Loaded: The Hahn Ready Mix Podcast
A podcast for the employees of Hahn Ready Mix
Episodes
80 episodes
80. Giatec SmartMix
Griff and Lex discuss our new quality control software, plus fiber balls, extra truck wash lane, and a brief note on last week’s break-in.
79. A day in the Life of Zach Hoopes
Andrea and Griff are joined by Muscatine Area manager Zach Hoopes, who brings his colorful personality and interesting experiences with him to the pod. We talk about Zach's path to today and all things Muscatine.
78. Ted Lasso
Andrea and Griff discuss the leadership and life lessons from the show Ted Lasso (check out the show too, it's great). Also watch for kids going back to school and keeping trucks clean.
77. To the Top!
Andrea and (kind of) Lex are joined by Sheldon to discuss truck selection criteria, what makes an effective driver and to give some appreciation to our new drivers.
76. Chipping and Washout
Andrea is joined by Lex and Daren Fick to talk truck chipping weights, dump sites and proper washout procedures.
75. Suicide Awareness with AFSP's Amara Huffine
Andrea and Griff are joined by Amara Huffine of the Iowa chapter of the American Federation for Suicide Prevention to talk about suicide in the construction industry. We cover how to recognize the symptoms of someone struggling with mental heal...
74. Payroll and HR with Tiffani Johnson
Andrea and Griffin welcome Tiffani Johnson to the pod to talk all things payroll.Plus Lex's athletic anxiety and Chris Jurgens wins the world cup.
73. Busting Concrete Myths
Andrea and Griffin go through some external and internal myths about concrete and bring the facts! Also the Bix and it's hot outside.
72. Midyear Already?
Andrea and Griff review the first half of the year through the scorecard, talking about the numbers Griff is proud of, the ones he is watching, and what small daily decisions can do to move the company in the right direction.Also: hidden...
71. Red, White & Blue
Andrea and Griff discuss America's 250th Birthday and what it means to build a nation. Also: a dangerous intersection, World Cup Fever, and PPE.
70. What all does a Plant Manager do? with Dan Snyder
Andrea, Griff and Lex are joined by Dan Snyder, plant manger at the Eldridge Plant. Dan gives us hist story including his experiences on the I-74 Bridge project as well as walks us through a day in the life as a plant manager.Also: 4th ...
69. Father's Day
In this episode, Griff and Lex are joined by Daren and Jeff for a Father's Day roundtable.Also, some direction on directions and who wants to run up Brady Street!?
68. Behind the Scenes in Dispatch with Lisa Mullen
Griff and Lex are joined by Lisa Mullen who shares her story and insights in dispatch here at Hahn Ready Mix.
67. We Were All Beginners Once
Andrea and Griff celebrate the people who make training at Hahn Ready Mix a success and take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on their own first days with the company.
66. River Plant Logistics with Daren Fick
Andrea and Griff are joined by Daren Fick to talk through traffic flow, loading process and construction at the River Plant in Davenport.
65. Spring Check-in
Andrea and Griffin discuss Memorial Day, an important sports development, and a check in with each department on what is going well and what we're working on.
64. Making Healthy Decisions with Rock Valley Health's Kate Tryon
Andrea and Griff are joined by Kate Tryon from Rock Valley Health to cover some of our aggregated wellness screening results and have a general conversation about health. Also: some construction at the river plant and a world cup p...
63. What Makes a Good Teammate?
Andrea and Griff walk through the traits of a good teammate. Also: interstates and highways are our friends, idling notifications, and a question on concrete hydration!
62. Little Things that Make a Big Difference
Andrea and Griff (and Lex!) discuss what little things we do put us in the right place for success. Also: washing out at Miller's, time off requests, and a survey request!
61. Appreciation and Focus
Andrea and Lex, rambling aimlessly without Griffin, meander through a variety of topics including appreciation for some team members going above and beyond, PPE usage, de-escalation, washout protocol, and maintaining focus.
60. GWC
Get it. Want it. Capable.Andrea and Griff talk through this concept from the EOS system, and how mangers should use it to assess their team and everyone should use it to assess themselves.Also, some clarity on jobsite washouts.
59. Counting Rocks! with Angela Clark
Andrea and Griffin are joined by Angela Clark to talk all things accounting, including Angela's true passion of counting rocks.Also: Good news on trucks idling, Remember PPE, and Welcome to some new folks!
58. Best in Class Safety Culture with David Abkmeier
Andrea and Griffin are joined by David Abkmeier from West Bend Mutual Insurance to chat about a best in class safety culture, three points of contact, near-misses, and being mindful of the work in front of us.Also: Don't let your trucks ...