Emotional · 9:58
// THE QUOTE
“it's a bit humbling because i enjoyed being a project manager i enjoyed building stuff”
— Cory Bell · Lindsay Construction Limited
Candid PM-to-CEO transition: giving up the tangible joy of building to learn income statements and balance sheets from scratch — a complete, relatable arc for operators.
Full episode at 9:58How Lindsay Construction Grew 7x Without Losing Control — Cory Bell & Devin Hartnell ▸
THE LESSON THIS CLIP CARRIES
When hiring, prioritise intangible character traits — work ethic, teamwork, communication, commitment — over technical knowledge, because the trade can be taught but character cannot.
“the physical experience of construction can be taught; it's all of those other intangible characteristics that will define who the highest performers are”
THE CHAPTER IT LIVES IN
Devin's Journey: Hockey Scholarship to COO
9:10
Clips like this, every two weeks.
SOURCE: 9:58 of How Lindsay Construction Grew 7x Without Losing Control — Cory Bell & Devin Hartnell