Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Sherry Harbaugh is a Specification Consultant and Educator.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Sherry talks about her educational background and how she got into the specification industry. She also discusses coordination between drawings and specs on a project, her holistic approach to the specification process, the importance of knowing your objectives and expectations when selecting building materials, some of the things that have been changing in the industry, relying on product manufacturers for education, 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

Coty Fournier is a Talent Development and Growth Strategist at Construction Management Consulting.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Coty talks about her background in the construction industry and how she got started. She also discusses the importance of having real field experience and being well-rounded in the construction industry, how to stand out as a general contractor, having great mentors to help your career growth, 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

Scott Peper is the CEO of Mobilization Funding.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Scott talks about his background in sales and how he made his way into the construction industry. He also discusses his first entrepreneurial experiences and some of the lessons he learned along the way, how Mobilization Funding was formed and what they’re doing to help make funding easier for contractors, and much 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 Schultz is a Partner at Journey Alliance.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Eric talks about his early days as an entrepreneur and the inspiration behind Journey Alliance. He also discusses some of the pros and cons of running a landscape business, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, how you can continue to develop your leadership skill sets, 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

Mitch Lewandowski is the President of Cymbionic.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mitch discusses his entrepreneurial background and how he found his way into the construction industry. He also talks about being all in on a new business venture, the importance of humility and empathy as a leader, building healthy leadership teams around trust, 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

Dan Wies is the President of Wies Offsite.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dan talks about his background and his early interest in entrepreneurship. He also discusses the concept of mental management, being teams focused and working with the right people, positive self-talk and having a vision for your future, the importance of constantly improving as a leader, 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

Tony Rader is the COO at National Roofing Partners.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Tony talks about his background in the construction industry and some of the key lessons he’s learned along the way. He also discusses the importance of having a personal touch in the digital age, his passion for educating the younger generation coming into the industry, having a growth plan for your career in construction, 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

William Bazeley is the CEO and Founder at RoofMarketplace.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, William talks about his entrepreneurial background and his love for sales. He also discusses how the idea for RoofMarketplace was born and what they’re doing to simplify the roof insurance claim process, some of the challenges they faced while building their company, and much 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

Brian Winningham is the Owner of Field Driven Lean.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brian discusses the mental health crisis in the construction industry and what we can do to help improve the current situation. He also talks about making the industry more inclusive, changing the culture from the ground up, the importance of really getting to know the people on your jobsite, and much 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

Paz Arroyo is a Quality Leader at DPR Construction and Co-Founder of CollabDecisions. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Paz talks about the importance of collaboration in the construction industry. She also discusses how to avoid biases in the bidding process, creating a structured environment when collaborating, having a decision-making process in place, 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

Today’s guest is Thomas LaMay, from DPR Construction.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Thomas talks about his background and some of the learnings that have helped him grow personally and in his career. He also talks about the importance of having a feedback loop and a reinforcing loop, mental health in the trades and what we can do to help improve the current situation, the concept of systems thinking, 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

Alastair Boulding is an Expert in Construction Science Management and a Master Tradesperson.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Alastair talks about his career journey in the trades and how he got started. He also discusses the importance of continuous learning, investing in yourself and your personal growth, getting office workers and field workers to better understand each other’s perspectives, workforce development and how we can break some of the stigmas surrounding a career 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

Eric Law is the Co-Founder and CEO at Urban Machine.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Eric talks about his background in the construction management industry, some of the key learnings from his experiences, and the concept of change management. He also dives into the background of the wood waste problem in the construction industry and what Urban Machine is doing to solve it, as well as their future plans to address the wood waste problem globally. 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

Jim Kunkle is a Key Account Manager at AkzoNobel and Host of the Coatings Talk podcast.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jim talks about his new role and how things have changed since his last appearance on the Specified Growth Podcast. He also discusses the current digital revolution and transformation that’s occurring, embracing new technologies in the coatings industry, the impact AI is having on the way we create and consume content, 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

Amy Peevey is the Principal/Regional Director at SOCOTEC USA and the President of IIBEC.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Amy talks about her engineering and entrepreneurial background, as well as some of the lessons she’s learned throughout her career. She also discusses her involvement with IIBEC and some of the recent changes they’ve been making, the importance of being involved with industry organizations, building a network of collaborators in 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

Matt Van Every is the CEO at Canopy Weather.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his entrepreneurial journey and some of the lessons he’s learned along the way. He also discusses his passion for the weather industry and how he found his way into roofing, the importance of being different as a company, how the construction industry is shifting in regards to weather, and much 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

Seth Tandett is the Business Development Executive at Baker Concrete.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Seth talks about his background and how he got into the concrete industry. He also discusses the difference between cement and concrete, why he started the Concrete Logic Podcast, why concrete is more sustainable than people think, 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

Adam Hoots is a Lean Construction Shepherd, Author, Podcast Host, and a TedX Speaker.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Adam talks about his early experiences in the construction industry and what drove him to progress in his career. He also discusses how to build a community and make a positive impact in the construction industry, his approach to managing change, being proud to have a career 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

Henry Nutt III is the Preconstruction Executive at Southland Industries and the Author of the book Seven Principles: Creating Your Success in the Construction Industry.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Henry talks about his background and what inspired him to write his book. He also discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people that challenge you, refusing to have a victim mindset, creating the right environment as a leader, how to have a voice and bring up tough topics at work without reacting emotionally, and much 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

Jerry Aliberti is the Principal at Pro-Accel.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jerry talks about his entrepreneurial journey, and what he’s learned from his many years in the construction industry. He also discusses his desire to help people at a more personal level, some of the mistakes new entrepreneurs make, how to effectively hire new talent and delegate tasks, avoiding cost overrun on your project, and much 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