Best Millwork Podcasts (2025)

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Premium Pays, Here's Why: Future of Millwork Sales and E-Commerce with Terry Bailey, DW Distribution 19:40

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Want to make more margin where others see only risk? We sat down on the Do it Best Market show floor with Terry Bailey of DW Distribution to map out how independents turn the complexity of millwork into a durable, competitive edge. From deep inventory to guided e‑commerce and premium door systems, Terry shows how dealers can simplify ordering, avoi…

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OSHA Audit- What do I do??? with Eric Wick 52:16

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If OSHA walked into your shop today… would you be ready? In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Eric Wick, founder of Safety Team Technologies, about what really triggers an OSHA audit — and how to protect your shop. You'll learn: 1. What OSHA looks for the moment they walk in 2. How a single angry worker can start an inspection 3. The "3-Heade…

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Blending Craftsmanship With Data To Build Smarter, Faster, And At Scale | Michael Dionne, Lepage Millwork 16:11

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The most beautiful windows in the room often have the toughest backstory, and at Lepage Millwork, that story runs on data. We sit down with Michael, IT Director at Lepage Millwork, to unpack how a company rooted in wood and craft built a paperless, sensor-rich shop floor that stays nimble when customers change their minds. The secret is more than t…

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Solo Sessions with Jacob: Training and Mentorship in Millwork 20:26

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Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this solo episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond steps out from behind the interview desk to tackle one of the most urgent problems in the millwork and construction industry, not the shortage of talent, but the shortage of training and mentorship. Drawing from his own unconventional path, from archite…

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The Power of Clean Data in Smart Manufacturing | Shelly Johnson, Sierra Pacific 20:15

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What if a manufacturer treated data with the same care it gives raw timber? We sit down with Shelly Johnson, Window Technology Manager at Sierra Pacific, to unpack how a seed-to-window business turns sawmill precision and cogen efficiency into a blueprint for data, cloud, and AI. Shelly shares why step one is always capture, because without clean, …

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[HBP#22] - Coralie Mills - Discovering Scotland's Past with Dendrochronology 1:17:50

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🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to another episode of the…

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From Policy To Performance: Building A Stronger Window And Door Industry with John Crosby 39:33

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What if the most overlooked parts of your house are the biggest levers for comfort, safety, and long-term value? I sit down with John Crosby, president and CEO of the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA), to unpack how high-performance windows, doors, and skylights can shift from commodity to everyday upgrade, and what it will take to get…

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Family Mill To Specialty Powerhouse: Lessons In Leadership And Change with Kelley Scott 21:15

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What does it take to lead a team through real change in an industry that prides itself on tradition? We sit down with Kelly Scott, raised on a lumberyard, seasoned through multiple acquisitions, and now running a complex specialty distribution branch, to map the human side of operational excellence and the strategic moves that separate stagnant dea…

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You Can't Scale Chaos with Dominic Rubino 16:24

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You can't scale chaos — and most shop owners try to anyway! In this episode, Dominic Rubino from Cabinet Maker Profit System shares why growing your construction or contracting business without fixing your systems is like stepping on the gas with a broken engine. Learn how to slow down, find the root cause of your biggest problems, and build a busi…

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Why Ecommerce Matters More for Independents Than You Think: Allison Flatjord, Do it Best 25:02

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What if your website quietly drove five to nine times more sales through your front door than it took online? We sit down with Allison Flatjord, Vice President of Marketing and Ecommerce at Do It Best, to unpack how independent hardware and lumber dealers can use digital to fuel local dominance without losing what makes them unique. Allison brings …

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Building a Modern Brand With Community and AI, with Fourth Generation Retailer Meg Walbridge, Taylor's Do it Center 13:58

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Want proof that local retail can be both high-tech and deeply human? We sat down with Meg Taylor, a fourth-generation leader behind 21 hardware stores in Virginia, to unpack how a family business blends community events, clear messaging, and practical AI to save time, grow sales, and earn lasting loyalty. Her journey, from Capitol Hill to marketing…

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Big Shops know their Labour Efficiency Rate, Do you? with Greg Crabtree -Scaling Up Contributor 58:41

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Most shop owners look at revenue… Great shop owners look at Labor Efficiency Rate (LER). In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Greg Crabtree, author of Simple Numbers and Scaling Up contributor, about the most important number big shops track. You'll learn: 1. What the Labor Efficiency Rate is 2. Why the magic number is 2:1 3. How to know if y…

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How Tech And Talent Are Reshaping Sales | Lisa Cooley, VP of Sales at Paradigm 18:18

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Buyers have changed the rules, and the window and door industry is racing to catch up. We sit down with Paradigm’s VP of Sales, Lisa Cooley, to unpack how AI, data, and a new generation of talent are rewriting everything from product discovery to the last mile of sales, and why grit still beats hype. Topics covered: • Generational shift toward empo…

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Smarter Tools, Stronger Teams: AI, Tech & Grit in Sales | Lisa Cooley, VP of MDR Sales at Paradigm 18:18

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Buyers have changed the rules, and the window and door industry is racing to catch up. We sit down with Paradigm’s VP of MDR Sales, Lisa Cooley, to unpack how AI, data, and a new generation of talent are rewriting everything from product discovery to the last mile of sales—and why grit still beats hype. On the buyer side, the shift is dramatic. Hom…

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How to Sell without Selling with Sam Wakefield 46:16

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Most contractors hate selling — but it's not about scripts or pressure. It's about service. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Sam Wakefield, sales coach and host of Close It Now, to talk about how to sell without selling. Sam started as an HVAC installer before nearly dying in a hot attic — literally. That near-death moment sent him on…

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[HBP #21] - Marianne Suhr - Retrofits: Making Old Homes More Sustainable - YouTube Description 56:09

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🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to another episode of the…

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How Panoramic Doors Sells Luxury Direct to Homeowners | Autumn Whisenhunt, Panoramic Doors 16:17

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We explore how a small luxury door manufacturer wins direct-to-consumer by pairing data-driven outreach with handcrafted service. Autumn Whisenhunt from Panoramic Doors shares how storytelling, custom engineering, and selective automation create trust for high-stakes purchases. • Choosing direct-to-consumer to protect brand and message • Mapping qu…

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Raise The Bar, Earn Trust, Build Legacy | Bob Taylor, President Emeritus at Do it Best Corp 28:16

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What if your store didn’t try to be the biggest in town and became the most unforgettable instead? We sit down with Bob Taylor, President Emeritus at Do it Best Corp, a fourth-generation retailer and former Do it Best CEO, to unpack how independents outmaneuver giants by pairing co-op scale with local soul. From a family business nearing 100 years …

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Recruiting That Works: Fixing the Labor Pipeline with Matt Swatek 41:49

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Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Matt Swatek, CEO of Microcap Solutions to discuss how millwork companies can future-proof their workforce through smarter recruiting, strategic HR practices, and proactive planning. About Our Guest Matt Swatek is the CEO of Microcap Solutions,…

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Speed, Scale, And The Future Of Independent Hardware with Anthony Bogucki, CEO of Bogucki Enterprises 16:14

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Speed without soul never lasts. From the buzzing floor of the Do It Best market in Indianapolis, we sit down with Anthony Bogucki, CEO of Bogucki Enterprises, a Do it Best member who grew a family business from a basement startup into a national e‑commerce operation, to map out how independents can compete and win against retail giants. We unpack t…

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FastCap lessons in Lean How to standardize simple routines with Lukas Holland 57:28

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Think Lean is just for big factories? Think again. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Lukas Holland from FastCap — the shop built on culture, systems, and fun. You'll learn how FastCap built a team where everyone takes ownership — and how that same approach can turn your cabinet or millwork shop into a smooth, calm, profitable operation…

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Trust, Tech, and the Consultative Selling Advantage | Tim Musch, Paradigm 20:09

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Host John Wheeler and today's guest, Tim Musch, Business Development Specialist at Paradigm, dig into the buyer‑first mechanics of consultative selling: how a simple talk‑listen ratio (around 53/47) transforms appointments, why needs assessments beat feature dumps, and the small behaviors that earn real trust in the home. Tim shares how educational…

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How TOOLBX Helps Dealers Get Paid Faster with Erik Borstein | Sponsored by Do it Best Group 19:34

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What if getting paid didn’t depend on business hours, paper checks, or a lucky round of phone tag? In this episode of The Grit Blueprint Podcast, I sit down with Erik Bornstein, Founder and CEO of TOOLBX, to explore how technology is transforming the lumber and building materials industry. From sweeping job sites at 16 to leading one of Toronto’s t…

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The Power of Metrics, Drive & Team Culture in LBM Sales: Eric Knox | Sponsored by Do it Best Group 21:36

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The market floor in Indy buzzed, but the real energy came from a simple idea: winning sales teams keep score and remove friction. Sitting with Eric Knox, Director of LBM Sales, we pull back the curtain on how a regional structure, clear metrics, and a new mindset around “no” transformed a team from scattered effort to compounding momentum. Eric’s s…

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Family Business: Passing the Torch Without Losing Your Sanity (or Your Kids') with Brad, Hannah and Kalli Klingman 44:43

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Running a family business isn't for the faint of heart — especially when your kids are part of the team. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Brad Klingman, and his daughters Hannah Klingman and Kalli Klingman from RiseUp Labels to talk about what it really takes to pass the torch without losing your sanity (or your kids). What you'll lea…

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Building Materials Clash of The Titans | Todd Tomalak on Paradigm Industry Insiders 41:51

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The market may be down in Q3 2025, but the data tells a different story about what's coming in 2026. Stefanie and Todd unpack why home‑equity access is up 38% this year, why that capital hasn’t hit jobsites yet, and how a surge in windows and doors could create a 2021-style scramble as early as next year. If you sell to or through pros, this is the…

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Pro Market Power Shift: How Pros, Titans, and AI Will Rewire The Building Products Industry | Todd Tomalak, Zonda 41:25

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Guest host Stefanie Couch, Founder of Grit Blueprint, and Todd Tomalak, Principal, Building Products at Zonda, dig into the pro channel power shift and the new battleground at the top of the funnel. Pros will increasingly start online and, more often, in AI tools that assemble punch lists, alternates, and pricing in one thread. That means digital p…

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Cabinet Vision Mastery: Bruce Chezem on Industry Innovation and Education 45:18

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Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Bruce Chezem, longtime Cabinet Vision consultant, shop owner, educator, and host of the Cabinet Vision Minute podcast. From his start in cabinetmaking as a young firefighter to running his own shop during the Great Recession and now helping hu…

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Tech, Service, And The Co-op Edge: Marianne Thompson | Sponsored by Do it Best Group 23:39

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I sit down with Do it Best’s Executive Vice President of Transformation and Integration, Marianne Thompson, live from a packed Market floor to unpack how vision-led change, AI, and co-op scale help independents out-execute giants. From last minute 2x4 runs to smarter planograms, service remains the moat while data becomes the drawbridge. Topics we …

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[HBP#20] - Nigel Walter - Living Heritage: The Art & Challenge of Church 1:51:18

24d ago1:51:18

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🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to another episode of the…

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Niche, Trust, and the Independent Advantage: Russ Kathrein | Sponsored by Do it Best Group 25:29

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Forklifts buzzing and mics rolling, that’s the spirit of this conversation with our friend Russ Cathrine, Vice President of Lumber & Building Materials at Do it Best. We dig into a simple idea with outsized returns: reduce friction from the moment a project is imagined to the moment the last unit is delivered, and you’ll win more often at better ma…

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Reinvention Journey: From Setbacks to Systems, Clarity & Freedom with Sebastien Nault 51:34

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How do you rebuild after losing everything? In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Sebastien Nault of Black Tie Property Services about turning failure into focus — and building a business that gives you freedom, not burnout. What You'll Learn: 1. How Sebastien went bankrupt at 22 and came back stronger. 2. The mindset and systems that took him…

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The $100 Million Dollar View: How Faour Glass Reinvented Hurricane-Proof Glass 38:31

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Faour Glass is revolutionizing the hurricane glass industry with its SLIMPACT system that provides maximum views with minimal metal framing while meeting Florida's stringent building codes. Three generations of glaziers share how they've created innovative products through design assistance, partnerships, and a philosophy that views failure as just…

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Turning Problems Into Possibilities: Leadership in IT Implementation | Joseph Slawson, Boise Cascade 26:07

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Host John Wheeler of Paradigm is joined by Joseph Slawson, Millwork IT Manager at Boise Cascade, who shares powerful insights on building successful teams, navigating complex implementations, and leading with authenticity through 18 years of industry experience. Topics covered: • Make the best decisions with available information rather than waitin…

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Balance in Contracting with Ashley Stuckless 53:05

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In this episode, Dominic Rubino chats with Ashley Stuckless—civil contractor, engineer, and founder of High BC Hunting—about how to balance construction business ownership, family life, and high-performance backcountry adventures. If you're a contractor who wants time for family, hunting, or just peace of mind, this episode is for you. 🔑 What We Co…

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The Independent Spirit: Building Resilient Businesses in a Changing Market | Rick Schumacher, LBM Journal | Sponsored by Do it Best Group 40:49

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Before You Drop $$$ on That New Machine… Do you really know if you should? with Kolin Veldman 1:00:07

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Is that new machine really worth the money? Just because the salesman says it'll pay for itself doesn't mean it will. In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Kolin Veldman from K&S Woodworks about the real ROI of large purchases in a cabinet/millwork shop. What you'll learn in this episode: 1. How to decide when your shop is ready for a CNC 2. W…

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Tackling Inefficiency: AI Solutions for Door and Window Companies 30:21

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Inefficiency is the biggest challenge facing the window and door industry today, but AI solutions can help companies automate repetitive tasks and respond to customers faster. In this eye-opening conversation, John Wheeler, Sales Technician at Paradigm, and guest host Stefanie Couch, Founder of Grit Blueprint, dive into the most pressing challenges…

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Automate or Evaporate: Why the Door & Window Industry Can't Ignore AI Anymore | Paradigm Industry Insider's Podcast Launch 30:21

2M ago30:21

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Education, Outreach & Opportunity with Adria Salvatore 40:37

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Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond reconnects with returning guest Adria Salvatore, Education Director at the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), to explore the education initiatives that are shaping the next generation of millwork professionals. Where to Learn More Adria Salvatore's info…

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Loyal Fans, Lasting Success: Zamzow's Inc | Sponsored by Do it Best 28:37

2M ago28:37

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By Grit Blueprint

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Embracing AI in Small Business: Southern Tool Supply | Sponsored by Do it Best 21:37

2M ago21:37

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Are You Doing the WRONG Deals? | with Jillian Klinar on Choosing Profitable Jobs 45:57

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Are you taking on the wrong jobs? Just because your shop is busy doesn't mean you're profitable. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Jillian Klinar from INNERGY to talk about why choosing the right deals can make or break your millwork or cabinetry business. What you'll learn in this episode: 1. Why the average shop wins only 20% of bids…

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Beyond the Glass: Innovations and Hurricane-Proof Engineering with Jack Redden of ES Windows 26:19

2M ago26:19

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By Grit Blueprint

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Estimating Chaos? Here's How to Fix It | with Ben Hudachek 50:47

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Every profitable project starts with one thing: estimating. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Ben Hudachek of BH Estimating to talk about why estimating is the heartbeat of your cabinetry or millwork business—and how to finally take control of it. What You'll Learn: 1. Why most estimating systems stall business growth 2. How to hand of…

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Riding the Wave of Change: Flanagan's Paint and Supply 26:23

2M ago26:23

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From Expert to Leader: Rethinking Your Role with Skot Waldron 49:54

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Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with brand strategist, author, and leadership coach Skot Waldron to unpack what effective leadership really means in today’s evolving millwork and construction industry. Where to Learn More Skot's Website: http://www.skotwaldron.com Skot’s LinkedIn…