Lumber Slingers

Join us this week for a new episode of Lumber Slingers: Air Raid Offense Meets Sales with Bradley Hartmann!

This week, we’re joined by Bradley Hartmann, CEO of the Bradley Hartmann Company, host of The Construction Leadership Podcast, and a seasoned expert in the building materials industry. Bradley shares his inspiring journey through his college and career, from working in a lumber yard, building thousands of homes, and ultimately managing purchasing for a major builder. He also reflects on his passion for football and reveals insights from his upcoming book, The Air Raid Sales Offense, which combines the strategic principles of football’s Air Raid Offense with innovative sales techniques

We explore the annual OSR Academy cohort, a program designed to develop the next generation of building materials leaders.

If you're in LBM or Lumber sales, you wont want to miss this episode!

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Pre-order The Air Raid Sales Offense and use code LUMBERSLINGERS to receive $1 off! Plus, gain exclusive access to a Zoom group call with Bradley and the Lumber Slingers team in January 2025.

Pre-order here: https://www.bradleyhartmannandco.com/shop/p/theairraidsalesoffensebook

Other Links mentioned in the show:

The Bradley Hartmann Company:

https://www.bradleyhartmannandco.com/

The Construction Leadership Podcast:

https://www.bradleyhartmannandco.com/podcast

OSR Academy:

https://www.bradleyhartmannandco.com/osr-academy

Connect with Bradley Hartmann on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-hartmann-6247ab7/

Don’t miss this lively discussion packed with football, sales wisdom, and leadership insights! 🏈📚

Join us in this engaging conversation with Nick Smith, Executive Director of Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities and Public Affairs Director at the American Forest Resource Council. Dive into the crucial role of forest management on federally owned lands and discover how strategic policies not only preserve our natural resources but also enhance community well-being. Nick shares expert insights on the positive impacts and future pathways for sustainable forest stewardship. Tune in to learn how we can all contribute to healthier forests and healthier communities.

More Information:

https://amforest.org/

https://healthyforests.org/

All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? [email protected]

We’re back baby! We discuss the hottest stories this week, and breaking news today with Trent Johnson of Blue Book, and the Blue Book Newswire. If you are not a current subscriber to the Lumber Newswire, subscribe for free today! www.lumberbluebook.com All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? [email protected]

Covered in this episode:

Favorite Stories:

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/31/forest-city-trading-group-llc-announces-consolidation-of-operations-of-american-international-forest-products-llc-and-affiliated-resources-llc/#

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/24/paper-excellence-group-rebrands-as-domtar/

Mergers & Acquisitions

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/30/r-p-lumber-acquiring-guyot-lumber/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/28/stora-enso-strengthens-wood-supply-chain-to-its-packaging-board-site-in-oulu-by-acquiring-a-finnish-sawmill-company/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/29/tal-building-centers-names-gaven-gregory-as-vice-president-of-operations-east/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/28/simpson-manufacturing-co-appoints-matt-dunn-as-chief-financial-officer-and-treasurer/

Market Updates

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/29/bluelinx-announces-third-quarter-2024-results/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/28/ufp-industries-announces-third-quarter-results-2/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/25/lumber-price-index-for-week-ending-october-25-2024/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/30/nar-pending-home-sales-advanced-7-4-in-september/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/30/mortgage-applications-decrease-in-latest-mba-weekly-survey-20/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/31/freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-increase-for-the-fifth-consecutive-week/

The Top Story you need to know

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/23/mississippi-lumber-manufacturers-association-partners-with-msu-to-advance-mass-timber-through-endowed-professorship/

We’re back baby!

We discuss the hottest stories this week, and breaking news today with Trent Johnson of Blue Book, and the Blue Book Newswire. If you are not a current subscriber to the Lumber Newswire, subscribe for free today! www.lumberbluebook.com All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? [email protected]

Covered in this episode:

Favorite Stories:

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/24/freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-increase-once-again/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/22/blue-book-trading-alert-impersonation-fraud-rising/

Mergers & Acquisitions

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/14/do-it-best-makes-bid-to-acquire-true-value-assets/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/14/orgill-prepared-to-provide-support-to-retailers-impacted-by-true-value-bankruptcy-potential-sale/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/21/carter-lumber-acquires-townsend-building-supply-expanding-into-florida-and-alabama/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/22/white-cap-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-triumph-geo-synthetics-inc/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/18/allegion-acquires-soss-door-hardware-adding-another-category-leader-to-its-safety-and-security-portfolio/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/23/transom-capital-backed-artivo-surfaces-acquires-tom-duffy-company/

Expansions & Curtailments

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/14/ahlstrom-has-signed-an-agreement-to-divest-aspa-pulp-mill-in-sweden-to-sweden-timber/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/16/interfor-to-exit-quebec-operations/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/17/san-group-announces-manufacturing-and-value-added-curtailments-due-to-lack-of-logs/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/17/gov-whitmer-announces-5-5-million-investment-for-upper-peninsula-projects/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/14/lumber-company-selects-rutherford-county-for-new-distribution-operations/

Market Updates

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/23/mortgage-applications-decrease-in-latest-mba-weekly-survey-19/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/21/lumber-price-index-for-week-ending-october-18-2024/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/10/23/nar-existing-home-sales-slid-1-0-in-september/

We discuss the hottest stories this week, and breaking news today with Trent Johnson of Blue Book, and the Blue Book Newswire. If you are not a current subscriber to the Lumber Newswire, subscribe for free today! www.lumberbluebook.com All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? [email protected]

Covered in this episode:

Favorite Stories:

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/20/ppg-completes-colorful-communities-project-at-middle-school-in-italy/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/24/tractor-supply-and-miranda-lamberts-muttnation-foundation-relief-for-rescues-fund-provides-aid-to-pets-across-the-u-s/

Mergers & Acquisitions

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/16/white-cap-expands-operations-with-acquisition-of-jobsite-supply-inc/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/16/atlas-engineered-announces-due-diligence-completion-for-future-acquisition-in-western-canada/

Movers & Shakers

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/19/builders-firstsource-announces-planned-ceo-and-cfo-transition/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/23/landon-tarvin-named-president-of-ufp-retail-solutions/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/23/world-millwork-alliance-announces-new-executive-director/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/16/steves-sons-announces-three-promotions-across-the-company/

Expansions & Curtailments

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/19/accsys-to-discontinue-hull-plant/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/19/west-fraser-announces-indefinite-curtailment-of-lake-butler-sawmill/

Market Updates

https://www.mba.org/news-and-research/newsroom/news/2024/09/25/mortgage-applications-increase-in-latest-mba-weekly-survey

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/19/freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-continue-to-tumble/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/19/nar-existing-home-sales-dipped-2-5-in-august/

The Top Story you need to know

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/20/lumber-price-index-for-week-ending-september-20-2024/

In this episode, join Natalie as she welcomes Jill Tichenor from Delap, a leader in integrated financial services in Oregon. They dive into the vibrant stories of Delap's latest interns, exploring the trials and triumphs these newcomers experience in their inaugural steps into the professional world. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the unique challenges and opportunities of office etiquette.

All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? [email protected]

We discuss the hottest stories this week, and breaking news today with Trent Johnson of Blue Book, and the Blue Book Newswire. If you are not a current subscriber to the Lumber Newswire, subscribe for free today! www.lumberbluebook.com All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? [email protected]

Covered in this episode:

Favorite Stories:

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/10/roseburg-announces-the-appointments-of-tony-hamill-and-vivek-karuppuswamy/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/09/canada-further-challenges-u-s-softwood-lumber-duties/

Mergers & Acquisitions

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/12/former-oregon-sawmill-revived-for-mass-timber-production/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/10/beacon-announces-acquisition-of-chicago-metal-supply-fabrication/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/09/fabuwood-acquires-plain-fancy-custom-cabinetry/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/06/us-lbm-makes-dfw-area-acquisition/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/09/canfor-completes-forest-tenure-transfer-to-mcleod-lake-indian-band-and-tsay-keh-dene-nation/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/06/ll-flooring-signs-agreement-with-f9-investments-for-going-concern-sale-of-business

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/09/patrick-industries-announces-acquisition/

Movers & Shakers

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/09/lmc-names-new-purchasing-manager/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/09/stora-enso-appoints-pasi-kyckling-as-acting-cfo/

Market Update

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/11/mortgage-applications-increase-in-latest-mba-weekly-survey-13/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/12/freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-drop-to-their-lowest-level-since-february-2023/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/06/lumber-price-index-for-week-ending-september-6-2024/

We discuss the hottest stories this week, and breaking news today with Trent Johnson of Blue Book, and the Blue Book Newswire. If you are not a current subscriber to the Lumber Newswire, subscribe for free today! www.lumberbluebook.com All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? [email protected]

Covered in this episode:

Favorite Stories:

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/04/lauren-wilson-promoted-to-do-it-best-building-materials-divisional-purchasing-manager/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/28/herbert-lumber-announces-leadership-transition/

Mergers & Acquisitions

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/03/ecmd-inc-acquires-falls-city-lumber-company/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/05/culpeper-wood-preservers-acquires-long-life-treated-wood/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/04/us-lbm-acquires-colorado-window-and-door-distributor-and-installer/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/03/dunes-point-capital-lp-announces-the-sale-of-unified-door-hardware-group-to-foundation-building-materials/

Expansions & Curtailments

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/04/canfor-announces-closure-of-plateau-and-fort-st-john-sawmills-in-northern-bc/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/29/potlatchdeltic-announces-waldo-arkansas-sawmill-construction-completed/

Movers & Shakers

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/03/lp-building-solutions-appoints-jeremy-sellers-as-vice-president-of-osb-sales-and-marketing/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/28/metrie-announces-chief-information-officer-transition/

Market Update

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/30/lumber-price-index-for-week-ending-august-30-2024/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/04/mortgage-applications-increase-in-latest-mba-weekly-survey-12/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/05/freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-remained-flat-this-week/

The Top Story you need to know

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/09/04/trex-adds-two-new-hues-with-enhanced-performance-to-trex-enhance-decking-line/

We discuss the hottest stories this week, and breaking news today with Trent Johnson of Blue Book, and the Blue Book Newswire. If you are not a current subscriber to the Lumber Newswire, subscribe for free today! www.lumberbluebook.com All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? [email protected]

Covered in this episode:

Favorite Stories:

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/28/jt-taylor-returns-to-roseburg-as-plywood-sales-manager/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/27/rifp-president-to-retire-at-end-of-year/

Mergers & Acquisitions

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/27/kodiak-building-partners-enhances-texas-presence-with-acquisition-of-san-antonio-masonry-and-steel/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/23/parr-lumber-co-announces-its-newest-lumber-yard-in-rochester-wa/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/27/the-jian-group-represents-wyoming-millwork-co-in-its-sale-to-builders-firstsource/

Movers & Shakers

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/26/lumbermens-inc-grows-building-materials-division-leadership-team/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/28/snavely-and-weekes-welcome-new-executive-vice-president-of-national-accounts/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/27/ceo-matthew-missad-to-move-to-executive-chairman-role/

Market Update

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/28/mortgage-applications-increase-in-latest-mba-weekly-survey-11/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/29/freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-continue-to-drop-2/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/29/nar-pending-home-sales-dropped-5-5-in-july/

The Top Story you need to know

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/26/stora-enso-numerous-measures-launched-following-the-environmental-violation-in-finland/

https://www.lumberbluebook.com/2024/08/28/do-it-best-reports-4-57-billion-in-sales-for-fiscal-year-2024/

We discuss the hottest stories this week, and breaking news today with Trent Johnson of Blue Book, and the Blue Book Newswire. If you are not a current subscriber to the Lumber Newswire, subscribe for free today! www.lumberbluebook.com All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? [email protected]

Covered in this episode:

Favorite Stories:

La-Z-Boy Incorporated Reports Solid First Quarter Results - Lumber Blue Book

RoyOMartin Announces New Chief Financial Officer - Lumber Blue Book

Expansions & Curtailments:

Interfor Announces Indefinite Curtailment of Lumber Manufacturing Facilities in Georgia and South Carolina - Lumber Blue Book

Market Update

Freddie Mac: The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Lingers Just Under 6.5 Percent - Lumber Blue Book

NAR: Existing-Home Sales Advanced 1.3% in July, Ending Four-Month Skid - Lumber Blue Book

Conifex Provides Operational Updates - Lumber Blue Book

LBM Advantage Supports Growth Through New Trader Hires - Lumber Blue Book

The Top Story you need to know

& To round out the episode - We discuss industry pay trends exclusively seen on the newsletter.