Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth Podcast

Kyle Majchrowski is a Construction Project Executive at Banner Health. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kyle talks about the processes he manages, as well as some of the challenges the construction industry is facing today. He also discusses the importance of soft skill development, the power of self-awareness and understanding yourself, bringing people in various facets of the industr...

Emma Moretzsohn is the President of J&L Building Materials. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Emma talks about her background and her experiences working in a family-owned business, as well as the transitions she went through to become President. She also discusses the changes she implemented when taking over the company, introducing technology into the building materials space to attra...

Matt Peterson is the General Manager at Hunter Panels. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his many years of experience in the roofing industry, the various roles he’s had, and what he’s learned along the way. He also discusses setting up your customers and employees for success, the importance of continuously learning, the value of a strong company culture, and more. Don...

Mike Kunard is a building materials expert and the Owner of Hidden Steps Marketing. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike talks about how he transitioned from working in a multi-billion-dollar company to various smaller companies, and what he learned from each experience. He also discusses the difference of one-step and two-step strategy in distribution, the importance of finding the r...

Brad Van Dam is the Vice-President of Sales at Metal-Era, Inc. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brad talks about his career background and how he got to where he is today. He also discusses the importance of developing great relationships with contractors and vendors, some of the key insights he learned from working in the coatings industry, the unique connection of sports and entrepre...

Davis Hambrick is the Co-Host at The Laying Foundations Podcast. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Davis talks about how he started The Laying Foundations Podcast and what their mission is. He also discusses gaining confidence in your personality type, equipping the next generation of builders to be successful, the importance of communication skills and being able to take feedback in th...

Howie Ferguson is the Executive Director at Construction Owners Association of America. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Howie talks about the importance of transparency and communication when collaborating with different people on a project. He also discusses ‘The COAA Way’ concept, what makes a top-level contractor, COAA’s future plans and aspirations, the importance of talking about...

Nancy Novak is the Chief Innovation Officer at Compass Datacenters. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Nancy talks about her passion for the building industry. She also discusses the concept of the challenger approach, supporting diversity in the building and construction industry, the importance of sustainable building options, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth...

Gay Hendricks is the Best-Selling Author of The Big Leap. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gay talks about his best-selling book, The Big Leap, and the concept of the upper limit problem. He also discusses the zone of genius and how to find it in one’s self, his recent work around the power of receiving, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach o...

Michelle Boykin is the Chief Operating Officer at Rackley Roofing Company. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michelle talks about her background in accounting and how she found her way into the roofing industry. She also discusses being involved in various organizations within the industry, why she loves personality tests, the importance of continuous self-improvement, and more. Don’t m...

Britain Jacobson is a Project Management and Ops Strategist. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Britain talks about the various roles he’s played throughout his career and the importance of exploring different opportunities. He also discusses how he generates systems and creates SOP’s efficiently, having a clear goal when starting up a business, communicating in an emotionally mature way...

Rita Kim is the CEO at Partners for Growth Advisory Services. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Rita talks about how she supports entrepreneurs and helps them grow their businesses. She also discusses business risks and how to manage them, the concept of the worry tree, the importance of taking time for yourself, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reac...

Tom Prokop is the Associate Director at Independent Distributor Alliance Corporation. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Tom talks about the various roles he’s had throughout his career, and what he’s learned along the way from each role. He also discusses the importance of relationship building in business, the current struggles and challenges the distribution industry is facing, adopti...

Bob Olsen is the Chief Marketing Officer at Chief Outsiders. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bob talks about his early interest in science and innovation and how he got into marketing. He also discusses why it’s important for every marketer to start in sales, integrating digital with traditional marketing in the B2B space, having a marketing strategy in your company, and more. Don’t m...

Dr. Dan Hill is the President at Sensory Logic. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dan talks about his experiences with facial coding and how it’s helped him in business. He also discusses the various emotions in business and how to deal with them, some simple tips to staying connected and engaged with people, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please rea...

Billibob Boor is the Inventor/Founder at Paragon Roof Systems. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Billibob talks about his journey in the roofing industry and what he’s learned, as well as what pushed him into creating and developing products. He also discusses the keys that contributed to his success, the importance of being a compassionate leader and showing people you care, and much m...

Lyle Allen is an experienced Business Development Specialist.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Lyle talks about how to attract sales talent and build amazing sales teams. He also discusses the ABCs of sales, why consistency is key, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNaka...

Mike Maierle is the Principal at ETRO Construction Limited. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike talks about the labor shortage issues and the importance of bringing new talent into the construction industry. He also discusses how to become a great project manager, identifying and managing risk, cultivating a great company culture, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth...

Alberto Medina is a Business Consultant specializing in construction. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Alberto talks about how he started his career and the challenges he faced early on, as well as some of the things he learned along the way. He also discusses the importance of keeping things simple in your organization, how to approach downsizing and consolidation, and more. Don’t mis...

Mark Smeets is an experienced Business Analyst.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mark talks about the various transitions he experienced throughout his career and how he gained confidence along the way. He also discusses the importance of understanding your processes and systems, some of the different misconceptions around the freight industry, and much more. Don’t miss this episode o...

Michael Riscica is a Licensed Architect and the Founder of YoungArchitect.com. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michael talks about some of the challenges he faced while going through the process of architecture school and doing the architect exam, as well as why he was inspired to start YoungArchitect.com. He also discusses the growth they’ve experienced, some of the upcoming trends h...

JoAnn Yamani is the Senior Director and Head of Communications at NIO. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, JoAnn talks about the differences between presenting, listening, and relating when it comes to PR. She also discusses the importance of being an authentic leader, how to make real connections with people, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out...

Adrian Danila is the Regional Director at Lessen and the Host of Multifamily Chronicles.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Adrian talks about some of the growth he’s experienced in his career over the last couple years and what he’s brought into his various roles. He also discusses how to recruit amazing talent, the importance of acknowledging people’s work in every industry, and much...

Beth PopNikolov is the CEO at Venveo. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Beth talks about her career journey and what she’s brought from past jobs into her current role at Venveo. She also discusses her passion for technical writing, the importance of knowing your audience and industry, and how to approach researching trends and gathering data. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth...

Andrew Rowley is the Founder at Roofmapping.com. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Andrew talks about how he fell in love with the roofing industry. He also discusses his previous role as an architectural technologist, promoting amazing roofing projects through social media, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out if you have any feedback or quest...