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

Bred To Build - Construction Podcast

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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