The NEXT Academy

The Builder's Bookshelf: Zero to One (EP. 1)

In this episode of The Builder's Bookshelf, we break down Zero to One and translate Peter Thiel’s biggest ideas into the real world of construction—bids, boots, blueprints and all. You’ll learn how to escape the race to the bottom, find your “secret” edge, and start building a career and company that go from just another contractor… to the only one people call. Enjoy Episode 1 and #BeNEXT

The Search for Fulfillment: Kobe Bryant

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What area of personal growth are you most excited to focus on, and how can you start taking action toward that growth today?" Enjoy Episode 50 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

The Goods: The Table With No Corners

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, Blake steps inside Pixar’s Braintrust to show how radical candor without authority turns rough early cuts into remarkable films. Learn how keeping decisions with the builders, critiquing the work (not the worker), and scheduling the next messy version can supercharge any team’s results.Enjoy Episode 50 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

The Search for Fulfillment: Tom Bilyeu

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What area of personal growth are you most excited to focus on, and how can you start taking action toward that growth today?" Enjoy Episode 49 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

The Goods: It's Your Ship!

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, Blake boards the USS Benfold to see how Captain D. Michael Abrashoff turned low morale into standout performance by listening first and handing real ownership to the crew. Learn how pushing authority to the edge, cutting dumb friction, and celebrating smart signals can transform compliance into pride—and results.Enjoy Episode 49 of The Goods. #BeNEXT