LBM Talks

In July, LBM Journal highlighted Woods Lumber on Facebook, and we were astounded at the response. Hundreds of people liked, shared, and commented on the posts, so naturally, we reached out for them to join us on the podcast.

Katy Woods, Social Media Manager at Woods Lumber, joined us for this episode to discuss the strong community connections Woods Lumber has, why Facebook is their best performing platform, and what kind of content their audience enjoys most.

Thank you for being here and don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments!

This episode of LBM Talks Credit contains information regarding cyber security that every credit manager and business professional should hear...

Thea's guest, Joe Bonanno, is the President and Co-Founder of Archetype SC, a full service digital development, big data, and IT security company.

From horror stories to practical advice, this episode will leave you with a broader knowledge of potential threats and strategies to protect your company, and yourself, from digital scams.

Don't forget to check out our sponsorer Nuvo, and leave a comment with your thoughts on the episode!

Article mentioned: https://www.archetypesc.com/why-a-password-manager-beats-relying-on-memory/

Kayla Fearing is the Director of Marketing for Hilltop Lumber, a four location LBM dealer located in central Minnesota.

Hilltop Lumber uses social media to connect with their customers, community, share news, and personalize their brand.

In this episode, Kayla and Sally discuss Hilltop's best performing social media content, their success with Facebook, getting employees to participate in content, and the fast-paced nature of social media.

Please send all podcast related inquiries to [email protected] and don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments!

Jon Flora, CEO at NACM Seattle BCS, is back for another episode of LBM Talks Credit.

It seems like credit managers everywhere are drowning. No time for work, no time for webinars, conferences, training, implementing new systems, etc. If this is you, tune into this episode for Thea and Jon's candid response about why this is the case and how to reclaim your time.

A big thanks to Nuvo for being the official sponsor of LBM Talks Credit.

The social media algorithms are constantly changing, giving them the mystique of being unknowable. But the fact is, they are understandable, and despite their changing nature, their purpose generally remains the same.

Tune into this solo episode for information on what algorithms are, how they operate on different platforms, and how you can harness them.

Leave a comment with your thoughts or contact me at [email protected].

This week's guest on LBM Talks Credit is Kelly Franklin. Kelly is a former Credit Manager and the current President of Building Material Suppliers Association (BMSA).
This episode explores Kelly's journey as a Credit Manager, the challenges and lessons she learned in that role, her opportunity to pivot with BMSA, and how her skills as a Credit Manager apply to her new role.
Wherever you're at in your career, this episode will highlight the fact that you can evolve any way you want as long as you keep your eyes out for new opportunities.
Check out our sponserer, Nuvo! Nuvo replaces manual forms with AI-powered application flows, real-time business and principal identity verification, and embedded credit insights—enabling confident decisions that protect and grow your business.
Please send all podcast inquiries to [email protected].

Dave Ables is the Owner and President of Tri-County Lumber Company, located in Clearwater, MN. Dave has nearly 30 years of experience in the trucking industry, 10 in hardware stores, and he is a consistent user of LinkedIn.
Dave believes LinkedIn is a tool that can expand and improve his business through his network of connections. In this episode, Dave shares how he got his start on LinkedIn; it's use for recruiting; building relationships with vendors; reaching new customers; and more.
We hope this episode will inspire you to leverage the power of this professional, social media platform. Enjoy.
Connect with Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveables/
Send all podcast inquires to [email protected].
And if you have't already, check out our awesome sponsorer PWT.

This episode of LBM Talks Credit is all about Credit Insurance. Thea is joined by Joe Ketzner, Regional Vice President, and Bobby Williams, Vice President of Business Information Sales, from Coface, a global credit insurance company.

This episode includes information about what credit insurance is, how it works, and implementation mistakes to avoid.
Reach out to Joe at [email protected]/610-203-4188
or Bobby at [email protected]/902-494-9728

A big thank you to PWT for sponsoring this episode. PWT is a manufacturer of premium engineered wood products (EWP) in North America.

In this episode, Sally is joined by Zach O'Brien, a fellow content marketer and social media manager. Zach is the Founder of Active NorCal, Northern California's Outdoor Magazine, providing news and features on outdoor lifestyles. In addition to growing Active NorCal's social media following to 200,000+ since its founding, Zach is the Head of Content for Niche Media; coordinates social media content for AIN Media Group; and is now the Founder and Head of Content Strategy for Stonethrow Media, a social media and content management agency.
Zach and Sally touch on a plethora of topics including how Zach organically grew ActiveNorCal's Facebook and Instagram accounts, how social media marketing is tied to his business strategy, what "good" content on social media should include, the algorithm on each social media platform, and more.
If you're interested in social media and content marketing, this episode is for you. Sally and Zach, both passionate content creators, have an in-depth conversation about this new marketing landscape and their experiences.
Connect with Zach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachobrien/
Please send all podcast related inquiries to [email protected].

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This episode of LBM Talks Credit features Amy Wallace and Alex Petrin from Wallace Building Center. After outsourcing their Credit Management for several years, Alex and Amy took this department in-house two years ago.
In this episode, they share why they made the change; how they did it; and how it's going two years later. Tune in to hear their story.
Reach out to Amy at
[email protected]
678-386-3608
Reach out to Alex at
[email protected]
770-598-6894
Send all podcast inquiries to [email protected].