Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Joshua McMahon is the Vice President of Bramante Homes.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Joshua talks about his early experiences in construction and how he transitioned into coaching. He also discusses the importance of building up people in the construction industry, how he coaches according to an individual’s personal goals, understanding your vision and finding a company that aligns with it, 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

Sneha Kumari is a Circular Supply Chain Thought Leader at Circular Supply Chain Network.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Sneha talks about her passion for the circular supply chain industry and creating a positive impact on the planet. She also discusses the difference between sustainability and a circular economy, some of the most common supply chain misconceptions, implementing new technologies, 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

Sanjay Poojary is the Founder and CEO at Saya Life.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Sanjay talks about his experiences working with both large companies and small start-ups, and what gave him the motivation to start his own company. He also discusses the importance of learning new skills and taking on multiple roles in a start-up setting, networking early on with people that have experience in your industry, defining your goal as a company and focusing on it, 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

Lance Furuyama is the Program Manager at Trade Partner HQ.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Lance talks about his early interests in entrepreneurialism. He also discusses how he went from being very disorganized as a kid to working in operations, the importance of communication and consideration when working with partners, some of the challenges of pre-qualifying a subcontractor and how to avoid them, 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

Denis Kouroussis is the Founder and CEO at Volta Energy. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Denis talks about how he was introduced to entrepreneurialism at a young age. He also discusses his electrical and mechanical engineering background, how he built Volta Energy and where they’re at today, the importance of getting to know somebody before you go into business with them, how to build relationships and network in your 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

Tonya Hicks is the President and CEO at Power Solutions Intl.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Tonya talks about her background as an electrician and entrepreneur, as well as how she started her companies, Power Solutions, Inc. and Women Do Everything. She also discusses the importance of word-of-mouth referrals in the industry, working with the right people in your business, 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

Dennis Doran is a Leadership Speaker and the Author of Soft As Steel.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dennis talks about his background and how he got into the construction industry. He also discusses the importance of developing soft skills, understanding different personality types, the importance of training and employee development, 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

Morné Smit is the Founder of Emerse Group Limited.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Morné talks about his background in the sales industry and how he got started. He also discusses how to build an effective sales playbook in your company, the common language of sales and the importance of understanding the communication preferences of your buyer, why you should stop selling and start helping your prospects buy instead, 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

Ron Nussbaum is the Founder of BuilderComs.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Ron talks about how he transitioned from the Marine Corps to residential construction, as well as what he thinks you need to be successful in the construction industry. He also discusses how important it is to be well-rounded, how he got his first entrepreneurial opportunity, maintaining a competitive edge 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

Herb Sargent is the President and CEO of Sargent.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Herb talks about his background in the construction industry and how he’s progressed throughout his career. He also discusses some of the things he learned when starting his first business, having a financial margin of safety and how to secure funding, investing in your team and their success, the importance of having a vision for your 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

Greg Crumpton is the Vice President of Service Logic.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Greg talks about his early experiences in the trades and how he got into the industry. He also discusses starting his first company and the challenges he faced, embracing new technology in the service industry, communicating effectively with different types of people, the importance of passing your knowledge on to the next generation, 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

Sherry Harbaugh is a Specification Consultant and Educator.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Sherry talks about her educational background and how she got into the specification industry. She also discusses coordination between drawings and specs on a project, her holistic approach to the specification process, the importance of knowing your objectives and expectations when selecting building materials, some of the things that have been changing in the industry, relying on product manufacturers for education, 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

Coty Fournier is a Talent Development and Growth Strategist at Construction Management Consulting.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Coty talks about her background in the construction industry and how she got started. She also discusses the importance of having real field experience and being well-rounded in the construction industry, how to stand out as a general contractor, having great mentors to help your career growth, 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

Scott Peper is the CEO of Mobilization Funding.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Scott talks about his background in sales and how he made his way into the construction industry. He also discusses his first entrepreneurial experiences and some of the lessons he learned along the way, how Mobilization Funding was formed and what they’re doing to help make funding easier for contractors, 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

Eric Schultz is a Partner at Journey Alliance.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Eric talks about his early days as an entrepreneur and the inspiration behind Journey Alliance. He also discusses some of the pros and cons of running a landscape business, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, how you can continue to develop your leadership skill sets, 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

Mitch Lewandowski is the President of Cymbionic.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mitch discusses his entrepreneurial background and how he found his way into the construction industry. He also talks about being all in on a new business venture, the importance of humility and empathy as a leader, building healthy leadership teams around trust, 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

Dan Wies is the President of Wies Offsite.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dan talks about his background and his early interest in entrepreneurship. He also discusses the concept of mental management, being teams focused and working with the right people, positive self-talk and having a vision for your future, the importance of constantly improving as a leader, 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

Tony Rader is the COO at National Roofing Partners.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Tony talks about his background in the construction industry and some of the key lessons he’s learned along the way. He also discusses the importance of having a personal touch in the digital age, his passion for educating the younger generation coming into the industry, having a growth plan for your career in construction, 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

William Bazeley is the CEO and Founder at RoofMarketplace.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, William talks about his entrepreneurial background and his love for sales. He also discusses how the idea for RoofMarketplace was born and what they’re doing to simplify the roof insurance claim process, some of the challenges they faced while building their company, 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

Brian Winningham is the Owner of Field Driven Lean.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brian discusses the mental health crisis in the construction industry and what we can do to help improve the current situation. He also talks about making the industry more inclusive, changing the culture from the ground up, the importance of really getting to know the people on your jobsite, 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