{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Bred To Build - Construction Podcast","title":"Ep: 41 - Building People w/ Herb Sargent: Employee Ownership, Development, and Long-Term Vision","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5455,"description":"On this episode we dive in with Herb Sargent, President and CEO of Sargent Corporation, known for their heavy civil construction work across seven states in the Northeast.\nEpisode Summary: \nExploring Sargent Corporation\nTransition to Employee Ownership\nInvesting in People and Development\nUtilizing Podcasting for Company Growth\nFuture Outlook and Personal Reflections\n--\nExploring Sargent Corporation:\nInsights into Sargent Corporation's extensive operations and its evolution into a prominent player in heavy civil construction.\nHerb's brief college experience and the pivotal decision to return to the family business.\n\nTransition to Employee Ownership:\nThe journey of transitioning Sargent Corporation into an employee-owned business, emphasizing his commitment to building a legacy beyond familial succession.\nDig into the significance of employee ownership and its impact on company culture and success.\n\nInvesting in People and Development:\nEmphasis on personnel development, retirement planning, and creating opportunities for employee growth.\nSargent Construction Academy, designed to recruit, train, and empower individuals in the construction industry.\n\nUtilizing Podcasting for Company Growth:\nSargent's On-Track Podcast and its role in amplifying the company's mission of investing in people.\nInsights on the concept of \"Momentum of the Flywheel\" and its relevance to sustaining organizational success through continuous development and execution.\n\nFuture Outlook and Herb's Personal Reflections:\nGet a glimpse into the future plans and developments of Sargent Corporation, emphasizing a commitment to long-term vision and adaptability.\nHerb's personal journey and the pivotal moments where belief from others truly shaped his confidence and leadership approach.\n\nLiking the podcast? 🎧\nSubscribe to the podcast\nLeave an awesome review\n--\nPodcast Powered by Hammr 🔨\nHammr: Construction Payroll, HR & Operations — in one place\nUpgrade and consolidate your systems. \n-> Visit Hammr.com...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Gnu95qa3Aqj33zlpEkvE5u1dbKI6EmTDHL0kqcPoO-w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85NzRj/ODllMWNiNDZhYmI4/NzI1MDM2MzI4YTEx/NTc1Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}