A True Partner in the Industry w/ Steve Thomas
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A True Partner in the Industry w/ Steve Thomas

Mike Kuchar is a licensed CPA and Shareholder at Doeren Mayhew. In 2011, Mike moved from Detroit to Houston and shortly thereafter started the firms’ Construction Group, which he still leads today. With a relentless networking strategy, Mike has built Doeren Mayhew’s Construction Group into one of the premiere accounting groups in the Houston construction industry. Mike details how he got into his current niche and doles out tons of great advice for new and growing construction firms.

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A Lawyer, an Insurance Broker, and an Accountant w/ Mike Kuchar
Mark Christensen Mark Christensen

A Lawyer, an Insurance Broker, and an Accountant w/ Mike Kuchar

Mike Kuchar is a licensed CPA and Shareholder at Doeren Mayhew. In 2011, Mike moved from Detroit to Houston and shortly thereafter started the firms’ Construction Group, which he still leads today. With a relentless networking strategy, Mike has built Doeren Mayhew’s Construction Group into one of the premiere accounting groups in the Houston construction industry. Mike details how he got into his current niche and doles out tons of great advice for new and growing construction firms.

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I’m Gonna Go Build Pools w/ Alex Armistead
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I’m Gonna Go Build Pools w/ Alex Armistead

Alex Armistead is the founder of White Oak Pools, a custom pool builder based in North Houston. Mark and Alex discuss why he decided to quit his real estate job to start a construction firm, starting a business as the Covid-19 pandemic kicked off, and the pool building process from both sides of the project. Visit https://whiteoakpoolandpatio.com/ and be sure to follow them on social media @whiteoakpoolandpatio.

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Alec Udell
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Alec Udell

Alec Udell is a 25-year-old professional racing driver from The Woodlands, Texas with 22 wins and 3 championship titles to his name. Introduced to motorsports by his grandfather, Chuck, Alec was in a go-kart at the age of three and began his racing career in cars at just 16 years of age. “Racing and motorsports has been in my life as long as I can remember,” says Alec. “The passion, camaraderie, and emotions in the sport have hooked me for life. I seek to help show the amazing sport to the work, and through it create impacts that last a lifetime.”

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03 | Jay Shackelford
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03 | Jay Shackelford

Jay Shackelford – Founder and President of Shackelford Construction and Hauling, a Yazoo City, Mississippi based site development, earthwork, and utility contractor. Jay started Shackelford Construction and Hauling in 2010 and has quickly become one of the premier earthwork and utility companies in the South. Listen to Jay share the history of their start-up and growth from a small local Mississippi company to a major regional construction construction company specializing in large rail served facilities. Learn about his innovative and creative approach to starting, developing, and growing a business in a very competitive and logistically challenging industry. Jay shares valuable business insight and lessons learned from years of challenging and exciting growth as a business owner and entrepreneur.

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02 | Jeff Kilgore
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02 | Jeff Kilgore

Jeff Kilgore – Co-Founder and CEO of Kilgore Industries, a Houston, Texas based mechanical, plumbing, and electrical contractor. Jeff and his brother, Ken, started Kilgore Industries in 2000 and have successfully grown their company to become one of the largest and most respected MEP companies in the region. Listen to Jeff discuss their growth from a small, family-owned business to a large, technology driven organization and a leader in the construction industry. Jeff shares some of the challenges associated with that growth, including the impacts of COVID-19, and how they have continued to adapt and find success in a dynamic business environment and industry.

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01 | Spencer Ashton
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01 | Spencer Ashton

Founder and CEO of Ashton Sawing & Drilling, a Houston, Texas based concrete sawing, drilling, and placement contractor. Established in 2000, Ashton Sawing & Drilling has grown to become the largest concrete saw cutting and drilling company in Houston. Spencer discusses the challenges and risks he has faced during his 20 years in business along with tips and advice that has helped him and his team create a growing business and successful organization. From startup and growth challenges to culture development and relationship management, Spencer gives us some valuable insight into his journey as an entrepreneur and business leader.

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