Chad Gessin and Kyla Gessin-Stern lead FIrst Dunes and Chatham Development to high performing homes on Long Island and Manhattan. We were at IBS2020 in Las Vegas and got a chance to speak with them about their business and how they perform at a high level through their work. It's #theversatexway!

Jon Hodgkiss is a premier deck builder based in Pittsburgh, PA. He discusses his introduction to building, shares insight on building materials, and talks about winning NADRA Awards. It's #THEVERSATEXWAY!

Rick Kapres is the VP of Sales at Versatex Trimboard. We talk about how to grow a winning salesforce and developing a thriving sales culture. It's #theversatexway!

Stimis Enterprises is based out of Allen, MD in Eastern Shore Maryland. Jason Stimis discusses the challenges/successes in a small market and how to stand apart with custom work. It’s #theversatexway!

Painting Versatex dark colors used to be an issue in the past, but with AquaSurTech OEM it is achievable. Emerich talks about AquaSurTech OEM Paints and how its technology has drastically improved the quality of paints when using it on Versatex. We get a little technical on this one, it's #theversatexway!

Interstate Lumber has an architectural millshop located in Bethel, CT. There is plenty of history at this location and lumberyard. We are joined by Ken Mittelstadt, Paul Litwinovich, Bill McDermott and a special last -minute guest. Learn about their history and the unique project they work with and why they use Versatex at their millshop! It's #theversatexway!

On this episode, we learn about Fimbel Architectural Door Specialties based in Whitehouse, NJ. The team as Fimbel creates beautiful custom garage doors. A fun fact about garage doors, did you know that 70% of homeowners use the garage door are their main entry point in the home? More and more people enter through the garage door versus the front door! It's #theversatexway

Doug Horgan is VP of Best Practices at BOWA Design Build based in McLean, VA. Excited to share insight on the building science of a home and his perspective on the industry. We mention a few familiar names within the industry; tune in! You are part of the Versatex Community! Thank you for listening, it's #theversatexway!

Riverhead Building Supply Trade Show 2019 featured over 50 exhibitors and trade partners. This event was held in Groton, CT! We were able to catch up with Riverhead Building Supply, Attendees, and More. Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review and let us know how we are doing! It's #theversatexway!

Guests in Order:

Kris Fornuto - Versatex Area Sales Manager

Kenny Martucci - LI Decks & House

Chris Kowalski - Riverhead Building Supply

Lexi Later - WPromote

Bernie Nugent - Warren Trask (Distributor)

We were in Michigan for the week and the weather was not fun. Luckily, we got a chance to spend time with David Layman, President/CEO of Hooker DeJong, Inc. We talk architecture, the trades, Frank Lloyd Wright, and education. Tune in; it's #theversatexway!