Stocked And Delivered

On the latest episode of Stocked And Delivered, hosts Michael Goodman and Todd London are joined by Michael Benedict, Vice President, Operations at J.B. Hunt Transport, who is an expert in his field with an enormous amount of truckers on the road each and everyday delivering lumber products to satisfied customers. Where Benedict and J.B. Hunt Transport stands out is in the way they treat and view the trucker. They aren't just a driver, they are the heart and soul of the company and are treated as such. Tune in to this episode to learn more about what goes into the transport side of the industry and much more.

On the latest episode of Stocked And Delivered, hosts Michael Goodman and Todd London are joined by Matt Bruno, executive director of NAWLA (North American wholesale lumber association), which has been the glue of the lumber industry for over 100 years when it comes to educating and informing distributors. Matt so kindly the growth of his association, who are the key players and much more on this episode.

In this episode of Stocked And Delivered, hosts Michael Goodman and Todd London are joined by the very cunning and media savvy Josh Dorfman, a successful communicator and environment-first entrepreneur, who has focused on sustainability which is a fundamental way of his life and career. Josh beautifully lays out his path through the media world that has only helped his company's Super Cool and Plantd be well-received in front of customers and investors in a traditionally wood-based industry.

Josh’s passion for a better planet and future is palpable and he and his team are right on the cutting edge of all of it. Tune in to learn another chapter in sustainable building materials.

On this episode of Stocked And Delivered, hosts Michael Goodman and Todd London are joined by Chris Guimond and Chandler Delinks of Modern Mill talk about their incredible use of rice (yes, rice), that is changing how the industry looks at building supplies as a truly formidle option to replace tree lumber. The intuition of upcycling a natural resource has led to Modern Mill’s major growth and long term solution for sustainability.

Chris and Chandler are passionate about their product and it shows as the guys explain their journey with a likemindedness to push through any adversity to grow Modern Mill to be a major player within the industry.

On this episode of Stocked And Delivered, hosts Michael Goodman and Todd London are joined by Thea Dudley, published author and most notably known for her incredible nickname, the ‘Credit Overlord’.

This pod is a fast and furious one as Thea lays down the law with the guys by sharing some fascinating stories from her line of work! Dudley is a cheerful personality with a great sense of humor, but she is also tough as nails. Thea comes face-to-face with the nerve-touching topic of deciding who gets a line-of-credit and who doesn’t! You won’t want to miss this pod — tune in and subscribe!

In this episode of Stocked And Delivered, hosts Michael Goodman and Todd London are joined by the President and CEO of Hamilton Building Supply, John Perna. 

This show shines a light on Perna, who comes from a family-run business, and how he grew within the company to his current role. Perna explains Hamilton’s journey, which saw thick and thin times that forced true leadership from the heads of the company. Perna talked in detail about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected his business and how it gave him the chance to grow as a leader that his employees look to for answers. Tune in to learn more about John and his specific business strategies.

In this episode of Stocked And Delivered, hosts Michael Goodman and Todd London are joined by the Co-Founder and CEO of Kodiak Building Partners, Steve Swinney. 

This podcast is a bible of information for anyone looking to grow and expand their company to new heights. Swinney and his team are massive players in the lumber industry because of how many local lumber yards Kodiak has acquired over the last 17-years, but also, because of their style of maintaining the locally lead culture within these growth opportunities - it’s a major key to the team’s success.

Marshall Sampietro, Regional Decking Sales Manager, of Master Halco talks with hosts Michael Goodman and Todd London, on the latest episode of “Stocked And Delivered”. We learn about how Master Halco has taken on the major task of spreading their name around the industry through differentiating marketing strategies. Marshall also talked about how the sale of the fence is a much different approach than the sale of the deck. We also learn about successful face to face sales strategies that Marshall and his team have learned and developed. For any young entrepreneur or sales rep looking to digest useful tips, tricks and mindset from a veteran in the space, check out this episode!

In this episode of “Stocked And Delivered” with hosts Michael Goodman and Todd London, the guys speak with Chris Costello, CEO and President of Timberline, a successful Massachusetts based lumber company that started from little but has grown to six lumber yards in a matter of 17 years. Costello talks in-depth about the much adversity he faced and overcame as well as taking calculated risks has led to Timberline becoming a major player in the lumber industry. The enthusiastic CEO also talked about what drives his company from a mindset perspective and why it’s now part of the Timberline DNA. Tune in to this valuable conversation for any lumber professional!

In this episode of “Stocked And Delivered” with hosts, Michael Goodman and Todd London, the guys speak with Tyler Freres, Vice President of Sales for “Freres Engineered Wood”, a leading innovator in wood architecture, where they explored the next generation of wood-only structures. From sustainable materials to advanced construction techniques, this episode dives into how wood is transforming the building industry, making it more eco-friendly, efficient, and aesthetically stunning. Learn about cutting-edge technologies, the science behind engineered wood products and the growing demand for wood-based buildings like the Portland Airport, a “Freres Engineered Wood” success. Tune in for insights into how the future of architecture is being reshaped—one wooden beam at a time.