Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Kim Scott is the author of the best-selling book, Radical Candor: Be A Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. She has been a CEO coach and consultant at Dropbox, Twitter, and other world-class tech companies. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kim talks about the meaning behind radical candor and how you can use it to make you a better boss. She also discusses the importance of soliciting feedback from your employees, 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

The marketplace is always shifting and changing, and companies of all sizes need to make sure they are staying aligned. Do you have a fixed mindset when it comes to the products and services you provide? Do you listen to your customer and pay attention to their needs? Check out this episode of Tats Talks to learn how to stay competitive in today’s changing market, and make sure to subscribe!  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

Bill Kent is the CEO of Team Horner Group. Bill joined the company back in the 1970’s when it had only 3 employees, and today they employ just under 600 people.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bill talks about his journey in the industry and how he developed his leadership style. He also discusses some of the tough choices that leaders and entrepreneurs have to make. 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

Brad Soper is a Partner and Board Member at Simon-Kucher & Partners. They specialize in commercial growth strategies, pricing, and sales effectiveness for B2B companies.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brad discusses how companies can make the transition to value-based pricing and the benefits that come with it. He also talks about some of the common mistakes companies make when pricing and how they can avoid them. 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

I love to help people whenever I can and make meaningful impacts on people’s lives. Sometimes in order to help people effectively, you have to be proactive and find out what they need without them actually asking for help. Check out this episode of Tats Talks to learn how to give people help more effectively, and make sure to subscribe!  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

Eric Anderton is an experienced construction consultant, and has been in the industry for over 25 years. He’s also the host of the popular podcast, Construction Genius: A Leadership Master Class. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Eric discusses the importance of performing at a high level on a consistent basis, and shares his personal practice that he follows for achieving that. Eric also talks about the 3 main areas that construction companies need to do well in order to succeed. 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 a customer service and customer experience expert. He is Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations, and is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author. He’s also been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement in the speaking profession.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Shep talks about the key to providing great customer service. He also discusses the importance of consistency in the customer experience, the value of having demanding customers, and much, much more! You definitely don’t want to 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

Have you ever received negative feedback or criticism online? It’s natural to get defensive when you’re faced with something negative on social media, but it’s really important to try and understand where they’re coming from. There might be a valuable lesson there! Listen to this episode of Tats Talks for 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

Barry Schlouch is the President of Schlouch Incorporated, which he has grown to over 280 employees and 1.5 billion dollars in business. He started his company out of his basement with just a $2000 investment.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Barry discusses how he got into the business and the important “skill, service, value” model that he uses in his company. He also discusses how to thrive and grow in difficult times. 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 Koenigs is a 13-time best-selling author, and has helped over 1,800 business owners become best-selling authors. He’s also a serial entrepreneur, VC and angel investor, and a judge on Entrepreneur.com’s “Elevator Pitch”. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike breaks down his process of writing books and explains how anyone can become a best-selling author. He also discusses the current trends we need to be watching out for in today’s world. Make sure to subscribe to Specified Growth Podcast today! 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

Do you get outside feedback to aid your personal development? Do you know which areas you need to grow in? Listen to this episode of Tats Talks to learn how I break down the different personal development areas to maximize growth. Improve your ability to be an entrepreneur today!  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

Seth Greene is an 8x best-selling author and entrepreneur. He’s also the Co-Host of The SharkPrenur Podcast, along with Kevin Harrington, one of the original sharks from Shark Tank. Seth is the founder of Market Domination LLC, and is the only 3x Marketer of the Year nominee.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Seth talks about some of the “shock and awe” boxes he’s sent out over the years and the amazing success rate that comes with them. He also discusses the major marketing trend that not enough people are talking about, and what being a magician has taught him about 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

Philippe Bouissou is a growth expert, entrepreneur, CEO, venture capitalist, and board member. He has 30 years of experience in Silicon Valley growing and running businesses, and is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at the consulting firm, Blue Dots Partners. Philippe was the Director of Apple Worldwide Internet Commerce & Services, and worked directly with Steve Jobs. He is the author of the best-selling book, Aligning The Dots.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Philippe discusses the inspiration behind his best-selling book and breaks down how to align your business for growth. He also shares some of the lessons he took from Steve Jobs, and gives his advice for young entrepreneurs. 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

What sort of routines do you have in place to help you reach your goals? Are you consistent with those routines, or do you tend to only stick with them when conditions are ideal? It's easy to work hard and be persistent when the time is right, but what about when things aren't going the way you planned? It’s important to push through those tough days and keep working at it, because that’s where you’ll make the most progress. 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

Gary McGrath is the CEO at Statarius, and is a Leadership Development Coach and Consultant. He is also an accomplished public speaker, and has written 2 books on leadership.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gary walks us through the 7 Steps of Intentional Leadership that make up his LeaderStep7 program. He also discusses how to build relationships, and how to promote the right people. 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

Mitch Russo is the CEO at Mindful Guidance, and has helped build numerous 8-figure companies. He’s also a best-selling author, and the host of numerous podcasts, including the popular business podcast, Your First Thousand Clients.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mitch talks about his first experiences in entrepreneurship, and the lessons he learned that helped him throughout his career. He also discusses how to manage virtual organizations effectively, 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

I love innovation. I’ve been studying books and talking to entrepreneurs and business leaders for years around the topic. What I’ve found is that my beliefs and viewpoints on certain subjects have shifted and changed over the years, based on new information or ideas I’ve learned from others. Are you open to changing the way you view the world, or are you stuck in your beliefs? 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

Chuck Garcia is a professional speaker, and the author of the best-selling book, A Climb To The Top. He’s also a talk show radio host, and a professor at Columbia University.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Chuck shares the incredible story of how he got into mountaineering, and the lessons learned along the way that can help you be a better entrepreneur. He also discusses the importance of collaboration and trust. Don’t miss Chuck’s amazing story on 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

David Avrin is the best-selling author of the book Why Customers Leave (And How To Win Them Back), which was named by Forbes as “One Of The Top 7 Business Books Entrepreneurs Need To Read”. He’s also an accomplished public speaker, and the President of The Visibility Coach.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, David discusses the different things companies are doing that drive customers away and how to stop doing them. He also talks about how to be more flexible as a company and the importance of saying “yes” to customers more often. 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

As we transform and go through personal development, we make a lot of mistakes! It’s part of growth, and we all deal with it differently. Think back to your own transformational patterns, do you approach it with positivity or negativity? Listen to this week’s episode of Tats Talks to find out how your mindset can help fuel your growth! 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