Managing a workforce might be more challenging than ever before. The dynamics of different generations of workers can sometimes be complimentary and sometimes create conflict. Then once you add or develop a high performer, how do you retain that person? 

In this episode of Piece by Piece, a business podcast by Lumbermen’s, Ryan Terpstra, Shawn Montague and Jeff Malloch tackle the dynamics to leaning into the strengths of different generations in the workforce, while also managing challenges that can arise. They also give their thoughts on how to best retain the talent that you have on your team. 

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Conversations are constantly happening within our business territories, and we wanted to give our listeners and customers a chance to ask questions that have been on their mind. 

In this episode of Piece by Piece, a business podcast by Lumbermen’s, Ryan Terpstra, Shawn Montague and Jeff Malloch answer questions submitted to the show about a variety of topics. They cover handling stress in the workplace, what things can set you apart from your competition, and the future of Artificial Intelligence in the building materials industry, among other topics.

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Safety in the workplace isn't just about preventing accidents, it is about promoting a culture of caring. 

In this episode of Piece by Piece, a business podcast by Lumbermen’s, Ryan Terpstra and Kate Harris discuss how Lumbermen's safety program weaves into the company's mission and vision, plus the financial benefits of having a strong safety record. 

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Companies desire to grow, but what really goes into launching in a new market when the time comes? How do you prepare for what’s to come, anticipate challenges, and reach out to new customers?

In this episode of Piece by Piece, a business podcast by Lumbermen’s, Ryan Terpstra, Shawn Montague and Tank Johnson to talk about expanding into a new market, the experiences they’ve had so far, and offer advice to leaders and companies on how to prepare and execute expanding your footprint.

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Past experiences contribute to leadership growth, and can also assist in dealing with customer pain points, especially when you've been on the other side of the table.

In this episode of Piece by Piece, a business podcast by Lumbermen's, Ryan Terpstra and Shawn Montague are joined by Tank Johnson to talk about how his military experience shaped him as a leader, where he finds support as he opens a new market in Minnesota, and how past experiences help business leaders empathize with addressing customer pain points. 

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What does it take to successfully grow a company and build the right team?

In this episode of Piece by Piece, a business podcast by Lumbermen's, Ryan Terpstra and Shawn Montague dive into what it takes to expand into new markets while maintaining company culture and success. You won't want to miss the hiring tips!

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A strong company culture is so important, especially in terms of hiring and retaining employees. But how do you acheive it? Steve Petersen joins us for a Part 2 of our conversation to discuss how Lumbermen's has mindfully approached our company culture, and how to follow through without just paying lip service to the initiative.

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Lumbermen's is an Employee Owned company, but what does that mean in the world of business? We welcome President and CEO Steve Petersen to the podcast to discuss the benefits and structure of Employee Ownership.

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2024 has been an interesting year to say the least in the Building Materials Industry, and throughout the entire business world as well. Join Shawn Montague and Ryan Terpstra for a discussion of the landscape of things thus far, business growth strategies, and what 2025 could look like moving ahead. 

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“I really believe that there is a difference between motivation and discipline,” shares Shawn Montague, Vice President of Building Materials. “So finding disciplined people who are intrinsically motivated…that’s one of the first things that we look for.”

Join us for a conversation about how Lumbermen’s approaches this topic and gain insights to help enhance strategies and development of your own sales team in the building materials industry and beyond.

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