Episodes
My Dad’s Story: A Life of Leadership, Mentorship and Service with Bri…
In honor of Father’s Day, BJ’s dad, Brian Kraemer Sr, joins us for this episode of Inspiring People and Places to discuss all things life and leadership! Mr. Kraemer always knew he wanted to get married, coach, and serve his ...
Bringing Human Centric Focus To Work With Kyle Majchrowski
In this episode, we welcome back Kyle Majchrowski to the show as we delve into implementing a human-centric approach to workplace environments. Kyle is a Senior Project Executive at Banner Health, where he provides support fo...
How to Change Misaligned Incentives and Behaviors In Your Business wi…
Are you looking for a way to foster focus, accountability, and discipline within your team? Curious about implementing a process that can ultimately lead to entrepreneurial freedom? Then don’t miss out on today’s Inspiring Pe...
The Knock at the Door: Honoring Dennis Zilinski's Legacy of Love with…
Welcome to this Memorial Day tribute episode where we sit down with Marion Zilinski, otherwise known as Mama Z, to discuss what Memorial Day means to people who have lost their loved ones in service. Tuning in, you’ll hear al...
From Metrics to Meaning: Using KPIs to Drive Team Performance and Uni…
Are you managing a large team to reach your vision but feel like team members are not aligning correctly with the overall goal? Do you need help getting all team members on the same page? In this solo episode, BJ unpacks the ...
How Can A Co-Op/Internship Benefit Your Organization With Isabella Da…
As we continue to edge toward graduation and internship season, we felt there could not be a more fitting guest to join BJ on the podcast than our latest co-op, Isabella Damasceno. Isabella is currently a third-year student a...
What Does The Path From Intern to Project Manager Look Like at MCFA w…
As we continue to move closer to graduation and internship season, we delve further into the talent equation. Today on the podcast BJ is joined by a repeat guest, Colin Mottola. Colin is one of our Construction Managers and e...
What is the Financial Tipping Point to Hire Just In Time Talent With …
As graduation and intern season approach, we want to dive into a topic we all have faced—just-in-time talent. Join BJ as he discusses the talent equation, including why we should always be recruiting, regardless of whether we...
How Can You Create Motivation to Live Your Best Life with Jodi Wellman
It’s time to wake up to your life. It’s time to count your Mondays. Here to tell us more about it is Jodi Wellman. Jodi is a motivational speaker, author, and Founder of Four Thousand Mondays. Her upcoming book called, You On...
How Leadership Differs From Management with Larry Yatch
As vital as it is for peace and transformation, the importance of leadership (and leadership itself) is still widely misunderstood. When leaders fail to fulfill their roles (after not understanding what they entail in the fir...
What Is The Secret Sauce In Leadership Training with Adam Sawyer
We occasionally feature guests on our show who specialize in the transition from the Department of Defense to Architectural Engineering and Construction (DoD to AEC). In the industry, there are notable talent and leadership g...
What Role Does Technology Play In Innovating How Construction Project…
In this episode, we sit down with Adam Stark, Special Forces Veteran and Co-Founder of Jet.Build. Jet.Build is a provider of cloud-based project management solutions created specifically for real estate developers and constru...
Why Self-Awareness Should Be The First Step In Every Leaders Developm…
To be an effective leader, you must believe that other people matter and, as a result, that leadership is a relationship. This is the belief of today’s guest, Mike Erwin. A soldier, educator, author, non-profit founder, veter...
BJ Kraemer: A Building Leader on Building Leaders
During this episode, we’re turning the tables; the guest becomes the host, and the host becomes the guest! Jon Nehlsen is the Chief Financial Officer at MCFA, and he joins us to interview BJ Kraemer. You’ll hear all about BJ’...
The Three Most Important Skills Project Managers Need To Conquer A Ch…
If you’ve ever taken on a tough project or struggled with a demanding client, then this episode is for you! In today’s episode, you’ll hear BJ Kraemer share the details of his most recent project, the challenges he encountere...
How To Embrace the Abyss On Your Way To Success with Jimmy Vreeland
Buckle up folks because today is going to be an adventure with our guest, Jimmy Vreeland. Join in and get to know more about who Jimmy Vreeland is, what he does, and how he got there. We delve into how he got into starting a ...
Why Fulfillment Is One Of MCFA's Brand Promises With BJ Kraemer
One of MCFA’s brand promises to our employees is a fulfilling career. While the responsibility for ultimately finding fulfillment is individual, today, you’ll find out how MCFA has built an environment and a culture that faci...
What To Do When Your Project, Goals Or New Years Resolutions Fall Off…
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done”. David breaks down his career journey, what inspired him to write “Getting Things Done”, and how the GTD process has revolutionized project ma...
When Does A Merger Make Sense With Joey Fay
While both are important to the success of a company, what is it that differentiates a leader from a manager? Today, you’ll hear from Quatrefoil Consulting founder, veteran Marine, and MCFA’s newest team leader, Joey Fay, abo...
Why Saying “Yes” To New/Learning Opportunities/Challenges Is The Best…
On today’s episode, BJ talks with Shawn Kidwell, Program Manager at U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Shawn discusses his unconventional track to working for the Federal Government, how his hunger for knowledge allowed him to gr...
The Future of Work With Jon Nehlsen
On today’s episode, BJ sits down with longtime friend, colleague and mentor, Jon Nehlsen. Jon talks about his journey and experience in the early days of MCFA, the tough decisions he made to keep the company afloat, and how h...
How Much Do Owners Influence The Construction Industry With Howie Fer…
On today’s episode, BJ chats with returning guest to the show, Howie Ferguson, Executive Director at Construction Owners Association of America. Howie discusses what he is currently working on, his new podcast, “The COAA Way”...
Why Mass Timber Is Making A Comeback In The World Of Construction Wit…
On today’s episode, BJ talks with Ricky McLain, Senior Technical Director Growth and Innovation Program Manager at WoodWorks. Ricky breaks down what exactly it is WoodWorks does, how mass timber can be utilized and explored i...
How To Manage Big Teams For Big Success With Dave Kaminski
In the first episode of 2024, BJ talks with Dave Kaminski, Vice President & General Manager at Turner Construction Company. Dave dives into his journey through Turner, how your approach to learning can impact your journey, an...