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Building The Future Podcast The BTF Podcast is your direct link to the pulse of the lumber, construction, building materials, and housing market.

New episodes the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Thank you for having me on as the moderator for the Market Watch panel.
18/05/2023

Thank you for having me on as the moderator for the Market Watch panel.

Thank you to today's Market Watch panelists for providing your insight into the economy and markets impacting the lumber and building material supply industry. Today's panelists included Dustin Jalbert, Fastmarkets; Reg Foot, Carrier Lumber Ltd; Dave Zelch, BlueLinx Corporation and Kevin Brewer, Hixson Lumber Co. We also want to thank Brett Thorne of Building The Future Podcast for moderating todays program.

07/03/2023

Enter to win Rikka Brandon's new book, Hire Power! Like & comment on this post to be entered into a random drawing. Find us on your other favorite platforms for up to 7 chances to win.

Learn more about Rikka Brandon, Building Gurus, and her new book at https://buildingthefuturepodcast.com/ep-56-the-great-retirement/

(The giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta. See page for official rules and details.)

15/02/2023

The LBM and Construction industry has faced a lot of challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining personnel. Unfortunately, the largest challenge is still in front of us, The Great Retirement. On this episode, Rikka breaks down her 3-S cycle to improve recruiting, hiring, and retaining. Furthermore, she gives tips to overcome the hiring challenges of scarcity, settling, and setbacks.

Learn more about Rikka Brandon, Building Gurus, and her new book at https://buildingthefuturepodcast.com/ep-56-the-great-retirement/

01/01/2023
26/12/2022

"Make today your best day - until tomorrow." - Randy Chaffee

If you haven't seen the episode yet, you need to. Randy has been in our industry for decades and learning every step of the way. Thank you, buddy, for joining me on the show and sharing your wisdom with our many friends in the industry!

https://buildingthefuturepodcast.com/ep-53-the-superforce-multiplier/

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
25/12/2022

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

I had the privilege to moderate the NLA’s LBM Market Watch. Check out this great discussion.
15/12/2022

I had the privilege to moderate the NLA’s LBM Market Watch. Check out this great discussion.

And we are LIVE!!

NLA’s LBM Market Watch is live sharing insights on everything from the economy to the lumber market to the legislature to the housing market… and everything in between!!

Thank you to LBM Market Watch Panelists - Chris Galler, Minnesota Realtors; Chris Harding, Boise Cascade; Dustin Jalbert , Fastmarkets; Jacob Carter, National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association - NLBMDA; and our moderator Brett Thorne, Building The Future Podcast. https://www.nlassn.org/page/LBMMarketWatch

"Love what you do and do what you love." Randy ChaffeeTune in to “The Superforce Multiplier” w/ Randy Chaffee, my friend...
07/12/2022

"Love what you do and do what you love." Randy Chaffee

Tune in to “The Superforce Multiplier” w/ Randy Chaffee, my friend and host of the Building Wins podcast, and learn about the 4 keys of sales and his 40+ years of experience being a sales partner (not vendor).
https://buildingthefuturepodcast.com/ep-53-the-superforce-multiplier/

23/11/2022

Thankful

"You have subs on your job, right? You have roofers, electricians, plumbers... If one of those guys doesn't show up to f...
14/11/2022

"You have subs on your job, right?
You have roofers, electricians, plumbers... If one of those guys doesn't show up to finish your job, you can't get paid. Helping one trade helps all of the trades."
- Steve Turner

Check out EP 49: Bring Back The Trades w/ Steve Turner from Bring Back the Trades Inc.
https://buildingthefuturepodcast.com/ep-49-bring-back-the-trades/

"We need the next generation to come in and not only work with us but take it over and own it." - Steve Turner We need m...
12/11/2022

"We need the next generation to come in and not only work with us but take it over and own it."
- Steve Turner

We need more kids in trades. We've all been talking about it, but Steve is doing something to change it.
Check out EP 49: Bring Back The Trades w/ Steve Turner from Bring Back the Trades Inc to see how he's helping bring more people into trade programs.
https://buildingthefuturepodcast.com/ep-49-bring-back-the-trades/

"I used to think when I first started this, it was the kids that I needed to reach. Well,  it's not the kids. The roadbl...
07/11/2022

"I used to think when I first started this, it was the kids that I needed to reach. Well, it's not the kids. The roadblock is the parent."
- Steve Turner

Steve Turner has been working to bring more young adults to the trades. See how he is bringing back interest in trades in "Bring Back The Trades".
https://buildingthefuturepodcast.com/ep-49-bring-back-the-trades/

Bring Back the Trades Inc

We love what you’re doing Steve Turner
03/11/2022

We love what you’re doing Steve Turner

How do we get parents to encourage kids to get into the trades?

We need more people getting into trades. We've all been talking about it, and Steve is doing something to change it.
Check out "Bring Back The Trades" w/ Steve Turner to see how we can all help bring more young adults into trade programs.
https://buildingthefuturepodcast.com/ep-49-bring-back-the-trades/

Bring Back the Trades Inc

How do we get parents to encourage kids to get into the trades?We need more people getting into trades. We've all been t...
02/11/2022

How do we get parents to encourage kids to get into the trades?

We need more people getting into trades. We've all been talking about it, and Steve is doing something to change it.
Check out "Bring Back The Trades" w/ Steve Turner to see how we can all help bring more young adults into trade programs.
https://buildingthefuturepodcast.com/ep-49-bring-back-the-trades/

Bring Back the Trades Inc

When you raise the tides, all ships rise. - Brett Thorne If you help one trade, you will help other trades. Check out EP...
01/11/2022

When you raise the tides, all ships rise. - Brett Thorne

If you help one trade, you will help other trades.
Check out EP 49: Bring Back The Trades w/ Steve Turner from Bring Back the Trades, Inc to learn how he's raising the tides for all trades.
https://buildingthefuturepodcast.com/ep-49-bring-back-the-trades/

Bring Back the Trades Inc

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