Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth Podcast

Coty Fournier is a Talent Development and Growth Strategist at Construction Management Consulting.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Coty talks about her background in the construction industry and how she got started. She also discusses the importance of having real field experience and being well-rounded in the construction industry, how to stand out as a general contractor, having...

Scott Peper is the CEO of Mobilization Funding.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Scott talks about his background in sales and how he made his way into the construction industry. He also discusses his first entrepreneurial experiences and some of the lessons he learned along the way, how Mobilization Funding was formed and what they’re doing to help make funding easier for contractor...

Eric Schultz is a Partner at Journey Alliance.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Eric talks about his early days as an entrepreneur and the inspiration behind Journey Alliance. He also discusses some of the pros and cons of running a landscape business, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, how you can continue to develop your leadership skill sets, and more. D...

Mitch Lewandowski is the President of Cymbionic.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mitch discusses his entrepreneurial background and how he found his way into the construction industry. He also talks about being all in on a new business venture, the importance of humility and empathy as a leader, building healthy leadership teams around trust, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Spe...

Dan Wies is the President of Wies Offsite.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dan talks about his background and his early interest in entrepreneurship. He also discusses the concept of mental management, being teams focused and working with the right people, positive self-talk and having a vision for your future, the importance of constantly improving as a leader, and more. Don’t miss...

Tony Rader is the COO at National Roofing Partners.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Tony talks about his background in the construction industry and some of the key lessons he’s learned along the way. He also discusses the importance of having a personal touch in the digital age, his passion for educating the younger generation coming into the industry, having a growth plan for your...

William Bazeley is the CEO and Founder at RoofMarketplace.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, William talks about his entrepreneurial background and his love for sales. He also discusses how the idea for RoofMarketplace was born and what they’re doing to simplify the roof insurance claim process, some of the challenges they faced while building their company, and much more. Don’t miss...

Brian Winningham is the Owner of Field Driven Lean.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brian discusses the mental health crisis in the construction industry and what we can do to help improve the current situation. He also talks about making the industry more inclusive, changing the culture from the ground up, the importance of really getting to know the people on your jobsite, and muc...

Paz Arroyo is a Quality Leader at DPR Construction and Co-Founder of CollabDecisions. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Paz talks about the importance of collaboration in the construction industry. She also discusses how to avoid biases in the bidding process, creating a structured environment when collaborating, having a decision-making process in place, and more. Don’t miss this episo...

Today’s guest is Thomas LaMay, from DPR Construction.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Thomas talks about his background and some of the learnings that have helped him grow personally and in his career. He also talks about the importance of having a feedback loop and a reinforcing loop, mental health in the trades and what we can do to help improve the current situation, the concept...

Alastair Boulding is an Expert in Construction Science Management and a Master Tradesperson.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Alastair talks about his career journey in the trades and how he got started. He also discusses the importance of continuous learning, investing in yourself and your personal growth, getting office workers and field workers to better understand each other’s pe...

Eric Law is the Co-Founder and CEO at Urban Machine.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Eric talks about his background in the construction management industry, some of the key learnings from his experiences, and the concept of change management. He also dives into the background of the wood waste problem in the construction industry and what Urban Machine is doing to solve it, as well...

Jim Kunkle is a Key Account Manager at AkzoNobel and Host of the Coatings Talk podcast.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jim talks about his new role and how things have changed since his last appearance on the Specified Growth Podcast. He also discusses the current digital revolution and transformation that’s occurring, embracing new technologies in the coatings industry, the impact...

Amy Peevey is the Principal/Regional Director at SOCOTEC USA and the President of IIBEC.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Amy talks about her engineering and entrepreneurial background, as well as some of the lessons she’s learned throughout her career. She also discusses her involvement with IIBEC and some of the recent changes they’ve been making, the importance of being involved w...

Matt Van Every is the CEO at Canopy Weather.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his entrepreneurial journey and some of the lessons he’s learned along the way. He also discusses his passion for the weather industry and how he found his way into roofing, the importance of being different as a company, how the construction industry is shifting in regards to weather, and...

Seth Tandett is the Business Development Executive at Baker Concrete.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Seth talks about his background and how he got into the concrete industry. He also discusses the difference between cement and concrete, why he started the Concrete Logic Podcast, why concrete is more sustainable than people think, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Grow...

Adam Hoots is a Lean Construction Shepherd, Author, Podcast Host, and a TedX Speaker.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Adam talks about his early experiences in the construction industry and what drove him to progress in his career. He also discusses how to build a community and make a positive impact in the construction industry, his approach to managing change, being proud to have...

Henry Nutt III is the Preconstruction Executive at Southland Industries and the Author of the book Seven Principles: Creating Your Success in the Construction Industry.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Henry talks about his background and what inspired him to write his book. He also discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people that challenge you, refusing to have a vi...

Jerry Aliberti is the Principal at Pro-Accel.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jerry talks about his entrepreneurial journey, and what he’s learned from his many years in the construction industry. He also discusses his desire to help people at a more personal level, some of the mistakes new entrepreneurs make, how to effectively hire new talent and delegate tasks, avoiding cost over...

Jennifer Lacy is the Lean Practice Leader at Robins & Morton.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jennifer talks about the experiences and insights she’s gained at Robins & Morton. She also discusses the positive impact and importance of respect and kindness in the industry, the similarities of being an entrepreneur and a Lean practice leader, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specif...

Ted Miller III is the CEO at Training Mastery 3.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Ted talks about the importance of using self-awareness in various aspects of your business. He also discusses the different seasons in an economic cycle and how to best prepare yourself for the harder times, how to find strong strategic partners, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growt...

Todd Miller is the President of Isaiah Industries, Inc.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Todd talks about his background in the metal roofing industry and being an entrepreneur from an early age. He also discusses his podcast, Construction Disruption, which features disruptors in the design and construction industries, the value of brainstorming far-fetched marketing ideas, making su...

Jerry Leth is the Vice-President and General Manager at MANA.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jerry talks about his career background and some of the roles he’s had over the years, as well as some of the changes he’s seen in the industry. He also discusses building high trust relationships with your independent reps, the concept of partners and profits relationships, how to successf...

Trey Thomas is the President and COO at Hill Electric Company.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Trey talks about his career background and how he climbed up the ranks from intern to President and COO. He also discusses their marketing strategy and the importance of a good social media presence, building relationships with customers and vendors, why you should be investing in your emp...

Kelly Cartwright is the Owner at Core Recruiter Ltd, and is listed as one of The Top 100 Most Influential Women In Construction 2022.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kelly talks about her background and how she fell into the recruiting industry. She also discusses what makes them different than other recruiters in the construction industry, the importance of understanding your clien...