Ep. 521 - Stay Loose, Feat. Bert Sarkkinen

Jason Schroeder sits down with Bert Sarkkinen, a nearly fifty year veteran of the construction and timber framing industry, for a conversation on staying loose and finding your voice. Bert shares mindset tools like the decision compass and knowing what irritates you, along with real stories of faith carrying him through hard seasons in business. The episode closes with practical advice on gratitude, journaling, and letting go of fear driven decisions. Additional Resources: =================== Playlist -    • Want A Thriving Construction Career? Here'...   Related Podcast - Ep. 234 - Distraction and stress is fear - https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... Related Podcast - Ep. 198 - Faith - https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... What to Watch Next -    • How To Manage Stress At Work And At Home   What to Watch Next -    • Be Happy When You Have Problems: The Lean ...   Jason's Book - Elevating Construction Superintendents: A Principle Based Leadership Guide for Assistant Supers and Superintendents in Construction - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VJJZN8B Suggested Book - The Upside of Stress - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1101982934 Miro Board - The Personal Organization - https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVOBJ_org=/ Blog - https://elevateconstructionist.com/st... Key Moments in this Podcast: =========================== 00:32 - Introduction of guest Bert Sarkkinen 01:13 - Bert's background: fifty years in construction, starting as a young framer 04:01 - Not shortchanging your early years working the craft 05:19 - Bert's new book, The Art of Hybrid Timber Framing 06:51 - Mindset tip one: knowing what irritates you to find the right cultural fit 08:43 - Mindset tip two: the decision compass 10:49 - Introducing today's topic: staying loose 11:15 - How the great recession taught Bert to trust and stay loose 14:01 - Jason's story: promises, prayer, and miracles on a $100 million project 17:56 - Finding your voice through Toastmasters 19:56 - Where to find Bert and his book 20:51 - Closing thought on gratitude, prayer, and journaling Ask yourself honestly whether you're operating out of fear or out of faith right now. That answer might be the difference between staying tight and staying loose. Resources ======================== Check out our website for more info: https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/ Access resources to elevate your operations: https://elevateconstructionist.com/re... Listen to the Elevate Construction podcast: https://elevateconstructionist.com/po... Check out our training programs and certifications: https://elevateconstructionist.com/tr... Subscribe to my YouTube channel:    / @jasonwilliamschroeder   Learn More About Jason ======================== Jason Schroeder is the founder and COO of Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction by providing valuable insights, effective solutions, and high-quality training. With his extensive experience in the construction industry, he created the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, immersive training courses designed to produce high-performing leaders who can lead their teams in the right direction. Through Elevate Construction IST, he aims to scale his training programs throughout the nation to help more construction companies elevate their operations to the next level. ======================== Email: jasons@elevateconstructionist.com Phone: +1 (602) 571 8987 #Construction #ProjectManagement #Leadership