Welcome to the BUILDING UP Podcast! This is a series of conversations and stories about experiences that have shaped us into the individuals we are today.The dialogue grows organically in richness and depth with our broad spectrum of guests such as business associates, industry partners, friends, family, and community members. We invite you to share with us your story and personal journey of life, business, and anything else in between.
Hosted by Luke Woolsey, Founder & CEO of Woolsey Construction.
Building Up #19 | Faith, Family & Starting Over: Mike Wilmers’ Story | Luke Woolsey & Mike Wilmers
Host Luke Woolsey interviews Mike Wilmers, a retired real estate agent, about faith, family, and resilience after disaster, highlighting the importance of service and faith in overcoming life's challenges in this interview.
9 May 2025
Building Up #19 | A Mother, Adventurer, & Quiet Force Behind It All | Luke Woolsey & Janis Woolsey
In this episode, I’m joined by my mom, Janis Woolsey—one of the smartest, strongest, and most influential people in my life. Janis shares her incredible journey, from her humble beginnings in Massachusetts to starting a new life across the country in Santa Barbara. Her story is filled with courage, resilience, and heart—from being an only child to raising four kids, skydiving solo, and standing beside her husband, a Vietnam veteran turned banking executive. It’s an honor to share her story with you, and I know you’ll find it as inspiring as I do.
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24 Apr 2025
Building Up #17 | Vietnam Vet to Banking Executive: Faith Based Leadership | Greg Woolsey
In this episode, Luke is joined by his father, Greg Woolsey, who shares how his journey from military service in Vietnam to a career in banking shaped his leadership philosophy. As a young gunnery expert, Greg was quickly promoted to oversee artillery operations—an experience that laid the groundwork for his disciplined and mission-focused approach to leadership. Later, while attending the Pacific Coast School of Banking, he became disillusioned with the lack of effective leadership in the industry. This inspired him to write a thesis on faith-based solutions to faulty leadership. Greg also shares a powerful analogy about communication, emphasizing that leaders must take responsibility for being clearly understood. His story is a compelling blend of military precision, faith-driven values, and a lifelong commitment to leading with integrity.
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@woolseyconstructionsd
@buildingup-wc
Woolsey Construction, your design/build partner!
✅ Transparent Processes
✅ Expert Project Management
✅ Quality Results
#WoolseyConstructionSD #BuildingUpPodcast #architectsandiego #adusandiego #luxuryremodelsandiego #newhomessandiego #homebuildsandiego #projectmanager #project #leadership #ontopofit #builder #craftsman #sandiegobuilder #newconstruction #designbuild #generalcontractor #nailedit #thebest #frameit #youdreamitwebuildit #dreambuilds #customhome #custombuilder #art” #BackyardBliss #OutdoorOasis #ConstructionWithStyle #WoolseyConstruction #CustomHomes #SanDiegoLiving #LuxuryHomes #WoolseyConstruction
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YouTube views
41,962
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100
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31
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97
YouTube
72
Engagement
32
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