Couple of Subs Podcast

On today's episode we have the privilege of interviewing Christian Griffith with Arbor Properties out of Tallahassee, Fl. Christian not only has an FSU football national championship under his belt, but has also been the lead on multiple community developments all before the age of 30. So tune in and listen close as we talk about how important it is to love what you do, how to be assertive and demand the advice from others that will ultimately build your skills as an individual, as well as find out more about the new Great Southern development coming to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

On today's episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Developer and President of Arbor Properties, Gordon Thames, out of Tallahassee, FL. Gordon shares how he and his father started their company, how they found their niche developing and building apartments, how they have been able to expand into residential developments and how being self delusional at times helped him to never give up when hard times presented themselves. Listen as Gordon shares his advice on how he and his team grew the business into what it is today. 

On today's episode we had the pleasure of having our good friend Roy Carubba of Carubba Engineering out of New Orleans, LA. on the show with us for the second time. Roy speaks on how to negotiate using the front part of our brain, and not negotiating out of fear. Strap in for this highly comical and informative message from Roy Carubba and a Couple of Subs.   Follow us at... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coupleofsubs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coupleofsubs

We all need a little motivational boost from time to time! On today's episode we interview motivational guru, Katina O'Neal, who helps people get motivated through finding their WHY. Listen as Katina shares her story and how she keeps herself and others motivated through life's ups and downs. 

On today's episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Cory Lee of Cory Lee Leadership; his leadership consulting company. Cory explains to us what his motivation was for starting his company, how he helps people grow personally and professionally, and how to harmonize your work life and personal life. Tune in as Cory gives us advice on how to live a harmonious life! 

On today's episode we had the pleasure of having Brandon Davis aka Killer B on the show for the second time! Brandon talks to us about his hard work and determination to get back into the UFC, overcoming obstacles and the motivation to never give up. Be sure to tune in to this episode and don't miss his first fight back in the UFC this Saturday Oct. 16th in Las Vegas on ESPN+! 

Ayyy!! On today's episode we interviewed our good friend, Brock Hill, owner of Compass Industrial. Tune in as Brock shares what life was like growing up in his fathers business in Canada, how he came to own his own crane company in Theadore, AL, and all of his ups and downs along the way. You won't want to miss this success story! 

On todays episode we had the opportunity to interview Leo Banjo with Cogent Analytics. Leo teaches us how we can better utilize the technology and tools we already have in order to make our companies more efficient and profitable. Listen as Leo shares some knowledge on how to measure your companies success and gives tips on how to improve several areas of your company!

On today's episode we had the opportunity to interview VP of sales and founder of Alliance Metal Products (AMP), Brian Devers. Listen as Brian shares how he started and grew his steel business, the importance of relationships, and the lessons he learned along the way. Overcoming challenges is a part of business and failure was not an option for Brian. Tune in to this inspiring episode!

We had the pleasure of interviewing Kristen's dad, Robert Smith, owner of Glass Incorporated. Robert takes us back to his early childhood days growing up in Greenwood, MS and walks us through all the trials and tribulations he went through to that lead him to owning one of the top glazing companies in the southeast. Listen as Robert inspires us with his success story, full of hard work and persistence. This Delta boy never took no for an answer and never let anything keep him down.

On today's episode we wrap up the 3 part mini series of Kristen and Cody, with Cody interviewing Kristen on her business experience and finding her niche. Listen as Kristen shares where her business desire and motivation come from, how through trial and error she found her niche, and her advice to anyone wanting to start their own business.

Today on our Season 3 finale we had the opportunity to sit down with Joshua Zammito of Cogent Analytics. This episode is one of our most informative ones as Joshua shares with us how he looks at the nitty gritty details of different companies and completely transforms them allowing them to become more profitable! No matter what industry you are in everyone can benefit from hearing this episode!

On today’s episode we had the pleasure of interviewing the next up and coming big time rapper, Audi BanYo aka Austin Shumpert. His love of music began when he was a kid watching mtv, vh1 and Bet before school. He dropped his first mixed tape when he was in 10th grade. He and his friends formed Audi BanYo in 2012 and have opened up for both Nelly and Bone Thugs and Harmony throughout the years. He recently left his FLC family to make his dream a reality. Listen to find out the sacrifices he has made.

Today we had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Will Taylor, owner of Glory Bound Gyro Co. Will began working at Mugshots in college with a group of friends not knowing anything about the restaurant industry. Now with three different Glory Bound locations and several side hustles, “The Maestro” as some would call him, shares with us his road to success and what separates him from the rest. Tune in to hear Will’s journey through gyros and entrepreneurship! 

We had the privilege of interviewing Aaron Hammons with AJ Hammons Construction last night, and man what a cool story this guy has! This 24 year old is kicking ass and taking names at running his own roofing company, as well as raising his two children. It isn’t always easy, and there are always hurtles to climb, but this man is doing it with a smile on his face and a lot of faith!

It's not everyday you get to interview a guy that The Wall Street Journal calls "One of the top 10 most influential people in the world", but that's exactly how we are kicking off 2020! Not to mention he is also a world record holder! AND the youngest person to be inducted into the National Speaker Hall of Fame! How did we land this guy?! Our very first guest- Chad Hymas, is going to blow you away as he covers several topics including safety, perspective, faith, family, and how he transformed his mindset after a life altering accident that left him a quadriplegic at the age of 27. Y'all do NOT want to miss this episode!

We had the pleasure of interviewing Cam and Cain Roberds with C. Roberds Construction and Chandeleur Island Brewing Company on the Ms Gulf Coast. These twins have been beating the odds since day 1 as they started their GC company at arguably the worst economic time in our history as well as began their brewery without the slightest bit of knowledge about the beer industry. Listen as these brothers share their secret to success! 

We had the pleasure of interviewing The LA Dodgers Senior Vice President of Planning and Development,Janet Marie Smith today! Listen as this Mississippi Hall of Fame inductee shares her secret to success and how she has created the ultimate experience for MLB fans throughout the years! This woman is a force to be reckoned with! 

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Buser with Southern Wall Systems out of Atlanta Georgia today! Listen as Mark shares how to transform your weaknesses into strengths and how he has used his to become a better leader, listener, husband and father. This man is a business guru and is so knowledgeable about so many different aspects in not only our industry but business in general. Be sure and check out this episode and learn from Mark on how to be a servant leader to those around you as well as the power of collaboration vs competition.

This MLB star, Brian Dozier, is not only a badass athlete but also one hell of a businessman. Listen as Brian speaks on leadership, the importance of adapting to change, and what it takes to be successful on the field and in business.

For our season finale we had the pleasure of interviewing the Executive Director of the MS Children’s Museum - Meridian, Liz Wilson! Listen as this boss lady tells the story of how she turned an idea and a dream into her reality. You don’t want to miss this one y’all! 

On this special episode of Couple of Subs Kristen interviews Cody and his brother Ty Crane, the Vice President and President of FL Crane and Sons respectively.  Find out more about FL Crane & sons at: https://flcrane.com/

On this episode of Couple of Subs Cody and Kristen Crane talk with Chip Crane and Jenny Crane, Chip's wife, of FL Crane & Sons. Find out more about FL Crane & sons at: https://flcrane.com/

On this episode of Couple of Subs Cody and Kristen Crane talk with Johnny Crane and Chip Crane of FL Crane & Sons. Find out more about FL Crane & sons at: https://flcrane.com/

In this episode we discuss the determination it takes to become a professional in your trade, in Brandon’s case that was making it to the UFC. We discuss the relentless dedication it takes to stay at the top in your profession. We talk about how to leverage what you have to continue to grow your professional portfolio. And how Brandon has capitalized on his time in the spotlight to grow his brand Savage Association. But that’s not all Killer-B has up his sleeve....

On today’s episode we interviewed brothers Mike and Robbie Upchurch with Upchurch Companies in Greenwood, MS. Their father started Upchurch Plumbing 50 years ago and now these two have taken it to the next level. Listen as Mike and Robbie discuss life in the Ms Delta, the joys of a family business, how to find and keep the right employee, and what it takes to be successful in this industry for over 50 years!

On today’s show we had the opportunity to brainstorm with the BIM Manager at Roy Anderson Corp. -Eddie Rivers. Eddie is incredibly knowledgeable in many aspects of our industry, especially the technical side. Being that his background is architecture, Eddie is able to offer a completely diverse way of thinking as he wears many hats at Roy Anderson Corp. He challenges the way things have always been done and brings a whole new perspective to our industry! Be sure to Tech out this episode, ha!

On today’s episode we welcomed John Purdy, Owner of both D+P Architects and Threefoot Brewing Company in Meridian, MS. We were curious how he juggles running an architecture firm with his best friend, opening up a brewery with his wife, and raising two small kids all at the same time! His response- “Just don’t overthink it!” Wouldn’t life be so great if we all took that advice? Listen as John discusses how he is making his two passions collide and his view on the construction industry from the eyes of an architect. Grab you a Threefoot Brewing Company beer while you listen! You won’t be disappointed.

We’re doing things a bit different this episode. As we’re waiting on the ASA Drawdown to start we’re interviewing three of the top subcontractors in our industry- Tyler Norman with Norman Roofing, Jamie Massey with Massey Glass, and Tom Kline with Kline Mechanical. All three of these guys are on the ASA board as well as work in their family businesses. Listen from these three as they share the benefits of ASA, give a brief history of their companies, and share their opinion on the top issue we all are facing and how we can work together to fix it!  

“Failure is not an option,” says Shaul Zislin, the creator of The Hangout Music Festival in Orange Beach, AL. From the music industry, to real estate development, to restaurants, to retail- there is simply nothing this man can’t accomplish. He’s “addicted to the thrill” as he puts it in this episode. Shaul’s story is sure to inspire you and make you think twice about making excuses. Shaul believes in the power of relationships, perseverance, and problem solving.  Hear the amazing story of how this self-made badass entrepreneur overcame adversity time and time again in order to fulfill his life’s passion.

Dustin Anderson with Anderson Glass as seen on HGTV’s hit show Fixer Upper: This guy is unstoppable. Not only has he been on HGTV but he run his family glass business, has a design consulting company, and two passion projects including: The Artisan Project and The Alone Effect. In this interview we learn what its like working on set with a film crew, how putting your heart into something gets your further in life, what it’s like growing up in a family business, and Dustin’s advice on practicing loyalty in today’s world. Tune in as this Texan born entrepreneur drops some knowledge on our industry! 

In this Season Finale, Bob stresses the importance of “finding your people doing things right” in order to create a high performing team. Bob brings so much energy and honesty in this episode and teaches how to become a better leader for not only ourselves, but for our TEAMS! “Leaders create Leaders” as Bob says! You don’t want to miss these helpful tips on how to recognize your strengths and weaknesses in order to achieve greatness within yourself and your company! What a way to end Season 1- Mic Drop!    You can book Bob to speak to your team at inspirehighperformance.com and check out his new book at https://www.amazon.com/Awaken-Leader-You-Build-High-Performance/dp/1642251143/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=awaken%20the%20leader%20in%20you&qid=1581387119&sr=8-1!

Chip, Ty, & Cody Crane talk about their thoughts on COVID-19 and what they, as leaders, have done at FLC to battle this pandemic as a company.

Our second Hall of Fame Speaker in Season 1... say whaaaat?! We are so thrilled to have Tim Gard on our show today! Tim is one of the top motivational speakers in the world, and he promotes laughter in the work place! Today, Tim gives us insight into how we can find the positive during this crazy COVID19 pandemic-which we all need right now! Listen as Tim teaches us how we can change our perceptions, act instead re-act, find the humor in situations, and ultimately be in control of our own experiences! Check him further at www.timgard.com

With 35 years of experience in the construction industry, Roy Carubba has a lot to say and holds nothing back! This guy right here is one of the most entertaining and honest people we have met! Listen as Roy shares his opinions on our industry and how it’s quite similar to being in a relationship, how ego can destroy both people and business, and his advice to our industry on how we can grow if we all become better listeners and work together for the greater good. You can have Roy’s knowledge right at your fingertips when you purchase his book called No Trees in the Fairway- which has nothing to do with golf, if that’s what you were thinking! This can be purchased here and all proceeds go to Covenant house Charity. Listen as Roy unloads all of his “Royism” in this highly comically and educational episode!

It’s WIC week!  We are celebrating 65 years since National Association of Women in Construction was born, #nawic. So, we thought what better way to celebrate than to hear from the WIC Week Chair of the MS Gulf Coast Chapter of NAWIC, Melinda Davidson! Listen as Melinda shares with us the goals and benefits of NAWIC, as well as her advice to young women in the industry! 

Listen as the CEO and Director of ABC Mississippi discusses the benefits of ABC and shares with us his knowledge about the industry!

We wouldn't be here without our man Drew Lewis - Listen as he tells all on how he introduced Cody and Kristen, the building construction science program at MSU, the difference in life as a general contractor vs life as a sub, and the advice he gives to young professionals who want to excel  in their careers!  This guy is super entertaining.  You're not going to want to miss this!

It’s not everyday you get to interview a guy that The Wall Street Journal calls “One of the top 10 most influential people in the world”, but that’s exactly how we are kicking off 2020! Not to mention he is also a world record holder! AND the youngest person to be inducted into the National Speaker Hall of Fame! How did we land this guy?! Our very first guest- Chad Hymas, is going to blow you away as he covers several topics including safety, perspective, faith, family, and how he transformed his mindset after a life altering accident that left him a quadriplegic at the age of 27.  Y’all do NOT want to miss this episode!

“Couple of Subs” is a construction podcast by a young couple, Kristen Smith and Cody Crane, from Mississippi who both work with their family owned subcontractor company’s. - Glass Incorporated and F.L. Crane & Sons. On this podcast, Kristen and Cody, strive to bridge the gap in communication by supplying entertaining insight from multiple viewpoints throughout the construction industry. They discuss different construction related topics with both established and up-and-coming leaders. You will hear them talk about the ups and downs of construction, how to unify the industry, leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, construction horror stories, incredible success stories, as well as what it’s like working in a family business. “Couple of Subs” provides comic relief in the stressful world of construction and emphasizes the importance of relationships and communication. Their goal is to become more educated in construction fields other than their own, while also sharing knowledge about life as a Sub. Listen as this dynamic duo puts on their hard hats and gets after this project!