Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Dave Daniels is a product launch expert and the Founder of BrainKraft.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dave talks about some of his experiences in the industry. He also discusses what makes a successful product launch, common mistakes companies make when approaching a new product launch, and much, 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

Gary Rockis is the Owner of the Morris Business & Technology Center. He’s also an award-winning author of electronic and smart home books for workforce development.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gary discusses his career journey and how he got to where he is today. He also talks about the importance of having a quality support system within your organization, taking calculated risks to grow your business, his thoughts on smart home technology, 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

Liz Krauthammer is a Marketing Consultant and Innovation Leadership Expert. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Liz discusses her past experiences with various industries and careers, and what she was able to take from each one into her current venture. She also talks about how companies she’s worked with approached innovation, brand extensions versus new innovation, her product development process, 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

Coralee Beatty is a Business Coach & Consultant at ThriveHQ. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Coralee talks about how she found her way into the construction industry and some of her experiences throughout the years. She also discusses starting her own business and some of the challenges she faced, as well as how it helped her find her true calling in business coaching. 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

Jamie Adamchuk is an Executive CEO Coach and Business Trainer.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jamie talks about how he got started with coaching and some of his best experiences along the way. He also discusses the importance of always continuing your learning journey, some of the common mistakes he sees businesses making, 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

Thomas Frey is a Futurist Keynote Speaker. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Thomas discusses “The Great Resignation” that’s happening and how he thinks it will impact the future of business. He also talks about how to think like a futurist, what future trends he’s keeping a close eye on, 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

Tyler Martin is a Business Coach & Consultant at ThinkTyler. He’s also the Host of Think Business with Tyler Podcast, where he discusses the challenges, failures, and successes of growing and scaling a business.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Tyler discusses some of the lessons he learned early on when starting his business. He also talks about the changes that occur within a business while it scales, how to speak with different personality types within your organization, the importance of having a good coach, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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

Rick Buist is the President at Bioroof Systems, Inc.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Rick talks about how he got into the green roof space and what some of the challenges were when he was starting out. He also discusses some of the exciting trends he’s tracking in the industry, unique practices that make Bioroof stand out in the green roof space, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified!  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

Steven Hayhurst is the Senior Vice President at Enstoa. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Steven talks about how he got started at Enstoa over 11 years ago and what the company focuses on. He also discusses how they make people’s work more meaningful, introducing processes to make your business more efficient, how he thinks about innovation, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified!  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

Michael Field is the Director at Industrial Strength Strategy and a Partner at EvettField Partners.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michael discusses some of the differences between consumer marketing and B2B marketing. He also talks about his process of conducting independent customer interviews to understand the buyer’s behaviours, evaluating your competitive marketing strategies, 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

Dale Crow is the Senior Vice President at Risk Strategies. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dale talks about how he made the transition from being a lawyer handling construction claims to being a construction insurance broker. He also talks about some of the common claims he has run across, how social inflation is affecting the industry, how to make sure your insurance company is working for you to avoid as much risk as possible, 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

Nicole Sanchez is the Vice-President of Operations at Koury. She’s also the host of The Construction Influencer podcast. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Nicole talks about how she got into the construction industry and why she feels this industry is her true calling. She also discusses some of the traits that make up a great leader in the construction industry, how to deal with some of the current labour shortage challenges, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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

J. Alex Lewis is the Business Development Manager at Edwards, Inc.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, J. talks about what he loves about LinkedIn and why he thinks the industrial contractor and coatings industries have been slower to adopt technology. He also discusses which he prefers more, selling in-person or online, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of both. He also touches on the importance of building relationships with your prospective clients, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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

Lynn Stevens is the Head Facilitator at Impact Ignite HR. She is also a Leadership Development and Human Resources Coach.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Lynn talks about how she got into HR and some of the lessons she learned early on in her career. She also discusses the importance of being open to change, both within your organization and your own beliefs. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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

Kevin Dean is the President and CEO of ManoByte. ManoByte specializes in digital marketing and CRM implementation for manufacturers.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kevin discusses his background in building materials and technology, and what inspired him to start ManoByte. He also talks about what manufacturers can do to help create a connected channel experience to improve the buyer’s journey, and much, much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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

Tyler and Eddie Campbell are the Hosts of The Construction Brothers Podcast.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Tyler and Eddie discuss their background as 6th generation builders, and how to be successful running a family-owned entrepreneurial venture. They also talk about how to balance having fun at the office and getting stuff done, some of the unexpected benefits of starting their podcast, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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 Daigle is the CEO & Founder of Rise Home Design.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about how Rise has shifted from selling marketing to selling products, and the growth that has come along with that shift. He also discusses the educational content they’ve created to help homeowners and builders make better decisions when it comes to picking their building materials. 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

Michael Stone is the Owner of Construction Programs & Results. He’s also the author of numerous business books for the construction industry. You can learn more about Michael and his books at www.markupandprofit.com. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michael talks about the first book he ever wrote for the construction industry and what the most in-demand topic has been from readers. He also discusses how to approach pricing appropriately in the construction industry, the importance of understanding profit and loss statements, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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

Terry Swack is the Founder & CEO at Sustainable Minds. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Terry talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how she found her way to working in sustainability. She also discusses how she’s approached changing people’s minds, why providing knowledge and tools to the industry is critical, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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

Jessica McNaughton is the President of CaraGreen, a provider of sustainable architectural materials throughout the US.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jessica talks about her career background and how she found her way into the building materials industry. She also discusses some of the challenges she’s dealt with while growing their business, from culture changes to learning to let go. She also dives into the recent supply issues that the building material industry has been facing and how they’ve shifted to a solution-oriented mentality to handle it better. 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