{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"FourMan Podcast","title":"Steven Kasay - Your Reputation Travels Fast","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2152,"description":"Building Reputation and Success in the Trades with Steven Kasay\nIn this episode, we dive into the importance of reputation, work ethic, and continuous learning in the construction industry, featuring insights from expert builder Steven Kasay. Discover how reputation builds over time through hard work, overcoming challenges, and maintaining integrity, plus practical tips for aspiring tradespeople and contractors.\nMain Topics:\n \nThe role of reputation in construction and trades\nHow early work ethic influences career growth\nTransition from college work to professional construction\nBuilding trust with clients and subcontractors\nHandling mistakes and fostering a culture of ownership\nStrategies for hiring for work ethic and attitude\nThe impact of passive house certification on project opportunities\nEffective marketing and word-of-mouth growth\nInspiring the next generation of tradespeople\n \nTimestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Steven Kasay and the episode focus on reputation\n02:00 - The significance of reputation from day one in the trades\n03:37 - Early influences and how attitude camp shaped work ethic\n04:45 - Building a reputation through hard work and consistency\n06:20 - Challenges of the content creation side in construction\n07:15 - Steven's transition from furniture making to full-scale construction\n08:39 - Starting his own company after college and early opportunities\n10:28 - The importance of reputation for getting hired and entrusted\n11:57 - How opportunity follows reputation\n13:18 - Work ethic as the key trait in hiring and team building\n15:27 - The importance of willingness to try new things and embrace failure\n16:15 - Owning mistakes and maintaining a good reputation\n17:07 - The value of long-term relationships with subcontractors\n18:04 - The complexity of passive house standards and project execution\n20:15 - The role of word-of-mouth and client trust in business growth\n22:35 - Hiring practices and vetting new team members\n24:23 - Transitioning to project...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Rh5qNgqRfD2egFjiwMW7f5AB2p1NSKvJkx6OteRUo3I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZDE3/OWU2MDQyMDhmYTUz/NTUwZDU1N2Q5ZmU2/MDYzNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}