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Welcome to “If Walls Could Talk” where Walls & Ceilings magazine is out to discover just that.
Listen as W&C talks with influencers in the industry who are making an impact. We are helping educate and entertain the wall and ceiling industry as only W&C can do. What brought these people to the industry? What’s in store for the contractor? And “If Walls Could Talk,” what stories would they tell? Find out all of this and more on each episode.
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Episode 182: Top 3 Hiring Tips
In this episode of “If Walls Could Talk,” Jill Bloom talks with Matt DiBara of The Contractor Consultants about the critical process of hiring new employees. DiBara, a fourth-generation contractor, shares three essential tips: considering the candidates' perspective, crafting compelling job ads, and carefully evaluating interview performance against actual work quality. Tune in to hear DiBara's detailed advice on skill assessment and making informed hiring decisions.
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Episode 181: Dear Anna: Where to Use AI in Marketing?
Contracting may not seem like the most obvious place where artificial intelligence can be useful, but if contractors are open-minded, they’ll find AI can make them more productive. In this episode, Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, explains how AI can be used to assist in marketing efforts.
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Episode 180: Utilizing EIFS for Greater Long-term Benefits
In the latest episode of “If Walls Could Talk,” W&C’s Jill Bloom and John Wyatt speak with Stephen Sears, CEO and executive director of EIMA, about the association’s initiatives and the status of their goals. Sears provides an update on this year’s EIMA event in Texas, including the renaming of their competition to the EIFS Excellence Awards, membership growth, and educational courses. He also discusses the Arcadis 2024 International Construction Costs report and how EIFS can offer long-term benefits for building owners, sharing his thoughts on the future of the system and the industry.
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Episode 179: Using Spray Foam in Metal-skinned Buildings
In this episode of "If Walls Could Talk," Editor John Wyatt speaks with Tom Harris about the benefits and challenges of metal buildings, particularly in managing interior moisture with a vapor impermeable shell. The discussion highlights how vapor drive, the movement of moisture from areas of high to low energy, affects buildings differently in the South and North due to temperature differences. The SPFA is developing a guide to help professionals address high humidity applications in these structures.
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Episode 178: Cybersecurity Insight: Top Hacks You Must Know Now!
Protecting your company’s information is not something to be taken lightly. Bill Collins, director of national accounts at Servco, and Hasshi Sudler, professor at Villanova University, share ways your firm can safeguard its information from cybercriminals and prepare for the event that you are hacked.
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Episode 177: Dear Anna: What Can I Do to Increase Social Posts?
Even with a dedicated employee or marketing agency at the helm, the possibility for social media growth is endless. In this episode, Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited, discusses how to unlock your company’s social media potential.