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People-First Builders PodcastAuthor: Fletcher Wimbush
At People-First Builders, we shine a spotlight on the leaders who shape the construction industry by building more than projectsthey build teams, culture, and legacy. This podcast is your gateway to the stories of exceptional CEOs and visionaries who prioritize their people, achieve remarkable success, and redefine what it means to lead in construction. Discover how family-owned businesses, niche projects, and innovative leadership styles are driving progress in steel erection, bridge rebar, and infrastructure installation. Each episode celebrates leaders who have spent decades honing their craft, advancing their operations, and achieving results that inspire their teams and peers alike. Whether you're a construction professional, a leader looking for inspiration, or simply someone fascinated by people-centered success stories, People-First Builders offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways from industry's best. While People-First Builders is a new podcast, it's backed by years of experience. Host Fletcher Wimbush is a seasoned podcaster with over seven years behind the mic, having built a dedicated audience with The Hire Talenta show focused on optimizing hiring and leadership in the industry. Now, he's bringing that expertise to People-First Builders, highlighting the construction leaders who are shaping the future through culture, innovation, and operational excellence. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Lead with Love, Build with Purpose: Growing Through People with Scott Walters
Monday, 10 November, 2025
In this inspiring episode of People-First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Scott Walters, President of Walters Services, a family-run waste management company built on one simple belief: "We love people." From humble beginnings on a chicken farm to a thriving multi-location business, Scott shares how his parents' people-centered values shaped a 50-year legacy that continues to grow today. He opens up about giving second chances to employees, leading with empathy, building mentorship into company culture, and using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to scale with purpose. If you believe business is ultimately about people — not products — this conversation will remind you what authentic leadership really looks like. 💬 Key themes: People-first leadership in "unsexy" industries Giving second chances and rebuilding lives through work Core values that attract (and retain) great people Mentorship, humility, and growth through EOS 👉 Subscribe to People-First Builders and join us in celebrating leaders who build success through their people.
