Specified: Building Materials Innovation Podcast

Aaron Toppston is a Managing Partner at GS Futures.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Aaron talks about his construction background and how he found his way into a venture position. He also discusses helping create better project outcomes, the importance of trust in the construction industry, what they look for in potential partners, and more. 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

Jared Simmons is a Consultant, Advisor and Coach at OUTLAST Consulting.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jared talks about his career background and what he’s learned from each position. He also discusses why humility is important during market research, the concept of open innovation and why cross-functional communication is important, centralized versus distributed innovation, and more. 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

Erick Ventura is the Owner of VEMA Deconstruction and Elisabeth Baudinaud is the Founder of Carbon Wise.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Erick and Elisabeth talk about the deconstruction process and some of the main benefits involved. They also discuss the concept of sustainable demolition, different ways of recycling deconstructed materials, reducing our carbon footprint in the construction industry, and more. 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

Maegan Spivey is a Contracts Specialist at Document Crunch.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Maegan talks about her background in the construction industry and how her interest in contracts began. She also discusses how to build an in-house contracts department, understanding your contracts and what to look for, building great rapport with your lawyer, and more. 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

Benjamin Holmgren is the Contract Consultant at Kestaa.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Benjamin talks about his construction background and how he got started in the industry at an early age. He also discusses how Kestaa is helping contractors track their data better, taking the time to evolve your company, the labor shortage in the construction industry and how we can attract future generations, and more. 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

Erin Khan is the Founder and Sr. Consultant of Erin Khan Consulting.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Erin talks about her background in civil engineering and construction. She also discusses innovation in the construction industry, the importance of training when implementing new technologies, the future of AI and data integration in the construction industry, and more. 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

Mack Story is an Author and Motivational Leadership Speaker at Blue-Collar Leadership.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mack talks about his background and how he discovered his passion for personal development and leadership. He also discusses learning how to be proactive versus reactive, connecting with different types of people in a genuine way, the different components of cultural transformation, how to become a sought-after employer, and more. 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

Janice Haughton is the Director of Community & Service at Turner Construction.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Janice talks about her career background and her passion for helping underserved communities. She also discusses how to be a mission-driven organization, building strong partnerships and relationships in the construction industry, how the Turner School of Construction Management is helping emerging businesses grow, and more. 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

Wissam Akra is the CEO and Founder at Tough Leaf.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Wissam talks about his background in engineering and how he found his way to the construction industry. He also discusses how Tough Leaf is helping contractors connect with diverse businesses, some of the mentoring and growth opportunities they offer, how subcontractors can interact with contractors better, and more. 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

Mike Kimel is the Founder and CEO of Pricimetrics.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike talks about his background and how he got into the pricing industry. He also discusses how to find the optimal price point for your products, the importance of analyzing data and understanding your competition, some of the variables that come into play when looking at pricing, and more. 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

Charlie Fitzgibbon is the Founder and Managing Director at Edinburgh Construction.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Charlie talks about his background and starting his construction company at a young age. He also discusses working with the right clients, understanding your strengths and weaknesses, how to build the right team to help you grow, and more. 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

Gary Gregory is a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and the Director of Operations at RADCO Residential.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gary talks about his background and how he made his way into the housing industry. He also discusses identifying who you want to be as a leader, the importance of having both mentors and alignment, how to increase employee engagement within your company, not being limited by your job title, and more. 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

Lisa Giuffra Diaz is the Managing Partner and Founder of Turf Advisory.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Lisa talks about her background and how she became interested in the investment process from a very young page, as well as what drew her to the construction industry. She also discusses being a “fixer” at Goldman Sachs, how to overcome setbacks with a positive mindset, the importance of leaving a legacy, and more. 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

Pete Zeppetella is the CEO at Zepps Gear.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Pete talks about his background in the trades and how he found his way into entrepreneurship. He also discusses the inspiration behind his harness-friendly jacket, his mission to improve comfort and functionality for those in the trades, and more. 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

Robert Puharich is the Associate Producer of our very own Specified Growth Podcast.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Robert talks about his background and how he overcame his anxieties around public speaking. He also discusses pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to further your personal development, working with the right mentor for you and how to take feedback well, the ‘1% better rule’ and making marginal improvements, and more. 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

Matt Aston is the President at GPRS.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his entrepreneurial background and how he found his way into the ground penetrating radar industry. He also discusses how he expanded his business by working with the right team, the new technologies and services that GPRS is providing for its customers, some of the lessons he’s learned along the way, and more. 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

Russell Hixson is the Editor at SiteNews.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Russell talks about his background in journalism and some of his past experiences as an investigative crime reporter. He also discusses how he transitioned into construction journalism, some of the upcoming trends in the construction industry that he’s excited about, the importance of being authentic in media, and more. 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

Matt Graves is the Founder of Construction Yeti.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his background in construction and how he went from being a subcontractor to an owner. He also discusses personal branding for construction executives, the importance of networking and giving back to the next generation of construction professionals, creating content for the construction industry, and more. 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

Ben Roberts is the Co-Founder and President of Pearl MF.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Ben talks about his marketing background in the building materials industry, and why he started his own firm, Pearl MF. He also discusses creating unique content to showcase products, marketing strategies and tips for the building materials industry, how to promote sustainability in an authentic way, and more. 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

Jonathan Cor is the Founder of Customer Growth.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jonathan talks about his experiences in the coatings and construction industry and how he got started in marketing. He also discusses his approach to B2B marketing in commercial construction, how to get engagement on social media, aligning your social media strategy with your business objectives, the importance of both personal branding and company branding, and more. 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