Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

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

Matt Aston is the President at GPRS.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his entrepreneurial background and how he found his way into the ground penetrating radar industry. He also discusses how he expanded his business by working with the right team, the new technologies and services that GPRS is providing for its customers, some of the lessons he’s learned along the way, 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

Russell Hixson is the Editor at SiteNews.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Russell talks about his background in journalism and some of his past experiences as an investigative crime reporter. He also discusses how he transitioned into construction journalism, some of the upcoming trends in the construction industry that he’s excited about, the importance of being authentic in media, 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

Matt Graves is the Founder of Construction Yeti.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his background in construction and how he went from being a subcontractor to an owner. He also discusses personal branding for construction executives, the importance of networking and giving back to the next generation of construction professionals, creating content for 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

Ben Roberts is the Co-Founder and President of Pearl MF.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Ben talks about his marketing background in the building materials industry, and why he started his own firm, Pearl MF. He also discusses creating unique content to showcase products, marketing strategies and tips for the building materials industry, how to promote sustainability in an authentic way, 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

Jonathan Cor is the Founder of Customer Growth.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jonathan talks about his experiences in the coatings and construction industry and how he got started in marketing. He also discusses his approach to B2B marketing in commercial construction, how to get engagement on social media, aligning your social media strategy with your business objectives, the importance of both personal branding and company branding, 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

Jordan Reyes is an Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jordan talks about his background and entrepreneurial journey. He also discusses the importance of active listening when making a connection with people, using social media to provide value, his advice for new entrepreneurs starting out, 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

Jennifer Todd is the Founder and President at LMS General Contractors.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jennifer talks about her journey in the construction industry and why she decided to go to law school. She also discusses her non-profit organization ‘A Greener Tomorrow’, the importance of time and energy management, understanding contract terms and the art of negotiating, being open to opportunities that come along, 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

Luke Hill is the Senior Partner/Commercial Construction Lead at Joseph Chris Partners Executive Search.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Luke talks about how he got started in the construction recruiting industry after serving in the Marine Corps. He also discusses how to recruit the right talent for the right company, the importance of cultural alignment and good communication in the recruiting process, the motivation behind his podcast “Off The Hook With Erica and Luke”, 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

Gabriella Ainslie and Lacey Soslow are the Co-Founders of Matriarchy Build.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gabriella and Lacey talk about their journey from friends to business partners and why they started Matriarchy Build. They also discuss how their platform helps homeowners and DIYers connect directly with construction professionals, bringing gender equality to the industry, the importance of good communication, 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

Rachel Touchet is the Company Owner at R&R Resolute Staffing Firm.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Rachel talks about how she got into the staffing industry, and what led her to start her own company. She also discusses how to get better at having tough conversations at work, what it takes to build a successful staffing firm, some of her future plans for her company, 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

Stephanie Hajducek is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of This One’s for the Gals, a non-profit organization that helps girls in grades K-12 learn about career opportunities in the energy, construction, and manufacturing industries.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Stephanie talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how This One’s for the Gals was started. She also discusses dealing with imposter syndrome, how to differentiate yourself and grow in your career, the importance of empowering the next generation of female leaders to explore different career opportunities, 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