Podcast Archive

Succession (Carol Duncan/Angie Simon)

Feb 5, 2025 | 32 minutes | Episode 6

For this episode of the Operations Hub, Seth is joined by SMACNA Immediate Past President Carol Duncan and SMACNA Past President (and co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience) Angie Simon.

Change Orders

Oct 9, 2024 | 27 minutes | Episode 5

For the latest episode of the Operations Hub, the panel outlines some of the challenges posed by changes that occur during a project and some of the best practices that can be utilized when something unexpected occurs. 

Shop Layout

Oct 8, 2024 | 30 minutes | Episode 4

In this episode, the panel talks about some of the best practices, some of the pitfalls they've run into in their careers and some of the emerging trends and technologies that could influence how contractors will lay out their floors in the future. 

Negotiations

Aug 28, 2024 | 32 minutes | Episode 3

In the latest episode of the Operations Hub, The panel talks about how to be successful in negotiations with labor partners and talk about some of the tips and strategies that contractors can employ during these sessions.

When Is It Time To Rightsize?

Dec 28, 2023 | 28 minutes | Episode 2

For the second episode, the panel takes a look at what determinations need to be made when it comes to figuring out whether to grow your business or make the hard decision to downsize.

Partnerships

Dec 7, 2023 | 29 minutes | Episode 1

Seth Lennon is joined by Todd Hill of Ventcon, Paul Klaus of Lyon Sheet Metal and Tom Martin of T.H. Martin. The panel discusses the value of partnerships and how they can enhance the businesses of SMACNA contractors.