Episodes

  • Travis Kolbjornsen and Joe Smith ACE The Proposal (Part 2): Joe on the Jobsite #48
    Oct 26 2026

    Today, Travis rejoins Joe to talk in depth about the ACE Mentorship program.

    What is the goal of ACE and how do they work to achieve it? What are some examples of events and activities that ACE uses to help introduce students to different parts of the industry and define their roles? How do programs such as ACE help to build connections between students from different backgrounds?

    Find out the answers and more on this week’s episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    31 mins
  • Travis Kolbjornsen and Joe Smith Engineer Experiences (Part 1): Joe on the Jobsite #47
    Oct 19 2026

    Today, Joe is joined by Travis Kolbjornsen to talk about his path through the industry, starting at the University of Florida pursuing architecture and later working with Disney to cultivate fun experiences for guests.

    How did Travis come to realize the importance of builders all through history, and how did that impact his decision to move into construction? Why does Travis emphasize maintaining the bridges you build with others and how has doing so helped him in his own career? What worlds did Travis help bring to life at Disney?

    Find out the answers and more on this week’s episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    33 mins
  • James Hurst and Joe Smith Learn From Mistakes (Part 2): Joe on the Jobsite #46
    Oct 12 2026

    Today, James Hurst steps back into the trailer to talk about where he is now in his career and some things he’s learned since finishing his internships.

    What are some things James has learned through making his own mistakes and working with other superintendents? How has AI been helpful in construction for organizing and retrieving information? What advice does Joe have for those seeking to become general superintendents?

    Find out the answers and more on this week’s episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    30 mins
  • James Hurst and Joe Smith Study The Site (Part 1): Joe on the Jobsite #45
    Oct 5 2026

    Today, James Hurst – a field superintendent – takes a seat in the trailer to talk about his path into the industry, from working with his dad in his youth to interning with Joe himself.

    What sort of work did James do with his father and how did it influence him to pursue a career in the industry? Which lessons did James learn from his first few internships while he was in college learning construction management? Which lessons did Joe teach James during their first project together and what did Joe make his interns do on the site?

    Find out the answers and more on this week’s episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    32 mins
  • Gerren Sprauve and Joe Smith Get On Track (Part 2): Joe on the Jobsite #44
    Sep 28 2026

    Today, Gerren Sprauve rejoins Joe to dive deeper into his more recent ventures such as his company The Alignment Group (TAG) as well as his book Fast-Track Your Calling: How To Fuel Your Drive With Every Assignment.

    What is the importance of making the people around you feel seen and how can that inspire and motivate them to be their best self? How does The Alignment Group utilize this to help others realize their potential? What is the goal of Gerren’s book and how did he come to write it? What does Gerren’s phrase “You are the greatest asset” mean for him?

    Find out the answers and more on this week’s episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    34 mins
  • Garren Sprauve and Joe Smith Start on a Clean Slate (Part 1): Joe on the Jobsite #43
    Sep 21 2026

    Today, Garren Sprauve joins Joe to discuss his early life and influences leading to Garren’s many business ventures including how he started Clean Slate Janitorial Services.

    What influence did Garren’s family and childhood experiences have on him later becoming a business owner? Why did Garren choose to ignore his bachelor’s degree in pursuit of a different path? How did a random encounter with a cleaner at a restaurant initiate his decision to start Clean Slate Janitorial Services?

    Find out the answers and more on this week’s episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    32 mins
  • Ramón Rodríguez and Joe Smith Adapt to Change (Part 2): Joe on the Jobsite #42
    Sep 14 2026

    Today, Ramón Rodríguez rejoins Joe to talk about his extensive educational experience and his career since moving to the US.

    How did Ramón utilize his educational experience to help him progress in his career? Why did Ramón choose to move to the US given his successful career in the Dominican Republic? How have Ramón and his wife adapted their existing skills to continue pursuing their careers within the US?

    Find out the answers and more on this week’s episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    30 mins
  • Ramón Rodríguez and Joe Smith Mine for Knowledge (Part 1): Joe on the Jobsite #41
    Sep 7 2026

    Today, Ramón Rodríguez takes a seat with Joe to discuss his multi-national career journey from being a language arts teacher to creating and supervising Learning Management Systems for industrial operations.

    What was Ramón’s early educational experience like in the Dominican Republic? How did Ramón use his skills gained as a language arts teacher to create and operate a Learning Management System for a large industrial operation? What experiences has Ramón had working with multi-national teams and what did he learn?

    Find out the answers and more on this week’s episode of Joe on the Jobsite!

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    32 mins