Bricklayer to CEO: The Truth About Success in Construction | Garry Staines

Episode #076 | Garry Staines

What does success in construction really look like?

In this episode we sit down with Garry Staines - MD of GSQ Brickwork and CEO of Site Ready Solutions.

From starting as a bricklayer to leading a 250+ workforce, Garry shares the real truth behind success, the pressures of running a business, and why he felt he had to give up alcohol - now 6 years sober.

The pair also dive into skills shortages, industry challenges, site culture, egos, young people entering the trade, social media, pressure & mental health in construction.

🔵 Connect with Garry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garry-staines-a75046160/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/_IQAManjQro

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mdvTHyZmEAz9vPnJlLNZd?si=woRRM0s8SzeZpCxdV78_AA

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bricklayer-to-ceo-the-truth-about-success-in/id1778487912?i=1000761522314

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Garry’s career & background: Becoming a bricklayer

09:49 Having to give up alcohol: The highs & lows of owning a business (GSQ)

30:56 Insights of growing a bricklaying firm: Relations, Politics, Skills Gap & Shortage

47:24 On-Site Cultures: Young people, Social Media, Stigma, Education, Egos, Attitude

59:49 Benefits of Online Presence & Digital Legacy + Mental Health Pressures & Fitness

01:14:20 How women can have positive impact on site culture + Working with Ex-inmates

01:18:54 Final Comments & Outro: Check out Site Ready Solutions & GSQ

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