Todd’s Farewell: Thank You for the Journey

Hello, innovators. I'm Todd Wyant, and welcome to the Bridge in the Gap podcast, presented by Great Tech Group. You're invited to join our conversation to model the future of construction innovation and the digital transformation of this great industry. I've been thinking a lot about how to record this one, and I keep coming back to the same word, gratitude.

What started as a simple idea has turned into something I never could have fully expected. Bridging the Gap has been an amazing and unexpected adventure. For the past six and a half years, this podcast has been a constant in my life. Week after week, conversation after conversation, learning, exploring, and trying to make sense of where this industry is headed.

And somewhere along the way, it became a lot more than just a podcast to me. It became a community. It became a platform for ideas. And for me personally, it became one of the greatest learning experiences I've ever had.

I didn't just learn about construction innovation. I learned how to be curious. How to really unpack ideas. How to ask better questions how to think deeper about what innovation actually means beyond the buzzwords And through all of that my admiration and appreciation for this industry grew in a way I didn't expect.

This is an industry full of builders, not just of projects, but of businesses, teams, and legacies. And that's what makes it so special. Now, as I've been reflecting on this journey, it's also made me realize that this is the right moment for a transition. So after six and a half years, I'll be stepping away from the mic of bridging the gap.

This was not an easy decision, but it feels like the right one for this next chapter. When I look back on what this podcast has become, it's incredible to think about the reach it's had. Over a million video views each year, listeners in more than a hundred countries, hundreds of conversations with leaders across this industry. But the numbers aren't what matter most.

When I step back and look at it all, the most important thing I take from this experience is the relationships, the conversations on and off camera the trust that was built the friendships that came out of it That what made this so special And before anything else I want to say thank you to you Whether you been listening every single week or just caught an episode here and there whether you've been here since the beginning, or you recently discovered the show, thank you. Your support, your encouragement, your messages, and your feedback, it's meant more to me than you probably will ever realize.

This podcast may have had my name on it, but it was never just mine. It was something we built together, and I'm incredibly grateful for that. And speaking of that, there are a few people I need to thank specifically. This podcast would not have been possible without them, and I'm incredibly proud to call them friends.

Eric Daniel and Caitlin Dunn, who have served as editors and producers over the years, you brought this show to life week after week. Aaron O'Connor, our designer, you gave Bridging the Gap its visual identity and made it something people recognized instantly. Meticulous crew, Dan and Austin over the years have been amazing at showing up and videoing us live in person, doing our live recordings at different events. And it's just been so cool to see that come to life.

And Carol Dunn you took these conversations and turned them into blogs ebooks and content that extended the impact far beyond each episode Thank you, truly. And to every guest who came on the show, thank you for sharing your perspective, your experience, and your time. This has been the adventure of a lifetime. And while this chapter is coming to a close, I want you to know this.

This isn't the end. I may be taking a pause behind this mic, but I'm far from done. There's more to come, more to build, more to learn, and more ways to contribute to this industry that I care deeply about. So stay tuned.

And until then, keep innovating. Thanks for listening to this episode. If you are interested in learning more, you can visit our sponsor, Great Tech Group at greattech.com for more information.

You can listen to this podcast anytime by simply going to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, be sure to check out our website, bridgingthegappod.com. And for the last time, I'm Todd Wyatt.

Thanking you for joining the conversation to model the future on the Bridge in the Gap podcast. Keep innovating.