What if I told you there’s a tool out there that can help your crew hit the ground running, finish jobs ahead of schedule, and even boost your margins—without adding stress or guesswork?

That’s exactly what Gary Borque, a superintendent and internal trainer for his company, experienced when he started using The Field Leaders Planning Toolbox.

“This thing is like a unicorn in the industry,” Gary said. “It brought so much more than I expected. If you work it like it’s taught, it works instantly.”

Sounds too good to be true? Let’s break down how Gary used the toolbox—and what made it so powerful on real job sites.

From Frustration to Focus

Like many superintendents, Gary got promoted fast. One day he was in the field, and the next he was expected to run full-scale projects.

“You get launched onto projects and you’re expected to just hit the ground running,” he said. “But there’s rarely any real training on how to actually lead a team or run a project efficiently.”

So Gary did what a lot of hungry leaders do—he searched for answers. He read books, watched videos, and studied other foremen and superintendents. That’s how he found the Field Leaders Planning Toolbox.

At first, he wasn’t sure it would offer anything different. But as soon as he got into it, he saw the value.

“The way you refined it and just got to the details in a very simple way just made it that much easier to roll out in the field.”

A Game-Changer in the Field

Gary’s no stranger to planning. He had already been doing a weekly look-ahead on a whiteboard in his trailer. But what stood out to him about the Toolbox was its structure, clarity, and visual approach.

So he blew it up—literally. He turned the weekly planning sheet into a 3-foot by 4-foot sticker and mounted it to the wall in his trailer. Then he started using it in real time with his team.

And the results were unreal.

“We had a $1.7 million scope. We had to start a week late. But we still finished a week early—with less guys than originally planned. Our margin on that job was way higher than estimated.”

Let that sink in. Late start. Lean team. Still finished early. And made money doing it.

Clear Communication = Crew Engagement

One of the biggest benefits Gary saw was how much the Toolbox empowered his team.

“Everybody knew exactly what they were working on. I didn’t have to hold their hand. They could go to the board, and it got everybody involved.”

The Toolbox gave his crew ownership. It made the goals clear. And it freed him up from chasing answers or repeating himself all day.

He saw such great results that he didn’t keep it to himself.

“Last week, we had a training session and I printed 15 copies. Every one of those supers started using them on their projects—and they loved it.”

 

Real Tools. Real Talk.

Gary isn’t one to sugarcoat things. And that’s exactly why the Toolbox worked for him. It wasn’t full of corporate fluff or long-winded theory. It was built by someone who’s been there, for people who are in the thick of it.

“You kept it personal. You’re just you being you. You're completely relatable in the content, and you're very engaging.”

He also appreciated that the course was broken into bite-sized pieces—so he could learn and apply at the same time without having to sit through a long training video.

“You broke it up incrementally... that was pretty smart. You’re able to digest it a piece at a time.”

Customization Without Complication

One of the most common questions I get is, “Can I tweak it for my crew?” And the answer is absolutely.

Gary did. He added his company logo to the planning sheet and rolled it out across multiple jobs. And guess what? That didn’t offend me—it made my day.

“For me, that is the ultimate signal that it is valuable—that you said, ‘We’re going to make this our own and spread it within the company.’”

I don’t believe in gatekeeping. I believe in impact. If this tool helps you build better teams and better projects, Im all about it.

The Ripple Effect

Gary is now helping lead internal training at his company. And yes, The Field Leaders Planning Toolbox is part of it.

“It brought value in so many areas. Visual clarity. Team ownership. Monetary return. It’s not just a tool—it’s a foundation.”

That’s the power of putting the right tools in the hands of field leaders who are hungry to grow.

Ready to Try It for Yourself?

Whether you’re running your first project or your fiftieth, The Field Leaders Planning Toolbox can help you:

✅ Create weekly plans that stick
✅ Empower your crew without micromanaging
✅ Hit budgets and timelines with confidence
✅ Build a better culture on your jobsite

If you’ve been looking for something that’s actually built for the field—not the boardroom—this is it.

Just ask Gary.

“This thing works instantly if you work it. It’s like a unicorn in the industry. I’m just glad I came up on it.”

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