Loaded: The Hahn Ready Mix Podcast
A podcast for the employees of Hahn Ready Mix
Episodes
48 episodes
48. Assuming Positive Intent with Steve Ott
Andre, Griff and Jeff are joined by Steve Ott from Ott Leadership to review our leadership development training from the past two winters, and talk about some major takeaway concepts: Assuming Positive Intent, Lead with the Why, and Feedback is...
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Episode 48
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37:31
47. Filling Gaps with Technology featuring XBE's Chris Wurtz
Andrea and Griff are joined by Chris Wurtz, President of Ready Mix at XBE, a leading software supplier for the ready mix concrete and aggregate industries. We talk about the role of software and technology in today's ready mix operation and wha...
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Episode 47
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33:54
46. 2025 Rejected Load Review
Andrea and Griff discuss our 2025 rejected load performance as well as new visibility into end-of-day washout performance.
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Episode 46
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24:11
45. Collaboration & Teamwork with Brian Jackson
Griffin is joined by Brian Jackson to discuss his path to the Sales Manager position at Hahn Ready Mix, and the lessons he learned along the way.
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Episode 45
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31:47
44. Goalsetting and Happy New Year!
Andrea and Griff discuss how to set goals and have success in using them for change in your life. We discuss how Griffin did on his goals in 2025 and look forward to 2026.
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Episode 44
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30:15
43. Hahn Ready Mix Christmas Spectacular!
Griffin is joined by The Grinch and Ebenezer Scrooge, who diligently dodge Christmas related questions. Also, special appreciation to Producer Lex for somehow turning a Christmas themed episode explicit.
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Episode 43
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29:04
42. Automating Processes with Requordit's Shaun Garrison
Andrea and Griff are joined by Jeff and Shaun Garrison with Requordit to chat about automating processes, eliminating paper and constructive criticism.
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Episode 42
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27:41
41. Building Customer Relationships with John Allen
Andrea and Griff are joined by John Allen, Customer Service Manager, to discuss the many roles he has filled in his career and what helps him be successful in building relationships with our customers.
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Episode 41
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25:22
40. Treat People Well
Andrea and Griff chat about unemployment filing, treating people well, and deicer salts on concrete.
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Episode 40
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19:32
39. Open Enrollment and Thanksgiving Food Draft
Andrea Griff and Lex discuss changes to our benefits offering and the current open enrollment period. We also hear what's Griffin is thankful for, and have a very intense Thanksgiving food draft.
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Episode 39
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26:58
38. Artificial Intelligence
Andrea and Griff somewhat inexpertly dive into the exciting and evolving world of AI. We talk about how it can be used both at work or at home to make life easier, as well as the AI revolution's impact on workforce and jobs.Also, open en...
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Episode 38
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29:53
37. Relationships and Culture with Sean Johnson
Andrea and Griff are joined by Sean Johnson, Area Manager in Geneseo, to talk about his history and experiences, the future of Geneseo, and the value of relationships and positive culture.Also: rumor squashing and rejected load stats!
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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30:18
36. Winter is Coming...
Unfortunately, Ned Stark was unavailable, but Andrea and Griff discuss the looming colder conditions and what that changes for a bunch of our team. We're always looking for topics and loaded questions, so please send them in!
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Episode 36
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17:02
35. Keeping a Clean Truck with Meyer Lab's Ryan Clingman
Andrea and Griff are joined by Meyer Lab's Ryan Clingman. We discuss Meyer's truck cleaning products and the proper procedure for cleaning a truck.Also, Andrea hands out hot dogs at Halloween in lieu of candy, much to the dismay of neigh...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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26:33
34. Growth and Community in Muscatine with Mayor Brad Bark
Andre and Griff are joined by Dr. Brad Bark, Mayor of Muscatine and President of the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce. We talk about growth and what makes Muscatine special. Also, how much water is needed to properly wash out a mixer?<...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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27:57
33. Supplier Partnerships with Joey Biasatti
Andrea and Griffin are joined by Joey Biasatti, VP of Sales for Quikrete Cement. We chat about cement supply chains, vendor partnerships, and asphalt as an obscenity.
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Episode 33
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24:41
32. ACCOUNTING DOES IMPORTANT THINGS!!! with Jeff Hassel
Andrea and Griff are joined by Jeff Hassel, CFO of Hahn Ready Mix, to cover everyone's favorite topic: finance and accounting in the ready mix concrete industry!
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Episode 32
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26:41
31. Find ways to say Yes!
In this episode, Andrea and Griffin talk customer service and making sure we are doing everything we can to provide the best experience for our customers.Also, new start time procedures, a trip to Kansas, and Muscatine doing work!
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Episode 31
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15:54
30. The Life and Times of Sheldon Miller
Andrea and Griff welcome Sheldon to the pod, where we talk about safety, the challenges of being a ready mix driver, barging on the I-74 Bridge project and diarrhea on the walls.IRMCA Scholarship Link:
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Episode 30
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26:06
29. Grow Quad Cities with Chris Caves
In this episode, Andrea and Griff talk with Chris Caves with the Quad Cities Chamber and the new spin-off, Grow Quad Cities. Chris has great insights into current economic development and workforce development in the region.
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Episode 29
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26:14
28. The Importance of Quality Control with Lex Hahn
Andrea, Griff AND LEX!!! discuss the importance and function of the Quality Control Team here at Hahn Ready Mix. Also, Andrea whines about being a parent and Griffin is mediocre at bocce ball.
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Episode 28
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29:05
27. History of Hahn Ready Mix
In this episode we're joined by Isaac Hahn, who helps bring some life to the story of Hahn Ready Mix, all the way back to it's founding as Hahn Brothers Commission Merchants in 1884.
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Episode 27
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25:55
26. Dispatch Discussions with Chris Jurgens
Griffin interviews Chris Jurgens about dispatch here at Hahn Ready Mix. We talk Central Dispatch as a model, optimization, and Chris's bizarre love for software manuals.
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Episode 26
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27:33