Join host Randy Goruk as he sits down with accomplished entrepreneur Mark Scambray for an inspiring conversation about leadership, innovation, and business growth in the construction industry.

Discover how Mark transitioned from sales to launching and building his own successful companies.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or interested in actionable advice on thriving through change, this episode delivers practical wisdom, firsthand stories, and actionable insights to help you achieve your goals.

Learn valuable lessons about managing teams, mastering business finances, adapting in times of crisis, and taking smart risks.

Listeners will also learn:

• How to transition from a technical or sales role into entrepreneurship.
• The importance of strong work ethic, courage, and adaptability in business.
• Leadership lessons for managing teams and business finances, including budgeting and cost control.
• The story behind founding and growing Hardy Fall Protection Systems.
• How to build strong client relationships and develop effective sales/marketing strategies in the construction industry.
• The value of being nimble and pivoting business models in response to challenges like recessions and the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Why a family support system is crucial for entrepreneurial success.
• Insights into measuring marketing impact and managing client expectations.
• Practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: persistence, confidence, and the willingness to reach out for guidance.

Website: https://srgspec.com/

Phone: 949-636-1255

Host Randy Goruk welcomes Dr. Gretchen Gagle, a trailblazer in the construction industry, to discuss her journey, leadership insights, and efforts to empower women in male-populated fields. This episode offers practical advice for both male and female leaders.

You will learn how companies can attract and support female talent, overcome bias, and build inclusive, high-performing teams.

Listeners will also learn:

• How Dr. Gretchen Gagle overcame barriers and built a successful leadership career in the construction industry.
• Common challenges and misconceptions women face in male-dominated fields, especially construction.
• The importance of mentorship, male allies, and supportive workplace culture.
• Strategies companies and leaders can use to attract, develop, and retain female talent.
• The role of empathy, emotional intelligence, and addressing unconscious bias in leadership.
• Ways to make construction careers more accessible and appealing to women and underrepresented groups.
• Insightful stories and practical advice from Dr. Gagle’s book, “Building Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction.”

Dr. Gagel’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12-plyTMBrs

In this episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk welcomes Steve Harms, General Manager at Builders FirstSource, who draws on over 40 years of experience in the building materials industry.

Steve shares his journey from humble beginnings to leading successful improvement initiatives, including the implementation of Kata teams, fostering a culture of ownership, and achieving outstanding results in safety, quality, and productivity.

Packed with practical stories, expert insights, and leadership advice, this episode offers inspiration and tools for leaders eager to build a thriving, continuously improving organization.

Listeners will gain actionable insights and real examples to help implement or enhance continuous improvement in their own organizations.

You will learn:

• The importance and mindset of continuous improvement as a daily commitment.
• The concept of employee engagement and practical ways to give employees ownership and responsibility for their work.
• Results of the Kata continuous improvement methodology in manufacturing.
• Key metrics for success: safety, quality, and productivity and how to measure and improve them.
• Recognizing early warning signs of employee disengagement and strategies to address them.
• Effective leadership practices, including the value of humility ("free yourself from ego") and building trust.
• Training and empowering leaders and teams to take initiative and drive sustained improvements.
• Adapting operations to environmental challenges, while maintaining engagement and efficiency.
• Step-by-step methods for starting small with improvement teams and scaling success within an organization.
• The value of mentorship, leadership consistency, and enjoying the journey of improvement.