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As the Drum Turns

SRM Concrete
SRM Concrete
Customer Service
Concrete Industry
Concrete
Leadership
Leadership Conference
Teamwork
Construction
Construction Industry
Employee Engagement
Team Appreciation Day
Service
Women In Construction
Safety
Company Culture
Acquisitions
Texas
World Of Concrete
Chick-Fil-a
Georgia

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.

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In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Lora is joined by Bryan Gagnier, our Chief Sales Officer, to offer his insights into the development of our sales team and how every team member plays a part in sales.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Tim discuss how changing your mindset from "got to" to "get to" will change your life and our company.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss what it means for us to be a company built on Christian values and how relentless consistency builds champions.

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora begin developing a vision for a fully unified SRM, and how everyone plays a part in serving both internal and external customers.

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Recent Guests

Balmore Torres
Mixer operator, recognized in Go-Getter Award segment
SRM Concrete / Colorado Springs operations
Episode: 328: Get in the Pool
Paul Armour
Cement Terminal Team member
Yorktown, Indiana terminal team
Episode: 326: 4am Jump Shots
Edgar Vasquez-Samora
Plant maintenance specialist and Go Getter Award recipient
St. John's Island, South Carolina plant
Episode: 325: Brisket & Barrels
Tom TZ Zoller
Retired industry veteran; long-time Metro/SRM associate who helped grow the business
SRM Concrete
Episode: 324: Stuck on a Man Lift
Brian Copeland
Former mixer operator, promoted to plant manager in Duluth, Minnesota
SRM Concrete
Episode: 323: Investing in People
Jeff Hollingshead
CEO of SRM Concrete
SRM Concrete
Episode: 319: Fair Pay, Stability, & Feeling Valued
Tim Boston Langelier
Cement operations lead guest on the podcast
Hollingshead Cement
Episode: 317: Pick Up the Phone
Jamin Mitchell
Go-Getter Award recipient, Harbor Boat Crew member
SRM Concrete
Episode: 315: Reinvent Yourself Regularly
Latonya Simmons
Mixer operator and trainer spotlighted for Women in Construction Week
Charleston, South Carolina
Episode: 314: Continually Creating Value

Hosts

Jeff Hollingshead
CEO of SRM Concrete; frequent host discussing company strategy, pay, culture, and workforce management
Lora Smith
Co-host of the show; guides discussions, introduces guests, and emphasizes culture and operations

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Mixer driver-back-up batch-woman

    I enjoy listening to your podcast and always really just is so uplifting thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    STACY RAE MARTIN
    United States3 months ago
  • Great show

    Informative & entertaining. Definitely recommend listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    garyrinehart
    United States3 years ago
  • stay updated, stay connected

    this podcast is the best way to stay connected to whats going on at SRM

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    timdemonbreun
    United States4 years ago
  • Come for Jeff's Insights, Stay for Lora's Laughs

    As the Drum Turns is the best part of my Friday morning routine. I love hearing stories from fellow team members across the country, insights & wisdom from Jeff, and of course, Lora’s laugh.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim Demonbreun
    United States4 years ago

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Guests share relatable, real-world experiences and leadership insights.
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Episodes are informative and entertaining, with practical takeaways for operations.

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328: Get in the Pool
Q: Commerce Georgia, a new plant opened this week, and it's marking the 47th Ready Mix location in Georgia. Talk to us a little bit about that.
Jeff explains the pride in Savannah-area expansion, commends the project leadership, and emphasizes continued growth plans with multiple plants in the pipeline to improve service gaps.
308: Get in the Arena
Q: So a lot of times people attempt to get in the arena and participate, but it's not received well. What would you say there?
It's important to understand that critics will always be there, but you must focus on doing your job well and delivering exceptional service to overcome those obstacles.
305: Hoosier Daddy
Q: Do you see SRM crossing into the Canadian market?
No, I have no desire to go international right now. My focus is on expanding in all 50 states.
300: Open Doors, Ghost Orders, and Family Days
Q: What can team members do when a customer is continuously difficult, but policy says we must never tell them no?
Jeff advises not to tolerate disrespectful communication and emphasizes the need for respect in customer interactions while maintaining a firm stance against abusive customers.
300: Open Doors, Ghost Orders, and Family Days
Q: Could the Block division have a loyalty program, similar to the ReadyMix division?
Jeff acknowledges the potential for a loyalty program for Block, stating they are investing in it as the company matures.

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The show centers on leadership, culture, and operational excellence within a multi-state ready-mix/concrete business. Episodes frequently explore people-first management, recognition programs (like Go-Getter and GoGitter awards), safety and training, plant expansion, and customer service—often interwoven with practical operations topics such as batching, maintenance, and logistics. A notable throughline is building a values-driven organization with emphasis on workplace transparency, continuous improvement, and community impact, including Women in Construction and other industry-wide initiatives. The format combines coaching-style leadership insights with tangible field updates and human-interest anecdotes, making it a strong fit for listen... more

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1. Balmore Torres
2. Paul Armour
3. Edgar Vasquez-Samora
4. Tom TZ Zoller
5. Brian Copeland
6. Jeff Hollingshead
7. Tim Boston Langelier
8. Jamin Mitchell

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