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Component Connection

SBCA"s podcast focuses on everything from production and marketing best practices to risk management and leadership tips. We are interviewing fellow component manufacturers and industry experts and teasing out valuable nuggets you can use to improve your company.

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EP 117: Breedlove on How NFC Benefits Framing Industry

Component Connection ·

2023/09/11

In this episode, Chris Breedlove, president of the National Framers Council, shares the value he has derived from being involved in the NFC and how the construction industry benefits from a national organization focused on framing.

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00:20:31

EP 116: Zonda’s Tomalak Gives Updated Housing Forecast

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2023/09/05

In this episode, Todd Tomalak, Zonda's expert on building products, shares highlights of Zonda's revised housing forecast for 2023 and why there are reasons to be optimistic despite rising interest rates and other headwinds.

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00:21:04

EP 115: Burrows on What Negotiation Skills Are Most...

Component Connection ·

2023/08/28

In this episode, John Burrows, a senior lecturer in leadership and negotiation at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, discusses the negotiation skills and strategies we need most to be successful in business and life. Burrows will be hosting a virtual negotiation workshop on September 5th and a live workshop at BCMC on September 21, register at sbcacomponents.com.

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00:17:53

EP: 114 Tobin Talks Housing Headwinds and Solutions

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2023/08/21

In this episode, the new president and CEO of the National Association of Home Builders, Jim Tobin, shares what his organization is doing to address the headwinds facing their home builder members and offers his thoughts on how offsite construction can help.

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00:16:43

EP 113: Taylor on Driving Loyalty and Productivity

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2023/08/14

In this episode, Torry Taylor, market operations manager for Builders Warehouse in Aurora, Colorado, continues discussing employee retention and motivation and provides examples of what his company does to create a loyal and productive workforce.

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EP: 112 Taylor Gives Tips on Motivation and Retention

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2023/08/07

In this episode, Torry Taylor, market operations manager for Builders Warehouse in Aurora, Colorado, shares his perspective on how employee retention and motivation are related and essential to a successful operation.

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00:14:50

EP 111: Lohse Talks Value of Framing a Very Public House

Component Connection ·

2023/06/12

In this episode, SBCA executive director Jess Lohse talks about the value of partnering with HUD and NAHB to build a two-story house on the National Mall in 12 hours for thousands to walk through and learn about manufactured components.

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00:16:03

EP 110: Ross on Strategies for Implementing Incentives

Component Connection ·

2023/05/22

In this episode, Mark Ross, director of manufacturing for NextGen Building Components in Rochester, New York, dives deeper into the steps of developing, introducing, and completing individual employee incentive programs.

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EP 109: Ross on How to Think About Incentive Programs

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2023/05/15

In this episode, Mark Ross, director of manufacturing for NextGen Building Components in Rochester, New York, shares how he approached developing incentive programs in another industry and is bringing them to component manufacturing.

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00:16:41

EP 108: Halliday Explores Helping Wounded Veterans

Component Connection ·

2023/05/08

In this episode, Molly Halliday, senior vice president of marketing for Operation Finally Home, shares the mission and origins of their organization and how they bring together partners to provide mortgage-free homes and updates to wounded veterans and first responders.

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EP 107: Blades Explores Laying Out a New Truss Plant

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2023/04/24

In this episode, Bill Blades, president of Integrated Building Components in Phoenix, Arizona, shares what he prioritized as he laid out the first truss plant of his new component manufacturing company.

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EP 106: Blades on Starting a New Truss Company

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2023/04/17

In this episode, Bill Blades, president of Integrated Building Components in Phoenix, Arizona, shares why he moved back to Arizona to start a new truss company, and what he prioritized as he built it from scratch.

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00:11:50

EP 105: Johnson on How a Better Culture Equals a...

Component Connection ·

2023/04/10

In this episode, Chad Johnson, owner of Truss Components of Washington, shares how a wholesale culture change resulted in short-term pain but yielded countless benefits that set the company up for greater success today and into the future.

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00:15:04

EP 104: Johnson on the Benefits of Culture Shock

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2023/04/03

In this episode, Chad Johnson, owner of Truss Components of Washington, shares why his company needed to institute a complete culture change and what the experience was like.

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00:12:39

EP 103: Hoyd Explores Challenges Inherent in Growth

Component Connection ·

2023/03/20

In this episode, Kendall Hoyd, owner of The Sharpen Group, talks about the challenges companies face as they grow and offers some strategic advice on how to avoid common growing pains.

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EP 102: Hoyd Promotes Value of Leveraging Financial Data

Component Connection ·

2023/03/13

In this episode, Kendall Hoyd, owner of The Sharpen Group, shares the importance and value of going through SBCA’s new Financial Management Concepts Training program, which is free to members.

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00:18:06

EP 101: Butz Explores the Latest Digital Tools for CMs

Component Connection ·

2023/03/06

In this episode, Molly Butz, managing director of SBCA, talks about all the digital tools and resources SBCA has developed to help component manufacturers harness the power of mobile technology, from electronic jobsite packages to Digital QC and training programs.

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00:18:28

EP 100: Parrino Celebrates 100th Episode, Talks Advocacy

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2023/02/27

In this episode, Rick Parrino, general manager of Plum Building Systems, a division of US LBM, helps celebrate the podcast’s 100th episode. Rick shares how his involvement in advocacy efforts with lawmakers and building officials has benefited him, his company, and the broader industry.

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00:15:05

EP 99: Hikel Shares His Passion for Industry Charity

Component Connection ·

2023/02/20

In this episode, Joe Hikel, owner of Shelter Systems Limited in Westminster, Maryland, shares why he has been a driving force behind the creation of the new SBCA Foundation & Endowment, and how he envisions this charitable entity will give the component manufacturing industry an effective avenue to give back to the communities they serve.

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00:15:16

EP 98: Gauger on the Benefits of Collaborating with...

Component Connection ·

2023/02/13

Recorded live at NAHB’s International Builders Show in Las Vegas, this episode features Howard Gauger, director of engineering services for Carpenter Contractors of America, a division of Kodiak Building Partners. Howard shares his observations on the benefits of being engaged with NAHB on building codes and technical issues, as well as working through NAHB to promote how structural components solve builders’ current pain points.

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