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Hard Hat Talks Podcast

Hard Hat Talks Podcast

Written by: Samuel Velasco & Chris Greiner
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Hard Hat Talks is the podcast built for the concrete industry.

We sit down with concrete pros, company owners, and innovators to share real stories, growth strategies, and lessons learned on and off the job site. Whether you're pouring slabs or running a growing crew, tune in for raw conversations that inspire, challenge, and move the industry forward.

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Episodes
  • Jesus Ruiz - Building Concrete Business In Todays Market

    Jesus Ruiz - Building Concrete Business In Todays Market
    Dec 30 2025

    Today, Show Host Chris Greiner is joined with our special guest: Jesus Ruiz In this episode, Jesus talks to us on how he got started in concrete and how his business has grown over the past years.
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    46 mins
  • Thomas Skeen - Insider Knowledge on Concrete Equipment Sales

    Thomas Skeen - Insider Knowledge on Concrete Equipment Sales
    Dec 30 2025

    Today, show Host Chris Greiner is joined with our special guest: Thomas Skeen. In this episode, Thomas shares how he got into concrete equipment sales and best practices for customers / dealers.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Kenny Niemitalo - Concrete, Family, and the Ninja Warrior Mindset

    Kenny Niemitalo - Concrete, Family, and the Ninja Warrior Mindset
    Nov 10 2025

    Today, Show Hosts Samuel Velasco & Chris Greiner is joined with our special guest: Kenny Niematelo

    In this episode, Kenny shares his family’s story — how they got into the concrete business and made their way to Trinity, North Carolina,

    He talks about how, over the years, American Concrete has grown to specialize in large-scale warehouse construction and what it takes to retain talent.

    Kenny also opens up about his experience competing on American Ninja Warrior — and what that journey taught him.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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