Tune in to this episode to meet Kyle Potts, the Unicorn of Superintendents! Kyle is a true “pracademic” as he is running a major project, earned two master’s degrees, and is currently working on obtaining a doctorate degree! Wow!! Not to mention, he predicted his future as a toddler when he told his pre-k class that he wanted to be a doctor and wear a yellow hat! He is well on his way as he purses his doctorate degree at Purdue University!
What is a Pracademic?
How are you spending your time? 1 hour of social media per day for each day of the year equivalates to 9 full working weeks! How much value could you add to this world with an extra 9 full working weeks? Kyle recommends putting down social media and picking up a book!
Have you ever built the second floor at the same time you’re installing foundations? That is how Kyle and the Walsh team put together the latest addition to the DFW airport. This is a must tune in and listen to as we learn about Kyle and how he learns every day! Congratulations on your national innovation award Walsh and trade partner team! The video can be witnessed further below in the show notes.
Having worked all around Dallas, Kyle highlights several folks and projects that impacted his career! Working with Deloitte University, Toyota, DFW, ad several other clients, Kyle has learned from each client’s perspective.
A great episode and tons of fun learning with Kyle. Whatever you do, don’t tell Kyle to think outside the box! What does that mean to you?
ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:
The Lean Builder’s absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who “get it”: the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.
RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news & events website
- https://youtu.be/OQ1fzvoyTxY | Video on airport pre-fab
- https://youtu.be/SqGRnlXplx0 | Video on filling up the water bottle!
GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Adam Hoots | linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for “Hoots on the Ground” and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions
- Kyle Potts | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-potts-mcsm-mba-4027b269/
Adam Hoots, Construction ACHE Solutions
Adam began his career in the construction industry as a plumber's helper and then as a red-line architect’s helper while attending the University of South Florida. Over the past 20 years, he has steadily advanced his career and has held a variety of roles within the industry. Adam has successfully completed more than $1.5 billion in pre-construction and construction services for a diverse group of industries, including: healthcare, higher education, industrial, life science, retail, and hospitality. Most projects (~$1B) were in life sciences and high-tech laboratory construction for clients. A highly technical builder, Adam excels in efficiency, action, visual communication, and continuous improvement using Lean principles. He serves on several community boards, including Skilled Trades Alliance (www.skilledtradesalliance.net), kidSney (www.kidSney.org), National Kidney Foundation (www.nkf.org), RECAB (Regional Education Center for Advisory Board - Greenville, SC) and SC Career Kids (www.sccareerkids.com). Adam is proud to continue his service to the construction industry through his coaching business Construction ACHE Solutions.
