James Anderson
James Anderson is Senior Editor at LBM Journal. He can be reached at James@LBMJournal.com or 612.888.5265.
Steve Swinney, Kodiak Building Partners | The LBM Sales Podcast | Sponsored by DMSi...
In this episode, Rick is joined by Steve Swinney, CEO of Kodiak Building Partners, to discuss acquisition and culture, nurturing local leadership, consolidation trends, technology, and more. Thanks to our sponsor, DMSi.
Celebrating the century-old companies
Each member of the LBM Century Club, like Barden Lumber of Boyne City, Michigan, are vital hubs of their communities.
Barden Lumber marks 100th anniversary
At an event honoring the lumberyard’s centennial, Paul spoke not of the great achievement of his family business, but of the community and the families of employees who have supported Barden Lumber for a century.
Mike McDole, Firing-Line LBM | The LBM Sales Podcast | Sponsored by DMSi |...
Guess who's back! Rick Davis returns with guest Mike McDole of Firing-Line LBM Consulting to talk 'living the dream,' recovering from major injury, inside sales team structures, and much, much more! Thanks to our sponsor, DMSi.
Modern service, the old fashioned way
Chase Lumber celebrates 125 years of customer focus.
Looking for the 2023 Dealers of the Year
Our 2023 Dealer of the Year program is now accepting company entries and/or nominations.
Relevant for years to come
In this month's profile story on Knudson Lumber, we share that Renee Kraft has introduced her single-location lumberyard to online retail.
Employee care is the ‘new normal’
As I’ve talked with lumber dealers in recent months, I’ve learned that what we considered “back to normal” at the beginning of the pandemic has been redefined.
New to the game: Steve Bennett bets on Pilot Lumber’s potential
For Steve Bennett, purchasing Pilot Lumber in Bellevue Kentucky was an opportunity to bet on himself running, owning, and investing in a company he believed in.
Recruit + Retain podcast: Joe Misiti talks virtual job fairs and college recruiting
Rikka welcomes back Joe Misiti, staffing coordinator at American Builders Supply in Florida. Listen in as they discuss virtual job fairs and college recruiting.