Damian W Lang

Damian grew up in the small rural community of Waterford, OH. He resides there today, close to his childhood home. Not only is he a great contributor to the masonry industry, he has an undying dedication to his workforce, family, and community. His impact on the local economic development is immeasurable.

Roles


EZG Manufacturing


Employee

EZG Manufacturing has rapidly become a leading equipment manufacturer to the masonry and concrete construction market. EZG Manufacturing products are well known for groundbreaking, labor-friendly designs and high quality sta...


Contractor Tip of the Month: Making Yourself Available for What Matters Most
May 2025

Your responsiveness is a key factor in achieving success in your career. Opportunities don’t wait, and neither do customers, employees, or critical decisions. Prioritizing accessibility, especially during pivotal moments, can be the difference between sec

Contractor Tip of the Month: The Tough Calls That Define a Leader
April 2025

In construction, every project balances a delicate trio: coordination, precision, and timing. However, beyond blueprints and schedules, leadership demands something far greater—the ability to lead and make difficult decisions that shape the future of a co

Contractor Tip of the Month: Less is More - How Silence Can Help You Close More Sales
March 2025

Sales is an art as much as it is a science. It is not just about knowing your products inside and out but also understanding the customer’s mindset. Striking the right balance between listening, speaking, and knowing when to stay silent can make or break

Contractor Tip of the Month: Visionary Leadership - Steering the Ship Toward Success
February 2025

Leadership often involves charting a course through uncertain waters, much like navigating a ship. While captains are celebrated for skillfully steering vessels to their destinations, another crucial role often goes unnoticed: the lookout. Positioned high

Contractor Tip of the Month: The Power of Money
January 2025

Money plays a crucial role in our lives. It allows us to experience joy and comfort, whether it is through vacations, good food, or living in a nice home. Having experienced both wealth and financial struggle, I can confidently say that having money is be

Contractor Tip of the Month: Your Health is Your Wealth – Prioritizing Longevity and Well-being
December 2024

In the fast-moving business world, it is easy to prioritize work, deadlines, and wealth accumulation over your health. However, you may find that if you spend the first half of your life only building wealth, you may spend the rest of your life depleting

Contractor Tip of the Month: The Challenges of Leadership
November 2024

If you read my columns regularly, you know I enjoy employing sports analogies. It is not just that I love sports, which I do—Go Bengals. The parallels between sports and business are very relatable and evident, whether I am watching or participating. Take

Contractor Tip of the Month: Filtering the Noise So You Can Focus on Success
October 2024

No matter your professional or personal goals, there will always be perpetual pessimists who doubt you will be successful. And it is not always your competitors or perceived enemies. Sometimes it is your best friend, trusted mentor, or even a business ido

Contractor Tip of the Month: Is Your Competition on Your Payroll?
September 2024

Have you ever paid the salary of one of your competitor’s employees? I am confident your answer is a resounding no. But you may be wrong. In fact, this may be happening every day. When these incidents occur, most of them are not intentionally malicious; b

Contractor Tip of the Month: Do the Impossible By Being Impossible
August 2024

Take a moment to reflect on a time when you faced something that seemed impossible. Maybe it was a dream, a task, or an expectation. What if I told you that you were the only reason it was impossible? There is a little-known quote from Matt Hill that says

Contractor Tip of the Month: Stop Worrying and Start Living
June 2024

Who among us can claim that worry has resulted in a longer life? The same thing applies to business. Who among us can claim that worry has resulted in business growth? I’m confident the answer is no one.

Contractor Tip of the Month: All Problems are People Problems
February 2024

Contractor Tip of the Month: All Problems are People Problems

2024 World of Concrete Recap
January 2024

2024 World of Concrete Recap

Contractor Tip of the Month: Matching Personality Traits with Job Responsibilities
January 2024

Contractor Tip of the Month: Matching Personality Traits with Job Responsibilities

Contractor Tip of the Month: The Proactive Approach to Employee Turnover
December 2023

Contractor Tip of the Month: The Proactive Approach to Employee Turnover

Contractor Tip of the Month: Is it Time to Pull the Plug?
November 2023

Contractor Tip of the Month: Is it Time to Pull the Plug?