Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth Podcast

Crystal Morrison is a global coatings and building materials innovation veteran and leadership development professional, and the Founder and CEO of EverRise. Many companies talk about innovation, but when it comes to execution, they achieve much less than expected. This shortfall is a result of not having the right environment for success. In this episode, Crystal will share her experiences on how...

Matt Cullen is a sales expert, and the VP Sales at Castagra Products, which is a manufacturing and technology company that focuses on helping forward-thinking contractors and manufacturers solve difficult coating and building material challenges. Saying “no” to a shiny opportunity is difficult. But if you don’t, it’s easy to get distracted, and before you know it, you’re spread so wide that you’re...

Clark Chow is an innovator and leader, and President of Plascon Plastics, which is a green technology development company with a basis in injection molding. It takes more than luck to engineer a perfect partnership. Curiosity and gaining trust from key players is critical in creating a great match. In this episode, Clark will detail his winning formula for solving difficult client challenges and c...

Jim Estill is an entrepreneur, and the CEO and Owner of Danby Appliances. Scaling a business is about doing less not more. It sounds like a contradiction, but it’s true. Where entrepreneurs and innovators fall down is when they add things to their plate, and they forget to take something off. Overloading your plate leads to a lack of consistency, burnout and low-quality work. In this episode, Jim...

Eric Boycott is an international business expert, and the Co-Owner of Canadian Building Technologies Ltd., which is a technology company focused on improving building performance by offering materials and wall systems that are sustainable, durable, energy efficient, healthy, and non-combustable. Originality is overrated. Most ideas are borrowed, stolen or modified from other places and reapplied t...

Brent Darnell is an Emotional Intelligence expert, and the Owner and President of Brent Darnell International. Most of us understand our weaknesses well but don’t know how to improve them. This lack of understanding can put us in a state of confusion or denial that can get in the way of reaching your true potential. In this episode, Brent will help identify and tackle obstacles that are holding yo...

Stephanie Chizik is the Editor in Chief of CoatingsPro Magazine, and NACE Digital News. For those who work day-to-day in a construction business, client projects can begin to seem routine. But, many times, seemingly straight forward projects and client case studies can contain a spark of inspiration that can become a compelling story. In this episode, Stephanie will reveal how to uncover and devel...

Devon Tilly is a construction entrepreneur and podcast trailblazer, and hosts the popular podcast The Art Of Construction. We are all suffering from information overload. As a result, it has become harder to stand out as an individual/company and to have your voice heard. One strategy is to go in the complete opposite direction that everyone else is going... but it takes guts, knowledge and the ri...

Peter Roosen is the CEO and Chief Innovator at Castagra, which is a manufacturing and technology company that focuses on helping forward-thinking contractors and manufacturers solve difficult coating and building material challenges. Believe it or not, we all possess the ability to change in the world. Whether you’re an innovation leader or pushing change on the front lines, we can make a huge dif...

Todd Dawalt is the host of the The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, one of the top rated podcasts for construction business owners. Life is good. You’re making good progress towards your goal every day. Everything seems fine - Or is it? Todd will discuss a possible roadblock you may be unknowingly hurtling towards. Listen in and find out how to avoid this troubling situation.   Please reach out...

Mark Mitchell is a consultant, and author of Building Materials Channel Marketing. He's known as the Wizard of building materials sales and marketing. Selling in the building materials and construction industry is complicated. It’s complicated because many stakeholders influence the buying process. Knowing where to focus your time and resources is a challenge for any company. Mark, a building mate...

Jef McCurdy is the founder of Coo Roo Co, which provides consulting for contractors, building owners, and property managers. Every building materials and coatings manufacturer feels like their products are the best. They claim to have the best quality, the highest performance, and the best price. The process of selecting the best solution can be especially confusing for the contractor, specifier o...

They say, “Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork,” but is it always the case? When you’re launching a building products innovation is it better to partner early or build it out? In this episode, I will share my thoughts on this and share a story that may shed some light on the matter.   Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks Linked...

Taking the first step can be terrifying. It can feel like you’re stepping off a cliff with no safety net below. In this episode, I will talk about why I started this podcast and why you need to tackle your fears head-on.   Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.c...