Disrupting Construction with Networking! Construction Champions Podcast 2-37 Tommy Whitehead

In this episode of the Construction Champions podcast, host Ron Nussbaum interviews Tommy Whitehead, a licensed contractor in Florida who disrupts the construction industry with innovative approaches. They discuss what it takes to be a construction champion, emphasizing the importance of networking, community engagement, and breaking stereotypes within the industry. About Tommy Tommy Whitehead is a Licensed Contractor, Podcast host, author, and President and CEO of TomCo Solutions, Inc. — one of only 50 certified LGBTQ Business Enterprises (LGBTBE) in the construction industry nationwide. He's also the founder of TomCo Capital Partners, Inc. - the only LGBTBE private equity firm in the US. In addition, he is a passionate volunteer and fundraiser for many worthy causes, including serving as current President of the Pride Construction Coalition, Board Member of the Tampa Club, committee member for the Bay Area Bridge Builders, former President of the Tampa Bay Bears, former Treasurer of the GaYbor District Coalition, and in 2023 he was honored as one of the Tampa Bay Business Journal OUTstanding Voices, Tampa Club 40 under 40, and was a Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine's Individual Philanthropist of the Year nominee. When he’s not working or volunteering, Tommy enjoys theme parks, museums and relaxing by a pool with his husband, Nathan, and their teenage son, Matthew. Tommy's links http://buildingsuccessevent.com/https://www.tommywhitehead.com/ Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report https://hubs.ly/Q02rT-1n0 For CRM Solutions: BUILD12 https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 For Picture, Video, Document, and Communication Management: BuilderComs https://www.buildercoms.com/ For Team Growth: Contractor Staffing Source: The Contractor Consultants https://www.thecontractorconsultants.com/ Join our community: Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/957628795429538 00:00 Fired Up in Construction: Energizing the Industry 00:47 Becoming a Construction Champion: Networking and Standing Out in the Industry 05:36 Mastering Networking for Contractors: Tips for Building Connections and Growing Your Business 09:29 How Dressing the Part Can Elevate Your Construction Business 12:54 Breaking Stereotypes in the Construction Industry: A Discussion on Misconceptions and Opportunities 16:16 Breaking Stereotypes in the Trades Industry: Be Yourself and Get Involved in the Community 20:00 Elevating the Construction Industry: Building Success Summit and Networking Tips Keywords Construction Industry Construction Management Construction Projects Building and Construction Construction Technology (ConTech) Residential Construction Commercial Construction Construction Leadership Project Management Team Building in Construction Leadership Skills Construction Business Management Effective Communication in Construction Career Development in Construction Skills Training in Construction Professional Growth in Construction Work-Life Balance in Construction Construction Champions Podcast Ron Nussbaum Interviews Construction Insights Construction Stories Construction Networking Construction Community Join Construction Discussion Construction Advice and Tips