Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth Podcast

In this episode of Tats Talks, I discuss how important it is to have a strong “why” when trying to set and achieve your goals. Even big goals are attainable if you have a clear vision of why you want something and why it’s important to you.  Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats T...

Chuck Thokey is a keynote speaker, sales success coach, and author. He’s led, coached, and trained large teams of top sales professionals in the exterior home improvement space, which includes roofing, siding, windows, and masonry. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Chuck shares his insight on what makes a good sales team and how to lead one efficiently. He’s a big believer in finding th...

Adrian Danila is the Director of Facilities & Maintenance at ECI Management. ECI Management is part of the ECI Group, which builds, develops, owns, and manages multi-family real estate throughout the Southeastern US. Adrian manages a portfolio of 8,000 apartment units. Adrian graduated from law school before moving to the United States and starting over from scratch. He learned a new language, a n...

I’ve been wanting to improve my storytelling and comedy skills, so I reached out to a professional coach for help. She pushed me to get on stage and perform, which I never thought I would do! Are there things that you’re scared of that you wish you could do? Don’t let fear stop you from accomplishing your goals. Listen to this episode to see how you can run towards scary moments to improve your pe...

Greta Bajrami is the CEO and founder of the Golden Group Construction Corp. Golden Group is a woman-owned and operated roofing business that has won regional and national awards for their skill and customer service. Greta started the company when she was 21 years old while still attending University.  Greta attributes her success to hard work and determination. She’s also a big believer in keeping...

Today’s guest is David Meerman Scott, the best-selling author of The New Rules of Marketing & PR. David is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, advisor to emerging companies, a VC strategic partner, and is the author of 11 books. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, David talks about his upcoming book Fanocracy, and how companies can use the idea of fandom to grow and connect with their c...

Are you open-minded to trying new things? Listen to this week’s episode of Tats Talks to hear some examples from my life, and find out how trying new things can help you understand people better and become a more well-rounded listener. Make sure to subscribe to hear all future episodes! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_tal...

Today’s guests are Tony Ulwick and Danny Small from the strategy and consulting firm Strategyn. Tony Ulwick is the pioneer of the Jobs-To-Be-Done theory, the inventor of the Outcome-Driven Innovation process, and the founder of Strategyn. Tony is also the author of best-sellers What Customers Want and JOBS TO BE DONE: Theory To Practice. Danny Small is an experienced executive with over 20 years o...

James Aiken is a Recruiting Manager at Legacy Search. He is a top head-hunter in the building materials industry. He’s also an avid user of LinkedIn and has amassed almost 30,000 contacts through the platform. In this episode, James gives his tips for finding the right people for the right job, and how to retain your employees. James also talks about the challenges that exist in the building mater...

Do you decide if you can do something before you even try it? We tend to choose the path that we know will give us guaranteed results, but what would happen if you stop overthinking and try something different?  Listen to this week’s episode of Tats Talks to hear how trying can bring you and your business to a new level. Make sure to subscribe to hear all future episodes Please reach out if you ha...

Chris Bennett is the Principal at Bennett Build Construction Consulting. He has a broad range of concrete and flooring construction experience. His firm’s clients include Adidas, Intel, JC Penny, and Nike. Chris is a proud US Navy veteran and understands the value of working as a team on integrated project design. Chris is a big believer in open honesty with clients, and encourages people to get t...

Erik J. Olson is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Array Digital. Erik and his business partner host a podcast called Journey To $100 Million, in which they document their ups and downs and lessons learned as they grow their digital agency to $100 million in revenue. Erik went through numerous careers, including software engineering and civil engineering, before finding his calling in dig...

Practicing humility does not mean you have to lack confidence! It can be hard for entrepreneurs to find the balance. Do you use humility to improve your business? Listen to this week’s Tats Talks and let me know what you think! Make sure to subscribe to hear all future episodes Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks Linked...

Reid Ribble is the CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association. He was a president of his own roofing company for over 30 years and he served 6 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He started out in roofing very young, and he took on challenges as he grew with the help of a great team and a positive mindset. He’s a big believer in the power of kindness and humility, and believes all...

Cameron Herold is the President of COO Alliance. The COO Alliance is a vetted peer group designed to support and develop the 2nd in command. Cameron was the COO at 1-800-GOT-JUNK, and helped take the company from 2 million dollars to 106 million dollars in 6 years. They operated in 4 countries, 330 cities, and was ranked number 2 on the Best Companies to Work for in Canada. He is also a bestsellin...

Have you ever heard of the 3 AM test? In this episode of Tats Talks, I discuss putting your ideas to the test and the importance of reaching out to your network for input.  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 choic...

Jim Kunkle is the Manager at SSPC and is in charge of Development and Membership Engagement. SSPC is the society for protective coatings, and Jim is a protective coating specialist. He’s been with the SSPC for almost 7 years and prior to that, he worked in steel and fabrication.  He’s a big user of social media, and is passionate about getting people educated and interested in the protective coati...

Robert Duran is the owner of Durans Roofing & Remodelling. They are a commercial roofing and remodelling contractor for the Houston, Texas area. Robert started off working at a lumberyard, and wanted to start a company of his own in the construction industry. He started Durans Roofing & Remodelling in 1984 in a small town, and grew his business with the community. Loyalty and community are very im...

How often do you make your goals non-negotiable? It can be really tough, but it’s possible to really commit to success. Listen to this episode of Tats Talks to hear 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 choice...

April Dunford is the author of Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning So Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It. Her expertise is built on 25 years as an executive in a series of 7 successful technology start-ups and 3 global tech giants. This included expanding a business area from launch to over $3 billion in under 2 years. April started out with an engineering degree, and was introduced...

Sharon Drew Morgen is an original thinker, thought leader, and author of several books, including the NYTimes Business Bestseller Selling with Integrity, and Dirty Little Secrets: why buyers can't buy and sellers can't sell and What? Did you really say what I think I heard?  She is the inventor of Buying Facilitation®, training 100,000 sales folks in global corporations such as IBM, KPMG, Wachovia...

What advice would you give to your younger self? Listen to this week's episode of Tats Talks to hear what advice I would give to my younger self about a certain moment in my life. 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 a...

Shawn Van Dyke is a construction industry consultant, business coach and mentor. He is a keynote speaker and travels the US training construction business owners. Shawn started off in the industry in engineering, obtaining several degrees, including a masters in structural engineering. He eventually realized he’d rather be out in the field and became a project manager. Since then, Shawn has worked...

Jonah Lupton is the founder and CEO of Sound Guard, which manufactures a soundproof paint that is applied in hotels and apartment groups around the nation.  Jonah started out by working for Wall Street investment banks after college, but when the financial crisis hit in 2008 he decided it was no longer something he enjoyed. He founded a couple start-up software companies in 2011. He was living in...

Going through adversity can be hard, but can have incredibly helpful outcomes if you learn how to deal in a positive way. Listen to this week's episode of Tats Talks to hear how your team can benefit from going through adversity together. Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Tal...