Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Todd Drouillard is the Associate, Science and Technology Studio Business Leader at HED. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Todd talks about his career journey and how he wanted to be an architect at a very young age. He also discusses changes to the workplace environment over the last few years and how that’s affected their design approach, the importance of being a well-rounded architect and doing research about various facets of the project you’re working on, 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

 Andrew Zukoski is the Co-Founder at Join, Inc., a construction design build platform.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Andrew talks about his background in software engineering and how he made his way into the building materials and construction industry. He also discusses some of the many decisions that need to be made on every construction project and how they’re using technology at Join to simplify that process, some of the benefits of choosing 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

Nick Peret is the CEO at PeakLeads.io. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Nick talks about how he came up of the idea to start his company PeakLeads.io, and how they’re different than other lead gen companies in the industry. He also discusses the importance of using a quality CRM, how automation helps the modern-day business, the importance of 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

Kyle Majchrowski is a Construction Project Executive at Banner Health. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kyle talks about the processes he manages, as well as some of the challenges the construction industry is facing today. He also discusses the importance of soft skill development, the power of self-awareness and understanding yourself, bringing people in various facets of the industry together to learn from each other, 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

Emma Moretzsohn is the President of J&L Building Materials. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Emma talks about her background and her experiences working in a family-owned business, as well as the transitions she went through to become President. She also discusses the changes she implemented when taking over the company, introducing technology into the building materials space to attract the younger contractor base, some of her tips for people looking to successfully implement big changes in their organization, and much 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

Matt Peterson is the General Manager at Hunter Panels. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his many years of experience in the roofing industry, the various roles he’s had, and what he’s learned along the way. He also discusses setting up your customers and employees for success, the importance of continuously learning, the value of a strong company culture, 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 Kunard is a building materials expert and the Owner of Hidden Steps Marketing. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike talks about how he transitioned from working in a multi-billion-dollar company to various smaller companies, and what he learned from each experience. He also discusses the difference of one-step and two-step strategy in distribution, the importance of finding the right partners to work with, becoming knowledgeable in the different processes involved with distribution, 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

Brad Van Dam is the Vice-President of Sales at Metal-Era, Inc. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brad talks about his career background and how he got to where he is today. He also discusses the importance of developing great relationships with contractors and vendors, some of the key insights he learned from working in the coatings industry, the unique connection of sports and entrepreneurship, 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

Davis Hambrick is the Co-Host at The Laying Foundations Podcast. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Davis talks about how he started The Laying Foundations Podcast and what their mission is. He also discusses gaining confidence in your personality type, equipping the next generation of builders to be successful, the importance of communication skills and being able to take feedback 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

Howie Ferguson is the Executive Director at Construction Owners Association of America. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Howie talks about the importance of transparency and communication when collaborating with different people on a project. He also discusses ‘The COAA Way’ concept, what makes a top-level contractor, COAA’s future plans and aspirations, the importance of talking about mental health 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

Nancy Novak is the Chief Innovation Officer at Compass Datacenters. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Nancy talks about her passion for the building industry. She also discusses the concept of the challenger approach, supporting diversity in the building and construction industry, the importance of sustainable building options, 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

Gay Hendricks is the Best-Selling Author of The Big Leap. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gay talks about his best-selling book, The Big Leap, and the concept of the upper limit problem. He also discusses the zone of genius and how to find it in one’s self, his recent work around the power of receiving, 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

Michelle Boykin is the Chief Operating Officer at Rackley Roofing Company. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michelle talks about her background in accounting and how she found her way into the roofing industry. She also discusses being involved in various organizations within the industry, why she loves personality tests, the importance of continuous self-improvement, 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

Britain Jacobson is a Project Management and Ops Strategist. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Britain talks about the various roles he’s played throughout his career and the importance of exploring different opportunities. He also discusses how he generates systems and creates SOP’s efficiently, having a clear goal when starting up a business, communicating in an emotionally mature 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

Rita Kim is the CEO at Partners for Growth Advisory Services. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Rita talks about how she supports entrepreneurs and helps them grow their businesses. She also discusses business risks and how to manage them, the concept of the worry tree, the importance of taking time for yourself, 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

Tom Prokop is the Associate Director at Independent Distributor Alliance Corporation. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Tom talks about the various roles he’s had throughout his career, and what he’s learned along the way from each role. He also discusses the importance of relationship building in business, the current struggles and challenges the distribution industry is facing, adopting new technology and tools 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

Bob Olsen is the Chief Marketing Officer at Chief Outsiders. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bob talks about his early interest in science and innovation and how he got into marketing. He also discusses why it’s important for every marketer to start in sales, integrating digital with traditional marketing in the B2B space, having a marketing strategy in your 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

Dr. Dan Hill is the President at Sensory Logic. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dan talks about his experiences with facial coding and how it’s helped him in business. He also discusses the various emotions in business and how to deal with them, some simple tips to staying connected and engaged with people, 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

Billibob Boor is the Inventor/Founder at Paragon Roof Systems. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Billibob talks about his journey in the roofing industry and what he’s learned, as well as what pushed him into creating and developing products. He also discusses the keys that contributed to his success, the importance of being a compassionate leader and showing people you care, 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

Lyle Allen is an experienced Business Development Specialist.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Lyle talks about how to attract sales talent and build amazing sales teams. He also discusses the ABCs of sales, why consistency is key, 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