Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Kurt Schnakenberg is the CEO of Chicago Brass.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kurt talks about his entrepreneurial background, from working in his family business to becoming the CEO of Chicago Brass. He also discusses what defines luxury in the building materials space, the importance of an elevated customer experience in the luxury market, building an efficient offshore team, how we can work together to grow in the building materials industry, and 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

Craig Webb is the President of Webb Analytics.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Craig talks about his background and how he found his way into the building materials and construction industry after starting out as a sports writer. He also discusses DEI and sustainability initiatives and why they’re important, consolidation in the construction industry, using AI to improve your operations, and 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

Bill Hercules is the CEO of WJH Health.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bill talks about his background in architecture and specializing in the healthcare industry. He also discusses some of the post-pandemic challenges facing the healthcare system, creating healthier environments through architecture, discovering best practices for the future, and 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

Shreesha Ramdas is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lumber.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Shreesha talks about how he got started in entrepreneurialism and investing, and some of the lessons he’s learned along the way. He also discusses how to build a strong team and delegate appropriately, how Lumber’s comprehensive work management platform is helping the construction industry, and 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

Monica Hernandez is the CEO of Infinity Growth Corporation.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Monica talks about her career background in both technical and leadership positions. She also discusses corrosion and the concept of The Golden Wheel, communicating and collaborating effectively with different people, designing for sustainability, and 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

Aaron Toppston is a Managing Partner at GS Futures.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Aaron talks about his construction background and how he found his way into a venture position. He also discusses helping create better project outcomes, the importance of trust in the construction industry, what they look for in potential partners, and 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

Jared Simmons is a Consultant, Advisor and Coach at OUTLAST Consulting.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jared talks about his career background and what he’s learned from each position. He also discusses why humility is important during market research, the concept of open innovation and why cross-functional communication is important, centralized versus distributed innovation, and 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

Erick Ventura is the Owner of VEMA Deconstruction and Elisabeth Baudinaud is the Founder of Carbon Wise.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Erick and Elisabeth talk about the deconstruction process and some of the main benefits involved. They also discuss the concept of sustainable demolition, different ways of recycling deconstructed materials, reducing our carbon footprint in the construction industry, and 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

Maegan Spivey is a Contracts Specialist at Document Crunch.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Maegan talks about her background in the construction industry and how her interest in contracts began. She also discusses how to build an in-house contracts department, understanding your contracts and what to look for, building great rapport with your lawyer, and 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

Benjamin Holmgren is the Contract Consultant at Kestaa.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Benjamin talks about his construction background and how he got started in the industry at an early age. He also discusses how Kestaa is helping contractors track their data better, taking the time to evolve your company, the labor shortage in the construction industry and how we can attract future generations, and 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

Erin Khan is the Founder and Sr. Consultant of Erin Khan Consulting.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Erin talks about her background in civil engineering and construction. She also discusses innovation in the construction industry, the importance of training when implementing new technologies, the future of AI and data integration in the construction industry, and 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

Mack Story is an Author and Motivational Leadership Speaker at Blue-Collar Leadership.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mack talks about his background and how he discovered his passion for personal development and leadership. He also discusses learning how to be proactive versus reactive, connecting with different types of people in a genuine way, the different components of cultural transformation, how to become a sought-after employer, and 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

Janice Haughton is the Director of Community & Service at Turner Construction.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Janice talks about her career background and her passion for helping underserved communities. She also discusses how to be a mission-driven organization, building strong partnerships and relationships in the construction industry, how the Turner School of Construction Management is helping emerging businesses grow, and 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

Wissam Akra is the CEO and Founder at Tough Leaf.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Wissam talks about his background in engineering and how he found his way to the construction industry. He also discusses how Tough Leaf is helping contractors connect with diverse businesses, some of the mentoring and growth opportunities they offer, how subcontractors can interact with contractors better, and 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

Mike Kimel is the Founder and CEO of Pricimetrics.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike talks about his background and how he got into the pricing industry. He also discusses how to find the optimal price point for your products, the importance of analyzing data and understanding your competition, some of the variables that come into play when looking at pricing, and 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

Charlie Fitzgibbon is the Founder and Managing Director at Edinburgh Construction.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Charlie talks about his background and starting his construction company at a young age. He also discusses working with the right clients, understanding your strengths and weaknesses, how to build the right team to help you grow, and 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

Gary Gregory is a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and the Director of Operations at RADCO Residential.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gary talks about his background and how he made his way into the housing industry. He also discusses identifying who you want to be as a leader, the importance of having both mentors and alignment, how to increase employee engagement within your company, not being limited by your job title, and 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

Lisa Giuffra Diaz is the Managing Partner and Founder of Turf Advisory.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Lisa talks about her background and how she became interested in the investment process from a very young page, as well as what drew her to the construction industry. She also discusses being a “fixer” at Goldman Sachs, how to overcome setbacks with a positive mindset, the importance of leaving a legacy, and 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

Pete Zeppetella is the CEO at Zepps Gear.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Pete talks about his background in the trades and how he found his way into entrepreneurship. He also discusses the inspiration behind his harness-friendly jacket, his mission to improve comfort and functionality for those in the trades, and 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

Robert Puharich is the Associate Producer of our very own Specified Growth Podcast.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Robert talks about his background and how he overcame his anxieties around public speaking. He also discusses pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to further your personal development, working with the right mentor for you and how to take feedback well, the ‘1% better rule’ and making marginal improvements, and 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