Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth Podcast

Greg Hayne is the Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Coach at Hayne Coaching Group. He’s a trainer, speaker, innovator, and thought leader. He’s been involved in the roofing industry since 1997. His training programs help his roofer clients grow their service departments both in size and profitability. He’s also been an EOS Implementer since 2017. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, G...

Discipline allows you to control your time and live more deliberately. It can give you the freedom to focus on things that you really want to focus on. There are actually ways that you can improve your discipline. Check out this episode of Tats Talks to learn how! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Na...

Ryan Groth is the CEO and Founder of Sales Transformation Group. He’s helped roofing companies and other contractors from around the country improve their technology capabilities and transform their sales organizations. Ryan first became involved in the contracting industry with his family in his teens. He’s dedicated to helping contractors make the transition into real companies. Ryan is a profes...

Brad Beldon has been the Chief Culture Officer and CEO at The Beldon Group of Companies for over 32 years. The Beldon Group of Companies has over 225 team members, with over 70 team members that have served over 20 years. It’s a family-owned business that’s been around for 73 years and 4 generations.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brad talks about how to make it through challenging...

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Do you tend to shy away from your weaknesses, or do you strive to improve your weak points? There are definitely some areas in my skillset that used to give me anxiety, but I’ve been working hard on improving in those areas instead of being afraid of them. Listen to this week’s episode of Tats Talks to hear my tips, and let me know if you agree! Please reach...

Trent Cotney is the CEO and Founder of Cotney Construction Law, which is a law firm that is changing the way the construction industry handles legal, risk, and safety challenges. Trent is a construction lawyer himself, and has been dedicated to serving the roofing industry since 1999. Trent is also the primary author and editor of the Amazon best-selling book, OSHA Defense for the Construction Ind...

Chuck Chapman has been the President of Tecta America Arizona LLC for over 9 years, and has been in the roofing industry since 1985. He is a skilled negotiator, has driven sales, created world-class teams, and has great networking skills. He’s also a humanitarian and is a champion of human rights. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Chuck talks about his experience in the industry, and th...

Are you good at delegating tasks? I have to admit, it hasn’t always been one of my strengths! But I’ve learned recently that as your company grows, delegating tasks that you might think you have under control can have many positive implications. Listen to this week’s episode of Tats Talks to learn more! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Ins...

Mike Paton is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and is a Certified EOS Implementer. He is also the Visionary for EOS Worldwide. Since discovering the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) a dozen years ago, Paton has conducted more than 1200 full-day sessions with the leadership teams of more than 110 companies, and helped thousands of entrepreneurs by sharing EOS in workshops worldw...

Rudy Gutierrez is the President and CEO of Shell Roofing Solutions, a California based energy efficiency company. Over the last 20 years, he has developed strategies for companies with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. His experience in single-ply membrane systems, geo-thermal plastic membranes, and chemical liquid applied systems was instrumental in developing market share for Carl...

I’ve been doing this podcast for a while now, and I’ve gained so much invaluable insight and knowledge from my guests! I believe the most growth and value comes from pursuing topics that interest me the most. If you share my similar interests in entrepreneurship and leadership, this might be the long-term podcast for you! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @...

Heidi Ellsworth has worked in the roofing industry since 1993 and has held positions with Malarkey Roofing, Carlisle Construction Materials, and EagleView Technologies. She is currently a partner with RoofersCoffeeShop and owner of HJE Consulting. Heidi is a contributor to Professional Roofing, Florida Roofing Magazine, Roofing Magazine and authors a Western Roofing, Siding & Insulation Magazine c...

Steve Little is the President, and one of the founding partners of KPost Roofing and Waterproofing. He is also the CEO, Managing Partner, and Founder of National Roofing Partners, which is a nation-wide partnership of commercial roofing contractors. Steve has served on numerous boards, including RoofPac, TEXO, Roofing Technology Think Tank, and was the past President of Midwest Roofing Contractors...

Sometimes our past experiences create generalizations or biases about what works and what doesn’t in business. Do you ever let those biases effect your decisions? Listen to this week’s episode of Tats Talks to hear how you can remove your opinions from facts, and keep your business moving forward. Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram...

Jennifer Ford-Smith is the Director of Product Management and Marketing at Johns Manville. Johns Manville has 43 manufacturing facilities throughout the world and manufactures insulation, roofing materials, and engineered products.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, I spoke to Jennifer about her journey through numerous facets of the industry, including sales, marketing, product managem...

Arman Chowdhury is an author, communications consultant, and artistic engineer that specializes in storytelling and public speaking. He has helped many entrepreneurs improve their ability to communicate and lead. Arman has exceptional skills in public speaking, social skills, and digital content creation. He runs the very popular YouTube channel and podcast, Armani Talks. He is also the author of...

Do you have solid mentors in your life to grow and learn from? I recently had the opportunity to talk with an old friend of mine, and get some great business tips and advice. Having people in your life to share ideas with and learn from is invaluable. Check out this episode of Tats Talks to hear some of the great tips one of my mentors recently gave me. Please reach out if you have any feedback or...

David Rothberg is the Chairman and CEO of LATICRETE. LATICRETE International was founded in 1956, and has just under 2000 team members. The company manufactures adhesives, mortars, and materials for the construction industry. David travels extensively, supporting his customers and company operations in over 100 countries. He’s focused on customer centricity, team building, and healing the world. H...

Robert Seaman is the President and CEO of NexGen Wood Protection. NexGen has a management team that has more than 60 years of history in the lumber, pressure treating, and chemical industries in Canada, and their products are used throughout the world. Robert has brought NexGen to the forefront of the new age of technology in the wood protection industry. He wants to make the world a better place,...

There are a lot of shiny things in marketing that can distract you from your goal, which should be your end results. Listen to this episode of Tats Talks to hear my advice on how to understand the big picture of your goals. Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk....

Austin Hill is the President of Flat Roof Tech. He is a military veteran, and graduated from West Point with an engineering degree, and got his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He co-founded a roofing distribution business, and after a few short years, grew it from scratch to over 20 million in revenue, before selling it and starting his current contracting business. In this episode of...

David Marquet is a best-selling author, recognized leadership expert, and a former US Navy Submarine commander. His book, Turn The Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders, was named No. 1 must-read business book of the year by Fortune magazine, with the USA Today listing it as one of the top 12 business books of all time. David’s tenure aboard the Submarine Santa Fe earned wide...

Do you use online mentors for motivation to reach your goals? Who are your favorite online mentors? In this episode of Tats Talks, I discuss the value of using online mentors via channels such as LinkedIn, and how they can help propel your own career. Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTu...

Nate Peo is the Vice President of Purchasing and Construction at The Lewis Group of Companies. Since 1955, The Lewis Group of Companies has developed new communities in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah, housing more than 88,000 families.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Nate talks about the importance of putting yourself out there in the world and creating your own luck. He also...

Keith Robinson is the Specifications guru at Dialog Design. Dialog Design has studios in San Francisco, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, and Toronto. Keith has spent the last 40 years mastering his specification craft. He’s developed a trusted team of advisors, and it’s helped him immeasurably throughout his career. He believes in asking questions, communication, and building relationships. Listen to...