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
246 episodes
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.
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14:44
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.
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13:26
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.
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16:17
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.
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16:12
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.
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16:35
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."
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13:59
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.
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11:32
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.
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17:13
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.
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14:05
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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18:55