Hard Hat Leaders
Hard Hat Leaders — The People Building the Future of Construction
Behind every great construction company is a leader with a story worth telling.
Welcome to Hard Hat Leaders, the podcast where we sit down with the CEOs, founders, executives, and industry innovators who are building America's future.
Hosted by Todd Paton, Founder of BuilderStaff.ai, each episode goes beyond the jobsite to uncover the stories, challenges, failures, and breakthroughs that shaped some of the construction industry's most successful leaders.
From growing multimillion-dollar construction companies and building winning teams to embracing new technologies and navigating an ever-changing industry, we explore what it really takes to succeed in construction.
No corporate fluff. No sales pitches. Just real conversations with the people who build, lead, and inspire.
Because great companies don't just happen. They're built by great leaders.
🎙️ New episodes featuring the people building the future of construction.
Episodes

Feb 21, 2025

Feb 15, 2025

Feb 7, 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Jan 6, 2025

Dec 27, 2024

Dec 18, 2024

Dec 17, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
19 min
Dr. Buggs, a pest control expert, shares his journey in the industry and provides tips for keeping pests out of homes. He discusses the importance of sealing door frames and cleaning drains to prevent roaches and flies. He also emphasizes the need for regular pest control maintenance and shares insights on identifying and dealing with termites, rats, and other pests. Dr. Buggs plans to expand his business and offer mosquito control services.

Jul 5, 2024
Jul 5, 2024
20 min
Today's Guest is Kevin O'Connor! The owner of Runyon's restaurant. They discuss the history and culture of Runyon's, the importance of customer service, and the challenges of running a restaurant. Kevin shares his journey from starting as a busboy to becoming the owner of the restaurant. They also talk about the menu and the creative process behind creating new dishes. The conversation ends with Todd expressing his admiration for Kevin and the impact Runyon's has on the community.

Jun 21, 2024
Jun 21, 2024
31 min
In this episode of Opportunity Knocks, Todd interviews Rod Davis, the CEO of the South Florida chapter of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Rod shares his journey from working in the home building sector to becoming involved with the BBB and eventually becoming the president of the headquarters organization. He discusses the role of the BBB in helping businesses and consumers, including providing mediation and arbitration services for disputes and offering resources and training for small businesses. Rod also highlights the importance of humility and constantly searching for better solutions in business.







