Episode 101: "The Only Way Out...Is Through" - Holly Lundquist, Women in Construction

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About the Episode

Julie Wanzer, LEED AP, hosts the "Get Them to Give a F*ck" podcast, featuring industry experts like Holly Lundquist, Senior Project Manager at Holcim, WCR.

Holly shares her journey in the construction industry, starting at age 10 with her father and progressing through various roles, including project engineer, project manager, and construction manager. She emphasizes the value of perseverance and teamwork.

Holly also discusses about the challenges women face in the industry, the significance of Women in Construction Week, and the need for collaboration across roles to ensure project success.

About "Get Them to Give a Fck" Podcast

Doesn't it feel like no one gives a fck anymore? Well, good thing I have enough passion and lots of fcks to give.
Hear from Julie Wanzer, LEED AP, author of Get Them to Care, in her podcast series talking about business-to-business (B2B) corporate training topics such as: business development, marketing, personal branding, company branding, email newsletters and women's etiquette in business.

Hear from a range of guests including Julie's colleagues, peers, mentors, influencers and other people who give a fck.

About Julie Wanzer, LEED AP, Podcast Host

Julie Wanzer, LEED AP, is the author of Get Them to Care: How to Leverage LinkedIn to Build Your Online Presence and Become a Trusted Brand, and Owner of Business Rewritten, a marketing consultancy, with 22 years of experience. She also owns Get Them to Care, a training-based consulting firm.

Ms. Wanzer is a marketing strategist and trainer of various communication topics, including online personal and company branding, seller-doer business development best practices, and email newsletter workshops.

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Host: Julie Wanzer, LEED AP

Guest: Holly Lundquist

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Chapters

1. "Welcome to the Get Them to Give a Fck Podcast" ~Julie (00:00:00)

2. Julie introduces Holly - How they met (00:00:27)

3. Holly introduces herself - Her journey in construction (00:01:06)

4. Holly describes how she got started at Holcim (00:01:30)

5. Julie makes connection with Tezak Construction - Holly's former company (00:02:00)

6. Julie introduces Women in Construction (WIC) Week theme (00:03:08)

7. Holly shares her early start in construction, working with her father, a mechanic for a local construction company (00:03:24)

8. "You can't brush your teeth without construction" ~Julie (00:03:59)

9. Holly talks about her education at Colorado State University, where she earned a degree in Civil Engineering Technology (00:04:38)

10. Holly mentions her various jobs, including a project for the Umatilla Indians in Oregon (00:05:20)

11. Holly details her career trajectory in construction (00:06:10)

12. Holly describes her experience as a project manager and construction manager. (00:06:46)

13. Julie and Holly discuss the length and complexity of construction projects, emphasizing the importance of detailed planning and execution (00:07:44)

14. Holly describes her favorite construction project thus far. (00:09:08)

15. Holly talks about the challenges of being a woman in the male-dominated construction industry. (00:12:42)

16. Holly shares her experience of being the only woman on a project in Oregon and the challenges she faced. (00:12:58)

17. Holly emphasizes the importance of perseverance and earning respect in the industry. (00:13:43)

18. "Don't give up!" ~Holly (00:15:25)

19. "There's actually good money to be made in construction" ~Julie (00:16:15)

20. Julie and Holly discuss the rewards of working in construction, including the sense of pride in seeing completed projects. (00:16:28)

21. "It's your reputation" ~Julie (00:17:22)

22. "Together we rise" ~Holly (00:18:25)

23. Construction is still on the laggard scale of innovation (00:19:27)

24. Holly answers the question "What does Together We Rise theme mean to you personally?" (00:19:53)

25. "Sometimes men pit us against each other [in the workplace]" ~Julie (00:21:45)

26. "Working together to get through it" ~Holly (00:22:43)

27. Holly answers the question "What were some unique strengths those women brought to that construction project?" (00:23:07)

28. "Women are empathetic leaders" ~Holly (00:25:15)

29. Julie describes a sexist job-site visit she experienced in her career (00:26:16)

30. "When I chime in about something I know, they respect me better" ~Holly (00:27:45)

31. "We have to wear a lot of different hats" ~Holly (00:29:06)

32. "In the end, there has to be some common ground" ~Holly (00:30:15)

33. "There's dinosaur bones discovered on a construction site [in Colorado]" ~Julie (00:31:00)

34. "You gotta make it work" ~Julie (00:32:09)

35. Holly advises young women to pursue their interests and find mentors who can help them see their potential. (00:33:29)

36. Julie and Holly conclude the podcast with a discussion on the importance of passion, strategy, and commitment in the construction industry. (00:34:35)

37. Holly answers the question "What do the 10-15 years look like for women in construction?" (00:35:42)

38. "It's not for the faint of heart" ~Holly (00:36:23)

39. "Don't be afraid to start at the bottom" ~Holly (00:37:11)

40. "That's a wrap.." Outro (00:37:53)