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Piece By Piece Podcast, Episode 12: Managing and Retaining Talent

February 10th, 2026 by Caleb Krugman

The Generation Gap

Managing a workforce might be more challenging than ever before. The dynamics of different generations of workers can sometimes be complementary and sometimes create conflict. Then once you add or develop a high performer, how do you retain that person?

In this episode of Piece by Piece, a business podcast by Lumbermen’s, Ryan Terpstra, Shawn Montague and Jeff Malloch tackle the dynamics of leaning into the strengths of different generations in the workforce, while also managing challenges that can arise. They also give their thoughts on how to best retain the talent that you have on your team.

Lumbermen’s Piece by Piece Podcast. Available on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Residential Cabinetry Offerings by Lumbermen’s

With countless styles, materials, construction methods, and price points available, choosing the right cabinetry can sometimes feel overwhelming. For homeowners, the decision often balances aesthetics, durability, and budget.

Top Dealers Recognized for Cabinet Sales

Last month, following our annual Product Fair, we hosted a special event to celebrate our top-performing dealers at The Atrium at Uccello’s in downtown Grand Rapids.

Making Safety Personal: Lumbermen’s Winter Safety Challenge

This winter, Lumbermen’s launched a Winter Safety Challenge designed to help employee owners reconnect with their personal “why” for working safely.

Lessons From the Show Floor: Rethinking Marketing in the New Year

Fresh conversations at our Product Fair revealed a few surprising marketing lessons. One simple mindset shift could change your results.

Deck the Door with Care: 5 Holiday Decorating Tips

The holidays are the perfect time to add warmth and cheer to your home’s exterior. But before you hang that wreath or wrap your garland, it’s important to make sure your décor won’t harm your door’s finish. These tips will help you create a festive look, without leaving a mark.

A Dealer’s Guide to Getting Found Online: Understanding SEO

A quick, plain-English guide to SEO basics that help your business show up in search and turn clicks into calls and quotes.

Managing Client Expectations in the Fall: A Guide for Residential Contractors

As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, fall often becomes one of the busiest seasons for residential builders and contractors. While this seasonal rush can create valuable opportunities, it also brings challenges when it comes to managing client expectations.

Shaping the Future: Recruiting and Developing Emerging Leaders in the Building Materials Industry

We asked our young Employee Owners and interns what it will take to attract top talent and shape the future of building materials.

6 Benefits of Stock and Semi-Custom Cabinets vs. Fully Custom Cabinetry

Whether you’re a designer helping clients bring their vision to life or a homeowner thinking about your own renovation, stock and semi-custom cabinets offer a smart alternative to fully custom cabinetry—providing the look, functionality, and durability you want, often with less stress and at a more accessible price.


Piece By Piece Podcast, Episode 4: What’s Happening In 2024 And Beyond

September 5th, 2024 by Caleb Krugman

2024 has been an interesting year to say the least in the Building Materials industry, and throughout the entire business world as well.

Join Shawn Montague and Ryan Terpstra for a discussion of the landscape of things thus far, business growth strategies, and what 2025 could look like moving ahead.

Lumbermen’s Piece by Piece Podcast. Available on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Residential Cabinetry Offerings by Lumbermen’s

With countless styles, materials, construction methods, and price points available, choosing the right cabinetry can sometimes feel overwhelming. For homeowners, the decision often balances aesthetics, durability, and budget.

Top Dealers Recognized for Cabinet Sales

Last month, following our annual Product Fair, we hosted a special event to celebrate our top-performing dealers at The Atrium at Uccello’s in downtown Grand Rapids.

Making Safety Personal: Lumbermen’s Winter Safety Challenge

This winter, Lumbermen’s launched a Winter Safety Challenge designed to help employee owners reconnect with their personal “why” for working safely.

Lessons From the Show Floor: Rethinking Marketing in the New Year

Fresh conversations at our Product Fair revealed a few surprising marketing lessons. One simple mindset shift could change your results.

Deck the Door with Care: 5 Holiday Decorating Tips

The holidays are the perfect time to add warmth and cheer to your home’s exterior. But before you hang that wreath or wrap your garland, it’s important to make sure your décor won’t harm your door’s finish. These tips will help you create a festive look, without leaving a mark.

A Dealer’s Guide to Getting Found Online: Understanding SEO

A quick, plain-English guide to SEO basics that help your business show up in search and turn clicks into calls and quotes.

Managing Client Expectations in the Fall: A Guide for Residential Contractors

As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, fall often becomes one of the busiest seasons for residential builders and contractors. While this seasonal rush can create valuable opportunities, it also brings challenges when it comes to managing client expectations.

Shaping the Future: Recruiting and Developing Emerging Leaders in the Building Materials Industry

We asked our young Employee Owners and interns what it will take to attract top talent and shape the future of building materials.

6 Benefits of Stock and Semi-Custom Cabinets vs. Fully Custom Cabinetry

Whether you’re a designer helping clients bring their vision to life or a homeowner thinking about your own renovation, stock and semi-custom cabinets offer a smart alternative to fully custom cabinetry—providing the look, functionality, and durability you want, often with less stress and at a more accessible price.


Piece By Piece Podcast, Episode 3: Developing and Leading a Sales Team

July 10th, 2024 by Caleb Krugman

Lumbermen’s is proud to present Episode 3 of our Piece By Piece business podcast.

“I really believe that there is a difference between motivation and discipline,” shares Shawn Montague, Vice President of Building Materials. “So finding disciplined people who are intrinsically motivated…that’s one of the first things that we look for.”

Join us for a conversation about how Lumbermen’s approaches this topic and gain insights to help enhance strategies and development of your own sales team in the building materials industry and beyond.

Subscribe to us on YouTube to catch new episodes.

Residential Cabinetry Offerings by Lumbermen’s

With countless styles, materials, construction methods, and price points available, choosing the right cabinetry can sometimes feel overwhelming. For homeowners, the decision often balances aesthetics, durability, and budget.

Top Dealers Recognized for Cabinet Sales

Last month, following our annual Product Fair, we hosted a special event to celebrate our top-performing dealers at The Atrium at Uccello’s in downtown Grand Rapids.

Making Safety Personal: Lumbermen’s Winter Safety Challenge

This winter, Lumbermen’s launched a Winter Safety Challenge designed to help employee owners reconnect with their personal “why” for working safely.

Lessons From the Show Floor: Rethinking Marketing in the New Year

Fresh conversations at our Product Fair revealed a few surprising marketing lessons. One simple mindset shift could change your results.

Deck the Door with Care: 5 Holiday Decorating Tips

The holidays are the perfect time to add warmth and cheer to your home’s exterior. But before you hang that wreath or wrap your garland, it’s important to make sure your décor won’t harm your door’s finish. These tips will help you create a festive look, without leaving a mark.

A Dealer’s Guide to Getting Found Online: Understanding SEO

A quick, plain-English guide to SEO basics that help your business show up in search and turn clicks into calls and quotes.

Managing Client Expectations in the Fall: A Guide for Residential Contractors

As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, fall often becomes one of the busiest seasons for residential builders and contractors. While this seasonal rush can create valuable opportunities, it also brings challenges when it comes to managing client expectations.

Shaping the Future: Recruiting and Developing Emerging Leaders in the Building Materials Industry

We asked our young Employee Owners and interns what it will take to attract top talent and shape the future of building materials.

6 Benefits of Stock and Semi-Custom Cabinets vs. Fully Custom Cabinetry

Whether you’re a designer helping clients bring their vision to life or a homeowner thinking about your own renovation, stock and semi-custom cabinets offer a smart alternative to fully custom cabinetry—providing the look, functionality, and durability you want, often with less stress and at a more accessible price.

Don’t Let Customers Pass You By: Keep Your Google Business Profile Fresh

An estimated 92% of all online search traffic happens via Google, which is why it is so important to make sure that your business is easy to find with robust and correct information.


Piece By Piece Podcast, Episode 2: Developing Customer Relationships

April 24th, 2024 by Caleb Krugman

Lumbermen’s is proud to present Episode 2 of our Piece By Piece business podcast.

During this conversation, Shawn Montague, Vice President of Building Materials, dives in to the balance of achieving great results, while also caring for others. “Developing relationships with your customer requires providing value, while also achieving an understanding of each customer’s needs,” he shares.

Join us for a conversation about how Lumbermen’s approaches this topic, and gain insights to help enhance your own customer relationships!.

Subscribe to us on YouTube to catch new episodes.

Residential Cabinetry Offerings by Lumbermen’s

With countless styles, materials, construction methods, and price points available, choosing the right cabinetry can sometimes feel overwhelming. For homeowners, the decision often balances aesthetics, durability, and budget.

Top Dealers Recognized for Cabinet Sales

Last month, following our annual Product Fair, we hosted a special event to celebrate our top-performing dealers at The Atrium at Uccello’s in downtown Grand Rapids.

Making Safety Personal: Lumbermen’s Winter Safety Challenge

This winter, Lumbermen’s launched a Winter Safety Challenge designed to help employee owners reconnect with their personal “why” for working safely.

Lessons From the Show Floor: Rethinking Marketing in the New Year

Fresh conversations at our Product Fair revealed a few surprising marketing lessons. One simple mindset shift could change your results.

Deck the Door with Care: 5 Holiday Decorating Tips

The holidays are the perfect time to add warmth and cheer to your home’s exterior. But before you hang that wreath or wrap your garland, it’s important to make sure your décor won’t harm your door’s finish. These tips will help you create a festive look, without leaving a mark.

A Dealer’s Guide to Getting Found Online: Understanding SEO

A quick, plain-English guide to SEO basics that help your business show up in search and turn clicks into calls and quotes.

Managing Client Expectations in the Fall: A Guide for Residential Contractors

As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, fall often becomes one of the busiest seasons for residential builders and contractors. While this seasonal rush can create valuable opportunities, it also brings challenges when it comes to managing client expectations.

Shaping the Future: Recruiting and Developing Emerging Leaders in the Building Materials Industry

We asked our young Employee Owners and interns what it will take to attract top talent and shape the future of building materials.

6 Benefits of Stock and Semi-Custom Cabinets vs. Fully Custom Cabinetry

Whether you’re a designer helping clients bring their vision to life or a homeowner thinking about your own renovation, stock and semi-custom cabinets offer a smart alternative to fully custom cabinetry—providing the look, functionality, and durability you want, often with less stress and at a more accessible price.

Don’t Let Customers Pass You By: Keep Your Google Business Profile Fresh

An estimated 92% of all online search traffic happens via Google, which is why it is so important to make sure that your business is easy to find with robust and correct information.


Piece By Piece Podcast, Episode 1: Business Strategies for 2024

March 12th, 2024 by Caleb Krugman

 

Welcome to Piece by Piece, a new Podcast by Lumbermen’s!

In this episode, Shawn Montague, VP of Building Materials, talks about strategies and expectations for 2024. “Find a way to create win-win scenarios between all the people that are involved in your business” was one strategy shared.

Subscribe to us on YouTube to catch new episodes.

Residential Cabinetry Offerings by Lumbermen’s

With countless styles, materials, construction methods, and price points available, choosing the right cabinetry can sometimes feel overwhelming. For homeowners, the decision often balances aesthetics, durability, and budget.

Top Dealers Recognized for Cabinet Sales

Last month, following our annual Product Fair, we hosted a special event to celebrate our top-performing dealers at The Atrium at Uccello’s in downtown Grand Rapids.

Making Safety Personal: Lumbermen’s Winter Safety Challenge

This winter, Lumbermen’s launched a Winter Safety Challenge designed to help employee owners reconnect with their personal “why” for working safely.

Lessons From the Show Floor: Rethinking Marketing in the New Year

Fresh conversations at our Product Fair revealed a few surprising marketing lessons. One simple mindset shift could change your results.

Deck the Door with Care: 5 Holiday Decorating Tips

The holidays are the perfect time to add warmth and cheer to your home’s exterior. But before you hang that wreath or wrap your garland, it’s important to make sure your décor won’t harm your door’s finish. These tips will help you create a festive look, without leaving a mark.

A Dealer’s Guide to Getting Found Online: Understanding SEO

A quick, plain-English guide to SEO basics that help your business show up in search and turn clicks into calls and quotes.

Managing Client Expectations in the Fall: A Guide for Residential Contractors

As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, fall often becomes one of the busiest seasons for residential builders and contractors. While this seasonal rush can create valuable opportunities, it also brings challenges when it comes to managing client expectations.

Shaping the Future: Recruiting and Developing Emerging Leaders in the Building Materials Industry

We asked our young Employee Owners and interns what it will take to attract top talent and shape the future of building materials.

6 Benefits of Stock and Semi-Custom Cabinets vs. Fully Custom Cabinetry

Whether you’re a designer helping clients bring their vision to life or a homeowner thinking about your own renovation, stock and semi-custom cabinets offer a smart alternative to fully custom cabinetry—providing the look, functionality, and durability you want, often with less stress and at a more accessible price.

Don’t Let Customers Pass You By: Keep Your Google Business Profile Fresh

An estimated 92% of all online search traffic happens via Google, which is why it is so important to make sure that your business is easy to find with robust and correct information.