About this podcast
“LBM Talks” hosts professionals from different sectors of the lumber and building material industry to share their expertise, with a heavy emphasis on practical, tactical strategies to help you serve your markets and grow your business.
Tune into either LBM Talks Credit with Thea Dudley every other Tuesday, or LBM Talks Social Media with Sally Lacey every other Thursday.
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Episodes
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- Credit From the Supplier's Perspective · 26 minWhat does extending credit look like from the supplier's side of the transaction? Thea Dudley welcomes Frank Workman of Dealer Supply & Lumber Company (VictorBuilt) to discuss…
- Three Social Media Managers Walk Into LBM Strategies... · 11 minThree SMMs walk into LBM Strategies... and they start yapping. In this special episode of LBM Talks Social Media, Sally Lacey sits down with returning guests Ella Dianich of…
- Credit Conversations: From the Yard to the C-Suite · 11 minEveryone in an LBM business has a hand in credit, whether they realize it or not. From yard employees loading orders to executives making financial decisions, credit…
- Everything I Plan to Film at LBM Strategies 2026 (and Why) · 18 minIn this episode of LBM Talks Social Media, Sally shares everything she plans to film at LBM Strategies 2026 and the thinking behind her content shot list. She walks through her…
- Reading the LBM Market Through a Credit Lens · 29 minThea Dudley is joined by Trent Johnson of Red Book Lumber Data to look at the LBM market through a credit lens. They discuss how rising lumber prices, consolidation, sawmill…
- How Dakota County Lumber Built Its Social Media Presence · 26 minDakota County Lumber President and CEO Sunny Bowman joins Sally to talk about how the lumberyard built its social media presence and the role it now plays in the company’s brand…
- Sales, Collections & the Commission Question · 25 minHow involved should sales be in collecting money? In this episode of LBM Talks Credit, Thea Dudley talks with SunPro Vice President of Sales Jason Butterfield about sales reps’…
- Scrolling Isn’t a Social Media Strategy · 22 minDo social media managers need to be chronically online to stay relevant? In this solo episode, Sally explores the relationship between scrolling, trends and strategy. She…
- The Money Talk Nobody Wants to Have · 18 minWhy do we avoid talking about money with customers when money is a fundamental part of doing business? In this episode of LBM Talks Credit, Thea Dudley tackles the past-due…
- Behind Talbert Building Supply’s “The Office” Parodies · 24 minTalbert Building Supply’s “The Office” parody videos have become some of the company’s most engaging content on Facebook and Instagram. Sally talks with Talbert marketing…
- Relationships, Risk & Standing Your Ground in Credit · 25 minAfter more than 20 years with Merit Distribution Group, Lea Callahan has learned a few things about relationships, risk and finding your voice in credit. In this episode of LBM…
- Social Media Manager vs. ChatGPT: 10 Questions About Strategy · 23 minHow does ChatGPT’s social media advice compare to the experience of someone managing social media every day? Sally Lacey puts it to the test by answering 10 social media strategy…
- What Credit Managers Should Know About Collection Agencies · 22 minWhat can credit managers learn from someone who has sat on both sides of the collections process? Thea Dudley welcomes Debbie Nute, author of Framework for Success in…
- Ella Dianich Talks Learning LBM, Creating Content On The Fly, & AI in Social Media · 27 minIn this episode, Sally Lacey welcomes freelance social media manager Ella Dianich to discuss her experience creating content for Issaquah Lumber. Ella shares how she learned the…
- Tips for Hiring Your Next Credit Professional · 27 minHiring a great credit professional requires more than finding someone with the right experience. In this episode, Thea Dudley welcomes recruiter Rodney Schwab to discuss how the…
- A Look Inside My Content Workflow · 22 minIn this solo episode, Sally Lacey shares how she approaches content planning for LBM Journal across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. She discusses repurposing…
- The Lost Art of Collecting Money · 27 minAI can automate reminders, send emails, and organize past-due accounts, but it can't replace the conversations that build trust and solve problems. In this episode of LBM Talks…
- How I've Been Feeling Recently... A Rant · 21 minManaging social media today requires organization, creativity, adaptability, and the ability to develop original ideas across multiple platforms. In this episode of LBM Talks…
- Rethinking the Future of Credit with Sean Stevens · 26 minCredit is changing, but not in the ways many people expect. In this episode, Thea Dudley welcomes Sean Stevens, founder of The Head of Credit, to discuss the future of the credit…
- Building Influence Through Authentic LinkedIn Content · 25 minIn this episode of LBM Talks Social Media, Sally Lacey sits down with Amber Little, Chief Human Resources Officer at Nations Best Holdings, to discuss how authentic content can…
