Skilled talent is aging out faster than it's coming in, leaving crews stretched thin and projects under stress.
Material costs, insurance, and regulatory burdens keep climbing—but bids remain razor thin.
Leaders and teams alike are exhausted from "doing more with less," leading to churn and disengagement.
It's a vicious cycle—what Frankie Russo calls "The Stagnation Spiral." Companies hunker down, stop innovating, and focus only on survival... but that's the surest way to fall behind.
Built two of America's fastest-growing companies with proven, replicable growth strategies that work across industries.
Launched machine learning and early AI software companies in the U.S. and India, translating cutting-edge tech into practical business applications.
Author of The Art of WHY and Breaking WHY, Frankie's frameworks have helped thousands of leaders drive transformation.
A leader in a Work revolution reimagining how people, purpose, and technology collide to drive meaningful progress without human fallout.
Built for Growth. Wired for the Future. Frankie brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial success, technological expertise, and strategic vision to associations and organizations navigating the Age of AI.
Built and exited multiple businesses in industries as competitive as construction. 8× Inc. 500 Founder with Fortune-500 exit experience.
Turned workforce friction into unstoppable momentum for companies big and small, creating cultures that attract and retain top talent.
Works with enterprises from Google to regional utilities on overcoming market disruption and leveraging change as a competitive advantage.
Frankie's not just a speaker—he's a business builder who knows how to pull teams out of the spiral and back into growth.
In Frankie's high-impact keynote, ABC members will discover actionable strategies to transform challenges into competitive advantages.
Spot the early warning signs in your business and learn proven techniques to break free.
Create a workplace where top performers connect pride and purpose to their daily work.
Learn practical ways to adopt AI and tech without overwhelming your business—or your crews. Frankie provides a roadmap for digital transformation that works for construction companies of any size.
Discover why embracing your company's unique qualities might be your secret weapon for winning bids and building culture that lasts, even in a traditionally conservative industry.
These aren't theoretical concepts—they're battle-tested strategies that have helped businesses break through plateaus and achieve sustainable growth.
Not just motivation, but actionable strategies you can implement immediately.
Clear guidance through workforce shifts, tech disruption, and economic uncertainty.
Break free from "business as usual" and uncover new possibilities for your company.
It's time to turn disruption into your competitive advantage.
A high-impact experience with best-selling author and growth strategist Frankie Russo.
Activate the hidden genius in your team to unlock continuous Growth.
Jorge Zamora
"Frankie was engaging, dynamic, and genuinely inspiring! He kept us locked in, laughing, and walking away knowing how to harness our genius in the age of AI. He makes complex concepts feel personal and accessible. Highly Recommend!"
Emory Osgood
"Frankie helped our team shift perspective and unlock creative breakthroughs. The energy was electric."
Julie Sacks
"Frankie's talk on growth and the collective genius was the show-stopper. It was transformative and deeply impactful."h
James Wardle
"An immersive and unforgettable session that made our collective genius feel personal and powerful."
Frankie's engaging style keeps audiences captivated while delivering substantial, actionable content that drives real change.
"Frankie provided our team with the most actionable growth framework we've ever implemented. Six months later, we're seeing double-digit growth." — VP | Apple Retailer
Frankie has delivered keynotes for Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders across government, technology, finance, retail, media, Non-profit, manufacturing, real-estate & more.
Frankie's sessions blend powerful storytelling with practical frameworks that stick. His authentic, high-energy approach creates memorable experiences that inspire immediate action.
Connect with Frankie & the Speaker Exchange's team to discuss your event goals and audience needs.
Schedule your Pre-Event strategy calls! Frankie will tailor his "Growth Loop" framework specifically for Your Association Members.
Watch your attendees leave energized with actionable growth strategies.
How construction leaders fuel unstoppable growth in a world of rising costs, workforce shortages, and relentless change.