Your voice matters! Help us improve The Cashflow Contractor Podcast.Take our quick survey to shape the future of the show. Share your feedback and ideas in just a few minutes. Click the link below:https://forms.gle/NDVDbYzDj6uKiQ127Thank you for being part of our community!Khalil and MartinThe Cashflow Contractor Podcast------------------------Mental health is a pressing issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, and the construction industry is no exception. Despite its tough exterior, this sector has witnessed alarming rates of suicide and mental health-related issues among its workforce. Greg Sizemore, ABC’s Vice President for Health, Safety, Environment, and Workforce Development, joins Martin and Khalil in raising awareness about mental health challenges in the construction industry. Time Stamps00:27 - Intro to Greg Sizemore02:35 - How Greg Got Into Construction07:09 - Greg's Positive Mindset Toward Construction09:49 - The Great Potential in Construction12:38 - Workforce Deficit in the Construction Industry16:33 - Mental Health Crisis in the Construction Trades23:42 - Socio-Demographic Risk Factors for Suicide28:45 - Suicide Awareness & Prevention34:38 - The Importance of Total Human Health39:39 - Investing in a Solid Company Culture & Support47:34 - The Cost of Ignoring Employee Mental Health51:36 - The First Step Toward Better Workplace Mental Health54:35 - Episode OutroQuotable Moments from the Show"For the business and for people working in the business, there has to be a why." - Martin Holland"Construction, or a career in the construction industry is the best kept secret in America." - Greg Sizemore"You can call your lawyer on a Saturday night when your toilet doesn't flush, but he ain't gonna fix it. You're going to have to call a plumber." - Greg Sizemore"The challenge is real. And the first thing we've got to do is have the courage to say, you know what, we're not perfect, and it can happen on my job site." - Greg Sizemore"The person's soul wants to connect to what they're doing." - Greg Sizemore"An investment in culture is also an investment in the person. It's an investment in that connection and having a value in who they are as not just an employee but as a person." - Khalil Benalioulhaj"All of us can make all the noise we want to on these platforms. But where it's going to make a difference is in whatever your zip code is." - Greg Sizemore"It is a profitable thing to take care of your people." Martin Holland"If your mindset is that this is an expense you can't cover, change it to this is an investment you can't afford not to make." - Greg SizemoreResourcesNeed Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliWatch On YoutubeFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The CountdownHave Questions? Email usMore from Greg SizemoreConstruction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP)CIASP on LinkedIn CIASP on FacebookAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC)Greg Sizemore on LinkedInMore from Martintheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com   Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cashflow ContractorAsk Us A QuestionSign Up For A Free Consultationthecashflowcontractor.com Email The Cashflow ContractorLinkedInFacebookInstagram