Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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S2. Ep. 131: Creating Healthier Environments Through Architecture (With Bill Hercules)
12/08/2024 Duration: 34minBill 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
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S2. Ep. 130: Building A Strong Team (With Shreesha Ramdas)
05/08/2024 Duration: 26minShreesha 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
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S2. Ep. 129: Communicating And Collaborating Effectively (With Monica Hernandez)
29/07/2024 Duration: 23minMonica 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
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S2. Ep. 128: Investing In The Construction Industry (With Aaron Toppston)
22/07/2024 Duration: 20minAaron 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
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S2. Ep. 127: Exploring Innovation Processes (With Jared Simmons)
15/07/2024 Duration: 30minJared 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
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S2. Ep. 126: Breaking Down The Deconstruction Process (With Erick Ventura and Elisabeth Baudinaud)
08/07/2024 Duration: 32minErick 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
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S2. Ep. 125: Understanding Contracts In The Construction Industry (With Maegan Spivey)
01/07/2024 Duration: 20minMaegan 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
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S2. Ep. 124: Tracking Data In The Construction Industry (With Benjamin Holmgren)
24/06/2024 Duration: 20minBenjamin 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
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S2. Ep. 123: Integrating Innovations In Construction (With Erin Khan)
17/06/2024 Duration: 23minErin 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
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S2. Ep. 122: Becoming A Sought-After Employer (With Mack Story)
10/06/2024 Duration: 40minMack 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
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S2. Ep. 121: Helping Emerging Businesses Grow (With Janice Haughton)
03/06/2024 Duration: 20minJanice Haughton is the Director of Community & Service at Turner Construction. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Janice talks about her career background and her passion for helping underserved communities. She also discusses how to be a mission-driven organization, building strong partnerships and relationships in the construction industry, how the Turner School of Construction Management is helping emerging businesses grow, 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. 120: Connecting Contractors With Diverse Businesses (With Wissam Akra)
27/05/2024 Duration: 19minWissam Akra is the CEO and Founder at Tough Leaf. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Wissam talks about his background in engineering and how he found his way to the construction industry. He also discusses how Tough Leaf is helping contractors connect with diverse businesses, some of the mentoring and growth opportunities they offer, how subcontractors can interact with contractors better, 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. 119: Using Data In Your Pricing Strategy (With Mike Kimel)
20/05/2024 Duration: 23minMike Kimel is the Founder and CEO of Pricimetrics. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike talks about his background and how he got into the pricing industry. He also discusses how to find the optimal price point for your products, the importance of analyzing data and understanding your competition, some of the variables that come into play when looking at pricing, 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. 118: Building The Right Team (With Charlie Fitzgibbon)
13/05/2024 Duration: 19minCharlie Fitzgibbon is the Founder and Managing Director at Edinburgh Construction. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Charlie talks about his background and starting his construction company at a young age. He also discusses working with the right clients, understanding your strengths and weaknesses, how to build the right team to help you grow, 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. 117: Identifying Your Leadership Style (With Gary Gregory)
06/05/2024 Duration: 22minGary Gregory is a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and the Director of Operations at RADCO Residential. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gary talks about his background and how he made his way into the housing industry. He also discusses identifying who you want to be as a leader, the importance of having both mentors and alignment, how to increase employee engagement within your company, not being limited by your job title, 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. 116: Investing In Your Future (With Lisa Giuffra Diaz)
29/04/2024 Duration: 28minLisa Giuffra Diaz is the Managing Partner and Founder of Turf Advisory. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Lisa talks about her background and how she became interested in the investment process from a very young page, as well as what drew her to the construction industry. She also discusses being a “fixer” at Goldman Sachs, how to overcome setbacks with a positive mindset, the importance of leaving a legacy, 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. 115: Improving Comfort In The Trades (With Pete Zeppetella)
22/04/2024 Duration: 19minPete Zeppetella is the CEO at Zepps Gear. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Pete talks about his background in the trades and how he found his way into entrepreneurship. He also discusses the inspiration behind his harness-friendly jacket, his mission to improve comfort and functionality for those in the trades, 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. 114: Working With The Right Mentors (With Robert Puharich)
15/04/2024 Duration: 28minRobert Puharich is the Associate Producer of our very own Specified Growth Podcast. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Robert talks about his background and how he overcame his anxieties around public speaking. He also discusses pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to further your personal development, working with the right mentor for you and how to take feedback well, the ‘1% better rule’ and making marginal improvements, 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. 113: Expanding Your Business With The Right Team (With Matt Aston)
08/04/2024 Duration: 20minMatt Aston is the President at GPRS. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his entrepreneurial background and how he found his way into the ground penetrating radar industry. He also discusses how he expanded his business by working with the right team, the new technologies and services that GPRS is providing for its customers, some of the lessons he’s learned along the way, 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. 112: Being Authentic In The Construction Industry (With Russell Hixson)
01/04/2024 Duration: 22minRussell Hixson is the Editor at SiteNews. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Russell talks about his background in journalism and some of his past experiences as an investigative crime reporter. He also discusses how he transitioned into construction journalism, some of the upcoming trends in the construction industry that he’s excited about, the importance of being authentic in media, 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