Welcome to the People-First Builder Podcast Application page
People-First Builders is the ultimate platform for celebrating leadership in construction. Each episode dives deep into the journeys of industry leaders who have made a profound impact by prioritizing their people and embracing innovation.
From family-owned businesses to groundbreaking projects, the podcast showcases the vision, values, and achievements of construction’s finest minds. As a guest, you’ll join a legacy of leaders recognized for shaping the future of the industry through operational excellence, cultural alignment, and unwavering commitment to their teams.
People-First Builders highlights the construction industry's top leaders who have built thriving businesses by prioritizing their people. Hosted by veteran podcaster Fletcher Wimbush, who previously led The Hire Talent, a show focused on optimizing hiring, this podcast takes a deeper dive into leadership, innovation, and operational excellence. If you’re shaping the future of construction with a people-first mindset, this is the platform to share your story.
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Are you a visionary leader in construction who believes in putting people first? People-First Builders is dedicated to celebrating CEOs and leaders like you who have achieved remarkable success by leading with purpose and prioritizing their teams.
Guest requirements:
CEOs / Principals of Construction and Engineering Companies
50-250 employees
Trailblazers who have made a tangible impact by improving hiring processes, adopting technology, and building safety-focused, high-performing teams.
Visionaries with a People-First mindset, committed to cultural alignment, transparency, and continuous improvement, while prioritizing the well-being, development, and success of their teams.
U.S.-based leaders who embody hands-on leadership, operational excellence, and a passion for progress.
If your application is accepted:
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I will share some vital tips (via video) to help you connect with our audience, gain some great exposure, share the questions I'll ask, and hopefully encourage some great connections and customers from our audience.
Enjoy the scheduled interview with me via Zoom video.
People-First Builders Podcast Application Form
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Some final tech tips:
VIDEO:
We'll be recording on Zoom VIDEO. We will likely grab a couple 30-60 second video snippets of our chat to promote you to our audience. Try to be well-lit so we can see your smiling face!
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AUDIO:
Please have a quality microphone ready to go prior to our interview. Gaming headsets and internal laptop microphones are usually very poor quality and will require rescheduling our interview.
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About The Host
Fletcher Wimbush
With a record of assisting more than 2,000 companies win at hiring and conducting over 10,000 candidate interviews, Fletcher is at the forefront of solving the complex hiring challenges that businesses face today.
Fletcher is revolutionizing hiring practices through executive education, advanced hiring software tools, and bespoke Fractional Talent Acquisition services.
OWNER & CEO
"....in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if you don't have the first, the other two will kill you."
- Warren Buffett
Speaking Experience
and Reviews
His experience as a speaker in the field of human resources is extensive; he has participated in hundreds of webinars, conferences, and workshops for small and medium-sized enterprises. Fletcher has consistently been a valuable asset in all his engagements over the years, offering unwavering support and expertise to every intervention.
Arizona SHRM Conference
Presenter @ SHRM Salt Lake City
HR West- Oakland
Florida SHRM Conference
Presenter at the National SHRM Talent Management Conference in Las Vegas
ScheduAsset Boarderled to speak with HRO Today: How to Get a Reference
EO Speaking and Leadership positions
BrightTalk Webinar speaker: Reference Checking and Assessment Testing
Modern DaVinci Webinar speaker: How to Hire A-Players
Local Small business groups
Chamber of Commerce groups
College Recruiter.com
Podcast Guest
Check here some episodes with Fletcher Wimbush as the guest
Personal References
Lindsay Mattes
Director Of Certification
SHRM Contact
Michael Mehlberg
Chief Executive Officer
Dark Sky Technology
Scott Fuhr
Digital Marketing Manager
HRO Today
Elisa Garn
Modern People & Culture Strategist
President SLC SHRM
Brad Jenkins
Entrepreneur
Organization EO
Lindsay Mattes
Director Of Certification
SHRM Contact
Michael Mehlberg
Chief Executive Officer
Dark Sky Technology
Scott Fuhr
Digital Marketing Manager
HRO Today
Elisa Garn
Modern People & Culture Strategist
President SLC SHRM
Brad Jenkins
Entrepreneur
Organization EO
The Textbook
This text emphasizes the importance of evaluating attitude and personality in hiring.
'Hiring Talented Team Players' draws on 30+ years of experience to guide you in identifying candidates who align with your organization, offering strategies for transforming your hiring process into a consistent machine for attracting and assessing top talent.
