Coastlines to Cranes

Mental Health, Suicide Prevention & Jobsite Safety | Outside Voice

This month is Mental Health Month, and Shandon is using her outside voice to share hot takes on mental health, suicide prevention, and jobsite safety in the construction industry. In this solo episode, Shandon talks about ABC San Diego’s journey into suicide prevention training, why mental health belongs in the safety conversation, and how people-centered leadership can help employees feel seen, supported, and safe enough to say when they are not okay. Key Takeaways * Mental health and suicide prevention are critical parts of construction safety. * People-centered leadership means checking in, listening, and creating space for real conversations. * Total human health includes mental, emotional, financial, and personal well-being, not just physical safety. Resources: ABC San Diego offers free suicide prevention training to members. To schedule a training, contact Lauren Varney, Construction Education Manager, at laurenv@abcsd.org. Want to ask Shandon anything? Connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shandonharbour/] Follow ABC San Diego on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/abcsandiego/],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/abc_sandiego],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/ABCSanDiego/],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/18467830/], and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@ABCSanDiego] ⁠Be a guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.office.com/r/hgLZ02MHbw]

Behind the Scenes at Signature Sound Studios: How Stories and Content Come to Life

Shandon goes behind the scenes at Signature Sound Studios with Luis Arteaga and Miguel Rosales, the team helping capture the conversations and stories of the members and community partners featured on Coastlines to Cranes. From a 35-year studio legacy to the rise of podcasts, video, AI, and social media, this episode explores how stories are shaped, shared, and built for the audiences that need them most. Luis shares how Signature Sound has adapted through decades of change in the recording and production world, while Miguel brings a next-generation perspective on marketing, content creation, and building community online. Key Takeaways * The businesses that last are the ones that evolve. Adapting to new technology, new audiences, and new forms of content can create new opportunities. * Great content is not just about cameras, gear, or going viral. It is about knowing your audience and creating a real connection. * For contractors and San Diego businesses, BTS storytelling can help communicate culture, build loyalty, and increase retention by giving audiences a stronger reason to stay connected. Guest Resources: Signature Sound Studios: SignatureSound.com [https://signaturesound.com/]Instagram: @signature.sound.studios [https://www.instagram.com/signature.sound.studios/]Miguel Rosales: @meitii_miguel [https://www.instagram.com/meitii_miguel/] Want to ask Shandon anything? Connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shandonharbour/] Follow ABC San Diego on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/abcsandiego/],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/abc_sandiego],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/ABCSanDiego/],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/18467830/], and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@ABCSanDiego] ⁠Be a guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.office.com/r/hgLZ02MHbw]

The Data Center Gold Rush: Why AI Runs on the Skilled Trades

AI may live in the cloud, but it runs on construction. In this solo episode, Shandon breaks down the data center boom, what it means for San Diego and the Imperial Valley, and why the future of AI depends on electricians, plumbers, HVAC pros, low voltage technicians, and the skilled trades. Key Takeaways * Data centers are driving major demand in construction. * AI infrastructure depends on trained craft professionals. * ABC San Diego helps contractors build workforce pipelines, compete, and grow. Resources: ABC San Diego [https://abcsd.org/] Want to ask Shandon anything? Connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shandonharbour/] Follow ABC San Diego on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/abcsandiego/],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/abc_sandiego],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/ABCSanDiego/],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/18467830/], and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ABCSanDiego] ⁠Be a guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.office.com/r/hgLZ02MHbw]

Advocating for Small Business Growth in San Diego with Chris Cate

What does real support for small business growth in San Diego look like? Shandon talks with Chris Cate, President and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce [https://sdchamber.org/], about why small and mid-sized businesses need stronger advocacy, better support, and a bigger seat at the table. From navigating regulation and rising costs to building a more connected pro-business community, this conversation is packed with insight for contractors, business owners, and leaders focused on growth. Key takeaways * Why small and mid-sized businesses need policy that reflects real operational challenges * How the Chamber is expanding workshops, partnerships, and practical business resources * What a stronger, more coordinated business voice could mean for San Diego’s future Resources: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Connect with Chris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-cate-0091335/] Small Business Development Center (SBDC) [https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/small-business-development-centers-sbdc] Small Business Resources [https://sdchamber.org/smallbiz/] ⁠Be a guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.office.com/r/hgLZ02MHbw] Want to ask Shandon anything? Connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shandonharbour/] Follow ABC San Diego on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/abcsandiego/],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/abc_sandiego],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/ABCSanDiego/],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/18467830/], and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ABCSanDiego]

How Contractors Stay Competitive on Public Works with Corey Klinke

In this episode, Shandon Harbour sits down with Corey Klinke, Executive Vice President of West Coast Group Benefits [https://westcoastbenefits.com/], to talk about why benefits matter more than many construction leaders realize. This conversation breaks down how a smart employee benefits strategy can help a contractor stay competitive, support retention, and navigate the real-world demands of public works. Corey explains how the ABC California Health Trust gives contractors access to stronger buying power, competitive health plan options, and support with prevailing wage, fringe benefits, and hour banking. For small and mid-sized contractors, this is not just about checking a box on insurance. It is about reducing payroll burden, improving workforce stability, and making better business decisions that support long-term growth. This episode also touches on rich plan design, family coverage, and why fair and open competition matters for contractors across the industry. Key takeaways * A health trust can give a contractor stronger buying power and access to more competitive benefits options. * Prevailing wage, fringe strategy, and hour banking can directly affect whether a contractor can bid work profitably and stay competitive. * Better benefits can help support workers, improve retention, and grow with more stability. Resources: ⁠ ⁠⁠Connect with Corey⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-klinke-7124128/] View all our Member Benefits [https://abcsd.org/membership-benefits/] ⁠Be a guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.office.com/r/hgLZ02MHbw] Want to ask Shandon anything? Connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shandonharbour/] Follow ABC San Diego on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/abcsandiego/],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/abc_sandiego],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/ABCSanDiego/],⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/18467830/], and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ABCSanDiego]