What does it take to go from operating heavy equipment to owning the company?
Steven A. Koch II never chased promotions. He started at PSC Construction as a heavy equipment operator and earned new opportunities by consistently creating value, helping the people around him, and doing great work every day. Years later, he purchased the very company where he started and now serves as its President and Chief Executive Officer.
In this episode of Builders, Makers, Doers, Elliot Bassett sits down with Steven to discuss leadership, business ownership, company culture, workforce development, and what it really takes to build a construction company that people are proud to be part of.
Whether you're leading a crew, growing a construction business, or thinking about buying a company someday, this conversation offers practical lessons from someone who's lived every step of the journey.
Why earning trust creates more opportunities than chasing promotions.
How Steven went from heavy equipment operator to business owner and CEO.
Why surrounding yourself with the right advisors is essential when buying a business.
Why the best compliment an employee can give an owner is bringing their friends and family to work with them.
Why teaching, communication, and trust are the foundation of effective leadership.
Steven A. Koch II is the President and Chief Executive Officer of PSC Construction, Inc., a Nebraska-based heavy civil contractor specializing in site preparation, underground utilities, excavation, and industrial construction throughout the Midwest.
00:00 – Welcome and introduction
00:01 – Steven's background in construction
00:05 – From heavy equipment operator to leadership
00:08 – Learning to lead people instead of equipment
00:12 – Running operations at PSC Construction
00:14 – Buying the company
00:20 – Growing the Business
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