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Episode 29

Vince LaTerra (Bonacio Construction Inc.)

Episode Overview

In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster have a chat with Vince LaTerra, the Project Manager at Bonacio Construction! If you live in Saratoga, you’ve heard of these guys, and there’s a lot of advice this successful businessman has to offer in this episode! What is it? You’ll have to listen to find out!

Time Stamps

00:15 – Introduction: A Friendly Update

01:26 – Training Babies to Sleep

02:36 – Mike’s Son Locks Him Out

04:20 – It’s Time for the Show – With Vince LaTerra, Project Manager!

06:37 – 12 Jobs at Once?!

07:23 – Specialized Software? No Way! Notebook and Pencil!

09:08 – Determining Priorities

10:36 – Everything is a Problem

13:13 – Antics in the Attic

15:32 – Why Construction?

17:12 – Doing Right by Retention

19:18 – Getting the Train Back on Track

21:34 – The Resources You Should Have!

23:33 – Sourcing Staff

26:31 – The Bonacio Path: From Greenhorn to Construction Champ

28:15 – The Traits to Look For

30:13 – The Generation War

31:55 – Learning From the (Noisy) Old Guard… And Your Mistakes!

36:17 – Vince’s Secret to Success: Consistency!

37:18 – Manager and Salesman: Can the Roles Coexist?

39:00 – The 40 Under 40 Award, and the Shaken & Stirred Event

41:35 – Vince’s One Key Piece of Advice: Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses!

42:50 – Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch


Details

  • Hosts

    Mike Nelson and Derek Foster

  • Guests

    Vince LaTerra

  • Runtime

    44 mins, 48 secs

  • Airing Date

    May 15, 2023


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