Struggling to find and keep the right people?In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Mike Matalone, founder of XP3 Talent, to break down why most contractors hire the wrong way… and what to do instead.With decades of experience helping businesses build top-tier teams, Mike reveals how to stop wasting time on bad hires and start building a team that actually drives your company forward.✅ Why most hiring fails in the trades✅ The key to attracting the right talent in 2025✅ How to hire based on values, not just resumes✅ What culture really means (and how to fix yours)✅ How to become a leader your team wants to followIf you’re a contractor tired of turnover, no-shows, and poor culture, don’t miss this.Listen on Wreaths Across America RadioMondays at 2pm ET and Saturdays at 8pm ET

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What does it take to last 30+ years in construction and still be thriving?In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with general contractor Stacie Stewart, who built her career from mortgage lending to fix-and-flips, land development, and full-scale subdivisions.Now, she’s training the next generation of builders and she’s not holding anything back.✅ Why relationships are the real secret to construction success✅ The truth about subcontractor communication✅ How Stacie scaled from flipping homes to building entire subdivisions✅ What she teaches her students about doing things the right way✅ How she’s preparing to dominate in government contractingIf you're a builder, GC, or investor who wants to play the long game, this episode is for you.Listen on Wreaths Across America RadioMondays at 2pm ET and Saturdays at 8pm ET

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Most construction software isn’t built for the people who actually use it.In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Pam Duffy, mechanical engineer and founder of Powerhouse Consulting Group, to break down why technology in the construction world so often fails and what needs to change.Pam shares her journey from engineering to leadership and consulting, and how her firm helps teams choose the right tools and actually use them.✅ Why software adoption fails in construction✅ The disconnect between tool creators and tool users✅ Why buying more tools isn’t the answer✅ How Powerhouse Consulting Group helps teams with selection and training✅ Why people should come before platformsIf you’ve ever bought software that didn’t deliver, this episode is for you.Listen on Wreaths Across America RadioMondays at 2pm ET and Saturdays at 8pm ET

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