9. Advocating For The Underdog with Clint Schmitz
In this episode, host Samantha C. Prestidge interviews Clint Schmitz, the founder of Schmitz Design Build in Colorado. Clint shares his journey from playing in the dirt on a farm in Iowa to launching his own commercial design build contractor firm. They discuss the importance of building relationships, leveraging technology, and the challenges of getting projects approved by local jurisdictions. Clint emphasizes the significance of helping small mom and pop shops thrive with the same resources larger corporations have, and explains his approach to leadership and team building.
Books by Jocko Willink:
1. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
2. The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win
3. Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Mk1-MOD1
00:00 Introduction
01:46 Clint's Background: From Farm to Construction
17:19 Importance of Building Relationships
25:47 Leadership and Team Building
Books by Jocko Willink:
1. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
2. The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win
3. Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Mk1-MOD1
00:00 Introduction
01:46 Clint's Background: From Farm to Construction
17:19 Importance of Building Relationships
25:47 Leadership and Team Building
