Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Blima 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

Chad 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

Ryan 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

Ken 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

Chris 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

Donella 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

Jill 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

Ben 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

Oded 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

Jonathan 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

Chuck Hall is the VP of Finance and Strategy at Nastase Contracting.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Chuck talks about his background in finance and how he got into the construction industry. He also discusses the importance of employing the right people, the benefits of specializing in both commercial and residential roofing, how to find and retain great subcontractors, 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

Micah Walje is the Co-Founder of Contractors, Closers, and Connections of Kansas City.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Micah talks about the importance of proactively building your knowledge base. He also discusses being an intrapreneur versus an entrepreneur, how CCC of Kansas City is bringing stakeholders together, being a ‘professional networker' 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

Stefanie Couch is the Founder of GRIT Blueprint.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Stefanie talks about her career background, from starting young at her family-owned lumberyard to launching her own brand. She also discusses how to build a strong brand in the building materials industry, effective ways to use AI, 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

Leise Sandeman is the Co-Founder of Pathways.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Leise talks about how to make a real difference regarding sustainability in the construction and building materials space. She also discusses creating lifecycle assessments for your product lines and how they're using AI to simplify the process, taking the complexities out of sustainability, 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

Buck Rasmussen is a Sales Manager and Motivational Speaker.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Buck talks about his career background and how he transitioned from playing in the NFL to the roofing industry. He also discusses overcoming adversities and achieving your goals, some of the similarities between sports and the roofing 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

Daniel Aronson is the Author of The Value of Values and the Founder & CEO of Valutus.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Daniel talks about how his passion for sustainability began early on. He also discusses how making sustainable choices within your company can drive your profitability, why so many organizational transformations tend to fail, the concept of submerged values, 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

Perryn Olson is a Fractional CMO for Hire at AltCMO.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Perryn talks about how he found his way into the construction industry. He also discusses utilizing account-based marketing, the importance of understanding your ideal client when it comes to your marketing strategy, how we should be using AI, 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

Bryan Kerr is the Co-Founder of The Phil App.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bryan talks about his background and how he developed The Phil App, an excess soil reuse marketplace. He also discusses the construction industry's current challenges with soil and what can be done to mitigate them, the benefits of local reuse programs, navigating soil regulations and what the future looks like for 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

Mike Andes is the Owner of Augusta Lawn Care.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike talks about his career background and how he grew Augusta Lawn Care to 157 locations. He also discusses using social media effectively, how to scale a successful franchise, his book Total Business Turnaround and his plans 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

Stephanie Browning is the Director of Client Relations at Athletic Training Solutions.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Stephanie talks about her approach to treating construction workers like professional athletes. She also discusses some simple techniques you can use to decrease the risk of injuries on the jobsite, the importance of prevention in safety, avoiding overuse injuries, 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

Steve Dell'Orto is the Founder and CEO of ConCntric.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Steve talks about his background in the construction industry and some of the various lessons he's learned along the way. He also discusses having a project-first mindset, improving the planning process in construction, the importance of sharing as an 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

Rick Wickizer is the Owner of Wickizer & Associates.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Rick talks about his career background and how he built his own rep agency. He also discusses his love of coaching and helping people find their purpose, some of the management philosophies he uses, keys to running a successful rep agency, 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 Nitchen is the Founder and Writer at The Influential Project Manager as well as a Senior Project Manager at Layton Construction.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kyle talks about why he started his newsletter and what he's learned while growing it. He also discusses some of the industry-wide challenges in construction, the importance of choosing the right team and fully understanding your project, the concept of actionable leadership, 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 Helitzer is the Founder and CEO of SubBase.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Eric talks about his background in the construction industry, from studying construction management to entrepreneurship. He also discusses managing your building materials and what SubBase is doing to help simplify the process, some of the lessons he's learned as a first-time entrepreneur, the importance of relationships and referrals in the construction tech space, 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Wilkerson is the Vice President of Innovation and Advancement at the National Center for Construction Education and Research.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jennifer talks about her role at NCCER and their approach to education in the construction industry. She also discusses some of the resources they provide for contractors dealing with the current labor shortage, building a stronger talent pipeline, how we can inspire 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

Ray Fu is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nickel.   In this episode of the Specified Growth Podcast, Ray talks about his entrepreneurial background and how he discovered his passion for the construction industry. He also discusses some of the challenges around innovating in the construction industry, what Nickel is doing to help small businesses protect their finances, how product led growth has helped drive their 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

Piers Dormeyer is the CEO of EagleView.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Piers talks about his career background and how EagleView was started. He also discusses the importance of really listening to your customer's needs, how EagleView is approaching innovation in the roofing industry, personal development and continuous learning, 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

Peter Tateishi is the CEO of AGC of California.   In this episode of the Specified Growth Podcast, Peter talks about his passion for politics and policy, and how he made his way to his current role at AGC of California. He also discusses retaining talent in the construction industry, what we need to be doing to attract the next generation of trade professionals, and more. Don't miss this episode of the 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

Stanley Stoll is the Chief Executive Officer of Knott Laboratory.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Stanley talks about his career background, from his time in the army to his current role at Knott Laboratory, and what he's learned along the way. He also discusses some of the unique challenges when working with existing structures, the importance of proactive building maintenance and extending the life of our existing infrastructure, industry trends he's paying attention to, 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 the Author of Powerful Conversations - How to Talk About What Matters Most in Work and Life.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kyle talks about his new book and the motivation behind it. He also discusses having a people-first approach, how to understand people better and earn trust in the workplace, his thoughts on using metrics to gauge productivity, 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

Liên Randle is the Senior Director of Continuous Improvement at Mitsubishi Electric US.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Liên talks about her background in the elevator industry and how she transitioned from a family-owned company to her current position at Mitsubishi. She also discusses how she approaches continuous improvement, implementing lean technology, the legacy she hopes to leave behind, 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

Hammad Chaudhry is the Vice President of Innovation and Construction Technology at EllisDon.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Hammad talks about bringing new technologies to the construction industry and some of the most exciting innovations coming in right now. He also discusses the importance of implementing digital processes and capturing data, bringing in the right innovations at the right time, 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

Kim Ades is the President of Frame of Mind Coaching. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kim talks about her background and how she started Frame of Mind Coaching, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. She also discusses her approach to coaching and the role journaling plays in that, some of the common challenges she sees leaders having that hold them back, her approach to personal 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

Matt Schroeder is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Cosine.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his background in lighting and how The Cosine was founded. He also discusses some of the current inefficiencies and challenges in the lighting industry, what they're doing to solve them at The Cosine, 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

Michael Fortinberry is the Co-Founder and CEO of Protiv.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michael talks about some of the current challenges around productivity and technology in construction. He also discusses shaping the right company culture for your business, tips for building a successful start-up, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, 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

Michael Sakata is the President and CEO of the Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michael talks about improving safety in the transportation industry and some of the upcoming innovations he's most excited about. He also discusses some of the misconceptions in the industry, the importance of collaboration in the transportation sector, 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

Beth PopNikolov is the CEO of Venveo.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Beth talks about some of the changes in the building materials industry over the last few years. She also discusses the importance of taking feedback as a company, AI in marketing industry, how to stay connected with industry trends, 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

Our guests today are Chris Bennett, Owner of Bennett Build, Kristina Abrams, Senior Associate, Architect, and Specification Writer at O'Connell Robertson, and Ryan Stoltz, Associate Principal at Structures.   In this episode of the Specified Growth Podcast, Chris, Kristina, and Ryan talk about how their firms are working together on a very innovative project that's incorporating sustainable concrete solutions. They also discuss the challenges of introducing new technologies to the industry, the importance of teamwork and collaboration, the environmental benefits of low-carbon concrete, and more. Don't miss this episode of the 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

Maria Martin is a Practice Leader at ConTech Financials.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Maria talks about her background in the construction industry and how she got started. She also discusses her passion for helping people and solving problems, how we can eradicate bullying in the construction industry, technologies she's excited about in the financial space, 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

Kurt Schnakenberg is the CEO of Chicago Brass.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kurt talks about his entrepreneurial background, from working in his family business to becoming the CEO of Chicago Brass. He also discusses what defines luxury in the building materials space, the importance of an elevated customer experience in the luxury market, building an efficient offshore team, how we can work together to grow in the building materials 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

Craig Webb is the President of Webb Analytics.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Craig talks about his background and how he found his way into the building materials and construction industry after starting out as a sports writer. He also discusses DEI and sustainability initiatives and why they're important, consolidation in the construction industry, using AI to improve your operations, 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

Bill Hercules is the CEO of WJH Health.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bill talks about his background in architecture and specializing in the healthcare industry. He also discusses some of the post-pandemic challenges facing the healthcare system, creating healthier environments through architecture, discovering best practices 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

Shreesha Ramdas is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lumber.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Shreesha talks about how he got started in entrepreneurialism and investing, and some of the lessons he's learned along the way. He also discusses how to build a strong team and delegate appropriately, how Lumber's comprehensive work management platform is helping 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

Monica Hernandez is the CEO of Infinity Growth Corporation.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Monica talks about her career background in both technical and leadership positions. She also discusses corrosion and the concept of The Golden Wheel, communicating and collaborating effectively with different people, designing for sustainability, 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

Aaron Toppston is a Managing Partner at GS Futures.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Aaron talks about his construction background and how he found his way into a venture position. He also discusses helping create better project outcomes, the importance of trust in the construction industry, what they look for in potential partners, 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

Jared Simmons is a Consultant, Advisor and Coach at OUTLAST Consulting.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jared talks about his career background and what he's learned from each position. He also discusses why humility is important during market research, the concept of open innovation and why cross-functional communication is important, centralized versus distributed 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

Erick Ventura is the Owner of VEMA Deconstruction and Elisabeth Baudinaud is the Founder of Carbon Wise.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Erick and Elisabeth talk about the deconstruction process and some of the main benefits involved. They also discuss the concept of sustainable demolition, different ways of recycling deconstructed materials, reducing our carbon footprint 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

Maegan Spivey is a Contracts Specialist at Document Crunch.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Maegan talks about her background in the construction industry and how her interest in contracts began. She also discusses how to build an in-house contracts department, understanding your contracts and what to look for, building great rapport with your lawyer, 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

Benjamin Holmgren is the Contract Consultant at Kestaa.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Benjamin talks about his construction background and how he got started in the industry at an early age. He also discusses how Kestaa is helping contractors track their data better, taking the time to evolve your company, the labor shortage in the construction industry and how we can attract future generations, 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

Erin Khan is the Founder and Sr. Consultant of Erin Khan Consulting.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Erin talks about her background in civil engineering and construction. She also discusses innovation in the construction industry, the importance of training when implementing new technologies, the future of AI and data integration 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

Mack Story is an Author and Motivational Leadership Speaker at Blue-Collar Leadership.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mack talks about his background and how he discovered his passion for personal development and leadership. He also discusses learning how to be proactive versus reactive, connecting with different types of people in a genuine way, the different components of cultural transformation, how to become a sought-after employer, 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