About this episode
Ever told yourself you’d “start your own firm one day?” ? Most civil engineers have, but they kick it down the road because they don’t know what it takes.If that’s you, this interview with Daniel Bressler is a must. He’s a Structural Engineer who walked the walk you’re planning to walk. In this episode, he breaks down the big “Aha! moment” that got him to take the leap, the experience dilemma you’ll face, and the big difference between running a firm and doing the engineering work to prevent yourself from just getting another job once you get started.If working for yourself is on your radar, go give this one a listen.? TUNE IN TO LEARN:Why He Started His Own Engineering Firm...Despite Not Wanting toThe Experience Dilemma to Start a Firm: Do You Have Enough of It...or Will You Ever?The Difference Between Owning Your Job and Owning Your Company (Live By This!)The Advantages of a LLC That Make It a Good Move for All EngineersHow to Get a Business Education to Grow Your Firm as a Civil EngineerThe Two Biggest Business Challenges Every Newly Founded Firm FaceThe (Realistic) Value of the Brutal SE ExamHow He Organized Himself to Get His PE After Grad SchoolA BIG Mistake He Made After Graduating (That You Should Never Make!)2 Reasons Why Keeping in Touch With Your Classmates Can Help You at WorkOur Hot Takes on the Value of a Master's Degree: Is It Worth it?ASCE Resources He Used to Get Ahead — in School and Beyond2 Pieces of Advice He Gives to Anyone Getting Started in Structural Engineering? OUR NEW YEAR SALE IS LIVE ?Discount: 20% OFF any review courseCode at Checkout: NEWYEARSALEDeadline: February 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST.? RESOURCES MENTIONED:CEA Podcast Ep #312 (SE Exam)CEA Podcast #229 (Colten Johnson)ASCE Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)ASCE Mentor MatchASCE Collaborate CommunityASCE Concrete Canoe Competition
