Ep: 41 - Building People w/ Herb Sargent: Employee Ownership, Development, and Long-Term Vision

Bred To Build - Construction Podcast - A podcast by Brek Goin & Keith Callaway Jr.

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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.

Episode Summary: 

  • Exploring Sargent Corporation
  • Transition to Employee Ownership
  • Investing in People and Development
  • Utilizing Podcasting for Company Growth
  • Future Outlook and Personal Reflections

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Exploring Sargent Corporation:

  • Insights into Sargent Corporation's extensive operations and its evolution into a prominent player in heavy civil construction.
  • Herb's brief college experience and the pivotal decision to return to the family business.


Transition to Employee Ownership:

  • The journey of transitioning Sargent Corporation into an employee-owned business, emphasizing his commitment to building a legacy beyond familial succession.
  • Dig into the significance of employee ownership and its impact on company culture and success.


Investing in People and Development:

  • Emphasis on personnel development, retirement planning, and creating opportunities for employee growth.
  • Sargent Construction Academy, designed to recruit, train, and empower individuals in the construction industry.


Utilizing Podcasting for Company Growth:

  • Sargent's On-Track Podcast and its role in amplifying the company's mission of investing in people.
  • Insights on the concept of "Momentum of the Flywheel" and its relevance to sustaining organizational success through continuous development and execution.


Future Outlook and Herb's Personal Reflections:

  • Get a glimpse into the future plans and developments of Sargent Corporation, emphasizing a commitment to long-term vision and adaptability.
  • Herb's personal journey and the pivotal moments where belief from others truly shaped his confidence and leadership approach.


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