As the Drum Turns

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss West Texas, how everyone has a story, and adopting a "we say yes" mentality.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora talk about facing their rollercoaster fears, building a new cement dome, and staying hungry despite success.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss pouring concrete in Brooklyn, a coffee-induced traffic jam, and the benefit of having leaders with their boots on the ground.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns , Jeff and Lora give a recap of their Family Day in Georgia, discuss a sales team member thinking outside the box, and embracing change, even when it's hard. 

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora talk Mother's Day, finishing concrete in Kentucky, and discuss whether or not higher education is needed in the construction business.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss graduations, leadership promotions, and taking ownership of what you do, even if it means picking up trash on the side of the road.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Jeff's concrete batching experience and how putting the best operators in every truck elevates our service, quality, and efficiency. 

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora cover the new Panama City property, car rides with Mike, 90's video store carpet, and an (almost) street fight in Mexico.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora continue the production discussion and talk about how making every move count can boost an operator's efficiency.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the Toyota Production System and how minor changes can make a major impact.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss how everyone has a role on our sales team and the positive impact of taking the word "No" out of our vocabularies.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff is joined by Chief Research and Development Officer, Andreas Tselebidis to discuss quality control training, concrete engineering across the world, and the value of being curious.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora recap the HMC Open House and discuss transitioning from leaders who tell people what to do to leaders who convince people what to do.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Lora interviews two of our division presidents to hear updates from their regions and discuss their roles.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss yard clean-up, a Middle Tennessee ridealong, and the benefits of keeping strict hiring and training practices.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns , Jeff flips the script and interviews Chief Marketing Officer, Lora Smith. They cover growing up in Walter Hill, inner-city social work, and how a coffee meeting turned into an unexpected career.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns , Jeff & Lora recap the 2024 SRM Leadership Conference, unwrap a few of Scott Hamilton's takeaways, and announce some Super Bowl Challenge winners.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora place their Super Bowl bets and talk about common issues slowing down production and a couple simple solutions to keep things moving.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss The World of Concrete, doubling down on safety, and the importance of looking forward more than you look back.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora are joined by Hollingshead Cement General Manager, Ben Endsley. From wrapping gifts at J.C. Penney to growing a global cement business, Ben's career is a testament to his vision and leadership ability.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora talk about snow in the Southeast, the difference between knowledge and application, and why only knowing the playbook doesn't win championships.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the end of a dynasty, the undervalued skill of being tough-minded, and how we can all benefit from practicing a little more perseverance. 

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora share their personal New Year Resolutions along with some wisdom and encouragement for our company to take into 2024.

In this special 200th episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora recap a very eventful 2023 and announce the theme for this year's leadership conference.

In this episode of As The Drum Turns Jeff excels in Christmas trivia, welcomes new team members in Northern Ohio, announces new leadership roles, and shares a cautionary tale of a hoodwinked emperor.