What does real leadership look like when growth, culture, and execution all matter at the same time?

In this episode of From the Ground Up, Erick sits down with Greg McAfee, a seasoned construction industry leader, to talk about what it truly takes to build and sustain a successful company over the long haul. Greg shares lessons learned from decades in the field—lessons shaped by hiring decisions, equipment investments, leadership missteps, and moments when doing the hard thing was the only option.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level business advice. Greg breaks down how discipline, accountability, and clear expectations create teams that perform, why leaders must be willing to invest before results show up, and how consistency and execution separate companies that last from those that stall out.

You’ll hear practical insights on building strong people, making smart financial decisions, and leading with conviction—even when the path forward isn’t obvious.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why execution matters more than ideas or intentions
• How leadership decisions ripple through culture and performance
• The importance of investing in people, equipment, and systems
• How long-term thinking creates sustainable growth
• What separates effective leaders from reactive managers

Whether you’re in construction, entrepreneurship, or leadership in any industry, this episode offers grounded, real-world wisdom for anyone trying to build something meaningful—and keep it moving forward.

🎧 Tune in to hear how strong leadership and disciplined execution are built from the ground up.

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