Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Michelle Boykin is the Chief Operating Officer at Rackley Roofing Company. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michelle talks about her background in accounting and how she found her way into the roofing industry. She also discusses being involved in various organizations within the industry, why she loves personality tests, the importance of continuous 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

Britain Jacobson is a Project Management and Ops Strategist. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Britain talks about the various roles he’s played throughout his career and the importance of exploring different opportunities. He also discusses how he generates systems and creates SOP’s efficiently, having a clear goal when starting up a business, communicating in an emotionally mature 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

Rita Kim is the CEO at Partners for Growth Advisory Services. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Rita talks about how she supports entrepreneurs and helps them grow their businesses. She also discusses business risks and how to manage them, the concept of the worry tree, the importance of taking time for yourself, 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

Tom Prokop is the Associate Director at Independent Distributor Alliance Corporation. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Tom talks about the various roles he’s had throughout his career, and what he’s learned along the way from each role. He also discusses the importance of relationship building in business, the current struggles and challenges the distribution industry is facing, adopting new technology and tools 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

Bob Olsen is the Chief Marketing Officer at Chief Outsiders. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bob talks about his early interest in science and innovation and how he got into marketing. He also discusses why it’s important for every marketer to start in sales, integrating digital with traditional marketing in the B2B space, having a marketing strategy in your 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

Dr. Dan Hill is the President at Sensory Logic. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dan talks about his experiences with facial coding and how it’s helped him in business. He also discusses the various emotions in business and how to deal with them, some simple tips to staying connected and engaged with people, 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

Billibob Boor is the Inventor/Founder at Paragon Roof Systems. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Billibob talks about his journey in the roofing industry and what he’s learned, as well as what pushed him into creating and developing products. He also discusses the keys that contributed to his success, the importance of being a compassionate leader and showing people you care, 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

Lyle Allen is an experienced Business Development Specialist.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Lyle talks about how to attract sales talent and build amazing sales teams. He also discusses the ABCs of sales, why consistency is key, 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

Mike Maierle is the Principal at ETRO Construction Limited. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike talks about the labor shortage issues and the importance of bringing new talent into the construction industry. He also discusses how to become a great project manager, identifying and managing risk, cultivating a great company culture, 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

Alberto Medina is a Business Consultant specializing in construction. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Alberto talks about how he started his career and the challenges he faced early on, as well as some of the things he learned along the way. He also discusses the importance of keeping things simple in your organization, how to approach downsizing and consolidation, 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

Mark Smeets is an experienced Business Analyst.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mark talks about the various transitions he experienced throughout his career and how he gained confidence along the way. He also discusses the importance of understanding your processes and systems, some of the different misconceptions around the freight industry, 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

Michael Riscica is a Licensed Architect and the Founder of YoungArchitect.com. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michael talks about some of the challenges he faced while going through the process of architecture school and doing the architect exam, as well as why he was inspired to start YoungArchitect.com. He also discusses the growth they’ve experienced, some of the upcoming trends he’s looking forward to most in the architectural industry, 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

JoAnn Yamani is the Senior Director and Head of Communications at NIO. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, JoAnn talks about the differences between presenting, listening, and relating when it comes to PR. She also discusses the importance of being an authentic leader, how to make real connections with 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

Adrian Danila is the Regional Director at Lessen and the Host of Multifamily Chronicles.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Adrian talks about some of the growth he’s experienced in his career over the last couple years and what he’s brought into his various roles. He also discusses how to recruit amazing talent, the importance of acknowledging people’s work in every industry, 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

Beth PopNikolov is the CEO at Venveo. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Beth talks about her career journey and what she’s brought from past jobs into her current role at Venveo. She also discusses her passion for technical writing, the importance of knowing your audience and industry, and how to approach researching trends and gathering data. 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

Andrew Rowley is the Founder at Roofmapping.com. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Andrew talks about how he fell in love with the roofing industry. He also discusses his previous role as an architectural technologist, promoting amazing roofing projects through social 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

Elaine Morrison is the Founder and CEO at Elaine Wellness. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Elaine talks about her experiences in various industries and what she has learned along the way. She also discusses her 60-second connection sales tip, why she loves helping people with their health and well-being, and how she approached learning about digital marketing and other valuable entrepreneurial skills. 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

Thais Saenz is the Founder of Saenz Global. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Thais talks about how she’s always been a natural entrepreneur, even from a young age. She also discusses the ability to connect with people, building a strong team, adapting to various roles, 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

Ben Bensaou is the Author of Built To Innovate, and a Professor and a former Dean at INSEAD. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Ben talks about his experiences teaching innovation as a professor throughout the years. He also discusses the difference between innovating and innovation, understanding customer needs, and what your company should do to be more innovative. 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

Ian Peterman is the CEO at Peterman Design Firm. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Ian talks about his experience in starting up his own product design firm. He also discusses his passion for sustainability and conscious design, the current challenges with material options, some of the most fun projects he’s worked on, and 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