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Apr
11
Joe Hikel and Steve Stroder discuss their reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic and how they're leading their businesses through the various challenges...
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Hear from component manufacturers that share their ideas & best practices
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“As truss designers/sales we tend to stick with what we know, which is often what we learned when we first started in the industry. I appreciate how the podcasts will bring current industry information to light and they tend to keep me on my toes and not let me get stuck in my old ways.” Anonymous avid listener
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Apr
1
Dave Mitchell and Zach Shepherd discuss how they are evolving EBD to grow while still retaining a loyal customer base in a competitive market.
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Mar
11
Scott Arquilla shares how his family got started in the homebuilding industry and the unique challenges they faced operating in the Chicago market.
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Feb
19
Jason Ward shares best practices for hiring new employees, creating a positive workplace culture, and understanding applicable HR-related regulations.
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Feb
5
Reggie Stoltzfus shares his experience as a component manufacturer (CM)and member of the Ohio House of Representatives.
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Jan
22
Dean DeHoog shares his own approach to management and gives insight into the US LBM culture.
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Jan
8
Chris Tatge shares how CMs can benefit from partnering with their framers and provides insight into how the framing industry is evolving.
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Dec
18
Mike Ruede shares his thoughts on what component manufacturers could do to better promote their businesses and how SBCA’s strategic plan fits in.
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Dec
4
Gene Frogale shares the history behind their family-owned business and how his comprehensive approach to sales and marketing has been influential in...
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Nov
20
Jason Hikel shares unconventional IT tips and ideas that have contributed to his company’s success.
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Date posted
Nov
6
These two entrepreneurs share how they successfully ran a truss plant together for almost 30 years on nothing more than a hand-shake agreement and...
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Date posted
Oct
16
Barry Dixon shares why his business has integrated up and down the supply chain over the years to make it more successful.
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