The Contracting Handbook: Builder & Trades Construction Podcast
By W/ Mike Knoche of Straight Ahead Construction
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Facilitating new construction company startups, supporting the building community with new ideas and affirmation, and ushering in the next generation of builders is the mission of The Contracting Handbook podcast. Through sharing information about how we operate our businesses and live our construction lives around the world, we elevate the construction life.
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Yahara Vasquez of Built By Her Construction: Architectural Engineer to Spec Homes & Breaking with Tradition
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Furious Fifteen: Randy Jones returns to talk company growth, adding a sales manager, and his biggest challenges at 12 years...
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Kyle Stumpenhorst on "What's good enough?", Saying "No", and Red Flags
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Joe Canning, The Canadian Carpenter: The Impact of Influencers and His Entrance Into Trades
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May 22, 2023 |
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Joe Mitchell of Finish Point Trim: Crew Leadership and Client Conflict
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May 15, 2023 |
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The Siding Guy, Desmond Tse: "Best practices for trade contractors"
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May 08, 2023 |
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S5: E1 The Nuance of Navigating Clients
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May 01, 2023 |
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Freddy Roman, The Period Craftsman, talks craft, how operating a business detracted from his art, and why we can't let correct terminology go.
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Kyle Zanetto of Zanetto Builders: Luxury homebuilding in Tasmania, self improvement, and preliminary planning
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Furious Fifteen: "Setting Boundaries w/ Clients" Kali Sudbrook and Allyson Anderson Return
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Allyson Anderson, Founder and CEO of Integro Builders, talks client archetypes, project influence vs. management, the nuance of contracting and at least one change order more!
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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The Roofer Girl, Samanntha De Coteau on finding her trade, how it lifted her up, and being bags on!
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Furious Fifteen: Rachel Taylor of Rachel Builds out of Los Angeles returns!
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Allison Iantosca, Owner & President of FH Perry Builder on leadership, client relationships, and authenticity
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Furious Fifteen: Ella Star of Plumberella, Christchurch, NZ returns!
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Kali Sudbrook of Beachside Interiors: how her previous career experience makes her a better contractor, how her wife deals with her, fitness, leadership and tools.
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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When was the moment, the event, when you knew you were destined for the trades?
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Jeff Kelley of JK Woodworks and Timber Framing shares how he's carved out a life through his craft, why going to college helped, and his process
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Greg Eicher of Consiglio Builders talks building luxury homes, the clients, self improvement, and his favorite tool
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Bryan and Timmy Uhler: "Don't take yourself so seriously."
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Aaron Butt: Deconstructing the 4 year college scheme, benefits for tradespeople, the mentor/mentee relationship
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Barbie the Welder: The Art of the Business and The Business of Art
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Fiona Plett of Herself Contracting: House healing and a builder at a crossroads
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Michael Anschel of OA Design Build on the Cost of Project Execution (C.O.P.E.) method of estimating
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Jon Hilgenberg of JCH Cabinets talks his Craftsman Program, love of teaching, apprentice years and the circumstance that shaped him
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Episode 100: TCH Halloween Podcast Special- Tales from the Jobsite
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Harvey Jesso of Maritime Carpentry & Maritime Electrical talks running two construction companies, stepping away from work at night, the retirement plan and more
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Larry Clay of Clay Construction: Foundation to Finish- Building Your Company and Brand
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Tom Lawson of Straight Up Stairs: Pricing, Innovating, Sobriety
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Janeen Oliver is a Third Generation Family Concreter and Advocate for Trade Recruitment
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Jason Bekebrede of Monticello Custom Homes on non-competitive bidding, non-negotiable components of a custom home, building a legacy and more.
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Dan Ford of Ford Custom Renovation: Removing himself from the field and scaling up
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Adam Corneil Of Unbuilders: Deconstructing the Demolition Mindset
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Krystal Brookes of ASC Painting talks lining up your values for success, social presence, expectation management, her worst client, hiring, leadership and staying mentally fit.
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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E.S. Sparks: Service manager in title, COO in function! The life of an unlicensed sparky.
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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International Flashing Awareness Day with Big Dog Construction and The Life of Bub
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Niya Doncheva of Faux & Finish discusses leaving that higher education track career, the mind of a tradeswoman, client expectations and life.
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Jake Bruton of Aarow Building: Act like a real company!
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Introducing: Season 3 Guests!
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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The Contracting Handbook: Greatest Hits of Season Two
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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What to do if your IG gets hacked, Alaska Wildfire Season, and reflecting on Africa
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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I was hacked, what's next, and how to protect yourself from these predators
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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TCH Update and Introduction Pre- Season 3
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Jun 04, 2022 |
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Spencer Lewis of Insider Carpentry: Creating value and a business around his trade
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May 16, 2022 |
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Eric Ruggiero- Biophilic Build
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May 09, 2022 |
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Ryan Smith: Are Skilled Trades Endangered?
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May 02, 2022 |
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Casey Finan talks ADD and trade denigration
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Casey Finan talks blazing his own path, overcoming sickness
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Robin Pierson 1st year apprentice Plumber & Pipefitter
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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McClain Construction Group: The Contracting Handbook Master Class (Part 1)
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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McClain Construction Group: The Contracting Handbook Master Class(Part 2)
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Matt Blomquist and Mike Knoche discuss how to set up a home building shop class in your local schools
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Schannon Yodice of That Tile Chick talks quitting a lucrative career to follow her passion in the trades and the focus of the entrepreneur
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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Ella Star talks her start up "Plumberella"
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Sasha Kassis- Nomadic Carpenter
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Rachel Taylor: Talks client contractor relationship
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Mike Morley of MGM Construction Bahamas
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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Nick Lonsdale of Lonsdale Building Group: From tradesman to businessman, the 10-yr warranty, and "hire 'em quick, fire 'em faster!!"
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Brek Goin: Co-founder of hammr
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Mark Wille talks Building Science and talking face to face with clients
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Mark Wille talks the importance of sharing information and burnout
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Michael Anschel and Mike Knoche talk Alaska and World Travels
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Michael Anschel defines success, knowing he had what it takes, estimating, and surprise topics
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Michael Anschel of OA Design+ Build talks client perception, are contracts negotiable, the path to contracting and more...
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Tim Sprague From Pound 4 Pound Construction "Make saw dust, build dreams!"
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Gena Hoyt of Big Dog Construction talks labor shortage and solutions
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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Walk on Plans with Founder Andrew Vanderwoerd
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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WHO’S GONNA BUILD THE BRIDGES? featuring Brant "The Tool Hacker" Taylor
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Robin Clevett is a carpenter and building fanatic with a business problem! Take the work with the clients you choose,
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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Brittany Farrow talks burnout, running a crew, and her generation!
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Brittany Farrow of @girls_can_frame talks mentoring, stereotypes, jobsite etiquette, and safety.
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Steve Baczek, Architect talks project execution and communication
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Steve Baczek, Architect talks budget and client process
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Season 2: Intro to the Interview Sessions
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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"Setting boundaries with clients" from my interview on "Remodelers on the Rise"
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Season 2 Guests so far...SHORT TEASER
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Season 1 Finale: 16 Takeaways from 17 Guests
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Kyle Hunt of "Remodelers on the Rise" (Part 2)
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Sep 03, 2021 |
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Kyle Hunt of "Remodelers on the Rise" (Part 1)
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Kendra Ferguson CPA and Virtual CFO for Contractors (Part 2)
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Kendra Ferguson CPA and Virtual CFO for Contractors (Part 1)
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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Ten Jobsite Etiquette Tips to Tell Your Employees, Subcontractors and Anyone Else Who was Raised Wrong!
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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Know When to Bail or Why Didn't I Bail When They Started Hitting on Me?
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Employees Part 2: Setting Wages and Hiring
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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Jim Molinelli, author of "Remodel! Without Going Bonkers or Broke" series
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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Employees Part 1: Considerations BEFORE you hire
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Daniel Preston, Project Manager at Clay Construction (Part 2)
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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Daniel Preston, Project Manager at Clay Construction (Part 1)
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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10 Vital actions to take on Fridays
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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Andy Bannister, President and Founder of Earthtone Construction (Part 2)
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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Andy Bannister, President and Founder of Earthtone Construction (Part 1)
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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Working for friends and family
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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Kat Willer of Revision Remodel and Design (Part 2)
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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Kat Willer of Revision Remodel and Design (Part 1)
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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Putting together your bid and proposal for clients
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Matthew Coates, President and Principal Architect of Coates Design Architects (Part 2)
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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Matthew Coates, President and Principal Architect of Coates Design Architects (Part1)
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Jul 15, 2021 |
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Estimating Time for Proposals
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Health Coach for Tradesman, Vinnie Vecchio, Talks Lifestyle Change (Part 2)
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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Health Coach for Tradesman, Vinnie Vecchio, Talks Lifestyle Change (Part 1)
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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Getting Organized 102: Diet, Sleep, and Stress
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Bryan Kaplan founder of Construction Consulting out of Toronto, Ontario
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Jul 01, 2021 |
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Getting Organized 101: Daily Operations
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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Aron Jones of Big Dog Construction out of Grand Manan, New Brunswick (Part 2)
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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Aron Jones of Big Dog Construction: Tradesmen to businessmen? Not so fast!
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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The 4 Types of Human Time Wasters: Tirekickers, Lowballers, DIYer's, and the General Public
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Tim Waring of Arden Vale Homes talks the client screening process
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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Learn from the Mistakes of Others
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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Interview with Andrew Itnyre of Masters Roofing, Memphis, Tennessee
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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8 Ways to Gain and Maintain Company Credibility
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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Wearing Too Many Hats
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Interview with Carmen Hansberry of Carmen Hansberry Design of Perth, Western Australia
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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Eleven Key Components for First Time Site Visits
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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The contractor-foreman relationship: Framing foreman Marcus @broski_builds on Instagram
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May 27, 2021 |
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Five things NOT TO DO during client cold calls
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May 26, 2021 |
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Six essential components for client cold calls
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May 24, 2021 |
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Interview with Steven Dunne of the Nice Painting Co out of Auckland-Nelson, NZ
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May 20, 2021 |
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Defining your company: Go big, stay small but don't get caught in between
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May 19, 2021 |
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Defining your company: it's personal, "everyone is not your client", and company/ personal goals
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May 17, 2021 |
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Interview with Randy Jones of Fine Remodeling
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May 13, 2021 |
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Defining your company by work, public perception, and in name
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May 12, 2021 |
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What this show is all about
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May 10, 2021 |
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You can't know everything
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May 10, 2021 |
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Sean Francis: Apex Home Design rockets his remodeling biz
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May 10, 2021 |
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The Contracting Handbook teaser
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May 01, 2021 |