Episode Overview
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson and visionary founder Derek Foster interview Jim Dawsey, the President of MLB Construction Services, LLC! Jim’s come a long way in his life, from minimum-wage drudgery in a February rainstorm to running a premier multi-million dollar company! He learned no small amount of methods, strategies and secrets along the way… And if you listen to this episode, you just might learn a few for yourself!
Time Stamps
00:15 – Blue Collar Insider: Learning from Mistakes
01:48 – The Show Begins
02:57 – An Introduction to Jim Dawsey and the World of Construction
05:13 – A History You Can Count On: Jim’s Journey
09:39 – Taking the Next Step
11:33 – The Role Sharpens: Finding the Niche
13:11 – Sawing for Saratoga, and Driving With No Hands
14:27 – Learning on the Job: Experts Have a Lot to Give!
15:26 – Transitions: One Successful, One Not
18:52 – My Old Man
20:05 – Take it from Jim: Relationships are EVERYTHING!
23:38 – What’s Hot and What’s Not
25:26 – Jim’s Biggest Challenge: Adapting to the Economy
27:59 – Don’t Fly Out of Albany for a While!
28:51 – Forecasting and Planning
30:56 – Jim’s Biggest Mistake: Working with a Developer
35:11 – Chloe Speaks! And the Secret to Jim’s Success
37:05 – The Next Ownership Team
38:26 – What Role Does College Play?
39:58 – A Day in the Life of Jim Dawsey… Starts at 4:00 AM!
41:27 – A Coffee Conversation
43:57 – Jim’s on Drums, Mike’s Son’s on Guitar… This Editor’s on Bass! The Blue Collar Band
45:31 – Jim’s Key Piece of Advice: Through the Ups and Downs, Never Lose Your Passion!
48:37 – How to Get in Touch: Social Media’s the Way!
49:26 – Closing Remarks: Thanks for the Gift Bags!
Details
Hosts
Mike Nelson and Derek Foster
Guests
Jim Dawsey
Runtime
51 mins, 29 secs
Airing Date
Aug 14, 2023