Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth Podcast

By Tatsuya Nakagawa

Welcome to the Specified Growth Podcast, hosted by Tats Nakagawa, CEO of Castagra Products. Each week, Tats talks to leaders and experts about how to overcome adversity, grow massive organizations, an... more

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The podcast currently has 397 episodes available.

Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth Podcast episodes:

November 17, 2025 S2. Ep. 197: Choosing Sustainable Building Materials (With Susan Heinking)
Susan Heinking is the Senior Vice President of High Performance and Sustainable Construction at Pepper Construction Group.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Susan talks about her background in sustainability and how the topic has changed over her career. She also discusses using data to make more sustainable choices, what’s coming next for sustainability in construction, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

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19min
November 10, 2025 S2. Ep. 196: Photographing The Construction Industry (With Brian Knox)
Brian Knox is a Construction Photographer at B. Knox Photography.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brian talks about his passion for construction photography and how he got into the industry. He also discusses using photography for recruitment, some basic tips for construction companies to take better photos, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!

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25min
November 03, 2025 S2. Ep. 195: Building Solutions For The Construction Industry (With Zulq Malik)
Zulq Malik is the Chief Happiness Officer at SMARTBUILD Construction Solutions.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Zulq talks about his career background and how he made his way into the construction tech industry. He also discusses his passion for solving problems in the construction space, being open to innovation, the differences between running a construction company and a tech company, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!

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26min
October 27, 2025 S2. Ep. 194: Finding What Works In Sales (With Johan Galeano)
Johan Galeano is a Territory Sales Manager at Simpson Strong-Tie.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Johan talks about his career background and how he found his way into the building materials industry. He also discusses the importance of being open minded to continuous learning, what works (and what doesn’t) in the sales process, what makes someone a good fit for a career in sales, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

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25min
October 20, 2025 S2. Ep. 193: Discussing PR In The Construction Industry (With Jay Weisberger)
Jay Weisberger is the External Communications Leader at DPR Construction.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Jay talks about public relations in the construction industry and some of the current misconceptions around PR. He also discusses some of the major changes in PR throughout the years, how communicators are starting to utilize AI, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!

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28min
October 13, 2025 S2. Ep. 192: Exploring Equipment Management (With Craig Gramlich)
Craig Gramlich is the Managing Director at Lonewolf Consulting.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Craig talks about his unique background and how his passion for equipment began at a young age. He also discusses some of the key things that equipment managers need to do to be successful, the concept of the internal equipment triangle, tips and training options for equipment managers, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!

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35min
October 06, 2025 S2. Ep. 191: Being An Ally In The Construction Industry (With Faye Allen)
Faye Allen is the best-selling Author of the book Building Women: How Everyone in Construction Can Win.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Faye talks about her background in construction and what she loves about the industry. She also discusses some of her experiences while writing Building Women, being an ally in the construction industry, how we can make the industry better for all, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!

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32min
September 29, 2025 S2. Ep. 190: Understanding Your Client’s Needs (With Donald Koppy)
Donald Koppy is a Construction Specifier at True Architecture.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Donald talks about his career background and his early fascination with architecture. He also discusses the gaming theory when it comes to the building process, taking the time to understand your client’s needs and expectations, industry trends he’s currently following, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!

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32min
September 22, 2025 S2. Ep. 189: Building Effective Teams (With Maya Irizarry)
Maya Irizarry is the Founder of Solutions by Maya.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Maya talks about her passion for helping others and how it eventually turned into her consulting advisory firm, Solutions by Maya. She also discusses emotional intelligence and soft skills in business, building effective teams with the Five C’s, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!

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32min
September 15, 2025 S2. Ep. 188: Building Brilliance Through Collaboration (With Robert Puharich)
Robert Puharich is the Founder of IsleFlow and the Co-Author of Building Brilliance.

In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Robert talks about the launch of his new book, Building Brilliance, which is based on past Specified Growth Podcast interviews, and some of the things he learned during the collaborative process. He also discusses the importance of mentorship, having a clear goal and surrounding yourself with the right people, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!

Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!

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Instagram: @tats_talks
LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa
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25min

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