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: 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: Seeing Issues from the Other Person's Perspective
May 2024

Sometimes, our own viewpoint and limited line of thought can hinder us when we are confronted with an issue. This lack of perspective can make you your own worst enemy. But incredible things can happen if you take a step back and view a problem from the

Productivity Incentives
February 2022

Productivity Incentives

Learning is a Major Key to Success
November 2021

MASONRY Columnist Damian Lang gives us the keys to success.

Tip del Contratista: Trabajar en el Negocio en vez de para el negocio
August 2021

Spanish translated Contractor Tip of the Month from the 2019 October issue.

Building Teams
January 2021

Damian Lang provides insight into building teams successfully.

Know Your Target and Set Expectations for Your Team to Hit It
December 2016

Have you ever searched for something, not knowing what you were looking for, and found it? No? Me neither.

Fundamentals Are the Foundation of Business Success
November 2016

You’ve heard the definition of insanity, haven’t you? It’s doing something the same way, over and over, yet expecting different results.

Holding Yourself and Your Company to the Highest Standards
October 2016

How can I set my company apart from my competitors and be successful? This is a question I get from a lot of contractors these days.

The 27 Times Rule
September 2016

As a team leader, you deliver the same direction over and over again. Then, just when you think your team finally gets it, they take two steps back!

Incorporating Standard Operating Procedure
August 2016

You want to grow your business, right? But you’re already doing all that you can. You’re at capacity and running so hard that you can’t go any faster. Sound familiar?

What a Difference a Day Makes!
July 2016

Yesterday, while I was flying back to Columbus, Ohio, from Kansas City, Mo., a lot of things were going through my mind.

People Are Better Led Than Driven
June 2016

As I’m writing this month’s tip, I am patiently waiting between events at my daughter Amy’s track meet. I’ve got a big smile on my face, as Amy has won her first two events.

Keep the Best Players on Your Team
May 2016

In order to win at the game of business, you must recruit and field the right players for your team.

It’s quiet time!
April 2016

Remember when you were a little kid and your mom would put you to bed, telling you it’s “quiet time”? This is a lesson most of us forgot as we grew up and began purchasing things.

Get someone to help you dig the hole
March 2016

A lesson learned from those who dug water wells by hand years ago is that the harder you dig a hole, the deeper you will get. The deeper you get, the less the view.