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Building Scale

Will Foret, Justin Neagle

Booking Overview

This is an interview show focused on scaling architecture, engineering, and construction businesses through people, processes, technology, and leadership, with recurring external guests who are AEC company executives and business owners. PR agencies could credibly pitch construction and engineering CEOs, COOs, founders, operators, and specialists in AEC technology, acquisitions, workforce strategy, or business growth; booking difficulty is medium because guests typically hold senior industry leadership roles.

Metrics

Episodes: 196

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@buildingscalepodcast.com

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Host

Will Foret - Co-host of Building Scale, focused on interviews with architecture, engineering, and construction business leaders about scaling companies.

Justin Neagle - Co-host of Building Scale, focused on interviews with architecture, engineering, and construction business leaders about scaling companies.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
AEC company CEOs, COOs, founders, owners, and senior operators with direct experience scaling architecture, engineering, construction, concrete, landscaping, or related businesses.
Required Achievements:  
Leading growth or expansion of an AEC business, Building teams, operating processes, or company culture, Implementing technology or artificial intelligence in business operations, Managing mergers, acquisitions, market strategy, or financial risk

Recent Guest Discussions

Mike Wood - Construction Company Growth, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Client Relationships, And CRM Technology.

Rich Szecsy - Concrete Industry Economics, Population-driven Market Growth, Mergers And Acquisitions, Artificial Intelligence, And Business Valuation.

Rob Frost - Construction Operations, Accountability, Company Culture, Strategic Planning, Risk Reduction, And Technology Implementation.

Jeffrey Wagner - Construction Markets, Interest Rates, Commodities, Lumber Futures, Private Equity, Diversification, And Workforce Management.

Michael Pruitt - Hiring For Outcomes, Lead Quality, Customer Strategy, Communication, Company Culture, Artificial Intelligence, And Operational Efficiency.

Recent Topics

Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Business Scaling, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Building Scale
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Brewing Up Business: Relationships and Real Estate Development with Stefan Claar, 1222 Development

October 13, 2026

What keeps a development deal moving when one missed detail can stall the entire machine? Tennessee developer Stefan Claar shares why he relies on face-to-face relationship building and backward planning to uncover intent, establish trust and stay ahead of critical path items. Claar and Justin Neagle dig into project demand, builder fit, leverage and debt exposure, along with lessons from the 2008 market cycle. They also examine the drive behind the work, and why money and notoriety can be “a...

Elevated Office Culture: Assessments Build Stronger Teams with Gary McCoy, Blink Energy Services

October 06, 2026

Gary McCoy shares how Blink Energy Services grew from a side hustle into a full-time business built around energy compliance and building code work. He talks about spotting a hard-to-find market need, hiring early, and shaping culture with a four-day workweek and personality tools like Enneagram and Working Genius. The conversation covers training, reducing rework on site, expanding into commissioning and retrocommissioning, and the lessons learned from moving too fast in Austin. Gary also di...

Apprentice to President: Soft Skills + Mindset Makes a Champion with Angela Drexel, BlackRock Construction

September 29, 2026

Angela Drexel shares her path to BlackRock Construction and how LiveWire evolved into a broader company with ambitious growth goals. She discusses hiring for curiosity, transferable skills, and culture fit, along with building career paths and leadership development frameworks inspired. Angela also covers addressing negative behavior quickly, deciding when to coach or let someone go, and using performance improvement plans as a coaching tool. The conversation moves into drawing inspiration fr...

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Frequently asked questions

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Building Scale
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How do I get in touch with Building Scale?

Building Scale is hosted by Will Foret and Justin Neagle. Its publicly listed email is podcast@buildingscalepodcast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Building Scale?

The publicly listed email for Building Scale: podcast@buildingscalepodcast.com.

How many listeners does Building Scale have?

Podseeker estimates Building Scale reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Building Scale?

Building Scale typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: AEC company CEOs, COOs, founders, owners, and senior operators with direct experience scaling architecture, engineering, construction, concrete, landscaping, or related businesses. Common among recent guests: Leading growth or expansion of an AEC business; Building teams, operating processes, or company culture; Implementing technology or artificial intelligence in business operations. Recent guests include Mike Wood, Rich Szecsy, and Rob Frost.

How hard is it to get booked on Building Scale?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Building Scale cover?

Recent episodes cover Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Business Scaling, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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