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Lesko Talks Windows - Educational Topics Related To The Window Industry

27 Episodes

25 minutes | Apr 15, 2020
Episode 26 With Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter”
Meet Mark Hunter the “Sales Hunter”. Mark is an international speaker, author, teacher, trainer, coach, sales professional, and podcaster,  Mark’s journey in sales included multiple sales and leadership roles with three Fortune 500 companies. Those experiences provided the foundation for him to create the name, “The Sales Hunter” more than 20 years ago. That is […]
21 minutes | Jan 28, 2020
Episode 25 With Shark Tank Star Joe Altieri
   Joe Altieri shares his thoughts and what’s next for Flexscreen after Shark Tank.  Joe takes us there with him as he attempts to get a deal with one of the Sharks.  He shares some inside stories and one in particular about Lori Greiner that you don’t want to miss. Link to video of the […]
8 minutes | Jan 4, 2020
Special Announcement!
Take a listen to this very short Pre-Shark Tak interview with FlexScreen Inventor Joe Altieri.  Stay tuned because after the show I will be interviewing Joe again. He will share his experience.
35 minutes | Oct 20, 2019
Episode 024 With Joe Altieri
THIRD GENERATION ENTREPRENEUR Joe learned the value of creating amazing teams and healthy organizational cultures from his father and grandfather, who both owned thriving businesses when he was young. He started working in the window industry as an independent manufacturer’s sales rep in his early 20’s and is currently the President and CEO of his […]
36 minutes | Jul 8, 2019
Episode 23 With Steve Abadi
Back in 1979… Steve Abadi, had dreams of electronic glass way before it was technically possible. With previous electronics knowledge from his first company Cynergy Electronics and his brainchild Steremote (which won the Consumer Electronics Award in 1979), Steve wanted to expand his consumer-controlled device offerings. As a young developer & entrepreneur in his early twenties, he was […]
32 minutes | Apr 22, 2019
Episode 22 With Gerhard Reichert (Co-Inventor of Super Spacer®)
Mr. Gerhard Reichert is an industry expert with over 30 years of experience at the highest levels of insulating glass technology and innovation. With over 80 insulating glass patents worldwide, Mr. Reichert is considered an unmatched authority on insulating glass systems, components, procedures, and performance. He is the inventor and co-inventor of many foam spacer […]
26 minutes | Feb 12, 2019
Episode 21 With Ryan Dohrn (Part 2)
Ryan Dohrn  Founder of the sales consulting firm Brain Swell Media, the author of the business book “Selling Backwards” and the Publisher of “SalesTrainingWorld.com.” In this episode, Ryan and I discuss the KEY to Customer Retention. Ryan has over 25 years of experience in the sales and marketing business. He’s worked for the likes of the NY […]
26 minutes | Dec 16, 2018
Episode 020 With Chuck Thokey
Keynote Speaker | Award Winning Sales, Marketing & Management Consultant | Published Author Chuck Thokey is a sales and marketing coach, author, mentor, and keynote speaker.  Helping small to large home improvement organizations grow their sales. Chuck has the experience and knowledge to meet and even exceed your revenue goals. Chuck is currently speaking at many […]
20 minutes | Oct 25, 2018
Episode 19 With Ryan Dohrn
Ryan Dohrn is the author of the best-selling business book Selling Backwards and the Founder of Sales Training World.  Ryan has entrenched himself in the sales and marketing business for over 25 years.  He won an Emmy for marketing excellence while working for ABC-TV and Disney. He has also had the unique opportunity to work […]
52 minutes | Aug 13, 2018
Episode 18 With Steve Selkowitz
Stephen Selkowitz is an internationally recognized expert on window technologies, façade systems, and daylighting, he collaborates with R&D teams worldwide. He is a frequently invited speaker to industrial and professional groups on many aspects of building technologies. Steve is the author/co-author of over 170 publications, 3 books and holds 2 patents.  He is a past […]
24 minutes | Jun 3, 2018
Episode 17 With Janice Yglesias
Janice Yglesias started her career at AAMA in February 1999. In June 2000, she was promoted to Marketing Manager and has since held management positions overseeing membership, education, office and association operations and human resources. Most recently, Janice served as Association Services Director, continuing to guide her existing areas of responsibility while additionally advising on […]
38 minutes | Apr 3, 2018
Episode 016 With Mark Mitchell “The Whizard”
Mark Mitchell is a sales and marketing consultant to the building materials industry. He is the author of the book, “Building Materials Channel Marketing” and co-author of “How to a Building Industry Sales Rainmaker.” Mark has worked with over 50 building materials companies from  ABC Supply to Weyerhaeuser over the last 30 years. These companies […]
46 minutes | Jan 24, 2018
Episode 015 With Tim David
Tim David got his start as a professional magician performing more than 300 shows per year. After spending hours practicing in front of the mirror, obsessively watching video footage of his performances, and analyzing the reactions of his audience, Tim developed a skill that is disappearing from our culture. The ability to take another person’s perspective […]
32 minutes | Nov 20, 2017
Episode 014 With Joe Vespa
Joe Vespa was the Vice President of SuperSeal Manufacturing for well over 40 years.  His company was a major manufacturer in the vinyl window industry before being purchased by Hurd; which is currently owned by Sierra Pacific. Joe is currently working as a manufacturing consultant, and will be very happy to help you with your […]
43 minutes | Oct 8, 2017
Episode 013 With Joe Mills
Joe is the Marketing Director for Sunrise Windows. He has over 40 very successful years experience in Sales/Marketing for the window industry. He is a Blogger for Door & Window magazine and has spent the last 8 years studying the advantages of Content Marketing. In this episode, Joe explains how to implement a content marketing campaign for […]
26 minutes | Aug 17, 2017
Episode 012 With Dave Kahle
In his first career as a salesperson, Dave Kahle was the number one sales person in the nation for two different companies, in two distinct industries.  Since 1988, in his second career as a sales authority, he has written 12 books, which have been translated into eight languages and available in 20 countries, and presented […]
22 minutes | Jun 20, 2017
Episode 011 With Claire Degenhardt
Claire is a Sales Director for GreenSky credit. GreenSky is the largest provider of credit services for the building products industry in the United States. She explains in the podcast how GreenSky can help grow your business by offering financing to customers. This is a must listen for anyone selling home improvements. GreenSky makes the entire […]
48 minutes | Mar 18, 2017
Episode 010 With David Weis
In this special series we discuss the legendary leadership of David Weis.  David started Modern White Manufacturing  in 1960, but the name was changed to Thermal Industries in 1968 when David and his partner Eric Rascoe decided to take the company public.  Here are some of the firsts that deserve special recognition, as well as […]
37 minutes | Jan 12, 2017
Episode 009 With Chuck Bankoff
Is your competition eating your lunch? Find out as I sit down with Chuck Bankoff and we discuss how your internet presence (or lack there of) may be hurting your sales efforts. Chuck directs a team of creative and technical professionals to develop creative & strategically designed websites, search engine traffic, and the social “footprint” […]
28 minutes | Nov 16, 2016
Episode 008 With Shep Hyken
WHO IS SHEP? Customer Service and Experience Expert-Hall of Fame Speaker- New York Time and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Shep Hyken, CSP, CPAE is a customer service expert, professional speaker and bestselling author who works with companies and organizations who want to build loyal relationships with their customers and employees. His articles have been […]
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