As the Drum Turns
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.
Episodes
237 episodes since 2019
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.
September 13, 2024
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14:13
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.
September 06, 2024
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14:43
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.
August 30, 2024
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15:38
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.
August 23, 2024
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14:25
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.
August 16, 2024
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16:27
232: Central Division President, Jason Mitchell
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff sits down with Division President, Jason Mitchell, to discuss company updates and how to succeed with fast-paced growth.
August 09, 2024
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18:20
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.
August 02, 2024
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12:24
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.
July 26, 2024
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16:37
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.
July 19, 2024
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17:57
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.
July 12, 2024
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15:18
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.
July 05, 2024
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17:27
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.
June 28, 2024
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17:48
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.
June 21, 2024
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18:04
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.
June 14, 2024
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18:55
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.
June 07, 2024
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16:23
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, 2024
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15:37
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, 2024
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13:11
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, 2024
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16:44
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, 2024
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15:43
218: Take Ownership
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss graduations, leadership promotions, and taking ownership of what you do, even if it means picking up trash on the side of the road.
May 03, 2024
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17:25
217: Putting the Best Operator in the Seat
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Jeff's concrete batching experience and how putting the best operators in every truck elevates our service, quality, and efficiency.
April 26, 2024
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12:43
216: Video Store Carpet
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora cover the new Panama City property, car rides with Mike, 90's video store carpet, and an (almost) street fight in Mexico.
April 19, 2024
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14:37
215: Make Every Move Count
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora continue the production discussion and talk about how making every move count can boost an operator's efficiency.
April 12, 2024
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19:01