FMI Built-In Podcast

Succession planning isn’t just about ownership or leadership — it’s about aligning both.

In this episode, Jake Appelman and Matt Godwin of FMI sit down with host Scott Winstead to explore:

• The evolving landscape of exit strategies.
• What great looks like — and where firms often get stuck.
• How to build leadership readiness in advance.
• Strategies for mitigating financial risk and safeguarding the business.

Whether you’re years away...

"Leaders were really the biggest constraint we had to reach our potential," Scott Peterson, CEO of Interstates tells FMI's Scott Winstead in this episode of the FMI Built-In Podcast.

Through its emphasis on people development and adaptability, the company has grown from $12 million in revenue in 1995 to $500 million in 2024. By focusing on building strong leaders and shifting to a more collaborative team environment, Interstates con...

After retiring from the Air Force, Chris Stricklin found his calling as founding president of Dunn University, a division of the Dunn Family of Businesses.

Dunn University exists to recruit, train, develop and retain the best skilled workforce possible, while improving [their] communities and industries in pursuit of achieving both [their] corporate and individual true potential.

As a result of his workforce efforts, Chris was appoin...

In this episode of the FMI Built-In Podcast, Scott Winstead sits down with Ed Kutschke, executive vice president at Aldridge Electric, to explore how the company has stayed ahead of the competition in their more than 70 years in the infrastructure space. Specializing in electrical infrastructure and large-scale transportation and power projects, Aldridge built a reputation for field-first innovation and operational excellence.

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The built environment is entering a transformative era.

Connecting the dots between evolving trends, market forecasts and what they mean for your business is crucial in today's landscape.

In this episode of FMI's Built-In Podcast, Partner and leader of FMI's Research and Analytics Practice Jay Bowman joins host Scott Winstead to share his perspective on the Overview.

They talk about sector-specific insights, key themes in the industry...

We're excited to kick off season three of the FMI Built-In Podcast with FMI Capital Advisors Managing Director Alex Miller. He joins FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead to talk about themes driving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the engineering and construction market in 2025. We'll look at what areas might be hot, considerations for companies thinking about M&A and other trends to help inform your thinking.

In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, Chairman and CEO of Hensel Phelps Construction, Mike Choutka, joins host Scott Winstead to talk about creating a strategic business model to achieve long-term success.

Mike reflects on the strong foundation they've built to fuel Hensel Phelps' 87 years of success and the key ingredients to reach the milestone of 100 years in business, including:

• Developing the next generation of future...

In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, host Scott Winstead, President of FMI Consulting, sits down with Les Snyder, Executive Vice President of Development and Infrastructure Construction for Brightline West.

With more than 40 years of experience across all sectors of the construction industry, Les' background uniquely positions him as an exceptional leader. During this conversation, he dives into how to create consistent, sus...

With many expected to double the amount of work being done via prefabrication methods, you can't afford to just wing it. It's critical to have a long-term strategy and operationally efficient processes to get the most out of these efforts.

In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, we sit down with Tyler Paré, head of our performance consulting practice. Tyler unpacks Part 2 of FMI's Labor Productivity Study and shares insights on...

In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, host Scott Winstead, President of FMI Consulting, sits down with Bob Murray, former President of BOND Brothers, Inc.

Bob delves into the challenges and triumphs of leading a growing construction firm, touching on topics like talent development, maintaining core values and navigating strategic shifts. His commentary on leadership and building a team are particularly relevant in today's env...

In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, host Scott Winstead, President of FMI Consulting, sits down with Bob Murray, former President of BOND Brothers, Inc.

Bob delves into the challenges and triumphs of leading a growing construction firm, touching on topics like talent development, maintaining core values, and navigating strategic shifts.

Tune in for the full episode on June 11. Don't forget to like or subscribe on your prefe...

In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, Bob Uhler joins FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead for an insightful conversation on leadership in the C-suite. We talk about the evolving role of a CEO, the difference between a visionary CEO and a maintenance CEO, and how to be agile in evolving markets and sectors.

Bob is an accomplished leadership consultant and the former CEO and chairman of MWH Global, one of the largest water ...

In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, Bob Uhler joins FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead for an insightful conversation on leadership.

Bob is regarded as a visionary strategist and accomplished leader. His experience includes:

• Starting his own strategy and marketing advisory firm, The Uhler Group, LLC.
• Leading the transformation of the MWH Global, Inc. business platform from 1 country to 36 and from $100 million to $1....

Private equity investment across the engineering and construction industry has vastly increased in recent years. In this episode, Consulting President Scott Winstead talks to Paul Giovannoni and Jayson Post about how private equity is reshaping the built environment and how FMI is working with investors.

Giovannoni's consulting practice mainly focuses on buy-side market studies and due diligence, while Post's work in investment bank...

In this special episode for Women in Construction Week 2024, FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead and Mary Teichert discuss how to identify and demolish barriers to attract more women to the construction industry. They also talk about company values and ways leaders can support women to create a sense of belonging in the workplace.

Mary boasts an impressive resume including graduating from Harvard, holding positions on various in...