The “post and pray” era of hiring is over — and the AEC industry is feeling it more than ever in 2025.

In this solo episode, Bryce Batts shares:
✅ Why top candidates are gone in 10–14 days
✅ What mid-career professionals and Gen Z are demanding beyond a paycheck
✅ How retention has become the new recruitment strategy
✅ The “Career Architect” mindset — and how it transforms hiring into a long-term investment

And for the big news… Bryce reveals a project she’s been quietly working on: her upcoming book The Career Architect: How to Build a Career That Aligns with Your Vision and Values, launching October 1st.

Whether you’re an AEC leader, hiring manager, or professional designing your own career, this episode is packed with insights you can put into action today.

🎧 Listen now and get a sneak peek into the future of hiring — and a framework that could change the way you think about careers.

What if selling could feel fluid, simple, and easy, without the grind, burnout, or self-sacrifice?
In this episode, I’m joined by Kirstin Carey, a neuroresilience specialist and serial entrepreneur who’s built multiple six- and seven-figure businesses both brick-and-mortar and online.

After healing from two autoimmune conditions brought on by years of overwork, Kirstin now helps high achievers master the trifecta of sales, resilience, and balance. With over 30 years of experience across industries—restaurants, health coaching, business consulting, and more—she’s sold millions in products, services, retreats, and high-ticket coaching.

We dig into:

• Why burnout is the hidden business killer (and how to avoid it)

• The truth about why selling feels hard (and what to do instead)

• How to build a business that doesn’t just look good from the outside, but feels good on the inside

• The surprising role neuroresilience plays in consistent, confident sales

If you’ve ever felt like building your business comes at the cost of your health, relationships, or joy, this conversation is your permission slip to do it differently.

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In this episode of Wine After Work, I sit down with the powerhouse that is Dee Davis a construction industry veteran, professional educator, Master Composter (yes, really!), Certified Energy Manager, and LEED AP. With over 25 years in construction and 15 years as an educator, Dee shares how she blends sustainability and professional development through her work at Yellowstone Professional Education.

We talk about the importance of leading with integrity, staying curious, and why setting "big hairy audacious goals" isn’t just encouraged — it’s essential. Dee opens up about what drives her: nature, people, and the pursuit of knowledge. This is more than a career — it’s a calling.

We discuss:

• What it means to build with sustainability in mind

• Why education is key to evolving the construction industry

• The bold mission behind Yellowstone Professional Education

• How to lead with honesty, tenacity, and purpose

• What firms can do right now to future-proof their workforce

Dee’s Motto:
"I exist to enlighten and inform others honestly and responsibly; accelerating skills, knowledge and helping to set and exceed big hairy audacious goals."

If you're looking to bring heart, strategy, and sustainability into your leadership or your firm, this episode is for you.

🔗 Learn more about Dee at [Yellowstone Professional Education].