Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Art Kleiner has been a writer for over 36 years, and is also a commentator and editorial consultant. He specializes in business management and strategic leadership.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Art discusses how to approach thinking about future trends and making decisions. He also talks about the challenges that come along with the digital shift, how to use pattern recognition, creating your own future, 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

Brian Baker is a Digital Strategist, and the Founder of DoDecaHedron Digital. He is the former Senior Manager of Digital Strategy at GAF. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brian discusses his experiences in the digital space, and how he made his way into the building materials industry. He also talks about how he helped build GAF’s social media from scratch, how they embraced different technologies early on, and what some of the current digital opportunities for companies are. 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

Doug Bevill is the Vice President of Manufacturer Solutions at ConstructConnect.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Doug talks about his journey through various industries and the key insights he’s taken from working with building product manufacturers so closely throughout the years. He also discusses the importance of getting specified in order to build your brand, having a data driven strategy, tracking industry trends, 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

Brian Hess is the President and CEO at The Pavement Group, and the Founder of Top Contractor School. He’s also the President/Partner at LeadRevenue, which is a digital marketing company. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brian talks about his journey and how he made his way into the asphalt industry. He also discusses what inspired him to start a school for contractors, what the common misconceptions are in the asphalt industry, and why all contractors should be getting into digital marketing. 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 Reinstadtler is the Infrastructure Marketing Manager at Covestro.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Steven discusses how the coatings industry has changed over the last 30 years, and how sustainability is becoming a much bigger factor. He also talks about how training and technology innovations have improved the industry. 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

Huzaifa Matawala is the CEO and Founder of The Paint Foundation, and the President of Regent Paints.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Huzaifa talks about his background and how he got into the paint and recycling industry. He also discusses The Paint Foundation and their mission to recycle as many materials in the industry as possible and create a sustainable and circular economy. 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

Darrell Amy is a Growth Strategist, Author, and Speaker at the Revenue Growth Engine. He’s also the Co-Host of the Selling From the Heart podcast. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Darrell talks about selling an outcome instead of a product or service. He also discusses how sales and marketing can align to grow revenue, 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

Dan Lionello is the Founder and CEO at Omnae, as well as the Founder and Facilitator at Painted Picture. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dan discusses how painting a clear picture of your company’s future can help you reach your goals. He also talks about the differences between an OEM and an ODM, supply chain weaknesses, 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

Bob Burg is the best-selling author of The Go-Giver. He’s also a Hall of Fame keynote speaker. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bob discusses how shifting your mindset from getting to giving can make you more profitable in business. He also talks about how to give in a way that provides real value for people, what being your authentic self really means, the 3 types of weaknesses, 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 Rijkaard is the founder of 2 coatings companies, Bowiq and BoClean. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Steven discusses his experiences with the various aspects of the coatings industry. He also talks about the importance of understanding the “why” of your customer and focusing on consumer insight. 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

Larry Levine is the best-selling author of Selling From The Heart. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Larry talks about the importance of caring about your customers and having integrity in the sales process. He also discusses why you should be investing in yourself, how to capitalize on when your brain works the best, 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

Marcus Sheridan is a keynote speaker, the owner of River Pools and Spas, and the best-selling author of “They Ask, You Answer”. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Marcus tells the amazing story of how he saved his pool company from the economic crash of 2008. He also discusses the importance of trust in your business, why you shouldn’t be afraid to talk about price, 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

Russ Young is the Vice-President of Growth at Tenna, which is a construction technology platform for equipment fleet operations. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Russell discusses his journey into the industry and why he loves his current position. He also talks about how to find the right sales team, some of the exciting trends that he’s watching out for, and what he calls his “ATM analysis”. 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

Tom Metsa is the Platinum Plan Co-Ordinator at RepHunter.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Tom discusses the ins and outs of the rep industry, and what the common misconceptions are around independent reps. He also discusses what’s changing in the industry and what the biggest rep agencies are doing right. 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

Jack Daly is a sales and sales management expert. He’s also the best-selling author of Hyper Sales Growth.  On this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jack talks about how he started selling when he was only 7 years old and how he got where he is today. He also discusses the differences between a great sales person and a great sales manager, 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

Cutler Knupp is the Director at Dysruptek, which is a corporate venture arm of The Haskell Company.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Cutler discusses his background and what’s he’s learned in his career journey. He also talks about how rapidly construction technology is evolving, why the industry is slow to adopt these new technologies, 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

When it comes to content creation, sometimes it can get overwhelming. There are so many options, and there’s only so much time in the day. It’s important to know what your priorities are, what’s helping you grow the most, and what gets you the most excited. Find out more in the LAST EPISODE of Tats Talks! 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

Jeff Bajorek is a consultant, author, podcast host, and salesman at Parabola Consulting.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jeff discusses his background and how he got into the industry. He also talks about how he approaches selling, what a personal brand really is, 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

Shashank Varma is the Owner/Principal at WorkFrame Consulting. He’s also the Innovation Accelerator Founder and Manager at Kohler Co. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Shashank discusses what companies can do to support internal innovation within your company. He also talks about the different problem-solving frameworks and methodologies that exist and the common misunderstandings around them. 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

I’ve been an entrepreneur for a long time and seen a lot of the ups and downs. After a while, it’s easy to start getting a little jaded. Working with new and ambitious entrepreneurs that are thinking outside of the box is a great way to bring back some of the excitement and positivity. Listen to this episode of Tats Talks for 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