In this episode of the Construction Disruption podcast, Todd Miller of Isaiah Industries is joined by co-host Ryan Bell and special guest Shawn Maloney, President and Founder of RetireWise. The discussion delves into the complexities of retirement planning. Shawn shares his personal journey, the inception of RetireWise, and its 'Retire Happy' framework designed to ensure a secure and fulfilling retirement. They explore the unique financial planning needs of business owners, the impact of irregular income patterns, and changes in retirement planning, given the evolving economic landscape. Shawn also shares success stories, the importance of starting early, and practical steps for those who haven’t started planning for retirement yet.

Timestamps

00:00 Meet the Hosts: Todd Miller and Ryan Bell

00:15 Kicking Off with Jokes

00:59 Introducing the Challenge Words

01:24 Diving into Retirement Planning

01:49 Guest Introduction: Sean Maloney of RetireWise

02:20 Shawn’s Journey to Founding RetireWise

04:42 RetireWise's Unique Approach

07:04 Challenges for Business Owners

09:59 Adapting to Irregular Income

11:26 Changes in Retirement Planning

13:22 Impact of New Administration

14:45 Taxing Social Security

16:11 The Joy of Helping People

17:16 Creating a Retirement Plan

17:58 Practical Steps for Young Savers

20:04 Engaging RetireWise Services

21:13 The Priority Retirement Podcast

24:05 Rapid Fire Questions

28:26 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Connect with Shawn Online

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-maloney-retire-wise/

Website: https://www.retirewisepro.com/

Email: shawnmaloney@retirewisepro.com

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In this episode of Construction Disruption, hosts Todd Miller and Ryan Bell sit down with Doug Sandler of the Turnkey Podcast. Discover how Doug transitioned from a 30-year career as an entertainer and DJ into becoming a leading podcast producer. Learn about the journey behind his own successful podcast, 'The Nice Guys on Business,' and how Turnkey Podcast aids businesses in leveraging podcasts for growth.

Doug offers invaluable insights on setting goals, understanding your market, and the true monetization aspects of podcasting beyond mere sponsorships. Whether you're a podcaster or a business professional, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to elevate your podcasting game.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter

02:07 Guest Introduction: Doug Sandler

03:16 Doug's Journey into Podcasting

09:15 Podcasting Facts and Figures

13:15 Challenges in Podcasting

18:12 Monetization and Success Stories

25:01 Debunking Podcast Monetization Myths

26:15 The Future of Podcasting: Trends and Innovations

28:12 Repetition in Podcasting: Is It a Problem?

29:41 The Journey of 'Nice Guys on Business' Podcast

31:30 Turning Podcasting into a Profitable Venture

32:25 Getting Started with Turnkey Podcasts

34:03 Guest Acquisition and Building Authority

37:30 Rapid Fire Questions with Doug Sandler

42:56 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Connect with Doug Online

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-sandler/

Website: https://turnkeypodcast.com/money

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In this episode of the Construction Disruption podcast, hosts Todd Miller and Ryan Bell from Isaiah Industries welcome Carrie Gardenhire, an expert in HR and workforce management from Arcoro, to discuss the persistent labor challenges in the construction industry.

Carrie shares insights on the root causes and potential solutions to workforce shortages, the importance of company culture in recruitment and retention, and the role of technology and HR software in streamlining hiring processes. The episode also touches on the increasing participation of women in construction, tips for enhancing company culture, and how Arcoro partners with contractors to help overcome these challenges.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Opening Jokes

01:24 Challenge Words and Episode Setup

02:12 Industry Challenges: Labor Shortage

02:59 Guest Introduction: Carrie Gardenhire

03:37 Carrie's Background and Role at Arcoro

05:17 HR Technology and Workforce Management

07:11 Survey Insights: Hiring Difficulties

09:21 Strategies for Effective Recruitment

11:43 Enhancing Company Culture

14:45 HR Software and Applicant Tracking Systems

25:55 Women in Construction

27:57 Increasing Representation of Women in Construction

29:45 Advice on Hiring and Retaining Workers

30:54 The Concept of Stay Interviews

33:24 Introduction to Arcoro and Its Onboarding Process

37:40 Implementation and Support for Arcoro Users

40:34 Rapid Fire Questions with Carrie Gardenhire

45:49 Conclusion and Contact Information

Connect with Carrie Online

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriegarden/

Website: https://arcoro.com/

Email: carrie.gardenhire@arcoro.com

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