Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Gregg Wallick is the President and CEO of Best Roofing. He’s also the Founder of Followup CRM. Gregg was named the Commercial Contractor of the Year in 2018 by Roofing Contractor Magazine. He was also the Founder of General Roofing Services, who grew out to become the largest roofing contractor business in the US, with over 2800 employees.  On this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gregg shares how he built up his businesses, and the lessons he learned along the way. Gregg also shares some invaluable tips about being in the roofing industry, as well as some of the leadership practices he currently follows. 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

Joe Bazzano is the co-author of the best-selling book, The Contractor’s 60 Minute Exit Plan. He’s the owner and COO at Beacon Exit Planning, and has been the owner of Bazzano & Rosenbloom for 20 years. He’s a certified public accountant, valuation analyst, and business exit consultant. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Joe discusses the options business owners have when it’s time to exit their business, and the challenges they can expect to face during the experience. If you’re thinking about transitioning your business, you don’t want to miss this episode! 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 have “someday” goals? We all have goals that we aspire to, but we tend to think that some goals are out of our reach. But with the right planning, and a lot of courage, you can achieve any big goal that you have in mind! Listen to this episode of Tats Talks to find out how you can work towards your “someday” goal. 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

Geoffrey Moore is an author, speaker, and advisor. He consults start-up companies, as well as established high-tech companies such as Salesforce, Microsoft, and Autodesk. Geoffrey is also the author of the ground-breaking book, Crossing The Chasm, which focuses on the challenges that start-up companies face when transitioning from early adopting to mainstream customers. Geoffrey gives between 50-80 speeches a year, and he’s considered one of the pioneers of launching disruptive innovations.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Geoffrey discusses the steps to getting your innovation into the mainstream market, as well as some of the challenges that most start-ups face and how to avoid them. Geoffrey also breaks down the basics of venture financing, and what you need to know as an entrepreneur. You do not 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 T

Rob Strobel is the President at Lithko Contracting. Lithko is one of the top commercial specialty contractors in the US, has revenues of 800 million, and has thousands of employees. Rob was in the army after high school, and served in Desert Storm. He played football in college, and started his career in the sporting goods industry.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Rob discusses the methodologies and procedures implemented at Lithko that helped them achieve massive growth. He also talks about their definition of the terms “leadership, management, and supervision” and how they look at leadership differently than other organizations. 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

Have you heard of reverse engineering? Have you tried it before? It can be really confusing figuring out what has worked or not worked for someone who has had the success you’re looking for. Check out this episode of Tats Talks to hear my insight on reverse engineering and how it can help you on your journey. 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

Greg Crabtree is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and financial expert.  Greg founded his own firm (Crabtree, Rowe & Berger) to focus on helping entrepreneurs build their economic engine. After being named to the INC 5000 list for 2019, his firm merged with a top 20 U.S. accounting firm. Greg’s book, Simple Numbers, Straight Talks, Big Profits! is a fan favorite among entrepreneurs. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Greg discusses the common mistakes companies make when dealing with their finances. Greg also talks about how important tracking data is for growing your business. Don’t miss this episode! 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

Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and the bestselling author of Willpower Doesn’t Work, and his brand-new book, Personality Isn’t Permanent. From 2015-2018, he was the #1 writer on Medium.com. During that time, he grew his email list from 0 to 400,000 without paid advertising. He’s also an accomplished speaker, and has numerous TED Talks. On this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Benjamin discusses how personalities can change, and the challenges that come with having labels. He also talks about how flexibility and confidence go hand in hand, and how to have more of both in your life. Listen to the full episode to hear Benjamin’s amazing story! 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 had a really tough boss back in the day that taught me a very valuable business lesson. No matter how good you are at your job, everyone can be replaced. It’s important to keep working hard to improve every single day. 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

Michael Kiolbassa has been the President of Kiolbassa Provision Company for over 33 years. It’s a family-owned company that produces smoked meats, and was founded by his grandfather in 1945. Michael took over the business in 1987 and experienced massive growth. They now distribute in 48 states and are the highest-grossing premium sausage manufacturer in Texas. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michael discusses the leadership strategies he used to grow his company, as well as some of the challenges and lessons learned along the way. He’s a firm believer that if your culture is healthy, your business will be healthy. Listen to this episode for more of Michael’s story!  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

Bo Burlingham was the Editor-at-Large at Inc. Magazine for over 25 years. He is currently a contributing writer for Forbes Magazine, and is an author with 5 books. His book, Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, was one of the five finalists for the 2006 Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year award. He co-founded the Small Giants Community, which has been going since 2009. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bo shares the inspiration behind his very successful books, as well as some of the lessons he’s learned after interviewing hundreds of entrepreneurs regarding their businesses. He also discusses some of the similarities that successful companies share, as well as some of the challenges that small businesses come across. 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

I’ve learned so much from the guests on my podcast, people are always recommending great books and resources for me to learn from. One of the books that was recently recommended to me has really stuck out lately, and made me think about how it comes into play in my own life and business. Listen to this week’s episode of Tats Talks to hear more, and check out the book at perrymarshall.com 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 Baach is the Director and former CEO at Philpott. Philpott manufacturers a diverse range of rubber products for numerous industries. He is also a seasoned mentor, and has helped numerous executives to grow and achieve great success. He has a reputation of growing profitable organizations and innovating in changing markets.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike discusses his journey in the corrosion prevention industry, as well as some of the challenges and lessons learned along the way. He also discusses how he was encouraged to be creative early on, and how that led to productivity and 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

Greg Hayne is the Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Coach at Hayne Coaching Group. He’s a trainer, speaker, innovator, and thought leader. He’s been involved in the roofing industry since 1997. His training programs help his roofer clients grow their service departments both in size and profitability. He’s also been an EOS Implementer since 2017. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Greg talks about how he got into coaching and the importance of doing what makes you happy. He also discusses some of the common challenges that roofing companies face, as well as some of the best practices for commercial roofers. If you’re a roofing contractor, you really don’t want to miss this episode! 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

Discipline allows you to control your time and live more deliberately. It can give you the freedom to focus on things that you really want to focus on. There are actually ways that you can improve your discipline. Check out this episode of Tats Talks to learn how! 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

Ryan Groth is the CEO and Founder of Sales Transformation Group. He’s helped roofing companies and other contractors from around the country improve their technology capabilities and transform their sales organizations. Ryan first became involved in the contracting industry with his family in his teens. He’s dedicated to helping contractors make the transition into real companies. Ryan is a professional baseball player, which has helped shape his work ethic and commitment to growth. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Ryan talks about how to bring scalable sales systems into your business, as well as the different competencies that make up your “Sales DNA”. He also discusses why he thinks athletes make the best salespeople! 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 mega

Brad Beldon has been the Chief Culture Officer and CEO at The Beldon Group of Companies for over 32 years. The Beldon Group of Companies has over 225 team members, with over 70 team members that have served over 20 years. It’s a family-owned business that’s been around for 73 years and 4 generations.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brad talks about how to make it through challenging times, and what The Beldon Group of Companies has done to survive past adversities. He also discusses integrity in business, and the importance of loving what you do. Don’t miss this episode!  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

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Do you tend to shy away from your weaknesses, or do you strive to improve your weak points? There are definitely some areas in my skillset that used to give me anxiety, but I’ve been working hard on improving in those areas instead of being afraid of them. Listen to this week’s episode of Tats Talks to hear my tips, and let me know if you agree! 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

Trent Cotney is the CEO and Founder of Cotney Construction Law, which is a law firm that is changing the way the construction industry handles legal, risk, and safety challenges. Trent is a construction lawyer himself, and has been dedicated to serving the roofing industry since 1999. Trent is also the primary author and editor of the Amazon best-selling book, OSHA Defense for the Construction Industry. He’s received numerous awards from the industry, and has recently been awarded the Joe Whatley Lifetime Achievement Award. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Trent talks about his experiences in the industry and his passion for continued growth and giving back. He also discusses some of the common challenges and legal issues that roofers commonly deal with. 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 megaphon

Chuck Chapman has been the President of Tecta America Arizona LLC for over 9 years, and has been in the roofing industry since 1985. He is a skilled negotiator, has driven sales, created world-class teams, and has great networking skills. He’s also a humanitarian and is a champion of human rights. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Chuck talks about his experience in the industry, and the importance of giving back. He also discusses the value of having mentors, and how to stay organized within your busy schedule. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an 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