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Leadership Blueprints

BJ Kraemer, MCFA

Leadership Blueprints is a podcast dedicated to helping leaders align teams, navigate chaos, and accomplish the mission. Hosted by BJ Kraemer—West Point graduate, combat veteran, and President & CEO of MCFA—this show dives into the principles, stories, and strategies behind effective leadership. With a background in military service and experience leading teams in business, infrastructure, and complex projects, BJ understands that success comes down to execution, adaptability, and leading people

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28:32

Taking The Leap Of Faith To Open Your Own Business...

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2023/11/29

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Shawn Dominguez, US Navy Veteran and President of Dominguez Design-Build Inc. Shawn talks about his early life, what led him to the military, and how his upbringing informed the way he looked at the world post military. Resources mentioned: “Fearless” by Eric Blehm: https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Undaunted-Ultimate-Sacrifice-Operator/dp/0307730700“The Greatest Salesman in the World” by Og Mandino:

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45:10

DoD 2 AEC: Creating Purpose In Our Post-Military...

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2023/11/24

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Tyson Barnhart, Senior Project Manager at Siemens EPS. Tyson discusses his recent transition out of active duty and how he adapted skills from the military into his position at Siemens.Resources mentioned: “Good” by Jocko Willink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdTMDpizis8“Start with Why” by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447“Extreme Ownership” by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin:

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39:06

DoD 2 AEC+D: Learning, Networking And Navigating A...

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2023/11/22

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with John Sharkey, COO of VictoryBase. John talks about the struggles he encountered when deciding to leave the military, the key advice he would give to other service members considering their transition, and what rising through the ranks of a startup has taught him about leadership. Resources mentioned: “Sapiens” by Yuval Noah Harari: https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Humankind-Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0062316095“Building a Storybrand” by Donald Miller:

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32:01

How One Veteran Found A Smooth Transition To Civil...

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2023/11/17

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Matt Bell, Civilian in the U.S. Air Force at 787th Civil Engineer Squadron. Matt discusses finding his footing in the public sector, what he has learned to expect, both as and from, a leader, and what it means to him to be a civil servant.Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you

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32:46

How To Maximize the Discipline & Training of Veterans...

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2023/11/15

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Joe Evanglisti, former Builder in the US Navy, entrepreneur and CEO of Legacy Developers. Joe describes his journey to the military and the construction world, lessons learned from multiple successful entrepreneurial endeavors, and the most valuable lesson he learned from his time in the Navy.Resources mentioned: Learn more about Legacy Developers at: https://investwithlegacy.com/“The 4-Hour Workweek” by Tim Ferriss:

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33:25

Case Study on How Veterans Can Fit Into The...

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2023/11/10

On today’s episode, BJ talks with MCFA’s SkillBridge candidate, Ben Clifton. Ben talks about his journey to active duty in the Army, how he navigated through corporate America, and how he has transitioned into his role at MCFA. Resources mentioned: “Undaunted Courage” by Stephen Ambrose: https://www.amazon.com/Undaunted-Courage-Meriwether-Jefferson-American/dp/0684826976Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up

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51:02

The Surprising Key to Achieving Happiness and Success...

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2023/11/08

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Bill Watkins, West Point Grad, Former Officer of the US Army Corps of Engineers, and Co-Founder, Coach at Flawless Acceleration. Bill discusses how coaching has shaped his life, his outlook on coaching, and how his time at West Point and as an Officer motivated his mission to help transitioning veterans and veteran CEOs.Resources mentioned: Flawless Acceleration: https://www.flawlessacceleration.com/“Smart Brevity” by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, Roy

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39:32

DoD to AEC: a SkillBridge Case Study with Michael Trump

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2023/11/03

On today’s episode, BJ talks with MCFA’s own Michael Trump. Michael discusses his experience and journey to the military, his transition into the DOD SkillBridge world, and his unique perspective as a transitioning veteran in MCFA’s network. Resources mentioned: “Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames” by Thich Nhat Han: https://www.amazon.com/Anger-Cooling-Thich-Nhat-Hanh/dp/1573229377Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com

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58:18

How Do You Continue Serving Your Country After...

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2023/11/01

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Jeff Plummer, Retired Captain in the US Navy, and Senior Director of Business Operations at Semper Fi & America's Fund. Jeff explores his mission to support our nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families through the work he is doing with Semper Fi & America's Fund, and what it means to serve after leaving Military duties. Resources mentioned: Learn more about Semper Fi & America's Fund at:

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32:00

How to Plan For a Peaceful Holi-Daze with Valerie...

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2023/10/25

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Valerie Peterson, LMHC. Valerie and BJ discuss important strategies for de-stressing the upcoming holiday season, how to set yourself up for success throughout various social scenarios, and the importance of balance when we find ourselves with a packed schedule. Resources mentioned: “The Best Yes” By Lysa TerKeurst: https://www.p31bookstore.com/collections/lysa-terkeurst-books-and-bible-studies/products/the-best-yesCalls-to-action: Inspiring People and

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42:59

Win at Mitigating Risk in The Construction Industry...

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2023/10/18

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Diane Gollhofer, President of DGR Consultants. Diane dives into her hands-on career of directing, overseeing and advising on major public work construction projects, including the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Diane also explores her consulting company, DGR Consultants, and how she found her niche in project management oversight, quality control, and much more. Resources mentioned: “The Rent Collector” by Camron Wright:

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36:00

Transitioning Out of Military – Now What? With Ken...

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2023/10/11

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Ken Davenport, Author and Co-founder & CEO of Mission Edge. Ken explores his entrepreneurial journey, how his newest mission has been to aid in the transition out of the military, and what it means to be a stoic. Resources mentioned: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ― Howard Thurman“The Stoic Transition: A Guide: How Veterans Can Thrive in their

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31:44

Why Understanding Firestop Is Critical To The Safety...

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2023/10/04

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Sharron Halpert, Owner of Halpert Life Safety Consulting. Sharron breaks down what Halpert Life Safety Consulting’s mission is, how they have mastered firestop installation and safety in the New Jersey area, and what to look for safety wise at different points in a project’s lifespan. Resources mentioned: More information about Halpert Life Safety at: https://halpertlifesafety.com/“Never Eat Alone” by Keith Ferrazzi:

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54:31

How Do We Qualify, Quantify And Navigate The Budget...

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2023/09/27

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Todd Bofinger, VA Office of Construction & Facilities Mgmt West Region Office & CMAA Colorado Chapter Membership Committee Chair. Todd discusses his career journey into a leadership role, the similarities and differences between navigating the public and private sectors, and what leadership strategies he has learned along the way. Resources mentioned: “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High” by Joseph Grenny:

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32:53

How To Maximize Career Opportunities With Justin Wright

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2023/09/20

On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Justin Wright, thought leader in the AEC industry, and Ex-CIO turned Entrepreneur. Justin dives deep into his anything but linear journey throughout his career in the AEC industry, his transition into entrepreneurship, and what shapes his current philosophy on the construction world today. Resources mentioned: 10x Is Easier Than 2x giveaway, Enter here:

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45:00

Purpose And Fulfillment - When To Persist And When To...

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2023/09/13

On this week’s episode, BJ talks with Steven Mezzacappa, an author and the founder of The Passion With Purpose Organization. Steven discusses his journey throughout the construction world, how he found his true passion, what his experience has taught him about leadership, and what makes the best leaders.Resources mentioned: Passion With Purpose: https://www.passionwithpurpose.org/Get Steven’s book, “Passion With Purpose - The Fire Within: Building a Life of Fulfillment, Destiny, &

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22:30

How We Can All Help Promote The Construction Industry...

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2023/09/06

On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Matt Handal, Chief Marketing Officer at MCFA. Matt and BJ discuss their perspectives on how to reach the construction industry from a messaging standpoint, their viewpoints on the work MCFA does, and the relationship between this podcast, and you, the listener. Resources mentioned: Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of

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58:52

A Conversation Between Friends About Race And The...

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2023/08/30

On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Mel Gravely, CEO of Triversity and author of “Dear White Friend”. Mel and BJ discuss the beginnings of Triversity and Mel’s introduction into the construction industry, Mel’s book, “Dear White Friend”, and how the conversation at the intersection of business, wealth and race can strengthen relationships and improve our understanding of our teams. Resources mentioned: Mel’s book, “Dear White Friend”: https://www.dearwhitefriend.com/Chapter from Mel’s

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23:19

How One Firm Is Using Skillbridge To Transition...

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2023/08/23

On this week’s episode, BJ talks with MCFA’s own Jesse Gemberling-Johnson, Director of Talent Recruitment & Development. Jesse discusses the new implementation of the SkillBridge program at MCFA, a talent development program with the goal of aiding veteran transition out of the military and into a DOD/AEC career. Jesse and BJ speak from their own experience transitioning, and how they plan to utilize the SkillBridge program to leverage the vast skills veterans can bring to the

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29:15

The Secret Value of Evaluated Experiences with BJ...

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2023/08/16

On this week’s special episode, BJ sits down and discusses his birthday, reflections on the past year, and what he is focusing on moving forward both personally and professionally. Resources mentioned: Fish for Life: https://www.fishforlife.org/eastern-region/Matthew McConaughey winning Best Actor: https://youtu.be/wD2cVhC-63ICalls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some

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