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Brian Daniel — President and CEO | Carroll Daniel Construction Company

February 25, 2024 by Rose

North Georgia Business Radio

Brian Daniel -- President and CEO | Carroll Daniel Construction Company

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Our history is the foundation for our future. How conscious are we of how we’re building it? Good question, right?

According to Brian Daniel, President & CEO of Carroll Daniel Construction and today’s special guest on North GA Business Radio, developing robust leadership within an organization is instrumental in propelling a company forward.

Successful businesses have a positive impact on their communities, and understanding this connection leads to greater overall success.
Investing in employee growth through mentorship and training underlines how nurturing young talent can seed the future success of a venture. And how a resilient and dedicated team bridges the gap between a company’s vision and success.

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Brian has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in cultivating a skilled and committed workforce.

Rooted in a family legacy that spans over 70 years, Brian’s focus on investing in employee growth and development has not only propelled his company’s success but also set a benchmark for fostering a community of strong leaders within the construction sector.
Brian’s innovative leadership training programs and apprenticeship initiatives have played a pivotal role in grooming the next generation of construction professionals, reflecting his dedication to building a people-focused business culture.

His insights and strategies in driving business growth through employee development make him an influential figure in the realm of workforce empowerment.

Key Highlights of This Episode:

00:00:07 – Introduction and Legacy
Phil Bonelli introduces the show and guest Brian Daniel, owner of Carol Daniel Construction. They discuss the company’s legacy, foundation, and the great things they are building for the future of the community.

00:02:00 – Company History and Growth
Brian Daniel shares the history of Carol Daniel Construction, founded by his grandfather after World War II. He discusses the company’s growth, industrial and public work projects, and their presence in different markets.

00:08:30 – Focusing on Business Niche
The conversation focuses on the importance of having a specific business niche and the value it adds to the company. Brian explains how they settled on their niches and the process of building specific business units.

00:10:04 – Developing Leadership
Phil and Brian discuss the importance of developing leadership within the company, especially with the aging construction leaders. Brian highlights their leadership training programs and the focus on building a new generation of leaders.

00:14:13 – Training and Development
The conversation dives into the training programs at Carol Daniel Construction, including in-house training and bringing in outside consultants. Brian emphasizes the importance of investing in people and their personal development within the company.

00:15:43 – Passion and Business
Brian discusses how his passion for both commercial banking and farming has helped him see the interconnectedness of different industries. He emphasizes the importance of running a farm with a business mindset to ensure its sustainability.

00:17:13 – Principles of Success
Brian shares that the fundamental principles of farming such as hard work, reaping, and sowing, are applicable to all businesses. He highlights the importance of these principles in achieving success in any industry.

00:18:30 – A Tale of Turkeys
Brian recounts a humorous anecdote about ordering a 29-pound turkey from Hopewell Farms for Thanksgiving. He emphasizes the quality of the turkey and the satisfaction of supporting local businesses.

00:20:47 – Leadership and Industry Fulfillment
Brian discusses the importance of staying engaged in the construction industry and serving clients during dynamic and exciting times. He highlights the role of construction companies in contributing to the growth and development of various sectors.

00:29:37 – Thriving Through Difficult Times
Brian reflects on the challenges faced during the recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing circumstances, finding areas of differentiation, and maintaining a growth mindset to thrive through difficult times.

00:31:11 – The Importance of Relationships in Business
Brian Daniel emphasizes the significance of having great employees and loyal customers during tough times, highlighting the key role of relationships in business success.

00:32:21 – Lessons from the Great Recession
Brian shares how his grandmother’s experiences during the Great Depression shaped his conservative approach to business decision-making, emphasizing the importance of learning from past hardships.

00:33:42 – Generational Optimism
The conversation delves into the cyclical nature of hardship and the resilience of generations, with a focus on the potential of young individuals to step up and take charge when faced with challenges.

00:35:22 – The Role of Continued Growth in Business
Brian discusses the significance of growth for creating internal opportunities and enhancing competitiveness, emphasizing the importance of growth as a means to offer career advancement for employees.

00:38:17 – Building Opportunity and Enriching Lives
The conversation highlights the intentional impact of Carol Daniel Construction in building opportunities for individuals, both internally and through corporate giving, and enriching lives through their work.

Solve Problems, Don’t Contribute to Them! E85

December 22, 2021 by Karen

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Phoenix Business Radio

Solve Problems, Don't Contribute to Them! E85

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Solve Problems, Don’t Contribute to Them! E85

In this episode, host Austin Peterson welcomes guest, JJ Levenske, President of Bluewave General Contracting to the show. JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sectors.

Bleuwave General Contracting is a full-service commercial general contractor that specializes in holistic solutions for their clients.

Tune in to hear how JJ Levenske’s company got too big too early and how they picked themselves up and got after it being more successful than ever. Listen in to hear JJ Levenske explain what holistic deliverables are and how being successful doesn’t come from “eating the elephant in one bit” but taking several bites one after another.

Bleuwave General Contracting is a full-service commercial general contractor that specializes in holistic solutions for their clients. Typically bringing many facets together to provide a facilities based solution for their clients.

A typical project will include capital, development, construction, design assist, and some other ancillary solution that brought the client and Bleuwave together in the first place.

In other words, Bleuwave’s clients come to them when the conventional solutions have been exhausted. Bleuwave typically takes an equity position within the project (either tangibly or via intellectual capital).

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex construction solutions, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.

J.J.’s dedication to construction has allowed him to become an industry expert which he aims to share with customers and subcontractors alike. J.J. does not believe in mediocrity and strives to see the “end at the beginning” for each project, effectuating a timely and on budget approach for the entire team and the client.

Early on in his career, J.J. worked as a cost engineer conducting feasibility estimates, strategic capital estimates, cost planning, and analysis of value engineering for the technology, petrochemical, and food industries. He went on to develop and implement a variety of systems for estimating, scheduling, resource management, and cost tracking while holding Project Manager and Senior Management Positions.

During his tenure, JJ has been involved in approximately $1 billion worth of construction services. His in-the-field experience is coupled with a strong financial acumen, allowing for seamless conversations about Bleuwave’s unique value-added solutions.

Connect with JJ on LinkedIn.

About the Show

Tycoons of Small Biz spotlights the true backbone of the American economy, the true tycoons of business in America… the owners, founders and CEO’s of small businesses. Join hosts, Austin L Peterson, Landon Mance and the featured tycoons LIVE every Tuesday at 1 pm, right here on Business RadioX and your favorite podcast platform.

About Your Hosts

Austin Peterson is a Comprehensive Financial Planner and co-founder of Backbone Planning Partners in Scottsdale, AZ. Austin is a registered rep and investment advisor representative with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Prior to joining Lincoln Financial Advisors, Austin worked in a variety of roles in the financial services industry.

He began his career in financial services in the year 2000 as a personal financial advisor with Independent Capital Management in Santa Ana, CA. Austin then joined Pacific Life Insurance Company as an internal wholesaler for their variable annuity and mutual fund products. After Pacific Life, Austin formed his own financial planning company in Southern California that he built and ran for 6 years and eventually sold when he moved his family to Salt Lake City to pursue his MBA.

After he completed his MBA, Austin joined Crump Life Insurance where he filled a couple of different sales roles and eventually a management role throughout the five years he was with Crump. Most recently before joining Lincoln Financial Advisors in February 2015, Austin spent 2 years as a life insurance field wholesaler with Symetra Life Insurance Company. Austin is a Certified Financial Planner Professional and Chartered Life Underwriter. In 2021, Austin became a Certified Business Exit Consultant® (CBEC®) to help entrepreneurs plan to exit their businesses.

Austin and his wife of 23 years, Robin, have two children, AJ (21) and Ella (18) and they reside in Gilbert, Arizona. He is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in French and of Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Management with a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in sales and entrepreneurship.

Connect with Austin on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Landon Mance is a Financial Planner and co-founder of Backbone Planning Partners out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He rebranded his practice in 2020 to focus on serving small business owners after operating as Mance Wealth Management since 2015 when Landon broke off from a major bank and started his own “shop.”

Landon comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs and has a passion and excitement for serving the business community. This passion is what brought about the growth of Backbone Planning Partners to help business owners and their families. At Backbone Planning, we believe small business owners’ personal and business goals are intertwined, so we work with our clients to design a financial plan to support all aspects of their lives.

In 2019, Landon obtained the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation through the Exit Planning Institute. With this certification, Backbone Planning Partners assists business owners through an ownership transition while focusing on a positive outcome for their employees and meeting the business owner’s goals. Landon is also a member of the Business Intelligence Institute (BII) which is a collaborative group that shares tools, resources and personnel, and offers advanced level training and technical support to specifically serve business owners. In 2021, Landon became a Certified Business Exit Consultant® (CBEC®) to help entrepreneurs plan to exit their businesses by counseling owners about exit options, estimating the value of the business, preparing the business for exit and tax considerations.

Landon enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, stepson, and new baby twins. He grew up in sunny San Diego and loves visiting his family, playing a round of golf with friends, and many other outdoor activities. Landon tries to make a difference in the lives of children in Las Vegas as a part of the leadership team for a local non-profit. He regularly visits the children that we work with to remind himself of why it’s so important to, “be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

Landon received his B.S. from California State University Long Beach in business marketing and gets the rest of his education through the school of hard knocks via his business owner clients.

Connect with Landon on LinkedIn.

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Bill Bland with Choate Construction, Chris Lamm with A-LIGN Consulting, and Casey Robinson with Envision Office Solutions

April 17, 2018 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Bill Bland with Choate Construction, Chris Lamm with A-LIGN Consulting, and Casey Robinson with Envision Office Solutions

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John Ray, Bill Bland, Chris Lamm, Casey Robinson

Bill Bland/Choate Construction

Choate Construction Company is one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast specializing in Preconstruction, Design-Build, LEED Programming / Implementation, and Construction Management services for multiple market sectors. Choate is a 100% employee-owned company and proud to hold an 85% rate of repeat clients. Due to financial strength and depth of expertise Choate’s annual volume has continued to grow, topping $1.2 billion in 2017. Additionally, Choate has received many notable distinctions including being named the 2017 Southeast Contractor of the Year by ENR magazine. Choate’s employees are members of various professional and personal organizations with a strong backbone of charitable involvement. Choate is continually recognized as one of the top corporate fundraisers for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation having raised over $3 million to date.

Chris Lamm/A-LIGN Consulting

A-LIGN was founded in 2009 with the corporate headquarters located in Tampa, FL. A-LIGN provides data security consulting and professional services, including SOC Attestation, PCI Compliance, HIPAA/HITRUST Assessments, ISO Certification Services, FISMA Certification, FEDRAMP Authorization, NIST 800-171 Assessments, GPDR Assessment Services, EU-US Privacy Shield Services, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Assessments, Penetration Testing Services, and Social Engineering Services. A-LIGN employs approximately 150 professionals throughout the United States. A-LIGN provides industry leading advisory services with a customer-service focus.

Casey Robinson/Envision Office Solutions

Envision Office Solutions is a small commercial office furniture business going on 30 years this year. The company was established in 1988 as a scratch and dent office furniture company. Over the years they have established strong lasting relationships with clients that value the small business aspect but understand that Envision can grow with them as they grow. Envision Office Solutions can help you with your office furniture needs large or small. They handle the process from the “Envision” or design, all the way up to the install of finished product. They specialize in businesses from two employees to over 200. How can Envision help your office?