Episodes

  • S3. Ep. 7: Using Sustainable Building Techniques (With Matt Paneitz)

    S3. Ep. 7: Using Sustainable Building Techniques (With Matt Paneitz)
    Feb 23 2026
    Matt Paneitz is the Executive Director of Long Way Home. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his background and the inspiration behind his non-profit, Long Way Home. He also discusses how great innovations can come from a lack of resources, the power of voluntourism, using sustainable building techniques, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy! Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • S3. Ep. 6: Applying Athletic Discipline To Business (With Brent Staton)

    S3. Ep. 6: Applying Athletic Discipline To Business (With Brent Staton)
    Feb 9 2026
    Brent Staton is the Co-Founder and CEO of RS Group. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Brent talks about his entrepreneurial background and how being an athlete at a young age has helped him in his career. He also discusses the various business models within their company and the different approaches to each, taking on a Visionary role, the importance of having mentors and industry relationships, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy! Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • S3. Ep. 5: Networking And Building Relationships (With Nicholas Mobilio)

    S3. Ep. 5: Networking And Building Relationships (With Nicholas Mobilio)
    Jan 26 2026
    Nicholas Mobilio is a Partner at PwC. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Nicholas talks about his entrepreneurial background and some of the things he’s learned throughout his career. He also discusses building strong relationships, some of his tips for networking and connecting with people, the importance of giving back, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy! Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • S3. Ep. 4: Building Alignment Through Understanding (With Bernard Hammonds)

    S3. Ep. 4: Building Alignment Through Understanding (With Bernard Hammonds)
    Jan 12 2026
    Bernard Hammonds is the QA/QC & Commissioning Manager at DynaTen Corporation. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bernard talks about working in construction and some of the unique dynamics of the industry. He also discusses alignment within your team by understanding people on a personal level, his passion for continuous learning and growth, some of the misconceptions about quality control, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy! Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • S3. Ep. 3: Designing For The Building Materials Industry (With David Conover)

    S3. Ep. 3: Designing For The Building Materials Industry (With David Conover)
    Jan 5 2026
    David Conover is the Owner of StudioConover. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, David talks about his background in design and how he found his way into the building materials industry. He also discusses the evolving technologies in graphic design and how they impact the industry, the importance of staying adaptable, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy! Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • S3. Ep. 2: Recruiting In The Building Materials Industry (With Stephen Borer)

    S3. Ep. 2: Recruiting In The Building Materials Industry (With Stephen Borer)
    Dec 29 2025
    Stephen Borer is a Partner at DMC Recruitment Group. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Stephen talks about his background in recruitment and what he loves about the building materials industry. He also discusses having genuine relationships over transactional interactions, his unique anti-KPI business approach, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy! Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • S3. Ep. 1: Managing Risk As A Journalist (With Bryan Gottlieb)

    S3. Ep. 1: Managing Risk As A Journalist (With Bryan Gottlieb)
    Dec 22 2025
    Bryan Gottlieb is the Online News Editor at Engineering News-Record. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Bryan talks about journalism in the construction industry. He also discusses why networking and having credible connections is crucial, the importance of analysis when it comes to the news, risk management as a journalist, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy! Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • S2. Ep. 200: Using Science To Make A Positive Impact (With Charles Olsen)

    S2. Ep. 200: Using Science To Make A Positive Impact (With Charles Olsen)
    Dec 8 2025
    Charles Olsen is the Executive Director at Sciencey Products, Inc. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Charles talks about his very diverse career background and how he got into the world of science. He also discusses some of the R&D projects he’s been a part of throughout his career, using science to make a positive impact, the importance of staying curious, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast! Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy! Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins