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Join Simpson Strong-Tie for Strong Conversations as we invite partners, colleagues and leaders for insightful conversations. Stretch your mind with powerful ideas that will help you evolve how you think about the industry — and your place in it.
We’ll dive deep into issues we all face — forging stronger connections and professional relationships along the way.
Don’t miss the opportunity to get an in-depth look inside the minds of innovators and leaders who are reshaping and advancing the world we build and live in.
Purchasing, Partnerships, and Perspective: 40 Years with Mitch Wagner
Strong Conversations
22 minutes 54 seconds
3 weeks ago
Purchasing, Partnerships, and Perspective: 40 Years with Mitch Wagner
In the second part of the Strong Conversations Lessons Learned series with 84 Lumber, we talk to Mitch Wagner, Vice President of Purchasing, who reflects on four decades in the building industry. From starting at $4.35 an hour to leading purchasing strategy for one of the most recognized names in the business, Mitch shares lessons on relationships, resilience, and leadership that endure through industry change.
Key Takeaways:
• How 84 Lumber builds careers that span decades
• The importance of long-term relationships with vendors and stores
• Why burning bridges is never an option in a consolidating industry
• Lessons for salespeople on working effectively with purchasing leaders
• The value of mentorship and succession in sustaining company culture
Strong Conversations
Join Simpson Strong-Tie for Strong Conversations as we invite partners, colleagues and leaders for insightful conversations. Stretch your mind with powerful ideas that will help you evolve how you think about the industry — and your place in it.
We’ll dive deep into issues we all face — forging stronger connections and professional relationships along the way.
Don’t miss the opportunity to get an in-depth look inside the minds of innovators and leaders who are reshaping and advancing the world we build and live in.
