Construction Disruption

Tiffany Solomon is the owner of Tiffany Solomon Designs in Boca Raton, Florida. As a long-time interior designer, she specializes in new construction and renovations. After a few years of working for a design firm, Tiffany started her own business, eager to share her style with the world. Now she focuses on striking the right balance between her customer’s wants and needs, striving for the perfect fit. She combines her unique vision for the space with the customer’s lifestyle to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Visit Tiffany’s website, tiffanysolomondesigns.com, or email her at [email protected]. 

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Randy Brothers is the founder of Elite Roofing in Denver, CO, and Head Coach at The Roofing Academy. After a short stint as a contractor himself, he quickly learned that he excelled at managing a business instead. So after starting Elite Roofing in stormy Colorado, he built the company to grow without relying on business from storms and experienced explosive growth. Now he shares the lessons he’s learned on the journey through The Roofing Academy, his best-selling book Start It, Build It, Grow It: The Contractor’s Guide to Success, and his podcast, the Start, Build, Grow Show.

Reach out to Randy at theroofingacademy.com, email him directly at [email protected], or check out their YouTube channel.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com.

Sales aren’t a goal to achieve but a skill to train and improve. Just like any sport, careful practice and preparation improve your chances for success. However, in sales, success is solving a customer’s problem with a custom solution perfectly tailored for their needs. Success is not the money you make or the record number of sales you achieve. The best way to provide this custom solution is by asking questions and listening to customers’ stories and experiences. An effective salesperson is a good listener first.

Our guest Marvin Montgomery has been a lifelong salesman ever since his time as a Junior Achievement member. His first job as Sales Training director for a national jewelry retailer prepared him for a career on his own. Now, with 30 years of experience as a motivational speaker, author, and sales trainer, he helps people across the country “Get Marvinized.” His novel approach to sales has positively impacted hundreds of businesses, emphasizing the value of practice and preparation for more effective sales efforts. These lessons and more are discussed in his two books, Preparation and Practice: The Professional’s Guide to Sales Success and Training Wheels.

To reach Marvin directly, email him at [email protected], visit his website marvinmontgomery.com, or call him at 216-509-0281.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest John Fox is a lighting industry veteran with 30 years of experience and two companies in the space, Fox and Fox Design and Ascenti Lighting. Working on residential and commercial products, John and his team have created many unique and challenging lighting solutions for an impressive array of customers. As technology has improved, home automation systems and lighting integration are increasingly popular. Along with these discoveries, science has proven that indoor lighting affects our circadian rhythm and sleep quality. Ascenti has pioneered a new LED that shifts from blue light in the daytime to a softer color at night, saving eyes and sleep habits.

For more information on custom lighting for your home, visit ascentilighting.com, or for your business, visit foxandfoxdesign.com.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest RJ Adler is Director of Growth and Business Development at WheelPad Inc., a Vermont company creating accessible housing for people with disabilities. When needs change due to disability, illness, or other circumstances, well-made portable housing can improve quality of life and retain some independence. WheelPad’s units connect to existing homes and utilities for streamlined installation and removal. WheelPad will even repurchase a unit once the owner finishes with it, continuing the cycle of housing solutions for all.

If you or someone you know is searching for a universal living space, visit wheelpad.com or reach out to RJ at [email protected]. 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Accessible Housing Matters with Stephen Beard

The Definitive Guide to ADU Development

Episode 7 with Rosemarie Rossetti

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest Lynda Lyday is a home improvement expert and veteran of home improvement television with hundreds of appearances on HGTV, Discovery, and the DIY Network. Lynda is a licensed carpenter of 30 years and brings a unique perspective to homeowners as she shares her wisdom. A published author, too, Lynda has made it her life’s mission to work with her hands and share her experiences with a broad audience. She empowers women to pursue independence in home repair and even has plans for her own line of tools.

Check out Lynda’s website, lyndalyday.com, or listen to her podcast, Peculiar Places.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest Elinor Moshe is Australia’s Construction Coach, guiding and mentoring industry professionals to discover the life they want. After feeling stuck in her career, she felt that she had lived for others and chosen her life’s path without the careful thought that it deserved. So, she vowed to change her direction and started a new career in helping others define their goals. Now a published author of Constructing Your Career and Leadership in Construction, Elinor has reached people in all stages of their careers. She wants to spread her message of introspection and fulfilling life to all who would hear it.

Reach out to Elinor on LinkedIn, listen on Clubhouse @ElinorMoshe_, check out her website, or catch her podcast Constructing You.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest Aaron Murphy, owner of ADM Architecture, is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist serving the Seattle area. After witnessing his grandmother unable to live comfortably in her home after an illness, Aaron knew he had to make a difference for the elderly. He started his career in architecture and now he owns a firm dedicated to improving the quality of life for his clients. As medical and technological advances prolong our lives, creating safe and comfortable living spaces that adapt to our aging bodies and minds is crucial. Talking with an expert like Aaron is a great way to extend your independence and reduce your stay in a care home. 

Visit adm-architecture.com, or email Aaron at [email protected]. Aaron is a great contact if you or someone you know is aging in place, especially in the Seattle area.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest Ed Johnson, CEO of Johnson Global Ventures, is an executive with experience in leadership, marketing, sales, and real estate. He’s spent time as a sales trainer, a marketing executive, and a leadership consultant for NBA and NFL teams. Now he runs his own business, Johnson Global Ventures, and his consulting business Bambootility Media. Ed was instrumental in popularizing bamboo as a construction material and agricultural product in North America and continues to spread the good word about bamboo today.

Visit jglobalventures.com, or reach out to Ed on LinkedIn for more information on Johnson Global Ventures and Bambootility.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com

Our guest Ken Calligar, CEO of RSG 3-D, is a career investment banker won over by the stellar performance of RSG’s panel system. He loved the design so much he bought the company a few years ago. Now RSG is on a mission to spread the good word of panelized construction across the country and the world. Their multi-layer panels are resistant to hurricanes, tornados, fire, water, mold, insects, and earthquakes and form a monolithic building envelope to stand the test of time.

Visit rsg3d.com to learn more about RSG’s unique panelized construction and their vision for the future of construction.

Episodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com