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The Inspired Stories PodcastBrad Belden on Fifth-Generation Leadership and Manufacturing Innovation in Brick Industry🎙️ From Wall Street to Brick Manufacturing: Brad Belden's Leadership Journey at America's Largest Family-Owned Brick CompanyIn this inspiring episode, Brad Belden, President and COO of Belden Brick Company, shares his remarkable journey from Chicago options trading and New York banking to leading America's largest family-owned brick manufacturer. Through authentic storytelling, Brad reveals how environmental compliance challenges became learning opportunities, transforming potential disasters into stronger EPA relationships. He discusses innovative approaches to sustainability, including revolutionary waste-to-raw-materials programs that turn industrial byproducts into brick components, and the company's embrace of cutting-edge technology like digital printing and advanced automation. Brad...
2025-09-261h 13
In the LoupeSteering the Ship: Exclusive First Interview with RJO's New President, Bill BeckerIn the Loupe EXCLUSIVEBill Becker, new President of the Retail Jewelers Organization (RJO), shares his perspective on the organization's growth from a small collective buying group in 1966 to a powerhouse with nearly 1,200 members today. As both a multi-store jeweler and industry leader, Bill offers unique insights into RJO's success factors, current challenges, and his vision for supporting independent jewelers.Michael was honored to sit down for the first in-depth conversation with Bill to discuss taking over for Terry Dickens, now RJO President Emeritus, collaborating with Sarah Streb, CEO of RJO, and his vision for...
2025-07-2946 min
Alpha BytesHow a 3rd Generation Residential Electrician Business Continues To GrowBill Streb is the Owner of Streb Electric, an electrical services company headquartered in Eastlake, Ohio. Founded in 1975, Streb Electric has grown into a premier residential service and repair company, earning a reputation for reliability and customer satisfaction. A veteran entrepreneur and master electrician, Bill joined his father, company founder Bill Streb Sr., in 1989, leaving the corporate world to pursue hands-on service and customer satisfaction. His passion propels Streb Electric's success, leading the company into its near half-century legacy, showcased by over 700 glowing reviews and a 4.9-star rating on Google. Ryan Streb is the Service Manager at...
2024-09-2740 min
The Successful Contractor PodcastFamily First - Streb Electric is Targeting $1.2M while Allowing Bill Streb the Time to Spend with the People He Loves MostWelcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by Success Group International (SGI). A show for residential contractors about residential contractors… We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry. Thank you to our sponsors: Home Depot Pro- With an inventory of more than 100,000 products, The Home Depot Pro's product selection includes both the name brands you seek and the exclusive brands you trust. For more information, go to www.ebarnett.comProfessional Plumbing Group- How many hours in a day do your plumbers waste because you do not...
2021-03-261h 21