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Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth Podcast

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, and how to create meaningful change in the building materials and construction industry. Check out YouTube.com/tatstalks for more!

Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth Podcast

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Episode 120

S2. Ep. 120: Connecting Contractors With Diverse Businesses (With Wissam Akra)

19.77 min May 1, 2024

Wissam Akra is the CEO and Founder at Tough Leaf.
 
In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Wissam talks about his background in engineering and how he found his way to the construction industry. He also discusses how Tough Leaf is helping contractors connect with diverse businesses, some of t...

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Episode 119

S2. Ep. 119: Using Data In Your Pricing Strategy (With Mike Kimel)

23.68 min May 1, 2024

Mike Kimel is the Founder and CEO of Pricimetrics.
 
In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Mike talks about his background and how he got into the pricing industry. He also discusses how to find the optimal price point for your products, the importance of analyzing data and understanding you...

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Episode 118

S2. Ep. 118: Building The Right Team (With Charlie Fitzgibbon)

19.46 min Apr 9, 2025

Charlie Fitzgibbon is the Founder and Managing Director at Edinburgh Construction.
 
In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Charlie talks about his background and starting his construction company at a young age. He also discusses working with the right clients, understanding your strengths a...

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Episode 117

S2. Ep. 117: Identifying Your Leadership Style (With Gary Gregory)

22.56 min Apr 9, 2025

Gary Gregory is a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and the Director of Operations at RADCO Residential.
 
In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Gary talks about his background and how he made his way into the housing industry. He also discusses identifying who you want to be as a leader, the im...

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Episode 116

S2. Ep. 116: Investing In Your Future (With Lisa Giuffra Diaz)

28.03 min Apr 9, 2025

Lisa Giuffra Diaz is the Managing Partner and Founder of Turf Advisory.
 
In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Lisa talks about her background and how she became interested in the investment process from a very young page, as well as what drew her to the construction industry. She also disc...

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Episode 115

S2. Ep. 115: Improving Comfort In The Trades (With Pete Zeppetella)

19.76 min Apr 9, 2024

Pete Zeppetella is the CEO at Zepps Gear.
 
In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Pete talks about his background in the trades and how he found his way into entrepreneurship. He also discusses the inspiration behind his harness-friendly jacket, his mission to improve comfort and functionali...

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Episode 114

S2. Ep. 114: Working With The Right Mentors (With Robert Puharich)

28.76 min Apr 9, 2025

Robert Puharich is the Associate Producer of our very own Specified Growth Podcast.
 
In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Robert talks about his background and how he overcame his anxieties around public speaking. He also discusses pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to further your ...

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Episode 113

S2. Ep. 113: Expanding Your Business With The Right Team (With Matt Aston)

20.33 min Apr 9, 2025

Matt Aston is the President at GPRS.
 
In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his entrepreneurial background and how he found his way into the ground penetrating radar industry. He also discusses how he expanded his business by working with the right team, the new technologie...

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Episode 112

S2. Ep. 112: Being Authentic In The Construction Industry (With Russell Hixson)

22.43 min Apr 9, 2025

Russell Hixson is the Editor at SiteNews.
 
In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Russell talks about his background in journalism and some of his past experiences as an investigative crime reporter. He also discusses how he transitioned into construction journalism, some of the upcoming tre...

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Episode 111

S2. Ep. 111: Creating Content For The Construction Industry (With Matt Graves)

27.77 min Mar 4, 2024

Matt Graves is the Founder of Construction Yeti.
 
In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his background in construction and how he went from being a subcontractor to an owner. He also discusses personal branding for construction executives, the importance of networking and g...

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