Ken Kucera's guest appearances

Ken Kucera

The Construction Leading Edge Podcast

Component Connection

Margaret Whelan

Jill Thomas

Ryan Michler

Bobby Williams

Cesar Abeid

David King

Matt Jackson

John Warrillow

David Moody

Tim Brown

Jim Johnson

Steve Armstrong

Michael Moore

Toby Jones

John Morris

OwlTail

In this episode you'll hear my conversation with Ken Kucera, Vice President of Installed Sales and Manufacturing at 84 Lumber. What you'll learn from this construction podcast episode: - How you, the contractor, can get better value from your supplier. Info to share, questions to ask. - How will the lumber supply business look different to builders in the next 5 years? - Tips for nailing the handoff from design to manufacturing to supplier to the field. His team does a couple of innovative things. - Behind the scenes effects of COVID on a manufacturer and supplier like 84 Lumber. - Servant leadership - Why is 84 Lumber investing so much in manufacturing facilities? - What are some misconceptions builders have about 84 Lumber's manufacturing capability? - What capabilities 84 has that builders are missing out on? -How does 84 Lumber want to partner with builders? Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Billd - They'll pay your supplier up front and give you 120 day terms.  Learn more and estimate your cash flow needs at http://www.billd.com/CLE 3 Questions to Help You Get Paid for Estimates - https://buildermasterclass.com/script Mastermind Group for CoConstruct Users- https://buildermasterclass.com/cogroup How to connect with Ken Kucera, Vice President of Installed Sales and Manufacturing at 84 Lumber: Ken's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-kucera-37981331/ 84 Lumber website - https://www.84lumber.com

In this episode you'll hear my conversation with Ken Kucera, Vice President of Installed Sales and Manufacturing at 84 Lumber. What you'll learn from this construction podcast episode: - How you, the contractor, can get better value from your supplier. Info to share, questions to ask. - How will the lumber supply business look different to builders in the next 5 years? - Tips for nailing the handoff from design to manufacturing to supplier to the field. His team does a couple of innovative things. - Behind the scenes effects of COVID on a manufacturer and supplier like 84 Lumber. - Servant leadership - Why is 84 Lumber investing so much in manufacturing facilities? - What are some misconceptions builders have about 84 Lumber's manufacturing capability? - What capabilities 84 has that builders are missing out on? -How does 84 Lumber want to partner with builders? Resources mentioned in this construction podcast episode: Billd - They'll pay your supplier up front and give you 120 day terms.  Learn more and estimate your cash flow needs at <a href="http://www.billd.com/CLE" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.billd.com/CLE</a> 3 Questions to Help You Get Paid for Estimates - <a href="https://buildermasterclass.com/script" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildermasterclass.com/script</a> Mastermind Group for CoConstruct Users- <a href="https://buildermasterclass.com/cogroup" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://buildermasterclass.com/cogroup</a> How to connect with Ken Kucera, Vice President of Installed Sales and Manufacturing at 84 Lumber: Ken's LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-kucera-37981331/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-kucera-37981331/</a> 84 Lumber website - <a href="https://www.84lumber.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.84lumber.com</a>

#196: The Hidden Value Your Suppliers Can Offer with Ken Kucera

Ken Kucera, vice president of installed sales and manufacturing for 84 Lumber, explains what has driven the company’s recent growth and how component package sales fit into their overall business strategy. 84 Lumber was founded in 1956 and operates more than 250 stores in 30 states, which are serviced by their component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops, and engineered wood products (EWP) centers.

EP 29: Ken Kucera Shares 84 Lumber's Component Manufacturing Strategy