Sinopsis
Hi guys, its Tatsuya "Tats" Nakagawa from Castagra. This podcast is for the entrepreneurs, the difference makers, and the game-changers in the building materials, coatings, and construction industry, the people who believe in positive change and innovation. If thats you, then this podcast is here to help you.
Episodios
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S2. Ep. 182: Unlocking The Power Of AI (With Christopher Penn)
04/08/2025 Duración: 26minChristopher Penn is the Co-Founder and Chief Data Scientist at Trust Insights. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Christopher talks about the various AI engines and how to use them the right way to get the outcome you’re looking for. He also discusses the differences between classical AI and generative AI, the marketing landscape and things to consider for the 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
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S2. Ep. 181: Providing Innovative Testing Solutions (With Erick Sharp)
28/07/2025 Duración: 21minErick Sharp is the President and CEO of ACE Laboratories. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Erick talks about his entrepreneurial background and what prompted him to start his own testing laboratory, as well as some of the transitions the company has gone through as they’ve grown. He also discusses the rapidly changing standards in the industry and being able to respond quickly, their ability to expedite innovation, 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
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S2. Ep. 180: Having A Healthy Relationship With Risk (With Albert Bou Fadel)
21/07/2025 Duración: 25minAlbert Bou Fadel is the CEO of SmartBarrel. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Albert talks about his entrepreneurial background and what led him to the construction tech industry. He also discusses having a healthy relationship with risk, focusing on innovation over digitization, 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
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S2. Ep. 179: Automating Sustainability In Construction (With Tommy Linstroth)
14/07/2025 Duración: 23minTommy Linstroth is the Founder and CEO of Green Badger. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Tommy talks about his entrepreneurial background and the story behind Green Badger — a construction software platform for automating sustainability in the built environment. He also discusses green standards in different regions and how the regulations and requirements are changing, connecting the construction community with sustainability resources, 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
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S2. Ep. 178: Bridging Knowledge Gaps In Construction (With Farhan Salim)
07/07/2025 Duración: 26minFarhan Salim is the Co-Founder of CICA AI Inc. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Farhan talks about his construction background and how he went from civil engineering to construction tech. He also discusses bridging knowledge gaps in the construction industry, how they’re using AI to simplify document reviews, the importance of having a development system in place for young 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
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S2. Ep. 177: Improving The Pre-Construction Process (With Josef Bromovsky)
30/06/2025 Duración: 17minJosef Bromovsky is the Founder and CEO of Algoma. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Josef talks about his background in the construction tech space and how he got into entrepreneurship. He also discusses the importance of fully committing to your start-up, why he started Algoma and how they’re using AI-driven data to improve the pre-construction process, his tips for successfully fundraising, 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
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S2. Ep. 176: Solving Safety Problems In Construction (With Gabe Guetta)
23/06/2025 Duración: 32minGabe Guetta is the Founder and CEO of SALUS. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gabe talks about his background in construction and how he got into safety software. He also discusses some things to keep in mind when trying to break into construction tech, the importance of good communication, the future of safety 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
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S2. Ep. 175: Investing In Construction Innovation (With Gonzalo Galindo)
16/06/2025 Duración: 20minGonzalo Galindo is the President of CEMEX Ventures. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gonzalo talks about his background at CEMEX and how he got into the innovation and corporate venture side of construction. He also discusses what key things they look for when deciding which start-ups to work with, how to grow your network of early adopters, some of the biggest challenges 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
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S2. Ep. 174: Having A Strong Company Culture (With Katherine Robinette)
09/06/2025 Duración: 35minKatherine Robinette is the Owner and President of Keystone and Raven. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Katherine talks about her background in both theater and marketing, and how they’ve helped her in her current position. She also discusses building trusted relationships with your clients, her tips to taking the slog out of work and having a strong company culture, putting together effective change management teams, 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
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S2. Ep. 173: Using AI To Improve Productivity (With Kristopher Lengieza)
02/06/2025 Duración: 22minKristopher Lengieza is the Vice President of Procore Technologies. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kristopher talks about his career background and his transition to the tech side of the construction industry. He also discusses using AI to improve productivity in construction, how adopting new technology can help bring in the next generation, the importance of collecting data, 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
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S2. Ep. 172: Using Design To Create A Better World (With Blima Ehrentreu)
26/05/2025 Duración: 24minBlima Ehrentreu is the Founder and CEO of The Designers Group. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Blima talks about how her passion for design was sparked at a young age. She also discusses trying new things and learning from your mistakes, using design to improve people’s environments and create a better world, giving back and mentoring the next generation of designers, 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
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S2. Ep. 171: Being A Resource Provider (With Chad Prinkey)
19/05/2025 Duración: 32minChad Prinkey is the Founder and CEO of Well Built Construction Consulting. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Chad talks about his career background, from working in construction to running his consulting business. He also discusses some of his sales strategies, being a resource provider and understanding your customer’s needs, the importance of reading body language, some of the opportunities available 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
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S2. Ep. 170: Investing In Employee Development (With Ryan Aalsma)
12/05/2025 Duración: 21minRyan Aalsma is the Executive Vice President at Skanska. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Ryan talks about his background and how he got into the construction industry. He also discusses the importance of strong leadership and investing in employee development, using good communication to build relationships, giving back to 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
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S2. Ep. 169: Finding Solutions In The Excavation Industry (With Ken Gray)
05/05/2025 Duración: 30minKen Gray is the Co-Founder and Chief Performance Officer at Dig Robotics. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Ken talks about his background, from working in Japan to co-founding Dig Robotics. He also discusses some of the unique challenges he’s faced in his career and finding solutions to overcome them, how Dig Robotics is focusing on improving operator performance in hydraulic excavators, 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
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S2. Ep. 168: Refining Standards In The Concrete Industry (With Chris Bishop)
28/04/2025 Duración: 21minChris Bishop is the President of the National Concrete Refinement Institute. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Chris talks about the background of the NCRI and some of the challenges and opportunities in the concrete industry. He also discusses the importance of self-awareness, refining standards and introducing measurable benchmarks in the concrete 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
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S2. Ep. 167: Developing Strong Listening Skills (With Donella Olson)
21/04/2025 Duración: 31minDonella Olson is the Owner of Two Island Design Build. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Donella talks about her career background and how she discovered her passion for remodeling homes at a young age. She also discusses developing strong listening skills, understanding individual personality types, the importance of having a qualification process, 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
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S2. Ep. 166: Understanding The Science Of Bravery (With Jill Schulman)
14/04/2025 Duración: 36minJill Schulman is the Principal at Breakthrough Leadership Group. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jill talks about the science behind bravery and how it can be developed as a skill. She also discusses how to generate positive emotions, surrounding yourself with the right people to help you achieve your goals, positive psychology and living your best life, 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
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S2. Ep. 165: Maximizing The Value Of Your Digital Content (With Ben DuBose)
07/04/2025 Duración: 34minBen DuBose is the News Editor at AMPP. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Ben talks about his journalism background and how he got into the coatings industry. He also discusses the importance of understanding your market and audience, how to maximize the value of your digital content to connect with your customers, the future role of AI in the coatings 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
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S2. Ep. 164: Managing Your Equipment Effectively (With Oded Ran)
31/03/2025 Duración: 28minOded Ran is the Co-Founder and CEO of Clue Insights, Inc. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Oded talks about his background in the tech industry and what led him to construction. He also discusses why they started Clue Insights and how they’re helping companies manage their equipment more effectively, the importance of unlearning, 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
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S2. Ep. 163: Setting Boundaries and Expectations (With Jonathan Cinelli)
24/03/2025 Duración: 22minJonathan Cinelli is the Founder of People First Leadership. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jonathan talks about his background in the construction industry and his passion for helping people. He also discusses how to set boundaries and manage expectations with your team, looking at everything in life as a project, the importance of commitment and discipline when approaching 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