The Slump Monkeys Concrete Podcast

Please give a warm, Slump Monkeys welcome to the great QC Manager in North Carolina, Dustin "Ox" Heiland! He knows a thing or two cause he's seen a thing or two, including mass concrete walls to prevent liquifaction events, RCC paving, and rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Come for the laughs, stay to get smarter. Connect with Dustin through their website at www.concretesupplyco.comThank you to this month's title sponsor: www.GoRocketStart.com

Give a warm, Slump Monkeys welcome to Jennifer! We talk human performance in the concrete space which is fascinating! The first hour of the show is dedicated to the start of college football as we discuss the Slump Monkeys Pick Em League's best picks, what game in 2026 could convert a non-believer to be a fan of your team, and Joey Bell invents a new rankings system that solves all our problems!Please connect with Jennifer Mannatt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermanatt/Last week to sign up for Pick Em: https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?challengeId=289&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=8802b845-9c88-47e8-a0f6-b1d2bcd76060We appreciate all our sponsors. Go check out our title sponsor for September: www.gorocketstart.com and tell them Slump Monkeys sent you!

Welcome to the show TJ Crosby from Concrete Careers as we discuss life as an HR executive when viewed through a Private Equity lense, how head hunting works, and what Concrete Careers started this month that NO ONE has ever thought to do and you can see that at www.concretecareers.com/jobsThank you to our title sponsor for this episode, XBE. Please visit them at www.x-b-e.com to see what Agent XBE can do for you.Please join the Slump Monkeys College Football Pick Em group on ESPN. Follow us on LinkedIn, Subscribe, rate and review!

Victor Bretting joins the podcast to talk life, legacy, and concrete! We appreciate his wisdom and hope you enjoy the conversation. Learn more and connect with Victor: https://brettingtexanranch.com/Thank you to our title sponsor, XBE. Talk with Agent XBE today! https://www.x-b-e.com/Join the LinkedIn community here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slump-monkeys-concrete-podcastJoin the college football pick em: https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?challengeId=289&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=8802b845-9c88-47e8-a0f6-b1d2bcd76060

Please welcome Chris Wurtz to the Slump Monkey Concrete Podcast. Chris is the President of Ready Mix at XBE with a keen focus on improving the business function of Ready Mix so you're actually running your business, not just managing it. We go DEEP on college football in this episode, touch on The Mill Report Blog's latest article on in-transit QC, and cover the sad reality of mental health in the concrete industry.Thank you again to all of our sponsors, especially our title sponsor XBE. Visit them today at www.x-b-e.comJoin our LinkedIn community: CLICK HEREJoin our College Football Pick Em League (free): CLICK HEREFor Mental Health Resources: CLICK HERE

Come join us for another insightful episode! Paul reviews White Paper of the Month before diving into a great discussion with Jason Wimberly on all things concrete. Please connect with Jason on LinkedIn to let him know you enjoyed his insights on mix designs, working through the Engineer of Record, the importance of trust in our business, and what makes for a successful concrete contractor.As always, thank you to our sponsors, including our new Title Sponsor for August, XBE. Please visit them on their website at www.x-b-e.com to learn more.

We are honored to have Manny Tejano from Rocket Start and his great friends from Murphy Concrete Construction. Come along as we discuss how company culture and employee engagement are crucial for talent retention and success. We highlight how people are the foundation of a successful company and where technology plays a significant role in the industry. We finish it off by highlighting the driver rodeo, so if you're like I was a few years ago and don't know what "driver rodeo" means, we'll cover it all for you! Thank you for listening and subscribe, rate, review!

The time is now to talk about mental health. Come along and Joey Bell opens up about the greatest safety danger facing our industry that no one talks about: Mental Health.

The conversation covers Ron Carlson's career journey from working in Cook County Jail to becoming an executive at Command Alkon. It explores his transition from truck driver to quality control, from operations to customer satisfaction, and his love for training and developing the future leaders of the concrete industry. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the potential move of the Chicago Bears to Hammond, Indiana, the impact of AI in the concrete industry, life in Mississippi, and the challenges in hiring and retaining drivers. Ron Carlson shares insights on customer-centric approaches and the need for innovative solutions in the industry.Please visit our title sponsor at www.commandalkon.com to see how they can bring world class innovation and support to your concrete company.

The Slump Monkeys Concrete Podcast features an interview with Jake Abels of Silvi Materials. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to the concrete industry, market dynamics, and business operations. The discussion also highlights the importance of industry knowledge, leadership development, and the impact of sales and industry expertise on market dynamics and business operations.TakeawaysImpact of COVID-19 on the concrete industryResilience of the market and its impact on housing demandChallenges and responsibilities in business development and industry expertisePlease subscribe to the show and give us a 5-star review!

Welcome to the first full episode of the Slump Monkeys Concrete Podcast! We are so thankful to Justin Lazenby for being our first guest and to Josh Hare for the ride along. Josh and I talk data centers, AI's role in modern business, and the conspiracies surrounding Nikola Tesla's death! Justin and I discuss innovations in cement and SCMs, exploring low-portland cement mixes, navigating parenting in the digital age, and challenges in concrete production and logistics. Last but certainly not least, we want to thank all our sponsors, including our first Title Sponsor: Command Alkon. You can find our more about our Title Sponsor by visiting their website at www.commandalkon.com and connecting with them on LinkedIn to let them know you appreciate them supporting the show.

We're looking forward to launching on July 1st! Here is a taste of what you can expect from the show!

Welcome to the (soon to be) #1 Concrete Podcast on earth! Your host, Paul Fendley, will carry on the legacy of the Add 10 Gallons Concrete Podcast through his new, weekly show set to begin airing on July 1st. Subscribe today so you don't miss the debut show!