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SWF Industrial Podcast

SWF Industrial Podcast

By: Brandon
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The SWF Industrial Podcast pulls back the curtain on how a real industrial company does business — the wins, the lessons, the messy middle, and the principles that guide every project.

Hosted by sales coach Joe Dalton, this 8-part series explores the way SWF approaches fabrication, field installation, project management, safety, communication, and long-term customer partnership. CEO Brandon Stanchock joins Joe for episodes 1–7 to break down the mindset and systems that make SWF different. Episode 8 features COO Brian Reider, who brings the operational perspective that keeps projects moving and customers protected.

Across the series, you’ll hear how we live our Three C’s — Character, Commitment, and Creativity — in every weld, every change order, every plan, and every conversation.

No corporate fluff. No vague promises.
Just transparent, practical dialogue about how industrial work should be done.

If you’ve ever wondered:
• “What actually makes a project run smoothly?”
• “How do industrial partners reduce surprises?”
• “What does best-in-class communication and accountability look like?”
• “What makes SWF different?”
…you’re in the right place.

This is industrial business, explained the SWF way.

2025 Brandon Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Beyond the Bid: What Makes a Great Project Partner

    Beyond the Bid: What Makes a Great Project Partner
    Nov 24 2025

    Choosing the right project partner can make or break a job — long before the first weld, drawing, or on-site install. In this first episode of the SWF Project Series, Brandon Stanchock breaks down what project managers should actually look for when selecting a fabrication or installation partner.

    From transparency to culture to scheduling discipline, Brandon explains why the lowest bid rarely equals the best value — and why the right partner protects your schedule, your budget, and your peace of mind.

    This episode covers:
    • School-trained vs. trade-trained talent
    • The real reason trades are making a comeback
    • Why experience and quality matter more than price
    • The power of transparency and early bad news
    • Culture fit between contractors and subs
    • Why detailed scheduling is the #1 missing piece in industrial projects
    • What “no babysitting” partnerships look like
    • The red flags PMs should never ignore
    • What questions to ask before awarding a project

    A clear, honest conversation for project managers, estimators, and leaders who want fewer surprises, better communication, and stronger project outcomes.

    00:00 – Intro
    00:20 – What SWF actually builds
    01:30 – School-trained vs trade-trained talent
    03:40 – Why trades are making a comeback
    05:55 – Lessons from 30+ years of building
    07:45 – What PMs should look for in a project partner
    10:30 – Why transparency & culture matter
    12:30 – Scheduling: the missing piece in industrial projects
    15:15 – Price vs value (and why the lowest bid fails)
    18:30 – Red flags & dealing with difficult partners
    21:15 – Advice for new project managers

    Check us out at

    www.swfindustrial.com
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