Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Daniel Decilos is the Residential Estimator at RAM Industries. He’s also the host of the Slab to Shingles Podcast.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Daniel talks about how he got into the windows industry. He also discusses some of the common misconceptions within the industry, some of the challenges they come across most often, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lance Cayko is the Co-Founder, Owner, and a Licensed Architect with F9 Productions. He is also the Co-Host of the Inside The Firm podcast. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Lance talks about how he got into entrepreneurship and what drove him to be successful in his career. He also discusses how you can build more freedom into your life by working hard during the tough times, the differences between running his architecture firm and his new construction company, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shep Hyken is the Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations. He’s also a best-selling business author, and an experienced keynote speaker. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Shep talks about his brand-new book, I’ll Be Back: How to Get Customers to Come Back Again & Again. He also discusses how you can create a culture of great customer experience within all departments of your organization, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lourdes Gant is the Managing Director at Manatee Holdings Ltd. She is also a business mentor and coach for small businesses.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Lourdes breaks down her method of the 3 pillars of sustainability, and how you can introduce sustainability to your company. Don’t miss this episode of Specified!  Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Hersom is the Founder and CEO of Eden Data, which is a cybersecurity consulting firm for start-ups.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Taylor discusses how he went from freelancing on Upwork to starting his own business and some of the lessons that came along with that. He also talks about why all companies need to pay attention to cybersecurity, what the future of cybersecurity looks like, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Wardell is the President of Wardell International, which is an international business advisory firm he started over 22 years ago. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mark shares the amazing story of how he got into the industry. He also discusses some of the misconceptions around business consulting, how to create a culture of continuous improvement that will grow your business, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified!  Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Michalowicz is the best-selling author of numerous business books for entrepreneurs, including Profit First and Fix This Next. He’s also the Co-Founder of Different Is Better and the Co-Founder of Run Like Clockwork. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike talks about entrepreneurship and some of the common challenges that entrepreneurs face. He also discusses finding your balance, how to become a profitable entrepreneur, and much more. Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karalynn Cromeens is the Owner and Managing Partner at The Cromeens Law Firm. She’s also the author of the book, Quit Getting Screwed: Understanding and Negotiating the Subcontract.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Karalynn discusses some of the common mistakes contractors make when it comes to signing a contract. She also talks about what she’s learned from running a law practice, knowing your lien rights, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dimitrius Lynch is the Founder and Principal Architect at LYNES. He’s also the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Gābi Media, Inc., and is the Co-Host of the Spaces Podcast. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dimitrius talks about some of the most common things that can go wrong when working on a project. He also discusses finding ways that trades and designers can work closer together to better the AEC industry, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lou Adler has been the CEO at Performance-based Hiring Learning Systems for over 21 years. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Lou talks about his book, Hire With Your Head and some of the essentials to hiring the right people. He also discusses how you should approach sourcing a position effectively, and much more. If you’re looking to hire someone new, or get hired, don’t miss this episode of Specified! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Schenker is the Marketing Director at Elite Roofing Supply.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mary talks about her work experience and how she found her passion in marketing. She also discusses what she thinks everybody who works as a marketer in manufacturing or distribution should know, her biggest marketing pet peeves, and much more! Don’t miss this episode of Specified. Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan DeGrassi is the Vice-President of Administration and Cause at Antis Roofing and Waterproofing.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Susan discusses the career path that led her to where she is today. She also talks about how companies can start getting involved with giving back, and how to give in a way that is meaningful to your organization. Don’t miss this episode of Specified!  Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Art Kleiner has been a writer for over 36 years, and is also a commentator and editorial consultant. He specializes in business management and strategic leadership.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Art discusses how to approach thinking about future trends and making decisions. He also talks about the challenges that come along with the digital shift, how to use pattern recognition, creating your own future, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Baker is a Digital Strategist, and the Founder of DoDecaHedron Digital. He is the former Senior Manager of Digital Strategy at GAF. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brian discusses his experiences in the digital space, and how he made his way into the building materials industry. He also talks about how he helped build GAF’s social media from scratch, how they embraced different technologies early on, and what some of the current digital opportunities for companies are. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Bevill is the Vice President of Manufacturer Solutions at ConstructConnect.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Doug talks about his journey through various industries and the key insights he’s taken from working with building product manufacturers so closely throughout the years. He also discusses the importance of getting specified in order to build your brand, having a data driven strategy, tracking industry trends, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified!  Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Hess is the President and CEO at The Pavement Group, and the Founder of Top Contractor School. He’s also the President/Partner at LeadRevenue, which is a digital marketing company. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brian talks about his journey and how he made his way into the asphalt industry. He also discusses what inspired him to start a school for contractors, what the common misconceptions are in the asphalt industry, and why all contractors should be getting into digital marketing. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Reinstadtler is the Infrastructure Marketing Manager at Covestro.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Steven discusses how the coatings industry has changed over the last 30 years, and how sustainability is becoming a much bigger factor. He also talks about how training and technology innovations have improved the industry. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huzaifa Matawala is the CEO and Founder of The Paint Foundation, and the President of Regent Paints.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Huzaifa talks about his background and how he got into the paint and recycling industry. He also discusses The Paint Foundation and their mission to recycle as many materials in the industry as possible and create a sustainable and circular economy. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darrell Amy is a Growth Strategist, Author, and Speaker at the Revenue Growth Engine. He’s also the Co-Host of the Selling From the Heart podcast. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Darrell talks about selling an outcome instead of a product or service. He also discusses how sales and marketing can align to grow revenue, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Lionello is the Founder and CEO at Omnae, as well as the Founder and Facilitator at Painted Picture. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dan discusses how painting a clear picture of your company’s future can help you reach your goals. He also talks about the differences between an OEM and an ODM, supply chain weaknesses, and much more! Don’t miss this episode of Specified! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices