The Breakout Moment

TBM #11 | Building Culture and Creating Community with Jeff Schwartz

In this episode of The Breakout Moment, Christina May talks with Jeff Schwartz, founder and owner of Ashton Manor Environmental, about the role culture plays in building strong teams, meaningful work, and lasting organizations. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, Jeff shares insights on intentionally shaping workplace culture, creating environments where people can thrive, fostering community involvement, and building professional relationships that extend beyond the office. Together, they explore how leaders can create workplaces that inspire engagement, purpose, and long-term success.   ---------------------------------   ➕ Visit our Website: https://www.thebreakoutmoment.com/ [https://www.thebreakoutmoment.com/] ➕ Subscribe to The Breakout Moment Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakoutMoment?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakoutMoment?sub_confirmation=1] ➕ Follow along on our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutmoment/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutmoment/] ➕ Keep up with us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakoutmoment/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakoutmoment/] ➕ Join us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1bAtYvHmRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1bAtYvHmRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr]   Hosted by Christina May. Produced by Stacey Holsinger. Edited by Marian Allen.   Sponsored by: 🟡 Illumine8 https://www.illumine8.com/ [https://www.illumine8.com/] 🔵 Steel Toe Communications https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/ [https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/] 🟢 Genesis AEC https://www.genesisaec.com/

TBM #10 | Automation, the Human Touch, and Why Every Business Needs an Intern with Dondre Lawson

In this episode of The Breakout Moment, Christina May talks with technology entrepreneur Dondre Lawson about how AI, automation, and emerging talent are transforming the way businesses grow. From building lean, tech-enabled companies to creating opportunities through internship programs, Dondre shares practical insights on using technology strategically, developing future-ready teams, and finding scalable ways to drive growth in today's rapidly changing business landscape.   ---------------------------------   ➕ Visit our Website: https://www.thebreakoutmoment.com/ [https://www.thebreakoutmoment.com/] ➕ Subscribe to The Breakout Moment Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakoutMoment?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakoutMoment?sub_confirmation=1] ➕ Follow along on our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutmoment/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutmoment/] ➕ Keep up with us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakoutmoment/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakoutmoment/] ➕ Join us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1bAtYvHmRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1bAtYvHmRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr]   Hosted by Christina May. Produced by Stacey Holsinger. Edited by Marian Allen.   Sponsored by: 🟡 Illumine8 https://www.illumine8.com/ [https://www.illumine8.com/] 🔵 Steel Toe Communications https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/ [https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/] 🟢 Genesis AEC https://www.genesisaec.com/

TBM #9 | Everything Is Figure-Outable: Building a Construction Business with Terry Egley

In this episode, Christina May talks with the founder of Integrity Construction about building a successful family-owned business in a male-dominated industry. From starting her career with her infant daughter by her side to growing a respected construction company, she shares lessons on resilience, adaptability, and why long-term success comes from reputation and execution, not from simply checking boxes. It's a candid conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the mindset that keeps businesses growing through change.   --------------------------------- ➕ Visit our Website: https://www.thebreakoutmoment.com/ [https://www.thebreakoutmoment.com/] ➕ Subscribe to The Breakout Moment Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakoutMoment?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakoutMoment?sub_confirmation=1] ➕ Follow along on our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutmoment/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutmoment/] ➕ Keep up with us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakoutmoment/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakoutmoment/] ➕ Join us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1bAtYvHmRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1bAtYvHmRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr]   Hosted by Christina May. Produced by Stacey Holsinger. Edited by Marian Allen.   Sponsored by: 🟡 Illumine8 https://www.illumine8.com/ [https://www.illumine8.com/] 🔵 Steel Toe Communications https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/ [https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/] 🟢 Genesis AEC https://www.genesisaec.com/

TBM #8 | The Power of Adjacent Markets with Lacey Snyder

What happens when a lending company starts listening more closely to customer problems instead of staying in one lane? In this episode of The Breakout Moment, Christina sits down with Lacey Snyder of 4Bridges Enterprises to talk about expanding into structural steel, maritime, aviation, and other adjacent markets by following opportunity, building relationships, and staying adaptable through changing market conditions. The conversation explores sustainable growth, diversification, networking, and why some of the most resilient businesses are the ones nobody calls flashy. -------------------------------- ➕ Visit our Website: https://www.thebreakoutmoment.com/ [https://www.thebreakoutmoment.com/] ➕ Subscribe to The Breakout Moment Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakoutMoment?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakoutMoment?sub_confirmation=1] ➕ Follow along on our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutmoment/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutmoment/] ➕ Keep up with us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakoutmoment/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakoutmoment/] ➕ Join us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1bAtYvHmRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1bAtYvHmRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Hosted by Christina May. Produced by Stacey Holsinger. Edited by Marian Allen. Sponsored by: 🟡 Illumine8 https://www.illumine8.com/ [https://www.illumine8.com/] 🔵 Steel Toe Communications https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/ [https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/] 🟢 Genesis AEC https://www.genesisaec.com/

TBM #7 | Succession by Fire: What Happens When Leadership Changes Overnight with Aaron Shapiro

In this episode, Christina May sits down with Aaron Shapiro, the second-generation leader of Shapiro & Duncan, a 50-year-old family-owned mechanical contracting company, to talk about one of the hardest realities any business can face: unexpected succession. After the sudden loss of a key family leader, the company was forced to implement real-time succession planning, revealing gaps in communication, leadership development, and operational preparedness. Together, they unpack what happened, what the company learned, and how they turned a crisis into an opportunity to build stronger systems, mentorship, and future leadership. From training pipelines and employee ownership to learning how to let people fail safely, this episode is a candid conversation about building businesses that can outlast the people who started them.   --------------------------------- ➕ Visit our Website: https://www.thebreakoutmoment.com/ [https://www.thebreakoutmoment.com/] ➕ Subscribe to The Breakout Moment Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakoutMoment?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakoutMoment?sub_confirmation=1] ➕ Follow along on our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutmoment/ [https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutmoment/] ➕ Keep up with us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakoutmoment/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebreakoutmoment/] ➕ Join us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1bAtYvHmRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1bAtYvHmRz/?mibextid=wwXIfr]   Hosted by Christina May. Produced by Stacey Holsinger. Edited by Marian Allen.   Sponsored by: 🟡 Illumine8 https://www.illumine8.com/ [https://www.illumine8.com/] 🔵 Steel Toe Communications https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/ [https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/] 🟢 Genesis AEC https://www.genesisaec.com/