Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth Podcast

Ben DuBose is the News Editor at AMPP.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Ben talks about his journalism background and how he got into the coatings industry. He also discusses the importance of understanding your market and audience, how to maximize the value of your digital content to connect with your customers, the future role of AI in the coatings industry, and more. Don’t miss th...

Oded Ran is the Co-Founder and CEO of Clue Insights, Inc.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Oded talks about his background in the tech industry and what led him to construction. He also discusses why they started Clue Insights and how they’re helping companies manage their equipment more effectively, the importance of unlearning, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth...

Jonathan Cinelli is the Founder of People First Leadership.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jonathan talks about his background in the construction industry and his passion for helping people. He also discusses how to set boundaries and manage expectations with your team, looking at everything in life as a project, the importance of commitment and discipline when approaching self-im...

Chuck Hall is the VP of Finance and Strategy at Nastase Contracting.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Chuck talks about his background in finance and how he got into the construction industry. He also discusses the importance of employing the right people, the benefits of specializing in both commercial and residential roofing, how to find and retain great subcontractors, and more. D...

Micah Walje is the Co-Founder of Contractors, Closers, and Connections of Kansas City.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Micah talks about the importance of proactively building your knowledge base. He also discusses being an intrapreneur versus an entrepreneur, how CCC of Kansas City is bringing stakeholders together, being a ‘professional networker’ in the construction industry, and...

Stefanie Couch is the Founder of GRIT Blueprint.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Stefanie talks about her career background, from starting young at her family-owned lumberyard to launching her own brand. She also discusses how to build a strong brand in the building materials industry, effective ways to use AI, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Pleas...

Leise Sandeman is the Co-Founder of Pathways.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Leise talks about how to make a real difference regarding sustainability in the construction and building materials space. She also discusses creating lifecycle assessments for your product lines and how they’re using AI to simplify the process, taking the complexities out of sustainability, and more. Don’...

Buck Rasmussen is a Sales Manager and Motivational Speaker.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Buck talks about his career background and how he transitioned from playing in the NFL to the roofing industry. He also discusses overcoming adversities and achieving your goals, some of the similarities between sports and the roofing industry, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified G...

Daniel Aronson is the Author of The Value of Values and the Founder & CEO of Valutus.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Daniel talks about how his passion for sustainability began early on. He also discusses how making sustainable choices within your company can drive your profitability, why so many organizational transformations tend to fail, the concept of submerged values, and more...

Perryn Olson is a Fractional CMO for Hire at AltCMO.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Perryn talks about how he found his way into the construction industry. He also discusses utilizing account-based marketing, the importance of understanding your ideal client when it comes to your marketing strategy, how we should be using AI, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Po...

Bryan Kerr is the Co-Founder of The Phil App.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bryan talks about his background and how he developed The Phil App, an excess soil reuse marketplace. He also discusses the construction industry’s current challenges with soil and what can be done to mitigate them, the benefits of local reuse programs, navigating soil regulations and what the future looks...

Mike Andes is the Owner of Augusta Lawn Care.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike talks about his career background and how he grew Augusta Lawn Care to 157 locations. He also discusses using social media effectively, how to scale a successful franchise, his book Total Business Turnaround and his plans for the future, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!  ...

Stephanie Browning is the Director of Client Relations at Athletic Training Solutions.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Stephanie talks about her approach to treating construction workers like professional athletes. She also discusses some simple techniques you can use to decrease the risk of injuries on the jobsite, the importance of prevention in safety, avoiding overuse injuries,...

Steve Dell’Orto is the Founder and CEO of ConCntric.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Steve talks about his background in the construction industry and some of the various lessons he’s learned along the way. He also discusses having a project-first mindset, improving the planning process in construction, the importance of sharing as an industry, and more. Don’t miss this episode of S...

Rick Wickizer is the Owner of Wickizer & Associates.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Rick talks about his career background and how he built his own rep agency. He also discusses his love of coaching and helping people find their purpose, some of the management philosophies he uses, keys to running a successful rep agency, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcas...

Kyle Nitchen is the Founder and Writer at The Influential Project Manager as well as a Senior Project Manager at Layton Construction.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kyle talks about why he started his newsletter and what he’s learned while growing it. He also discusses some of the industry-wide challenges in construction, the importance of choosing the right team and fully understa...

Eric Helitzer is the Founder and CEO of SubBase.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Eric talks about his background in the construction industry, from studying construction management to entrepreneurship. He also discusses managing your building materials and what SubBase is doing to help simplify the process, some of the lessons he’s learned as a first-time entrepreneur, the importanc...

Jennifer Wilkerson is the Vice President of Innovation and Advancement at the National Center for Construction Education and Research.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jennifer talks about her role at NCCER and their approach to education in the construction industry. She also discusses some of the resources they provide for contractors dealing with the current labor shortage, buildi...

Ray Fu is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nickel.   In this episode of the Specified Growth Podcast, Ray talks about his entrepreneurial background and how he discovered his passion for the construction industry. He also discusses some of the challenges around innovating in the construction industry, what Nickel is doing to help small businesses protect their finances, how product led growth has helped...

Piers Dormeyer is the CEO of EagleView.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Piers talks about his career background and how EagleView was started. He also discusses the importance of really listening to your customer’s needs, how EagleView is approaching innovation in the roofing industry, personal development and continuous learning, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growt...

Peter Tateishi is the CEO of AGC of California.   In this episode of the Specified Growth Podcast, Peter talks about his passion for politics and policy, and how he made his way to his current role at AGC of California. He also discusses retaining talent in the construction industry, what we need to be doing to attract the next generation of trade professionals, and more. Don’t miss this episode o...

Stanley Stoll is the Chief Executive Officer of Knott Laboratory.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Stanley talks about his career background, from his time in the army to his current role at Knott Laboratory, and what he’s learned along the way. He also discusses some of the unique challenges when working with existing structures, the importance of proactive building maintenance and...

Kyle Majchrowski is the Author of Powerful Conversations - How to Talk About What Matters Most in Work and Life.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kyle talks about his new book and the motivation behind it. He also discusses having a people-first approach, how to understand people better and earn trust in the workplace, his thoughts on using metrics to gauge productivity, and more. Do...

Liên Randle is the Senior Director of Continuous Improvement at Mitsubishi Electric US.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Liên talks about her background in the elevator industry and how she transitioned from a family-owned company to her current position at Mitsubishi. She also discusses how she approaches continuous improvement, implementing lean technology, the legacy she hopes to...

Hammad Chaudhry is the Vice President of Innovation and Construction Technology at EllisDon.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Hammad talks about bringing new technologies to the construction industry and some of the most exciting innovations coming in right now. He also discusses the importance of implementing digital processes and capturing data, bringing in the right innovations at...