In this episode, host David DeCelle sits down with Daniel McCauley, founder of Ultimas Engineering—a faith-based, family-owned firm based in Texas delivering MEP, Aquatics, and Structural Engineering across the country. With two master's degrees, a professional engineering license, and over 13 years of experience, Daniel brings both technical precision and genuine people-first leadership to the conversation.
🔑 Key Takeaways
1. Turning Frustration into Opportunity
Daniel saw inefficiencies in traditional outsourced engineering models and turned that pain point into a business built on communication, speed, and reliability.
2. Building a Business Beyond the Blueprints
He shares his journey from Halliburton engineer to business owner—and how he learned that great engineering alone isn't enough. Marketing, storytelling, and human connection are essential.
3. The Power of Communication
From Toastmasters to corporate leadership, Daniel discusses how mastering communication transformed his ability to lead, sell, and connect.
4. Hiring the Right People
His rule of thumb: If he can send an engineer to a client dinner in his place and the client still wants to work with them afterward, they're hired.
5. Givers Gain: Networking Done Right
Daniel believes the best way to grow is by connecting others selflessly—because those good deeds always circle back.
6. Lessons in Leadership
Drawing from John Maxwell's "Five Levels of Leadership", Daniel reflects on creating leaders who create more leaders—a ripple effect that defines long-term impact.
What makes this episode stand out is how Daniel breaks the stereotype of the "quiet engineer." He's personable, communicative, and deeply focused on relationships—the very qualities that helped him build a thriving firm that engineers better communities.
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