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Do it Best LBM intern Grace Schaekel
August 31, 2026
The Best Investment We Make Isn't Inventory. It's People.
Grace Schaekel just wrapped up her second summer as the Lumber and Building Materials (LBM) intern at...
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May 22, 2026
When Leadership Sounds Like Three Simple Words
A frustrating 19-hour drive home turned into a leadership lesson when someone I respected told me, “Enjoy...
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April 22, 2026
Coming Into LBM From the Outside
The lumber and building materials industry has traditionally been built by people who grew up in it,...
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lifelong passion for lumber
March 13, 2026
From Retail Roots to a Lifelong Passion for Lumber
My journey into the lumber and building materials industry was anything but traditional. I began my career...
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the message that keeps repeating itself
March 4, 2026
When the Truth Keeps Repeating Itself
Self-awareness is not just knowing who you are. It is paying attention when the same message keeps showing...
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February 22, 2026
Why Relationships Matter
Author Russ Kathrein, VP of LBM, Do it Best This article was originally published in the LBM Journal Several...
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February 11, 2026
Retaining and Growing the Talent You Already Have
Learn why investing in top performers, creating intentional growth plans, and developing internal leaders...
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leave your legacy
February 5, 2026
Leaving your legacy
Success in leadership is often measured by numbers, but the legacy we leave is defined by people. Long...
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A Thorne Lumber salesperson reviewing kitchen and bath samples with a customer at a design centre counter
January 16, 2026
Are You Spending Your Time Where You Create the Most Value?
As independent lumber businesses grow, leadership becomes less about personally managing every operational...
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