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.

298: Team Appreciation with Claybrooks and Deion

On this episode ofAs the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora welcome Operators Jeff Claybrooks and Deion Wade for Team Appreciation Day. They discuss what makes the company's culture thrive and unforgettable moments from their time on the job.

11-14
16:07

297: The Weakest Link

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Tim talk about the damaging effects of weak links, how to manage them, and what to do if you're the weakest link on your team.

11-07
18:36

296: Be a Load Bearing Wall

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the lean and mean culture of SRM and how our "load-bearing walls" differentiate us in our industry.

10-31
13:06

295: Keeping Standards High

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora talk about keeping high standards through our company's rapid growth, pushing back against entropy in every aspect of our business, and why decals matter.

10-24
16:54

294: On the Green in Middletown, Ohio

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora are joined by our VP of Sales, Bryan Gagnier, on site at our Cincinnati Customer Appreciation Golf Tournament to discuss the trajectory of our sales teams across the country.

10-17
18:29

293: The Zeigarnik Effect & Getting Things Done

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Tim discuss what psychology teaches us about the satisfaction of getting things done and the cognitive dissonance created by unfinished tasks.

10-10
16:42

292: Building Cathedrals

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the different perspectives of three bricklayers and how the way we view our work can change how we do our work.

10-03
15:58

291: Do Common Things Uncommonly Well

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the Family Day finale, and how every team member at SRM can "Do Common Things Uncommonly Well" to elevate our quality and service.

09-26
17:53

290: Selling Shoes

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora cover a significant benefit update, upcoming HMC improvements, and what we can learn from the optimistic outlook of a shoe salesman.

09-19
22:46

289: On the Green with Tom Zoeller

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora are joined by Middle Tennessee Sales Manager, Tom Zoeller, from the Tennessee Customer Appreciation Golf Tournament to discuss his 47-year career in the concrete industry and how the next generation of SRM salespeople can succeed.

09-12
19:11

288: Impactful Brevity

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora cover the superpower of brevity and how impactful words and actions can revolutionize the customer experience.

09-05
13:39

287: Take Pride in Everything You Do

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora cover a productive trip to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, how steady improvement wins, and taking pride in every aspect of your work.

08-29
16:09

286: Back to Base Camp

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss how climbing Mt. Everest involves frequent trips to and from base camp and how we can embrace steady improvement in our business.

08-22
15:32

285: The Importance of Consistency

The Importance of Consistency In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora dive into Jeff's travels this week, including a visit to a new quarry in Cowan, Tennessee. They share a few lighthearted moments (including an unexpected story about chicken bones) and reflect on the importance of delivering a consistent level of service to customers across the country.

08-15
14:03

284: It Takes All Of Us

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora reflect on their recent visit to Cincinnati, sharing key insights about what it truly means to deliver exceptional customer service. They emphasize the importance of consistency, communication, and care at every step of the customer journey.

08-08
11:38

283: Purpose in Motion

In this episode of As The Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora talk about Family Day in New Jersey, Jeff’s recent trip to Savannah, and the importance of not procrastinating—instead, bringing a sense of urgency to our work and making every action count.

08-01
12:27

282: Radical Service

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora talk about why the little things matter and how radical service should drive everything we do.

07-25
16:03

281: Blitz Them

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the "blitz them" mentality of Coach Williams and how we can adopt that mentality to win every day.

07-18
11:46

280: Limestone, Servers, and Interviews

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Lora is joined by Dale Cathey, Teddy Hazelwood, Danielle Pudvah, Bunny Grazier, Skyler Crews, Lisa Tracy, and Mike Zagula for an insightful conversation highlighting key updates and developments across their SRM departments.

07-11
25:12

279: Live from Hickory Grove Road

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, we hear about the origin and history of the annual Fourth of July Picnic from Mike, Jeff, and Ryan live from the place where it all began.

06-30
10:05

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