Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

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