Episode 33: Ted Nafzger and Chase Hackner, Paradigm

About this episode

This episode discusses how Paradigm technology can transform hiring practices and estimating processes in the LBM industry.

In the latest episode of "Hire Smarter," we explore how LBM industry leaders can transform their hiring practices and career decisions by leveraging innovative technology to improve estimating processes. The episode highlights the challenges LBM dealers face with estimating and how the groundbreaking Paradigm technology addresses these issues. Paradigm enables a significant boost in estimating capacity and accuracy, streamlining bids to be completed in just 5-7 days while allowing estimators to focus on customization. Join us as we speak with Paradigm's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Ted Nafzger, and Account Executive, Chase Hackner, to uncover how this technology can enhance sales, efficiency, and talent retention, ultimately revolutionizing your business operations.

People in this episode

Host: Tony Misura

Guests: Ted Nafzger, Chase Hackner

Topics covered

• hiring practices
• technology in estimating
• LBM industry
• sales efficiency
• talent retention

Keywords

• hiring
• estimating
• technology
• LBM industry
• sales
• efficiency
• talent retention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Paradigm, LBM

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