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Join us for an exciting episode as we sit down with Chad Gill, the visionary founder of Laminin Coaching and VAs4Construction. In "Find Your Unique Genius," Chad shares insider insights into the transformative role of Virtual Assistants in the construction industry and the essential elements of successful business coaching. Don’t miss out—hit that subscribe button and ring the bell to stay updated with our latest episodes!

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About Chad Gill
Chad Gill is an entrepreneur, business coach and dynamic speaker. With a passion for construction, he founded Concreate in 2002, a custom concrete flooring company serving the East Coast. After over 20 years of success, he sold Concreate and established Laminin Coaching and VAs 4 Construction to guide fellow entrepreneurs in the construction industry. Chad’s expertise in technology and trades, combined with his innovative mindset, enables him to help clients streamline operations and achieve work-life balance. He provides comprehensive coaching and staffing solutions, empowering clients to reach their full potential. He is the host of Get the Intel, a podcast that features leaders in the construction industry, helping us do business better.

MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, 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 investors alike.

Help us welcome Brett Hundley, 8 year NFL Quarterback turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, photographer and avid traveler. In this episode of 'No Huddle: Brett Hundley’s Global Playbook -  #NFL, Entrepreneurship, Travel, and More', Brett shares his journey from the football field, his philanthropic efforts to exploring new cultures and building businesses. Discover the lessons he's learned on and off the gridiron, and how he's applying his competitive spirit to his passion for his foundation, travel and entrepreneurship. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!

Watch No Huddle: Brett Hundley’s Global Playbook - #NFL, Entrepreneurship, Travel, and More - https://youtu.be/O6SMN9cXnW4

About Brett Hundley
Brett Hundley loves to Compete & Travel; a 8-year NFL QB, he's a passionate entrepreneur and founder of The Hundley Foundation. Driven by a mission Brett Hundley loves to tackle problems and develop solutions to complex issues. Brett has founded S7reams, epitomizing quality and customer-centric solutions in the Property management and Development sectors in Phoenix. His adventures across 40+ countries as a photographer have fueled his worldview, enriching his commitment to making a meaningful impact. Enjoying this ride of life, dedicated to blending athleticism, entrepreneurship, and compassion to create a better world.

MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, 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 investors alike.

🔊 Exclusive Interview Alert! 🔊 Today, we're rolling out the red carpet for none other than Eric Orsborn, the dynamic Mayor of Buckeye and visionary Founder of OCM LLC!

Dive into this week's thrilling episode, "From Hard Hats to Head of the City: Buckeye's Mayor Eric Orsborn." 🏗️➡️🏛️

Discover the unexpected twists and turns of Eric's journey from the construction sites to the helm of Buckeye's leadership. You won't want to miss this captivating story of ambition, transformation, and triumph! 🌟

👀 Watch, Like and Subscribe to this week's show now live on the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel - https://youtu.be/WNBomw8yI1s

MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, 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 investors alike.

A Deeper Dive Into the World of Remediation Women’s Advocacy and More with Karli Levin
Robert and J.J. sit down with Karli Levin to discuss asbestos abatement, remediation and more. Karli also discusses her social media strategy, specifically how it pertains to her utilization of LinkedIn. Karli is a fascinating woman with many skills and interests. Including her dream to own a facility that teaches different sports to special needs children.

Karli speaks to remediation, social media, women’s advocacy and more.

With a combined experience of over 100 years, Alliance Environmental Group has an executive committee and leadership that understands the environmental remediation and indoor air quality industries. Their team is experienced and skilled across all areas of business including operations, finance, marketing, sales, and customer service.

The teams complete more than 1,500 jobs every month and operate under the proprietary Quality Control Program. To date, Alliance staff members have successfully completed more than 200,000 projects — from residential duct removals to full-scale commercial building abatement.

Alliance Environmental Group strives to set the industry standard by providing safe, efficient, high-quality services. They rely on quality of service, industry expertise and honest communication to consistently provide a safe environment and adapt existing services as needed to keep up with rapidly changing industry guidelines and legal regulations.

Karli Levin was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She attended UW-Madison, Go Badgers, and graduated with a degree in Business.

After graduation, 19 of her family members picked up and left Wisconsin and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, where she started her career in the hospitality industry. After 3 years of being in the industry, she then moved into the medical field where she was the head of sales for a physical therapy company.

Karli comes from strong ties to the medical field, so her love of selling to physicians shined through. She then transitioned to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she started her career in the construction/environmental industry. She has now been in the industry for 6 years.

She recently moved back to Arizona which allowed her too not only be closer to her family again but grow in her career as she covers both the Las Vegas and Arizona Markets.

She has 3 siblings and 3 nephews, as well as, one niece. She love’s

MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, 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 investors alike.

Aspire to do More Than Your Share with James Murphy of Willmeng
Industry leader and mentor, James Murphy, CEO of Willmeng shares the holistic dream of his organization whereby the personal development is equally as important as the professional development. James and JJ dive into organizations such as NAIOP and ABA and discuss their roles and benefits in growing the local construction environment. They top off the conversation with a discussion on attracting and developing talent in our industry.

Willmeng places nothing more important to the organizational health of the company than their overall focus on culture. By bringing different personalities together and embracing their individual contributions, the culture is rich, strong and uniquely different.

With a true family feel and the opportunity to participate in building a genuine place of purpose for clients and employees, Willmeng has the distinct advantage of something exceptional and special in the culture.

Their strategic vision focuses on three fundamental aspects: supporting prelease transactions; maintaining the ability to competitively bid projects small and large, and fostering the “altruistic service” corporate culture established by recruiting highly talented individuals of great character.

James Murphy joined Willmeng in 1999 as a project manager and spent time in every position in the firm, as he brought leadership to the most technically and time-challenged projects the firm had built to date. In January of 2006, he purchased the company and became President and CEO.

In his current role as CEO, James heavily focuses on the business needs in a growth market, initiatives for diversity in service offerings, and developing teams for the future. James selectively adds to the team based on cultural, workplace assessments, and critical internal growth opportunities.

By growing a team based on client needs and a highly driven mindset, James has directly built a team of over 300 employees who can convey a solid culture while possessing complementing skill sets.

Follow Willmeng on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, 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 investors alike.

Robert and J.J. on Tori Contracting LLC and Bleuwave General Contracting. Robert and J.J. did something a little different this week. Each spoke about their respective companies and shared a little about what their businesses are all about.

J.J. spoke to the beginnings of Bleuwave and what makes them different from other firms out there. His one word description for Bleuwave General Contracting was “boutique”.

Robert discussed the space that Tori Contracting LLC fills in the prefabricated light gauge steel market. Explaining their system and it’s implementation in mid-rise construction.

Learn what these guys do for their real jobs.

MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, 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 investors alike.

Does Knowing P3 Make You a Good Scheduler? & Other Great Questions w/John Armstrong from Civic CM
Civic CM (https://civic-cm.com) is a construction management firm that specializes in scheduling, risk, claims, project controls, construction defect, and litigation support. Civic CM regularly provides these services for general contractors, owners, subcontractors, attorneys, developers, and owners’ representatives. Civic CM helps clients achieve their desired outcomes and commercial success by providing greater certainty and confidence in their scheduling and claims management practices. And Civic CM achieves those goals through unparalleled commitment to integrity, competency, quality, responsiveness, and teamwork.

Civic CM was founded in 2014 and is currently comprised of over 20 scheduling, planning, claims, and construction defect experts. Civic CM’s Arizona office is located in Tempe and its headquarters is in San Marcos, California. Civic CM also has offices a Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Denver, and West Palm Beach. Civic CM’s work in nearly all construction market sectors and types, and is highly experienced in all forms of contract delivery methodologies.

Below are the most common work products that Civic CM provides its clients:

• Develop and update CPM schedules
• Facilitate pull planning and last planner sessions
• Perform forensic delay analyses and prepare time extension requests
• Assemble disruption and inefficiency claims
• Provide expert witness reports and testify in mediation, arbitration, and litigation
• Develop and manage project risk management programs
• Review and audit schedule submissions and claims from contractors

John Armstrong is a degreed engineer with nearly 2 decades of experience in the construction industry as an expert witness, general contractor, and owner’s representative.

He is highly skilled in project and program controls, claims avoidance and preparation, risk management, schedule auditing, enterprise-level planning for owners, schedule development for contractors, and contract and change management. John regularly provides expert witness services relating to damage quantum and forensic delay analysis arising during construction. John is also experienced in providing litigation, arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution support for attorneys.

John has worked on complex projects and programs

MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, 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 investors alike.

7 Generation Philosophy of Development with Maleena Deer & Aaron Studebaker with SRPMIC Discover the 7 Generation Philosophy towards development with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Maleena Deer and Aaron Studebaker shared an insightful look into the development model and partnerships on their tribal lands along the 101 corridor.

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is home to two distinct tribes, the Akimel O’odham and the Xalychidom Piipaash, more commonly known as Pima and Maricopa. The Community encompasses over 52,600 acres, shares a Scottsdale address and is bordered by the cities of Mesa, Tempe and Fountain Hills.

Discover Salt River is the tourism division for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Tourism helps to promote the Talking Stick Entertainment District, home to Salt River Fields, Talking Stick Resort, Medieval Times, and more.

Maleena Deer is the Tourism Manager for Discover Salt River. With a strong background in sales and communication, Maleena came to the government sector of SRP-MIC from Talking Stick Resort.

She now leads the efforts in chamber of commerce growth and development for both the Discover Salt River and Talking Stick Entertainment District brands.

As a member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, she has a passion for carrying on the tradition of hospitality through tourism.

Aaron Studebaker has had the great privilege of working for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for over 11 years.

As a Project Manager within the Community Development Department, Aaron supports endeavors such as business development, business operations and special projects. He also provides support in tourism marketing for the Talking Stick Entertainment District and Discover Salt River Tourism Office.

Prior to his current role, Aaron held the position as Director of Sales & Marketing at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, an Enterprise of the Community.

Follow Discover Salt River on Facebook and Instagram.
Facebook: - http://www.facebook.com/discoversaltriver
Instagram: - http://instagram.com/discoversaltriver

MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, 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 investors alike.

Creating a Better Blue Collar Community with Forrest Dorhmann of Eagle Eye Productions
Forrest Dorhmann of Eagle Eye productions met with J.J. and Robert to discuss creating a better culture in the blue collar world. Forrest and his team utilize various methods to help create a better culture for employers to attract quality employees.

Learn how a mind set of service to others can turn into a lucrative business strategy.

Eagle Eye Productions is a company based in the DFW metroplex that provides construction consulting work for Construction, Mining, Oil and Gas, Forestry and Transportation companies across the US and International markets.

Through their main services being Media, Branding, Web Development, Operational Development and Training, Eagle Eye Productions has a goal to change companies through building a foundation for people centered service culture companies. Their core mission is to create a community build on values that create “Limitless Boundaries”.

Their team believes that with a big enough community of companies focused on doing what’s right above what’s making them more money, there will be real change in the blue collar industries and may solve some workforce issues we see today.

Dohrmann first got his first opportunity to get a taste of the construction industry as a freshman in high school at the age of 12-13 working as an intern at a local Drafting agency in his small town.

Throughout the years in high school he stayed interested in the industry and began working his junior and senior years full time as a laborer and carpenter at a local remodeling business while also doing duel enrollment in Gainesville FL Santa Fe College.

After officially graduating high school online through his college, he decided to drop out of college and keep working as a carpenter and foreman in the Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Shortly after he moved to the DFW area where he began his career learning commercial construction working for a few General Contractors. Working from a carpenter to foreman, Assistant Superintendent to Project Engineer He realized there was a massive issue in the construction industry and decided to make some changes in the industry by starting his company now, Eagle Eye Productions.

Young but with over 13 years experience in the industry, his goal is to learn as much about how blue collar businesses operate so his company can help offer value to the areas they

MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, 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 investors alike.

Smashing Through Walls with MHG Commercial Carla Magee & Jennifer Prows
Carla Magee and Jennifer Prows discuss their commercial real estate background and how they got started in the industry as well as the current commercial real estate environment in the Phoenix area.

Carla talks about her podcast, Smashing Through Walls, geared towards women and real estate, and its founding.  After obtaining her finance degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, Carla worked for large corporations like Boeing and Microsoft. With a critical eye and a flair for analytics, she was able to shave millions in lost profits, managing cross-functional teams by utilizing her Green Belt in Six Sigma and Masters Certification in Project Management.  Ultimately she realized that she couldn’t be contained in an office environment working for the corporate world. Being an investor herself, she came into real estate as an investment specialist, helping investors make sound decisions for their financial goals.

Jennifer discusses her experience at MHG Commercial and land development.  Her recent work at MHG is transforming Tempe, Arizona and the way we live and work in urban areas.  Jennifer has a love of architecture and art, development, and any activity that involves the earth and building that impacts the way we live and what’s possible for people. Outside of MHHG she is engaged in non-profit organizations that enhance communities. Jennifer lives with her life partner and two children in Phoenix.

MHG Commercial emerged from the highly successful and innovative residential brokerage My Home Group. As one of the fastest growing residential real estate brokerages in the country, it was clear that My Home Group was ready to realize the full potential of the exponentially growing Arizona market and construct a commercial division to expertly and more comprehensively address the needs of clients and the community.

MHG Commercial's vetted and experienced advisors have a wide range of
complementary professional expertise that encompasses every aspect of
commercial real estate from office to industrial development, raw land to luxury commercial, and multifamily to subdivision development. We excel at out of the box thinking and transactions that requires a more hands-on approach and ingenuity. No matter the property type or service need, our commercial advisors are committed to your objectives. Combined with business finesse and unsurpassed market int

MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, 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 investors alike.