Dive into the world of construction with CO Pod, where we dig deep into the triumphs and trials of industry trailblazers. Each episode brings you valuable insight from visionaries who transform blueprints into reality—sharing their hard-earned wisdom, gritty challenges, and groundbreaking solutions. From managing complex commercial projects and navigating residential builds to conquering specialized trades, these are the stories behind the scaffolding, the sweat, and the success.
Barbara Durante has built a career that spans public accounting, small business ownership, and now construction finance advisory, and somehow found time to lead across six industry organizations along the way. As a Senior Manager at Grassi and Vice President of Professional Women in Construction (NY Chapter), Barbara brings more than thirty years of accounting expertise to a sector she's deeply passionate about: helping construction companies understand their numbers so they can grow with confidence. In this episode, Barbara talks about how she found her way into construction, why community-building is just as important as technical expertise, and what it really means to show up for an industry, not just professionally, but personally. She's warm, candid, and the kind of connector that makes every room feel smaller and more welcoming.
2 Jun 2026
Episode 24 ft. Reggie Torbor from Pylon Building Group
Reggie Torbor isn't your typical construction executive. Before founding Pylon Building Group, a Birmingham-based commercial general contractor, he spent eight seasons in the NFL as a linebacker, culminating in a Super Bowl win with the New York Giants. In this episode, Reggie shares how the discipline, accountability, and resilience he built on the field became his greatest assets in business, and how he's using construction as a vehicle for community equity, minority opportunity, and people-first leadership.From navigating the jarring identity shift that comes after a professional sports career, to building a company culture where personal growth and craft mastery go hand in hand, Reggie brings a perspective on leadership that is equal parts grounded and aspirational. He talks candidly about what it means to build the right team, choose the right partners, and stay rooted in a community even as you grow.
1 Apr 2026
Episode 23 ft. Adam Stark from Jet.Build
In this episode of CO Pod, Caroline talks with Adam Stark, a special operations veteran turned construction executive and founder of Jet.Build, about the connection between military experience and success in construction. Adam shares why veterans are a natural fit for the industry, how shared situational awareness can improve project outcomes, and why stronger visibility, accountability, and communication are essential for better results.
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Allison Walters
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Eric Helitzer
Brian Keller
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186
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5.0 / 5
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YouTube
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