Celebrating Women In Construction with Brenttnie Smith

Welcome back to Cool Times — where we talk all things cool in the cold storage construction world. And this week, we’re celebrating one of our favorite things: Women in Construction Month (yes, we’re claiming the whole month 🔥).

In this episode, we’re joined by Brenttnie Smith, Business Development Lead at Reeves Young, who proves that the road into construction doesn’t have to be traditional to be powerful. From sports broadcasting to leading BD in industrial and cold storage, Brenttnie shares how betting on herself — and diving into the unknown — led to a career she truly loves.

We talk:

• Her pivot from the Golf Channel and Miami Dolphins to construction
• Reeves Young’s growth and strategy in cold storage and industrial markets
• The grind of building trust in a new space — and finally hearing “yes”
• Women in construction: the wins, the challenges, and why the future looks bright
• And yes... we also unpack fantasy football, martinis, and a little Bama vs. Big Ten banter 🏈

Whether you're a rising pro or a seasoned vet, this one’s full of insights, energy, and inspiration.

Episode Highlights:

❄️ How Brenttnie found her calling in construction — without a plan B
❄️ Reeves Young’s footprint in the Southeast and cold storage expansion
❄️ What it takes to break into an industry that says “we’ve used the same GC for 25 years”
❄️ Why women are crushing it in construction (and what they uniquely bring to the table)
❄️ The impact of mentorship, community outreach, and giving back

📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube — trust us, this one’s more fun with the visuals

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