There are many different types of leaders and countless skills you can develop to become a great leader. In this episode, Brett examines one of the greatest leaders of the modern era, Mr. Jeff Bezos. Learn about the different leadership traits it takes to build a strong team and sustainable business, as well as, the benefits of developing a business model that is self-sufficient. 

Host: Brett Thorne

This episode is another video session - so you can watch it on YouTube for the full experience. 

As the Lumber and Building Materials Industry continues to change and evolve, it is critical to know and understand the changes that are happening in the market. Tune in to this episode as I meet with Ken Clark, the Editor in Chief of HBS Dealer, to discuss the critical roles they play in informing the LBM industry of the everchanging business environment. 

For more information about Ken Clark and HBS Dealer: 

Website: https://www.hbsdealer.com 

Ken Clarks' LinkedIn: https://www.hbsdealer.com

After over a year of hosting this podcast, it was brought to my attention that very little is known about me, which is the way I like it. Ryan Brown, who was a guest and a listener of this show, requested this episode and put me in the hot seat. I decided that so many have been willing to share to make this show a success that it is now my turn to do the same. A very special thank you to Ryan for making this happen and for hosting this episode.

Guest: Brett Thorne

Happy Father’s Day! The LBM industry is full of fathers that have been teaching and guiding, both professionally and personally. It’s an honor to have my father and mentor, Pat Thorne, as this episode’s guest. In this episode, we discuss his time and over 50 years of experience in the Lumber and Building Materials industry. To better understand the current market position, you often need to look at the foundation and history. We look at how the industry has evolved over the past 50 years and further discuss how some of these changes can influence the future of the industry.

Guest: Pat Thorne

The LBM Industry is in the Perfect Storm, a condition unlike anything this industry has seen before. Demand is up, but Supply is down. So how do you find a balance? In Episode 33, we go over the historic background that set the stage for the current climate, recent events that magnified that climate, and lastly, how the market climate could be affected in the future.

This episode is another video session - so you can watch it on YouTube for the full experience.

In our industry, 2020 was a year of mergers and acquisitions. If you have ever thought about selling your business, now is the time. But more importantly, is your business ready for sale? In this episode, I meet with Ryan Brown of Next Level Essentials, and we discuss ways to prepare a business for sale, scaling high-growth businesses, jump-starting profitable growth, and much more. Ryan blueprints his process of achieving these goals by driving transformational change, leveraging profit opportunities, and putting structure to problem resolution.

For more information about Ryan Brown and Next Level Essentials:

This episode is a perfect model of this amazing industry. The Lumber/Building Materials industry is an essential industry that has space and freedom to have some fun and this show is nothing short of that. This episode was actually recorded as a happy hour with some of the leading female leaders in our industry. We have some cocktails, share some laughs, and talk a little shop. I must, first, warn you that this show has some coarse language that may not be appropriate for children or those that dislike profanity. For the rest of you, pour yourself a drink and join us for Happy Hour.

The customer is not always right for your business, but knowing and understanding customer profitability can help you determine which ones are and provide actions to correct course for those that are not. In Episode 30, Brett breaks down customer profitability; what it is, why it is important, and how to utilize customer profitability to improve and grow your business. Learn how to effectively rank your customers, review your pricing system, and increase your customer profitability.

Watch the video version of this podcast at https://buildingthefuturepodcast.com/the-customer-is-not-always-right-for-your-business. 

The depth and opportunities for the art industry are vast and amazing.  In Episode 29, I connect with Martha Weidmann from Nine Dot Arts to find out how they are adding the beauty of art to the building materials industry and the passion, detail, and commitment involved. Tune in as we discover how they paint a vision, curate the project, acquire the unique pieces, and assemble the final project for perfect harmony.

For more information about Martha Weidmann and Nine Dot Arts:

Website: https://ninedotarts.com  |  Dotfolio

Martha Weidmann's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-weidmann-b112396

Phone: 303-999-0383

Product shortages have become the new norm in our current and future market conditions. Despite the challenges, shortages can be handled with positive effects both short term and long term. If you or your company do not have a plan to overcome product shortage challenges, then this episode is for you. Sit down with Brett & Tom as they provide you with steps and strategies for handling product shortages to navigate these unprecedented times and position yourself for a productive future.

To learn more about Tom Zimmerman or Shift Sales Training & Consulting:

Website: https://shift-stc.com 

Email: [email protected] 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdzimmerman

Check out Episode 15: "Failure to Launch Successfully" with Tom Zimmerman.