As the Drum Turns
Episodes
339 episodes
339: See, Serve, Send
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the three steps in acquiring and retaining customers, and the value of a cold Sam's cola and pouring on grade.
338: The Details Matter
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss SRM's partnership with the Denver Broncos and how the small details make a big difference when we focus on doing the little things well.
337: Waffle House
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Cracker Barrel, Waffle House, and how changing core competencies can backfire.
336: Our Piece of the Pie
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss how the marketplace adopts innovation and the value of earning our piece of the pie instead of chasing the entire market.
335: Systems for Success
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora cover Miles the mascot, travel in Central Florida, and how SRM has implemented systems to scale our business.
334: One Brick at a Time
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora discuss SRM’s partnership with Vanderbilt and the process of building a culture that lasts– one brick at a time.
333: Energy & Persistence
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora recap the acquisition of Troy Ready Mix and discuss how energy and persistence are the roots of success.
332: Broken Goggles
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Michael Phelps’ broken goggles plan, Kobe Bryant’s practice routine, and how we can adapt and overcome difficult situations.
331: Knocking Three Times
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Lora tests Jeff's patriotic song knowledge, then they discuss what it looks like for our team members to take a cradle-to-grave approach to solving problems.
330: The Customer Focus with Bryan Gagnier
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Lora is joined by Bryan Gagnier, our Chief Sales Officer, to offer his insights into the development of our sales team and how every team member plays a part in sales.
329: Got To vs. Get To
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Tim discuss how changing your mindset from "got to" to "get to" will change your life and our company.
328: Get in the Pool
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss what it means for us to be a company built on Christian values and how relentless consistency builds champions.
327: One SRM
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora begin developing a vision for a fully unified SRM, and how everyone plays a part in serving both internal and external customers.
326: 4am Jump Shots
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora dive into Tim Grover's Winning, the mindset behind the 4am jump shot, and the work nobody sees that separates good from great.
325: Brisket & Barrels
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora cover a BBQ-fueled trip to Central Texas and what rising diesel prices mean for the company and the economy.
324: Stuck on a Man Lift
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora are joined by TZ to celebrate his retirement by reminiscing on the many memorable stories from the last 39 years.
323: Investing in People
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora discuss how SRM is investing in its people through stronger training, clearer career paths, and new opportunities for growth.
322: Lead in the Grey
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Tim continue discussing the feedback from the Great Place To Work survey by covering management quality and fairness at SRM.
321: Reset and Recharge
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the next topic from our Great Place To Work survey results: PTO & vacation time. They also recap Jeff’s recent trip to New York and New Jersey, highlighting the importance of cul...
320: Consistently Inconsistent
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the next topic from our Great Place To Work survey results: work-life balance & scheduling predictability.
319: Fair Pay, Stability, & Feeling Valued
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora announce the opening of a new cement terminal in Texas and tackle the topic of pay and income stability.
318: Great Place to Work
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora begin discussing SRM's recent Great Place To Work certification and what the results of the survey tell us about our company's culture.
317: Pick Up the Phone
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Lora is joined by Mike Hollingshead and Tim Langelier to discuss what good service means for our cement and aggregate divisions and the importance of picking up the phone every time it rings.