Episodes
Tackling the housing crisis by building communities with Nick Cangelo…
On today’s episode, BJ talks with Nick Cangelosi, Vice President of Affordable Development at Michaels. Nick and BJ break down what Michaels mission is, how he is driving solutions to housing insecurity, and what the future o...
Best ways to approach new opportunities and connections with Bill Lyo…
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Bill Lyons. Bill discusses his career in the US Army and Army Reserves, and his approach to building firms from the ground up. Resources mentioned: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Stop...
Exploring the Adjacent Possible in Real Estate Development With Mike …
On today’s episode, BJ talks with Mike Vahle, Managing Partner at Capital Growth StoreGuard. Mike discusses his time at West Point, his career journey, and the decision-making process behind joining the team at StoreGuard. Re...
Win or learn: How you can benefit from failure with BJ Kramer
On today’s solo episode, BJ reflects on his time at Super Bowl LVII, the leadership strengths a football team must be composed of in order to be successful, and how leadership lessons from the field can be brought into our ev...
Keeping Our Transit Infrastructure Safe With Daniel Hauber
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Dan Hauber, Vice President at Transportation Resource Associates, Inc. Dan talks about his journey to employment at TRA, how he has worked to keep our railways safe over his 25 year caree...
The current state of stadium design and construction with David Murphy
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with David Murphy, Owner & Senior Principal at Crawford Architects. David shares how he became an architect, his philosophy when designing multi use facilities such as sports stadiums, and Cra...
DoD to A/E/C: Leveraging the likeability factor with Joey Fay
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Joey Fay, Naval Academy Graduate, United States Marine and Founder & President of Quatrefoil Consulting. Joey and BJ break down Joey’s military career, both of their transitions from acti...
Innovation in Action: How LIFTbuild is making construction delivery b…
On today’s episode, BJ talks with Joe Benvenuto, Chief Operating Officer at LIFTbuild. Joe breaks down the philosophy of LIFTbuild, why the construction industry can be resistant to change, and how the LIFTbuild philosophy can be utilized to aid in stream
Diving deep into the art of stress free productivity
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done”. David breaks down his career journey, what inspired him to write “Getting Things Done”, and how the GTD process has revolutionized project management.
Why you should bring your marketing team to your clients and projects
On today’s episode, BJ talks with Gabe Lett, Sr. Marketing Specialist at ALLGEIER, MARTIN and ASSOCIATES, INC. and author of “The AEC Professional’s Guidebook”. Gabe discusses his journey becoming an effective marketer, and the importance of synergy betwe
Falling in love with your work in the construction industry
On today’s episode, BJ talks with Scott Lowe, Principal at Trauner Consulting Services, Inc. Scott discusses his military career, his journey to Trauner Consulting, and how he ended up buying the company. He also details the importance of your team, how m
Taking Smart Risk’s and Overcoming Bureaucracy to Save Time and Taxpa…
On today’s episode, BJ talks with Chris Archer, Deputy Base Civil Engineer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Chris discusses his career as a young engineer, what makes a Joint Base unique in the services they provide, and how he organizes and executes
State of the infrastructure industry., Part 2
Today’s episode is the second part of the podcast we released last week, with guests Jill Jamieson, President of Illuminati Infrastructure Advisors, and Duke DeLuca, President of ACULED Global Consulting. Jill, Duke & BJ take an even closer look at w
State of the infrastructure industry., Part 1
On today’s episode, BJ talks with friends of the show, Jill Jamieson, President of Illuminati Infrastructure Advisors, and Duke DeLuca, President of ACULED Global Consulting. In this jam-packed free flowing conversation, Jill and Duke explore the current
How to reflect on this year and knock next year out of the park
On today’s solo episode, BJ talks about goal setting, the strategy he recommends and is using, and the most effective ways to set yourself up for success in the new year
Are Veterans A Solution To The Talent War, With Jesse Gemberling-John…
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Jesse Gemberling-Johnson, MCFA's Director of Talent Recruitment and Development. Jesse explores his career journey from finance to the Marines, and into the construction world. Jesse is passionate about building teams
How are government agencies navigating the current inflation environm…
On today’s episode, BJ went into uncharted waters with our first Naval Academy guest (except for our beloved producer Mike Steadman). Captain Eric Hawn gives us a sneak peek into the mission of NAVFAC, navigating the current cost/supply chain environment
How One Woman is Finding Fulfillment and Building Community in the Co…
On today’s episode, BJ chats with Darci Spiteri, Co-Owner of Women on Site. Darci discusses her transition into a trade from marketing, the experience of a woman on site, and how her and other women have built a network of support.
Why Ex-Military Are Drawn To Small Firms
On today’s Veteran’s Day special episode, BJ talks with MCFA’s own, Sam Cubberley. Sam explores his time at West Point, working as the Associate Athletic Director for Facilities, his transition into the private sector, and what his time in the military ta
How To Build Winning Partnerships
On today’s episode, BJ interviewed 3 individuals in the AEC space, Jilian Breeden, Principal/Pres of Engage Federal. Stephanie Heibel, BD at RFL & April Sweet, BD at OCMI. The four discuss the most important pieces of finding, building and maintaining
Something More - A servant leader's journey from enlisted coast guard…
On this week’s Veteran’s Day special, BJ talks with Adam Straight, Vice President of Operations at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Adam discusses his career in the Coast Guard, his transition to becoming an electrical tradesman, and how hi
Costly Mistakes Can Grow Great Leaders with Wally Hise, HDR
On today’s episode, BJ talks with Wally Hise, Sr. Vice President at HDR. Wally discusses his passion for working on Federal projects, lessons learned from leaders he’s worked with, and what mistakes early in his career led him to finding what he loves to
What does Engineering have to do with the Veteran Patient Experience …
On today’s Veteran’s Day special episode, BJ sits down with Anthony Streletz, P.E. CHFM, CHC Chief Engineer. Anthony dives into his time in the military, how he transitioned into working for the VA, and the leadership challenges and strengths he develops
Starting, Struggling, Scaling, And Succession Planning for Your Busin…
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Judy Nitsch, Founder of Nitsch Engineering. Judy explores her expansive career, her journey to engineering as a young woman, the founding story of Nitsch Engineering, and what she learned as a leader with a focus on s