The episode aims to inspire construction...
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Treating Your Employees Like Artists In The Workplace
People-First Builders Podcast
Fletcher and Gerald discuss how looking at your team as artists can help with better understanding their role and how everyone ties into your workplace orchestra.
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Navigating the Post-Pandemic Norms with Damien Filiatrault
People-First Builders Podcast
In this episode, Damien joins Fletcher in discussing the new norms that have stemmed from the pandemic such as remote work, the rise of international workers in the software development field, and how to identify and include these new set of workers into the company and its culture.
info_outlineFletcher Wimbush speaks with Bianca Lager of 'Social Intelligence' a consumer reporting agency focused on online risk for human resources. www.socialintel.com