Merit Matters

About Merit Matters

Brought to you by Merit Construction, Merit Matters expands on our vision of building the future of our communities. Together, we explore the world of construction with industry leading experts, while highlighting current events and community engagement throughout the Pacific Northwest. Join us to learn more about what’s building in your community.

Publisher

Merit Construction

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Dec 2020

Latest episode

23 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Mindset of the Modern Dad

   Tammy sits down with Co-Founder and Owner of DadGang.co (and former Merit employee!), Ejay O'Donnell. With over 1 million hats sold and a viral online community of everyday dads, DadGang has grown from a simple idea into a nationally recognized brand built on connection, fatherhood, and authenticity. In this episode, Ejay shares the story behind DadGang’s rapid growth, the lessons he’s learned as an entrepreneur, and how creating a community can be just as impactful as building a business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, purpose, and the power of showing up—both at work and at home.

2. 

   25 Feb 2026

   Mindful Matters in Design and Construction

   In this episode of Merit Matters, host Tammy Birklid of Merit Construction sits down with Josh Gobel, Partner at Carve Architects, to discuss mindfulness in construction and design. Josh shares how intentional, people-focused design goes beyond aesthetics to create spaces that truly serve their purpose and strengthen communities.

3. 

   29 Dec 2025

   Merit Wrapped 2025

   As we wrap up 2025, Tammy and Kasey take a look back at the year. We recap our Built for Growth Campaign, our new branding, the wins and challenges of the year, and preview some exciting things for 2026. Grab a coffee and take a listen!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

28

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

31

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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