Construction isn’t just about blueprints, it’s about building relationships, avoiding costly headaches, and delivering results that last. In this episode, we sit down with Daniel McCaulley, P.E., founder of Ultimus Engineering, to talk about how his sports-driven mindset fuels excellence in engineering and project collaboration.

Daniel shares real stories from the trenches on how innovative MEP and structural solutions save time and money, and why communication is the true foundation of any successful project.

Website: https://ultimus.engineering/

In this episode, we sit down with Roshan Kumar, co-founder and CEO of Sequifi, an HR and workforce management platform built to solve the toughest challenges in the home services industry.

Roshan’s journey is anything but ordinary he started as an installer and crew lead in pest control and solar before moving into operations and eventually launching his own ventures. Along the way, he’s led high-performing sales teams, generated millions in revenue, and experienced firsthand the labor shortages, turnover, and outdated pay systems that still plague the industry today.

Now, from Sequifi’s headquarters in Lehi, Utah, Roshan and his team are reimagining hiring, payroll, training, and workforce analytics for an industry projected to reach $156 billion by 2030. With deep boots-on-the-ground experience and a global business perspective, Roshan shares how he turned frontline frustrations into entrepreneurial opportunities and how he’s helping companies build stronger, more sustainable teams.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, operator, or simply curious about the future of skilled trades, this episode is packed with insights on leadership, workforce innovation, and the power of solving problems you’ve lived yourself.

In this episode of Blueprint Boost for Contractors, we sit down with Mary Soldano, one of the nation’s top SBA 7(a) lenders, business broker, and now service business owner. Mary shares her unique perspective on what it really takes to buy, grow, and scale a trade business from navigating SBA financing to preparing for expansion.

With experience on both sides of the table funding deals as a lender and running her own service business, Mary offers practical insights contractors can use to secure capital, avoid common pitfalls, and build companies that last. Whether you’re thinking about acquiring a business, preparing for a sale, or simply looking to strengthen your growth strategy, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways you won’t want to miss.