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At The DDS Companies, we don’t just build projects—we build careers. From field workers to office staff, every role contributes to our mission of excellence in the civil engineering and utility construction industry. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your journey, DDS offers the opportunities, support, and culture you need to thrive. Ready to join a team where your skills and dedication are valued? Visit our Careers Page at www.ddscompanies.com/careers to explore current opportunities and take the first step toward building your future with DDS. Your journey starts here!
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Signup to Generate a PitchAt The DDS Companies, we don’t just build projects, we build careers. From field workers to office staff, every role contributes to our mission of excellence in the civil engineering and utility construction industry. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your journey, DDS offers the opportunities, support, and culture you need to thrive.
Built In Boots is hosted by The DDS Companies. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "EP 20, From the Classroom to the Field" (2 October 2026, 48 minutes), "EP 19, Building the Next Generation of the Trades" (4 September 2026, 28 minutes), and "EP17 Training the Future Workforce: Inside Broome Tioga BOCES Heavy Equipment Program" (11 July 2025, 43 minutes).
Built In Boots publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for Built In Boots is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Built In Boots requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Built In Boots's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Built In Boots are Utility & Pipeline Construction. Built In Boots has a business audience.
The DDS Companies hosts Built In Boots, a business podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Built In Boots
In this episode of Built In Boots, Mark Payne sits down with Nick Beach, Connor Compton, and Adam Winter to talk about the paths that brought them from Alfred State to the construction industry. They discuss the value...
Built In Boots
In this episode of Built In Boots, Mark Payne sits down with Broome-Tioga BOCES heavy equipment students Michael Roma, Jonah Saunders, and Josh Coleman following their first-place finish at the New York State SkillsUSA...
Episode #17
<p><b>This high school program has a waitlist every year. Here's why.</b></p><p>In this episode of the Built In Boots Podcast, we welcome Dan and Josh Coleman from the Broome-Tioga BOCES Heavy Equipment Program. Dan, a...
Episode #16
<p>You Can’t Automate Culture: Leadership Lessons from Construction Software Xeratec’s Founders</p><p>What happens when a former Army Ranger with a passion for people and a seasoned software developer with deep industry...
Episode #15
<p>In Part Two of our powerful two-part conversation, host Mark Payne returns to sit down with the Field Precision crew—Cruz Gonzalez, Mark Todd Wiggins, and Matt Peterson—to go deeper on what it really takes to lead...
Episode #14
<p>In Part One of this powerful two-part conversation, host Mark Payne sits down with the crew from Field Precision—Cruz Gonzalez, Mark Todd Wiggins, and Matt Peterson—to explore what real leadership looks like on the...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode of the <b>Built In Boots Podcast</b>, we dive deep into the world of finance at DDS with Patrick Climie and Jackson Parker from the <b>Viper Squad</b>—an integral team that connects the dots between...
Episode #12
<p>In this insightful episode of the Built in Boots Podcast, hosts Jordan Potter and Mark Payne sit down with DDS’s Director of Safety, Ryan Burke, for an engaging conversation about building a powerful safety culture...
Episode #11
<p>Join host Jordan Potter and co-host Mark Payne as they welcome the latest member of the Built In Boots podcast lineup, <b>Training Coordinator Griffin Haley</b>. Griffin shares his story of working hands-on in the...
Episode #10
<p>In this special post-2025 Leadership Summit episode, host Jordan Potter and co-host Mark Payne sit down with Mike Fallat and Griffin Haley to reflect on three successful leadership sessions, unveil the company’s new...
Episode #9
<p>Don’t miss this final chapter of the “Road Show Series” as we drop in on the Telecom Crew and meet Foreman Frank Gennuso and Drill Operator Joe Francz. They break down the art of directional drilling, share insider...
Episode #8
<p><b>On-Site in Canandaigua, NY</b><br/>Hosts Jordan Potter and Mark Payne visit a live DDS Utilities job site, where an eight-inch gas main is being installed via horizontal directional drilling to reinforce the...
Episode #7
<p><b>Built To Last – The Journey of Andy Gana & Charlotte Reeves</b></p><p><b>Summary:</b></p><p>In this episode of Built In Boots, hosts Jordan Potter and Mark Payne sit down with <b>Andy Gana</b>, a seasoned gas...
Episode #6
<p><b>Episode #6: On the Jobsite with Dylan Bird and Matt Brown</b></p><p>Get an inside look into the next generation of leaders shaking up the utilities industry. Recorded on Dylan Bird’s active jobsite, this episode...
Episode #5
<p>Ever wonder how ex–military farm kids end up modernizing America’s infrastructure?<br/>Meet John & Tom from our Gas Distribution team—two guys who turned wrenches, wrangled Angus cattle, and now dig deep (literally!)...
Episode #4
<p><b>Episode 4 Summary (Built In Boots Podcast)</b></p><b>Hosts and Guests</b>Jordan Potter (Host) and Mark Payne (Co-Host) introduce themselves from DDS Companies.Special guests:<b>Dave Raber</b> – Regional Manager...
Episode #3
<p>The third episode of the <b>Built in Boots</b> podcast features a conversation among host Jordan Potter, co-host Mark Payne, and guest Mike Fallat, the president of the DDS Companies, as they reflect on the company’s...
Episode #2
<p><b>Episode Summary:</b></p><b>Featured Guest:</b> Jeremy Wyatt, Director of Quality & Training at Miller Pipeline<b>Main Focus:</b> The power of structured training and leadership development in the utility...
Episode #1
<p>We’re excited to launch the very first episode of the Built in Boots podcast, hosted by Jordan Potter and Mark Payne. This podcast shines a spotlight on the stories and journeys of DDS employees—from field workers to...
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psychologist, author, California Force Instructors Association
Executive Creative Director, John and Janice Wyatt Foundation
Senior Director of Professional Affairs, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Partner in the Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group, Organization for the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord Rivers
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