Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Paz Arroyo is a Quality Leader at DPR Construction and Co-Founder of CollabDecisions. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Paz talks about the importance of collaboration in the construction industry. She also discusses how to avoid biases in the bidding process, creating a structured environment when collaborating, having a decision-making process in place, 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

Today’s guest is Thomas LaMay, from DPR Construction.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Thomas talks about his background and some of the learnings that have helped him grow personally and in his career. He also talks about the importance of having a feedback loop and a reinforcing loop, mental health in the trades and what we can do to help improve the current situation, the concept of systems thinking, 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

Alastair Boulding is an Expert in Construction Science Management and a Master Tradesperson.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Alastair talks about his career journey in the trades and how he got started. He also discusses the importance of continuous learning, investing in yourself and your personal growth, getting office workers and field workers to better understand each other’s perspectives, workforce development and how we can break some of the stigmas surrounding a career 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

Eric Law is the Co-Founder and CEO at Urban Machine.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Eric talks about his background in the construction management industry, some of the key learnings from his experiences, and the concept of change management. He also dives into the background of the wood waste problem in the construction industry and what Urban Machine is doing to solve it, as well as their future plans to address the wood waste problem globally. 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

Jim Kunkle is a Key Account Manager at AkzoNobel and Host of the Coatings Talk podcast.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jim talks about his new role and how things have changed since his last appearance on the Specified Growth Podcast. He also discusses the current digital revolution and transformation that’s occurring, embracing new technologies in the coatings industry, the impact AI is having on the way we create and consume content, 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

Amy Peevey is the Principal/Regional Director at SOCOTEC USA and the President of IIBEC.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Amy talks about her engineering and entrepreneurial background, as well as some of the lessons she’s learned throughout her career. She also discusses her involvement with IIBEC and some of the recent changes they’ve been making, the importance of being involved with industry organizations, building a network of collaborators in the 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

Matt Van Every is the CEO at Canopy Weather.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his entrepreneurial journey and some of the lessons he’s learned along the way. He also discusses his passion for the weather industry and how he found his way into roofing, the importance of being different as a company, how the construction industry is shifting in regards to weather, 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

Seth Tandett is the Business Development Executive at Baker Concrete.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Seth talks about his background and how he got into the concrete industry. He also discusses the difference between cement and concrete, why he started the Concrete Logic Podcast, why concrete is more sustainable than people think, 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

Adam Hoots is a Lean Construction Shepherd, Author, Podcast Host, and a TedX Speaker.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Adam talks about his early experiences in the construction industry and what drove him to progress in his career. He also discusses how to build a community and make a positive impact in the construction industry, his approach to managing change, being proud to have a career 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

Henry Nutt III is the Preconstruction Executive at Southland Industries and the Author of the book Seven Principles: Creating Your Success in the Construction Industry.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Henry talks about his background and what inspired him to write his book. He also discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people that challenge you, refusing to have a victim mindset, creating the right environment as a leader, how to have a voice and bring up tough topics at work without reacting emotionally, 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

Jerry Aliberti is the Principal at Pro-Accel.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jerry talks about his entrepreneurial journey, and what he’s learned from his many years in the construction industry. He also discusses his desire to help people at a more personal level, some of the mistakes new entrepreneurs make, how to effectively hire new talent and delegate tasks, avoiding cost overrun on your project, 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

Jennifer Lacy is the Lean Practice Leader at Robins & Morton.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jennifer talks about the experiences and insights she’s gained at Robins & Morton. She also discusses the positive impact and importance of respect and kindness in the industry, the similarities of being an entrepreneur and a Lean practice 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

Ted Miller III is the CEO at Training Mastery 3.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Ted talks about the importance of using self-awareness in various aspects of your business. He also discusses the different seasons in an economic cycle and how to best prepare yourself for the harder times, how to find strong strategic partners, 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

Todd Miller is the President of Isaiah Industries, Inc.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Todd talks about his background in the metal roofing industry and being an entrepreneur from an early age. He also discusses his podcast, Construction Disruption, which features disruptors in the design and construction industries, the value of brainstorming far-fetched marketing ideas, making sure your marketing focused on customer service, 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

Jerry Leth is the Vice-President and General Manager at MANA.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jerry talks about his career background and some of the roles he’s had over the years, as well as some of the changes he’s seen in the industry. He also discusses building high trust relationships with your independent reps, the concept of partners and profits relationships, how to successfully onboard new reps through mutual action planning, 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

Trey Thomas is the President and COO at Hill Electric Company.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Trey talks about his career background and how he climbed up the ranks from intern to President and COO. He also discusses their marketing strategy and the importance of a good social media presence, building relationships with customers and vendors, why you should be investing in your employees, 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

Kelly Cartwright is the Owner at Core Recruiter Ltd, and is listed as one of The Top 100 Most Influential Women In Construction 2022.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kelly talks about her background and how she fell into the recruiting industry. She also discusses what makes them different than other recruiters in the construction industry, the importance of understanding your client’s needs and finding the right candidate, how to stand out and win industry awards, and 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

Janice Roosen is the Sales Director at Castagra Products, Inc.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Janice talks about her background in various industries and how important her skill of reading people has been to her success. She also discusses the difference between the ability to pay and the desire to pay, being active in industry associations, 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

John Van Beek is the Chief Revenue Officer at Labor Central.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, John talks about his background in building materials and some of the various lessons he’s learned throughout his career. He also discusses some of the technology he’s most excited about in the roofing industry, the concept behind Labor Central and how they’re helping install crews find work easier and more consistently, 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

Rolf Snobeck is the National Strategic Account Manager at Tecta America Commercial Roofing.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Rolf shares some of his insights from his 45 years in the roofing industry. He also discusses the history of roofing and the origin of roof warranties, the different types of buying processes, the future challenges the roofing industry might face, 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