Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

One of my main goals this year is to improve my leadership skills, so I went to a leadership forum and asked for advice. What can I do to improve my leadership skills and show up for my team more? Someone gave me an answer that really stuck with me – be more transparent. Transparency is the key to great leadership. Check out this episode of Tats Talks to learn 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Landon is the Marketing Manager at Technology Publishing Company.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jake talks about his journey in marketing and what he loves about the industry. He also discusses the future of marketing and what companies should be doing to get started in digital marketing. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Luse is the Managing Director at Ferguson Ventures. Ferguson Ventures invests in early through late-stage startups solving challenges in the construction, services, and facility management industry. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Blake talks about his journey at Ferguson and what drew him to that company. He also discusses the investment process and what you should know about a corporate venture group before trying to partner with them. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have too many ideas? I was recently on Clubhouse and the topic of having too many ideas came up. Should you be focusing on one area, or is okay to spread yourself out and pursue numerous goals? Check out this episode of Tats Talks for 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Weinberg is a consultant, coach, speaker, and best-selling author of 3 books. He is a sales and sales management expert. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike talks about the common sales management mistakes he sees companies make and how to avoid them. He also discusses how to build a company culture that people actually want to work in, and how to run effective sales meetings. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Deutsch is the Chief Executive Officer at Fangled Technology. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Andrew discusses some of the common challenges that companies face when starting to build their global strategy. He also talks about the importance of understanding your real value proposition, and much, much more! Don’t miss this episode of Specified. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you embrace being wrong? We tend to connect being right to our self-worth, but there is something very powerful in admitting when you’re wrong and learning from it. Listen to this week’s episode of Tats Talks for 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Abeles is the Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation at Associated Builders and Contractors.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about how he helps small to mid-size contractors do things better through technology and innovation. He also discusses the current trends and what he’s excited about in the construction industry. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Hartmann is the Director of Strategic Public Relations and Enterprise Social Media at John Deere.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jen discusses her digital-first PR approach and how it differs from the old-school PR approach. She also discusses managing social media accounts and the challenges that large companies face in that area. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love learning new things about business and pushing my comfort zone. Most of us attempt to learn new things by reading books on our subject matter of choice, but those books often make the task at hand seem more linear and straightforward than it actually is. How do you apply those lessons to your actual life and business? Check out this episode of Tats Talks for 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Kenney is the COO and Technical Director at Cotney Construction Law.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, John discusses the areas where most roofing companies struggle and what they can do to avoid those challenges. He also talks about his fascination with roofing throughout history and what we can learn from the past. Don’t miss this episode of Specified!  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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diana Fisler is a Building Materials Consultant for ADL Ventures. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Diana discusses the different types of innovations and how to disrupt a market. She also discusses the building materials industry and the challenges entrepreneurs face when trying to transform the market. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone wants to improve their organization or company, and most of us have a list of things we want to accomplish to make that happen. Prioritizing and time management are important factors to consider when you’re trying to tackle this list. Listen to this episode of Tats Talks for 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Weygant is the Founder of Sumex Design, which specializes in CAD development and guide specifications for building product manufacturers. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bob discusses how to write specifications that speak to your marketing message. He also discusses the challenges that larger companies face when it comes to adopting new technologies, what entrepreneurs need to focus on improving, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison DeFord is the Founder of FELT Marketing for Manufacturers. She’s also the co-host of the MFG OutLoud Podcast, which features courageous conversations about sales and marketing for today’s manufacturers.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Allison discusses how she got into podcasting and what it has taught her. She also talks about marketing for manufacturers and how to know if you’re doing a good job with your current marketing strategy. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been facing a problem in your business or life that you’re stuck on? There’s always a way to improve your situation when you take ownership of the problem and stop blaming things outside of your control. Listen to this episode of Tats Talks for 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Cooper is a modular home expert and has been in the industry for 20 years. He runs DaveCooper.live, which is an editorial series about innovation in construction.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Dave discusses how things have changed over the years for modular construction, and what we can expect to see in the future. He also talks about some of the issues the industry is facing and how we can work together to solve them. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!  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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Jolly is the Owner and Founder of Site Consulting Specialists. SCS is an asphalt and paving property consultant group. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Scott shares his journey and how he found his way into the industry. He also discusses some of the common challenges he sees contractors face, why he loves LinkedIn, and much 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to change people’s minds when it comes to your marketing and sales? Can you convince everyone? There are 3 categories of prospects you’re going to come across when marketing your product or service. It’s important to know the difference so you can maximize your resources. Listen to this episode of Tats Talks for 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Carli is the Director of Innovation and Strategic Planning at LATICRETE.  In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matthew discusses how he got into innovation and where the construction industry is headed. He also discusses some of the barriers that start-ups face when trying to grow in the building materials world, and much more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified! 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices