Our guest on this episode is Omar Ramirez. Omar makes money from manure. While dealing with shit, Omar’s company, Aligned Digesters, is anything but. Aligned Digesters is solving a problem that will improve the world and Omar is building a company built on collaboration, strong relationships, and a commitment to teamwork.
00:00 - Intro
03:11 - What Aligned Digesters is and does
09:40 - The pulse & why of the business
● What makes Omar’s job difficult
● Regulations and cost of materials
15:19 - The strategy for creating profitability
20:52 - People Management and Operations
● All hands on deck
● Building a culture of team players
● Leading by example
29:33 - What makes Omar excited about the work
38:18 - The biggest challenge in the construction industry right now.
● Handling not-to-exceed contracts
● Building relationships with customers and suppliers
● Holding subcontractors accountable as an extension of your business
49:36 - Rapid fire
● 1 resource you can’t do without
● 1 podcast or book you’ve read
● Best advice you’ve received
● 1 habit that fills you up
59:02 - What does the future look like
01:02:47 - Outro
