iReach Podcast

Hosted by Paul Robinson, founder of ConstructReach, the iReach Podcast explores bold conversations shaping the future of construction. Each episode features leaders and changemakers who are redefining what it means to build a career in the trades. With a focus on mentorship, leadership, and equity, the show highlights emerging pathways into the industry. Whether you're a student exploring career options, an educator bridging the gap between classroom and workforce, or a professional looking to make a difference, iReach offers insight, inspiration, and a fresh take on the construction industry.

iReach Podcast is a business podcast hosted by ConstructReach, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #66

  What They Never Told You About the Trades

  Mar 24, 202632 minS3

  <p>The trades have a reputation problem. And for a long time, construction was the industry you ended up in, not the one you chose. Carlos Rodriguez, owner of Mr. Roofing out of California, knows that story firsthand.</p><p>Carlos grew up watching his father build a roofing business from the ground up after immigrating from Mexico. He spent summers on tear-off crews as a teenager, went to UC Berkeley, worked in corporate, and eventually came back to take the family business to a level his dad never imagined. In this episode, he and Paul break down what it...

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  Episode #65

  The Job Crisis No One’s Talking About

  Mar 10, 202642 minS3

  <p>Drew "The MFG" Crowe is the founder and CEO of Drew Crowe Manufacturing and one of the most influential voices in American manufacturing today. Often referred to as the leader of the New American Manufacturing Renaissance, Drew is an MIT graduate and two-time Aerospace & Aviation Man of the Year. He served as Lead Professor of Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Ranken Technical College. His résumé includes speaking at the White House and the Pentagon, and features in Forbes Magazine and USA Today. His mission is to connect youth, underserved communities, and justice-impacted individuals to life-changing careers in manufacturing. And to...

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  Episode #64

  Career Paths in Construction Most People Overlook

  Feb 17, 202615 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Paul Robinson challenges one of the most common assumptions in construction and workforce development: that young people simply “don’t want to work.”</p><p>Speaking from experience hosting I Built This events across the country, Paul pushes back on the narrative and argues that the issue is not motivation, it is exposure.</p><p>Through conversations with high school students at an I Built This event, we hear directly from the next generation. Many admit they had little to no knowledge of the range of careers available in construction before attending. After exposure, their mindset shifts...

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  Leadership Is Not Authority. It’s Responsibility.

  Feb 3, 20265 minS0

  <p>In this solo episode, Paul Robinson reframes leadership as stewardship and challenges leaders to think beyond titles and power. He explores the difference between transactional and transformational leadership and explains why the most effective leaders focus on creating environments where people can grow, contribute, and thrive.</p><p>Paul connects leadership directly to workforce development, connecting the dots between culture, clarity, and accountability. With millions of jobs projected to go unfilled in construction and related industries, he makes the case that how leaders show up today shapes the workforce of tomorrow.</p><p>This episode is a call to...

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  Episode #62

  Reframing Construction: Culture, Community, and the Next Generation

  Jan 13, 20269 minS3

  <p>Paul Robinson returns to the iReach Podcast for a powerful solo episode that reframes how we think about construction, purpose, and impact. As the founder of ConstructReach, Paul has built a national platform connecting construction, culture, and community—redefining what the industry can mean for the next generation.</p><p>In this episode, Paul challenges the narrow perception of construction as “just a job” and positions it as a lifestyle that touches every part of our lives—from where we live and learn to how we heal, worship, and play. He breaks down why storytelling, representation, and cultural relevance are esse...

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