Episodes

  • S2. Ep. 138: Improving Productivity In Construction (With Michael Fortinberry)

    S2. Ep. 138: Improving Productivity In Construction (With Michael Fortinberry)
    Sep 30 2024
    Michael Fortinberry is the Co-Founder and CEO of Protiv. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michael talks about some of the current challenges around productivity and technology in construction. He also discusses shaping the right company culture for your business, tips for building a successful start-up, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, 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
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    30 mins
  • S2. Ep. 137: Improving Safety In The Transportation Industry (With Michael Sakata)

    S2. Ep. 137: Improving Safety In The Transportation Industry (With Michael Sakata)
    Sep 23 2024
    Michael Sakata is the President and CEO of the Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Michael talks about improving safety in the transportation industry and some of the upcoming innovations he’s most excited about. He also discusses some of the misconceptions in the industry, the importance of collaboration in the transportation sector, 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
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    15 mins
  • S2. Ep. 136: Staying Connected In The Building Materials Industry (With Beth PopNikolov)

    S2. Ep. 136: Staying Connected In The Building Materials Industry (With Beth PopNikolov)
    Sep 16 2024
    Beth PopNikolov is the CEO of Venveo. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Beth talks about some of the changes in the building materials industry over the last few years. She also discusses the importance of taking feedback as a company, AI in marketing industry, how to stay connected with industry trends, 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
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    20 mins
  • S2. Ep. 135: Bringing Sustainability To The Concrete Industry (With Chris Bennett, Kristina Abrams, and Ryan Stoltz)

    S2. Ep. 135: Bringing Sustainability To The Concrete Industry (With Chris Bennett, Kristina Abrams, and Ryan Stoltz)
    Sep 9 2024
    Our guests today are Chris Bennett, Owner of Bennett Build, Kristina Abrams, Senior Associate, Architect, and Specification Writer at O’Connell Robertson, and Ryan Stoltz, Associate Principal at Structures. In this episode of the Specified Growth Podcast, Chris, Kristina, and Ryan talk about how their firms are working together on a very innovative project that’s incorporating sustainable concrete solutions. They also discuss the challenges of introducing new technologies to the industry, the importance of teamwork and collaboration, the environmental benefits of low-carbon concrete, and more. Don’t miss this episode of the 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
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    34 mins
  • S2. Ep. 134: Eradicating Bullying In The Construction Industry (With Maria Martin)

    S2. Ep. 134: Eradicating Bullying In The Construction Industry (With Maria Martin)
    Sep 2 2024
    Maria Martin is a Practice Leader at ConTech Financials. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Maria talks about her background in the construction industry and how she got started. She also discusses her passion for helping people and solving problems, how we can eradicate bullying in the construction industry, technologies she’s excited about in the financial space, 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
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    21 mins
  • S2. Ep. 133: Bringing Luxury To The Building Materials Industry (With Kurt Schnakenberg)

    S2. Ep. 133: Bringing Luxury To The Building Materials Industry (With Kurt Schnakenberg)
    Aug 26 2024
    Kurt Schnakenberg is the CEO of Chicago Brass. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kurt talks about his entrepreneurial background, from working in his family business to becoming the CEO of Chicago Brass. He also discusses what defines luxury in the building materials space, the importance of an elevated customer experience in the luxury market, building an efficient offshore team, how we can work together to grow in the building materials 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
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    24 mins
  • S2. Ep. 132: Exploring Trends In The Construction Industry (With Craig Webb)

    S2. Ep. 132: Exploring Trends In The Construction Industry (With Craig Webb)
    Aug 19 2024
    Craig Webb is the President of Webb Analytics. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Craig talks about his background and how he found his way into the building materials and construction industry after starting out as a sports writer. He also discusses DEI and sustainability initiatives and why they’re important, consolidation in the construction industry, using AI to improve your operations, 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
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    25 mins
  • S2. Ep. 131: Creating Healthier Environments Through Architecture (With Bill Hercules)

    S2. Ep. 131: Creating Healthier Environments Through Architecture (With Bill Hercules)
    Aug 12 2024
    Bill Hercules is the CEO of WJH Health. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bill talks about his background in architecture and specializing in the healthcare industry. He also discusses some of the post-pandemic challenges facing the healthcare system, creating healthier environments through architecture, discovering best practices for the future, 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
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    34 mins