In this episode of Mastermind, Heather Christie is joined by Todd Gates, chairman and founder of GATES, a fully integrated construction management, general contracting and design-build firm with offices in Florida and the Republic of Panama. Gates shares his story of arriving in Southwest Florida with his new bride, from humble beginnings, to leading his firm through the housing recession and into the world of international construction. Gates’s message of hard work and fair dealing is applicable and inspiring for people of all industries. Find more about GATES here. Tune into to this episode on iTunes or Spreaker.

Mastermind is a podcast series hosted by Heather Christie in partnership with Gulfshore Business magazine. Christie, an executive and leadership coach and president of Evolve Global, conducts exclusive interviews with executives, as well as offers her insights and success strategies. Featured guests include Southwest Florida Community Foundation CEO Sarah Owen and United Way President Cliff Smith.