Episode 11
Gary Poulos & Russ Kathrein, building materials industry executive leaders
In this follow-up episode on the colossal merger between Builders FirstSource and BMC, Tony meets up with his close friends and LBM dealer presidents, Gary Poulos and Russ Kathrein.
Episode 10
Jim Robisch, Senior Partner, the Farnsworth Group
In this episode, Jim and Tony discuss the merger of Builders FirstSource and BMC – two of the largest building materials dealers in the nation.
Episode 5
Hans Vonderhofen, President of Split Rail Fence & Supply
This episode is part two of Tony’s conversation with Hans Vonderhofen, President of Split Rail Fence & Supply. Hans and Tony continue the discussion about what goes into a successful turnaround and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.
Episode 12
Jim Robisch, Senior Partner, the Farnsworth Group
In this episode, our guest is Jim Robisch, Senior Partner at the Farnsworth Group. Jim has been a strategic consultant to the building materials industry for over 30 years, developing strategic plans for companies accelerating their growth through data and research, not anecdotal information. We dive into a topic that comes up for Misura Group often – strategy. A truly great strategy is a dynamic force that pulls cultural engagement and P&L performance to the highest goals.
Episode 9
Chris Kliefoth, Advisor and former CEO at Nationwide Industries
In this episode, Tony speaks with Chris Kliefoth, current Advisor and former CEO of Nationwide Industries. They discuss how to lead during times of uncertainty, as we are currently facing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and the importance of considering what is factual and what is probable.
Episode 8
Todd Drummond, Consultant to the Truss and Component Industry
In this episode, Todd shares with Tony some of the most common misconceptions and pitfalls of running a truss plant that many building materials dealers face.
Episode 7
Allan Breidenbach, President of Wick Buildings
In this episode, Tony meets up with one of his best friends and President of Wick Buildings, Allan Breidenbach. Allan is a great example of how taking career risks and embracing challenges leads to success. Allan shares the importance of making good hiring decisions and how to use Lean Six Sigma principles to simplify processes and make sure everyone is ready and willing to move in the same direction.
Episode 6
Lindsey Fox, Product & Marketing Manager at Nationwide Industries
In this episode, Tony is joined by Michele Burger, Vice President at Misura Group. Tony and Michele chat with Lindsey Fox, Product & Marketing Manager at Nationwide Industries, about what it takes to be a successful female in the building materials industry.