Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Adrian Danila is the Director of Facilities & Maintenance at ECI Management. ECI Management is part of the ECI Group, which builds, develops, owns, and manages multi-family real estate throughout the Southeastern US. Adrian manages a portfolio of 8,000 apartment units. Adrian graduated from law school before moving to the United States and starting over from scratch. He learned a new language, a new way of working, and new skill sets that helped him climb the ladder in his industry. He’s a big believer of having a good attitude and treating people as you’d want to be treated. Hear more of his inspiring story in this week’s 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’ve been wanting to improve my storytelling and comedy skills, so I reached out to a professional coach for help. She pushed me to get on stage and perform, which I never thought I would do! Are there things that you’re scared of that you wish you could do? Don’t let fear stop you from accomplishing your goals. Listen to this episode to see how you can run towards scary moments to improve your personal life and your business. 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

Greta Bajrami is the CEO and founder of the Golden Group Construction Corp. Golden Group is a woman-owned and operated roofing business that has won regional and national awards for their skill and customer service. Greta started the company when she was 21 years old while still attending University.  Greta attributes her success to hard work and determination. She’s also a big believer in keeping a positive mindset, and listening to your instincts. She’s currently working on establishing a new platform called Rootless Entrepreneur, which will be used to embrace, empower, and educate individuals that may not have had roots in a certain industry, but still embarked on it. Listen to this week’s episode of Specified Growth Podcast for more of Greta’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/adchoi

Today’s guest is David Meerman Scott, the best-selling author of The New Rules of Marketing & PR. David is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, advisor to emerging companies, a VC strategic partner, and is the author of 11 books. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, David talks about his upcoming book Fanocracy, and how companies can use the idea of fandom to grow and connect with their customers. 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

Are you open-minded to trying new things? Listen to this week’s episode of Tats Talks to hear some examples from my life, and find out how trying new things can help you understand people better and become a more well-rounded listener. Make sure to subscribe to hear all future episodes! 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

Today’s guests are Tony Ulwick and Danny Small from the strategy and consulting firm Strategyn. Tony Ulwick is the pioneer of the Jobs-To-Be-Done theory, the inventor of the Outcome-Driven Innovation process, and the founder of Strategyn. Tony is also the author of best-sellers What Customers Want and JOBS TO BE DONE: Theory To Practice. Danny Small is an experienced executive with over 20 years of background driving growth through innovation, strategy, and business development. Danny has a deep passion for helping his clients turn innovation into science and create explosive growth. His work has resulted in millions of dollars in new product and service development, market share gains, and profitable revenue increases for his clients. In this episode, Tony and Danny share their thoughts on how to innovate with more efficiency, as well as the challenges that face the building materials and construction industry in regards to innovation. Listen to this episode of Specified Growth Podcast to find out how you

James Aiken is a Recruiting Manager at Legacy Search. He is a top head-hunter in the building materials industry. He’s also an avid user of LinkedIn and has amassed almost 30,000 contacts through the platform. In this episode, James gives his tips for finding the right people for the right job, and how to retain your employees. James also talks about the challenges that exist in the building materials industry, and how you can avoid those challenges. 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

Do you decide if you can do something before you even try it? We tend to choose the path that we know will give us guaranteed results, but what would happen if you stop overthinking and try something different?  Listen to this week’s episode of Tats Talks to hear how trying can bring you and your business to a new level. Make sure to subscribe to hear all future episodes 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

Chris Bennett is the Principal at Bennett Build Construction Consulting. He has a broad range of concrete and flooring construction experience. His firm’s clients include Adidas, Intel, JC Penny, and Nike. Chris is a proud US Navy veteran and understands the value of working as a team on integrated project design. Chris is a big believer in open honesty with clients, and encourages people to get the job done right, instead of quickly. In this episode, he shares some of his tips for being a better communicator and how that can help your business and how you work with different trades. Chris is also a self-professed “dad joke” lover and is a music trivia buff. 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

Erik J. Olson is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Array Digital. Erik and his business partner host a podcast called Journey To $100 Million, in which they document their ups and downs and lessons learned as they grow their digital agency to $100 million in revenue. Erik went through numerous careers, including software engineering and civil engineering, before finding his calling in digital marketing. In this episode, he shares some of the current marketing trends, how to set big goals, and his personal habits for success. 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

Practicing humility does not mean you have to lack confidence! It can be hard for entrepreneurs to find the balance. Do you use humility to improve your business? Listen to this week’s Tats Talks and let me know what you think! Make sure to subscribe to hear all future episodes 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

Reid Ribble is the CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association. He was a president of his own roofing company for over 30 years and he served 6 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He started out in roofing very young, and he took on challenges as he grew with the help of a great team and a positive mindset. He’s a big believer in the power of kindness and humility, and believes all great leaders share those traits. People are always more willing to follow somebody that they admire and respect, and he makes sure that he applies that philosophy to everything he does.  Listen to this week’s episode for more of Reid’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

Cameron Herold is the President of COO Alliance. The COO Alliance is a vetted peer group designed to support and develop the 2nd in command. Cameron was the COO at 1-800-GOT-JUNK, and helped take the company from 2 million dollars to 106 million dollars in 6 years. They operated in 4 countries, 330 cities, and was ranked number 2 on the Best Companies to Work for in Canada. He is also a bestselling author with 5 books, including Vivid Vision and Meetings Suck. Cameron is known by many leaders as “The Business Growth Guru” and is the mastermind behind exponential growth in hundreds of companies. Listen to this week’s episode to hear Cameron’s incredible interview. 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 heard of the 3 AM test? In this episode of Tats Talks, I discuss putting your ideas to the test and the importance of reaching out to your network for input.  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

Jim Kunkle is the Manager at SSPC and is in charge of Development and Membership Engagement. SSPC is the society for protective coatings, and Jim is a protective coating specialist. He’s been with the SSPC for almost 7 years and prior to that, he worked in steel and fabrication.  He’s a big user of social media, and is passionate about getting people educated and interested in the protective coatings industry. He’s become a very strong resource of information, and he runs a popular 5 Questions Interview Series for his followers. He’s a big believer in asking questions and learning something new every day.  Listen to this week’s episode for more of Jim’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

Robert Duran is the owner of Durans Roofing & Remodelling. They are a commercial roofing and remodelling contractor for the Houston, Texas area. Robert started off working at a lumberyard, and wanted to start a company of his own in the construction industry. He started Durans Roofing & Remodelling in 1984 in a small town, and grew his business with the community. Loyalty and community are very important to Robert, and he makes sure those fundamentals are followed by his team. He believes in only taking jobs that they know they can do to their fullest potential, quality of work is more important than the quantity of jobs. He preaches the importance of always doing the best you can, and never settle for anything less! It’s also important to balance your life, and he encourages people to enjoy things in life besides work. Listen to this week’s episode for more of Robert’s story! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuy

How often do you make your goals non-negotiable? It can be really tough, but it’s possible to really commit to success. Listen to this episode of Tats Talks to hear 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

April Dunford is the author of Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning So Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It. Her expertise is built on 25 years as an executive in a series of 7 successful technology start-ups and 3 global tech giants. This included expanding a business area from launch to over $3 billion in under 2 years. April started out with an engineering degree, and was introduced to marketing by self-professed “dumb luck”. She realized quickly that marketing was where she was meant to be. She spent a lot of time learning everything she needed to know, but realized that nobody seemed to be able to explain in detail the process of product positioning. She then began working on putting together her own methodology and began running workshops and consulting with new companies to teach them her system. April is an active mentor and an accomplished public speaker, having spoken recently at over a dozen conferences focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Please reach out if you ha

Sharon Drew Morgen is an original thinker, thought leader, and author of several books, including the NYTimes Business Bestseller Selling with Integrity, and Dirty Little Secrets: why buyers can't buy and sellers can't sell and What? Did you really say what I think I heard?  She is the inventor of Buying Facilitation®, training 100,000 sales folks in global corporations such as IBM, KPMG, Wachovia Bank, Bose, Morgan Stanley, and Kaiser Permanente. Sharon Drew's work focuses on facilitating decision making using collaboration-based, win/win models, working with several industries including sales, healthcare, coaching, leadership, and management, as a coach, consultant, trainer, and speaker. Her award-winning blog www.sharondrewmorgen.com carries original articles on sales, listening, collaboration, leadership, and decision making. Also, make sure to check out this amazing article Do We Really Need Proposals? at the following link: http://sharondrewmorgen.com/do-we-really-need-proposals/ Please reach out if

What advice would you give to your younger self? Listen to this week's episode of Tats Talks to hear what advice I would give to my younger self about a certain moment in my life. 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