Kick Haas Podcast Tue, 19 May 2026 15:07:06 -0400 https://kickhaaspodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Kick Haas Podcast yes ace1b918-7a39-5b1b-a3e8-668ef30b77a2 HME Group Companies episodic false The Kick Haas Podcast is exclusively for HAAS Group Employees. Listen to the latest company news and happenings.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) HME Group Companies https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tjad70ivgtyqez00s6rq3fu6mdfw?.jpg Kick Haas Podcast A Strong Start In 2026 Sets The Pace A Strong Start In 2026 Sets The Pace In this episode, the team breaks down the commission and incentive plan through the key metrics that drive steel fabrication and manufacturing operations: billable hours, revenue growth, and profit dollars.

Kevin explains the importance of the rolling 12-month view, backlog management, and how performance impacts every department, from estimating and engineering to production and field operations.

Rob and Taylor share updates on major projects, including data centers, wastewater facilities, support equipment, and manufacturing. They also discuss capacity strategy, overtime opportunities, and recent investments in new equipment, automation, production space, and facility expansions across the Haas Group family of companies.

]]> In this episode, the team breaks down the commission and incentive plan through the key metrics that drive steel fabrication and manufacturing operations: billable hours, revenue growth, and profit dollars.

Kevin explains the importance of the rolling 12-month view, backlog management, and how performance impacts every department, from estimating and engineering to production and field operations.

Rob and Taylor share updates on major projects, including data centers, wastewater facilities, support equipment, and manufacturing. They also discuss capacity strategy, overtime opportunities, and recent investments in new equipment, automation, production space, and facility expansions across the Haas Group family of companies.

]]> HME Group Companies Buzzsprout-19203137 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1869 3 12 full false Ending STRONG: Incentives, New Equipment, and the HAAS Group Transition Ending STRONG: Incentives, New Equipment, and the HAAS Group Transition Episode 11 of the Kick Haas Podcast brings leadership together for a year-end reflection on 2025 and a forward look into 2026. Host Jeff Cowan is joined by Jon Haas, Rob Mohan, Kevin Rake, and Taylor Haas to discuss the group’s continued growth, major investments in facilities and technology, expanding capabilities across all companies, and the momentum created by strong teamwork and strategic planning. The conversation highlights record sales, workforce growth, key project wins, operational improvements, and the vision behind the upcoming HAAS Group brand launch, reinforcing a shared commitment to collaboration, innovation, and sustained growth as the organization moves confidently into the year ahead. 

]]> Episode 11 of the Kick Haas Podcast brings leadership together for a year-end reflection on 2025 and a forward look into 2026. Host Jeff Cowan is joined by Jon Haas, Rob Mohan, Kevin Rake, and Taylor Haas to discuss the group’s continued growth, major investments in facilities and technology, expanding capabilities across all companies, and the momentum created by strong teamwork and strategic planning. The conversation highlights record sales, workforce growth, key project wins, operational improvements, and the vision behind the upcoming HAAS Group brand launch, reinforcing a shared commitment to collaboration, innovation, and sustained growth as the organization moves confidently into the year ahead. 

]]> HME Group Companies Buzzsprout-18353244 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500 1639 2 11 full false Start Strong/Finish Strong: Commission Report Start Strong/Finish Strong: Commission Report The episode emphasizes the significance of starting and finishing strong in the context of business performance. The conversation covers several pivotal topics, including goal-setting for the year ahead, the importance of financial transparency, and accountability in achieving targeted results.

• Overview of financial health and commission structures 
• Goal-setting for 2025: Revenue, profitability, and billable hours 
• Strategies to ensure strong starts and finishes for projects 
• Encouragement for open communication and ownership of outcomes 
• Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration for success 
• Highlights of upcoming projects and company events 


]]> The episode emphasizes the significance of starting and finishing strong in the context of business performance. The conversation covers several pivotal topics, including goal-setting for the year ahead, the importance of financial transparency, and accountability in achieving targeted results.

• Overview of financial health and commission structures 
• Goal-setting for 2025: Revenue, profitability, and billable hours 
• Strategies to ensure strong starts and finishes for projects 
• Encouragement for open communication and ownership of outcomes 
• Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration for success 
• Highlights of upcoming projects and company events 


]]> HME Group Companies Buzzsprout-16733279 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2349 2 10 full false JEDO Funding, End of Year Poduction JEDO Funding, End of Year Poduction HME is gearing up for significant growth! The episode discusses the company's recent economic incentive, production challenges, and ongoing projects that highlight our commitment to community impact and operational excellence. 

• Review of HME's economic incentives and the potential impact 
• Strategies for navigating production slowdowns and workforce engagement 
• Updates on current projects and future workload expectations 
• Discussion of investments in new equipment and technology 
• Recognition of team efforts and upcoming company events

]]> HME is gearing up for significant growth! The episode discusses the company's recent economic incentive, production challenges, and ongoing projects that highlight our commitment to community impact and operational excellence. 

• Review of HME's economic incentives and the potential impact 
• Strategies for navigating production slowdowns and workforce engagement 
• Updates on current projects and future workload expectations 
• Discussion of investments in new equipment and technology 
• Recognition of team efforts and upcoming company events

]]> HME Group Companies Buzzsprout-16334729 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1472 2 9 full false Q2 2024 Commissions + Company Update Q2 2024 Commissions + Company Update In this episode, the Executive Team discusses the Q2 commissions and company performance. They also give updates on the expansion project, our downtown buildings, and new processes and machines in the shops. And as always, they give shout outs to employees that are going above and beyond KICKING HAAS!

]]> In this episode, the Executive Team discusses the Q2 commissions and company performance. They also give updates on the expansion project, our downtown buildings, and new processes and machines in the shops. And as always, they give shout outs to employees that are going above and beyond KICKING HAAS!

]]> HME Group Companies Buzzsprout-15656700 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1748 full false 2023 Commissions & Incentives, Year in Review, and What's to Come in 2024 2023 Commissions & Incentives, Year in Review, and What's to Come in 2024 In this episode, Jon, Rob and Kevin reflect on company performance in 2023, how we got to the biggest commission and incentive payout ever, and exciting happenings for 2024.

]]> In this episode, Jon, Rob and Kevin reflect on company performance in 2023, how we got to the biggest commission and incentive payout ever, and exciting happenings for 2024.

]]> HME Group Companies Buzzsprout-14503471 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1513 2 1 full false Q3 2023 Commissions + Company Update Q3 2023 Commissions + Company Update In this episode, the Executive Team digs into the Q3 commissions, talks about 2023 performance, and shares what's in store for 2024.

]]> In this episode, the Executive Team digs into the Q3 commissions, talks about 2023 performance, and shares what's in store for 2024.

]]> HME Group Companies Buzzsprout-13917668 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2309 full false Cycle Zone Powersports! Cycle Zone Powersports! This episode explores Cycle Zone Powersports, one of our HME Group Companies. Listen to learn the history of Cycle Zone, how it became part of the group of companies, products and services provided,  new brands coming to the store, and where Cycle Zone is headed in 2024. 

]]> This episode explores Cycle Zone Powersports, one of our HME Group Companies. Listen to learn the history of Cycle Zone, how it became part of the group of companies, products and services provided,  new brands coming to the store, and where Cycle Zone is headed in 2024. 

]]> HME Group Companies Buzzsprout-13896948 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1823 full false Six Zero Six Zero This episode discusses our unique employee investment opportunity, Six Zero. Listen to learn more about Six Zero, how it's structured, and why you should consider investing to diversify your retirement portfolio. All HME Group Company employees are eligible after 90 days of employment with a minimum investment of $500. 

]]> This episode discusses our unique employee investment opportunity, Six Zero. Listen to learn more about Six Zero, how it's structured, and why you should consider investing to diversify your retirement portfolio. All HME Group Company employees are eligible after 90 days of employment with a minimum investment of $500. 

]]> HME Group Companies Buzzsprout-13126405 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2173 full false Employee Survey Results Part 2 Employee Survey Results Part 2 In this episode,  shop leaders discuss shop employee survey results, key takeaways, and next steps.

]]> In this episode,  shop leaders discuss shop employee survey results, key takeaways, and next steps.

]]> HME Group Companies Buzzsprout-12785925 Thu, 04 May 2023 16:00:00 -0400 1637 1 3 full false Employee Survey Results Part 1 Employee Survey Results Part 1 In this episode,  leaders and members of the Culture Club discuss the purpose of the all-employee survey, the results of the survey and next steps.

]]> In this episode,  leaders and members of the Culture Club discuss the purpose of the all-employee survey, the results of the survey and next steps.

]]> HME Group Companies Buzzsprout-12785906 Thu, 04 May 2023 16:00:00 -0400 1325 1 3 full false Commissions: History, Calculations, and Future Commissions: History, Calculations, and Future Monetary incentives for employees to KICK HAAS have always existed, but the way they are formulated is constantly evolving to ensure a win/win for the company and for employees. Find out how commissions and incentives are calculated, their purpose, and what employees can expect in 2023.

]]> Monetary incentives for employees to KICK HAAS have always existed, but the way they are formulated is constantly evolving to ensure a win/win for the company and for employees. Find out how commissions and incentives are calculated, their purpose, and what employees can expect in 2023.

]]> HME Group Companies Buzzsprout-12546076 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0400 1900 1 2 full false 2022 HME Year End Review 2022 HME Year End Review In this episode, HME Group Company leaders Jon, Kevin and Rob share an overview of HME's performance in 2022. They also discuss what they're doing and what employees can do to make 2023 a success.

]]> In this episode, HME Group Company leaders Jon, Kevin and Rob share an overview of HME's performance in 2022. They also discuss what they're doing and what employees can do to make 2023 a success.

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