Gary Stanford, former Director of Project Management for the Facilities Planning & Construction department at San Diego Unified joined us at the Let’s Do Business podcast before his retirement on June 30,2025. Our conversation ranges from the evolution of project management in California public works over the last few decades to the lessons learned in managing a group of over 80 staff members, sharing some key tips for aspiring project managers. A must listen for any one interested in a construction project management career.

Candace Friedman, Owner of Acme Safety & Supply Corp., President of C&C Mentor Protege Program, and cofounder of the Women's Construction Coalition brings her 40 years of construction experience to the Let’s Do Business podcast. Discussing the difficulties in hiring and maintaining a skilled workforce in the construction industry including how attitudes towards women in the construction industry have matured over time, different methods to attract new labor, and different labor management ideas for an industry with uncertain worker hours. We close out with a frank discussion on the pros and cons of union membership and how we shouldn't discount billboard advertising just yet!

Cole Woodman, President and CEO of Global Engineering Services and President and Chairman of the Veterans in Business Network shares his wisdom as a business owner and advocate for veteran-owned businesses on how to maintain a healthy cashflow. Topics include the importance of payment provisions in contracts, selecting clients carefully, establishing lines of credit before they’re needed, building a core team of experts, and many other practical suggestions to keep thriving. “Cashflow is King.” Let’s do business.