James Anderson
James Anderson is Senior Editor at LBM Journal. He can be reached at James@LBMJournal.com or 612.888.5265.
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.
Decked out, In Depth
LBM Journal ran its first decking In Depth in April of 2004. In that issue, my predecessors shared news about the latest products in what was then a small category for many dealers.
Busy Beaver opens 25th location
Formerly a movie theater, the center measures 44,000 square feet and includes an outdoor garden center.
Ghosting and counter-offers: Two of the biggest issues in recruiting
Jen Mahaffy, talent acquisition specialist at Medallion Industries, a window, door, and millwork distributor in Portland, Oregon returns to talk two big issues: ghosting and counter-offers.
Dealer of the Year: TK Building Supply
LBM Journal's 2022 Dealer of the Year Awards, sponsored by Epicor, recognize four LBM companies of different sizes that epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit. By...
Recruit + Retain podcast: Dave Davis, Spahn & Rose | Ep. 11
In this episode, Rikka chats with Dave Davis, president and CEO at Spahn & Rose, a 2022 LBM Journal Dealer of the Year award recipient.
Culture, strategy, breakfast, and more
A commonly quoted phrase in the business world is attributed to management guru Peter Drucker, who said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”
Dealer of the Year: Capital Lumber Company
Butch Heimsoth uses just four words to describe how he and Capital Lumber in Cheyenne, Wyoming came to be named an LBM Journal Dealer of the Year: Take care of customers.
Drawing younger staff to the LBM industry
If you're a regular reader of Russ Kathrein’s columns in this magazine, then no doubt you’ve come across a few “Russ-isms.”
Ellice Herman & Rick Davis | The LBM Sales Podcast | Sponsored by DMSi...
In this episode, Rick is joined by Ellice Herman, his company's Director of Important Stuff. Listen in as they discuss interoffice communication, company culture, good and bad bosses, lessons in prospecting, and more.