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As the Drum Turns

SRM Concretesrm.buzzsprout.com
How a backyard dream turned into a ready-mix business. Each week, join Jeff Hollingshead, CEO of SRM Concrete, as he shares stories of values, hard work, and SRM's commitment to service.
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Episodes

248: Behind the Wheel with Zach Gallaher

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora are joined by North Division President, Zach Gallaher, to hear about recent acquisitions and Zach's storied history and unique career path at SRM.

Nov 29, 202418 min

247: Sand Before You Paint

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora talk about entering our 22nd state, finishing concrete in Cleveland, and why we have to sand down the surface of our business before painting.

Nov 22, 202415 min

246: Why Am I Still on Hold?

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora celebrate Team Appreciation Day and share a few insights from the book, Uncommon Service, and how creating a feeling of ease for our customers keeps them coming back.

Nov 15, 202415 min

245: Get in the Field

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora talk about getting out of the office and into the field and how winning is measured in customer interactions, not hours in the office.

Nov 08, 202413 min

244: Appreciating Differences

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Halloween costumes, Brazilian food, and how different roles and perspectives can strengthen our team.

Nov 01, 202416 min

243: Q&A with Beth Smotherman & Mike Zagula

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Lora is joined by Chief Human Resource Officer, Beth Smotherman, and Chief Technical Officer, Mike Zagula, to answer some hard-hitting questions and discuss what's new in their departments.

Oct 25, 202416 min

242: Something to Prove

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Missouri Football's "Something to Prove" mentality and what we can learn from it as SRM continues to grow.

Oct 18, 202417 min

241: Wooden's Promises

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Jeff's mixer mishap and a few of Coach John Wooden's "Promises That Can Bring Happiness."

Oct 11, 202414 min

240: Episodes of Excellence

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the difference between having moments of excellence and creating a culture of excellence.

Oct 04, 202412 min

239: Welcome Minnesota & Wisconsin

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora welcome Minnesota and Wisconsin to the team and discuss SRM's growth strategy during a slow economy.

Sep 27, 202417 min

238: Not Alaska or Nebraska

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora talk about creating space for decision-making, confidence feedback loops, and dealing with used car salesmen.

Sep 20, 202414 min

237: How Dynasties Are Built

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss college football dynasties and the ways they achieve and maintain long-term success.

Sep 13, 202414 min

236: SRM's Secret Sauce

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora reveal SRM's top secret for success over the last 25 years and how it continues to shape our company's culture today.

Sep 06, 202415 min

235: Goals vs. Strategies

In this episode of As the Drum Turns , Jeff and Lora discuss the distinction between goals and strategies, and why excelling in a few areas is more effective than being mediocre in many.

Aug 30, 202416 min

234: Block Heads with Tommy & Vince

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Lora is joined by Tommy Bigham and Vince Raburn from the Block Division as they discuss the past, present, and future of block production and sales at SRM.

Aug 23, 202414 min

233: Surround Yourself with Experts

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora talk checkers, making your moves count, and the value of being around people smarter than yourself.

Aug 16, 202416 min

231: Olympics & Excellence

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the Olympics and relate our business with the excellence demonstrated in the games.

Aug 02, 202412 min

230: Candor & Honesty

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss an eventful trip to DFW, an infamous filing cabinet, and the value of candor in the workplace.

Jul 26, 202417 min

229: Program for Service

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss a new concrete plant, career advancement at SRM, and programming an infrastructure for success.

Jul 19, 202418 min

228: Chief Safety Officer, Samantha Prince

In this episode, SRM's Chief Safety Officer, Samantha Prince joins Lora for a discussion on safety protocol for our team, the vital role of our regional safety officers and future site visits at our plants.

Jul 12, 202415 min

227: Clear & Concise with Jeff Bryant

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff is joined by Jeff Bryant to discuss his role as East Division President and how clear & concise directions can keep leaders out of the weeds.

Jul 05, 202417 min

226: War Comms

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Dayforce rollout, sending accurate job-site pins, and the importance of communication during a war.

Jun 28, 202418 min

225: A New Challenge

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Kentucky road trips, stopping (frequently) for coffee, and the newest challenge that we're facing as a company.

Jun 21, 202418 min

224: Turn Right, Turn Right

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora announce Dayforce updates, offer their best Mike Hollingshead impressions, and discuss the importance of emotional intelligence within the workplace.

Jun 14, 202419 min

223: We Say Yes

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss West Texas, how everyone has a story, and adopting a "we say yes" mentality.

Jun 07, 202416 min

222: Stay Hungry

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora talk about facing their rollercoaster fears, building a new cement dome, and staying hungry despite success.

May 31, 202416 min

221: Boots on the Ground

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss pouring concrete in Brooklyn, a coffee-induced traffic jam, and the benefit of having leaders with their boots on the ground.

May 24, 202413 min

220: Great Businesses Embrace Change

In this episode of As the Drum Turns , Jeff and Lora give a recap of their Family Day in Georgia, discuss a sales team member thinking outside the box, and embracing change, even when it's hard.

May 17, 202417 min

219: Lifelong Learner

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora talk Mother's Day, finishing concrete in Kentucky, and discuss whether or not higher education is needed in the construction business.

May 10, 202416 min
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