Best Matt Greco Podcasts (2024)

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#600 Celebrating Portuguese construction on the 600th episode of TCL 2:11:36

3h ago2:11:36

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Joined by Steve Sampaio, Andrew Padre Cura, Gary Mares, Fabio Andrerde, and Mario Cortinhas, we talk about dream projects, industry issues, economic slowdown, immigration and commercialization in the Azores, Portuguese traditions. We finish off this episode with rapid fire Q&A on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Gary Mares of Mar…

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#599 Always pushing forward on your business with Ben Nasarri of Tee Thrones 1:39:13

3h ago1:39:13

1:39:13

Ben tells us about learning about western clothing during war times and starting a printing business in Canada. We talk about managing frustration, having no option to quit, dealing with challenging clients, preparing for rejection, and being thankful for hard times. We also dissect Western vs Eastern perceptions of the world on this episode of The…

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#598 Correcting the overall view of the industry about where the work is with Ryan Borkawski 1:39:07

22h ago1:39:07

1:39:07

The Exterior Specialist. Ryan breaks down statistics from the last 12 years to help us understand trends in the industry and how to position yourself efficiently in the market. We cover single dwelling vs multi dwelling trends, the Covid Bump, what places are growing the fastest, population needs and why permits take so long on this episode of The …

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#597 Realistic toolbox of nutrition with Kim Doyle of Brant Nutrition 2:11:23

2d ago2:11:23

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Kim teaches us about building a toolbox for getting through life, enforcing food breaks, adding healthy options rather than restricting diets, and convenience foods. Learn to ignore the scale and focus on feeling good with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Kim Doyle of Brant Nutrition at BrantNutrition.com and @BrantNutrition. Rea…

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#596 Realizing what's important with Building Joy the new TCL series with Teresa Greco 1:29:24

15d ago1:29:24

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Teresa Greco joins us on this call-in show as we unpack how people are finding happiness. We talk to Anita about taking responsibility for our happiness, creating boundaries, making me-time, and unpacking how childhood effects adulthood. We talk to Sarah about slowing down, letting go of alcohol, decluttering spaces, situations and thoughts, and se…

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#595 Finding hope in hard times on the latest TNT / The New Tough with Jonathan Cinelli 1:31:59

15d ago1:31:59

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We talk about the truth of the home/work relationship, lost community in the industry, helping out your fellow trades, disconnecting from social media distraction, and focusing on positivity. We're planning for the good despite the negative on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Jonathan at JonathanCinelli.com and @JonathanCinelli. …

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#594 Uncovering lost money & putting it towards your business Erica of Schooley Mitchell Nick of Revalate 1:33:23

15d ago1:33:23

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Erica Giuggio of Schooley Mitchell and Nick Bartella of Revalate teach us about hidden expenses in credit transactions, fuel costs, vehicle tracking, waste management, shipping fees, tech and subscriptions. We discuss how to track cash without injury, what credit and software products to avoid, understanding credit scores, and streamlining without …

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#593 Dealing with cheaters and learning to feel with Anja Rose Tyrrell, love, sex & relationship counsellor 1:38:17

16d ago1:38:17

1:38:17

We talk about the reconnecting men and women, being genuinely known, responding vs reacting, understanding why people cheat, responding to cheating as a friend, and letting yourself feel on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Anja Rose Tyrrell on Instagram @IAmAnjaRose, on Facebook at Anja Rose Tyrrell, and at Stan.Store/IAmAnjaRose…

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#592 Unpacking the modular future of construction with Sabrina Fiorellino of Fero International 1:28:09

22d ago1:28:09

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Sabrina tells us about buying Ellis Don's modular plant, how building modular differs from traditional, dealing with strict transport regulations, how modular inspections work, the speed of modular production, and the recyclability of modular. We discuss how modular helps sustainability in construction and is more inviting for female trades on this…

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#591 Satisfaction from an ugly job with Matt Pietrzyk of Wetness Protection 1:29:21

24d ago1:29:21

1:29:21

We talk about the dangers in leaving failing foundations unattended, creating neglect and complacency, catching problems before they get big, polyurethane foundation repair, homes being built too fast, problem solving satisfaction, box store vs supplier pricing, and products that shouldn't be available to DIYers on this episode of The Construction …

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Ep. 213 Your Fairytale Love Story Isn't Going To Be A Straight Line Ft. Kelly Gardner and Emily Gough 1:09:14

25d ago1:09:14

1:09:14

As a personal development coach who works with parents, I'm particularly passionate about helping people navigate the major transitions in family life. Wether the transition that occurs in becoming parents or the one that occurs when a relationship becomes irreparable, these transitions create great opportunities for growth. Believe me when I say t…

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Ep. 212 How To Enter Your Grown Ass Woman (or Person) Era ft. Emily Gough 1:24:53

25d ago1:24:53

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Emily Gough is a human connection coach, author of the book You Grow Me, speaker, and host/founder of the respected Top 200 Room to Grow™ Podcast. Fuelled by an insatiable curiosity for the nuance and complexities of relationships and the human experience, she takes a holistic mind/body approach using the psychology and physiology of emotions to gi…

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#590 Surviving a rigged financial system with John W. McGuire of Wealth Eazy 1:34:00

28d ago1:34:00

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We celebrate John's book launch with the story of his father and by teaching lessons you won't find in schools. We talk about paying tax on the seed not the harvest, building retirement cashflow, Canadians running US businesses, what has to happen to fix the economy, and not leaving money to the kids on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast…

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June 13, 2024 - Garza Files: Betsy Dupuis 1:05:22

1M ago1:05:22

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Betsy Dupuis is a product designer, developer, artist, musician, 2x AI whistleblower. She is also the woman behind the lawsuit to remove Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza. https://x.com/BetsyDupuis _______________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com _______________________ The purpose of the Austin City Councilman podcast is to pro…

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#589 Heavy equipment renting with Camille and Phil of Edge1 Equipment Rentals. 1:38:11

1M ago1:38:11

1:38:11

Camille and Phil tell us about leadership in a male-dominated industry, changes in communication, matching services to client needs, prioritizing safety, and deciding what to buy. We also discuss covid's effect on brands, issues with changing to battery, and teaching kids that construction is an option on this episode of The Construction Life Podca…

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#588 Building Joy, a call-in podcast for Trades seeking a brighter, more fulfilling life on & off the job site! 2:07:26

1M ago2:07:26

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Welcome to the first episode of Building Joy, the live call-in podcast series for those seeking a brighter, more fulfilling life on and off the job site! Together with Teresa Greco, a certified happiness life coach and founder of Steps to Happiness Coaching, we lay the foundation for a happier, more satisfying life. In each episode, we delve into t…

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#587 Building a painting business with Justin and Mark of 519 Painters. 1:34:34

1M ago1:34:34

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Justin and Mark tell us about doorknocking competitions, summer vs winter work, faulty paints, screening new employees, caring for tools, stolen vans and deck staining on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Justin Georgopoulos and Mark Shelley of 519 Painters at 519Painters.com and @519Painters. Reach out at 519-686-3870 and Info@51…

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#586 Leaving clients better than you found them with James Kenneth of The Door Supply 1:29:04

1M ago1:29:04

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James tells us about teach clients hire to avoid being taken advantage of by upselling and poor products. We discuss removing sales people, strange doors, finding your clients, overvaluing convenience, cash jobs, and the hard times mindset on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find James Kenneth of The Door Supply at TheDoorSupply.com a…

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#585 The truth about brain injuries with Mind Forward Brain Injury Services 1:26:06

1M ago1:26:06

1:26:06

Joined by Ashley Budd, Hunter Saggar, Andrea Ure and Mike Redgers, we discuss the prevalence of brain injuries, establishing touch points with patients, the importance of helmets, how age effects recovery, neuroplasticity and maintaining brain health on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Mind Forward Brain Injury Services at MindFo…

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#584 The truth of cyber safety with Robert Falzon of Check Point Software Technologies 1:32:09

1M ago1:32:09

1:32:09

Robert teaches us the dangers of technology and how it's used against us for profit. We talk about what we can do to protect ourselves from the poorly regulated technology that surrounds us on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Robert Falzon of Check Point Software Technologies at CheckPoint.com and on LinkedIn. Reach out at Robert…

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#583 Toronto infrastructure developments with Charles G. Crans of Geo-Structural Project Services. 1:27:25

1M ago1:27:25

1:27:25

Charles tells us about the Union Station revitalization, solutions to Toronto's traffic problems, unnecessary restrictions, lack of cooperation between government agencies, and possible tunneling beneath the harbour. Learn how infrastructure is forging ahead on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Reach out to Charles Crans of Charles G. …

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#582 Out-of-the-box reno details with Karl Wawrzyniak of @Renos_by_Karl 1:40:05

1M ago1:40:05

1:40:05

We talk about making function beautiful, heating unconventional surfaces, boring safety in shaker, and renovating for children. We also discuss finding your crew, backing your word, lack of safety in comfort and understanding what going on your own entails on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Karl on Instagram @Renos_by_Karl. Reac…

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#581 Getting paid in commercial high-rise construction with David Sierra of RCS Insulation 1:35:00

2M ago1:35:00

1:35:00

David tells us about struggling against a builder that doesn't want to pay and Manny lays out what a trade has to do to get paid without getting legal involved. Don't let them win by giving up on your money with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find David of RCS Insulation at RCSInsulation.ca and @RCSInsulation. Reach out at 416-731-4…

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May 20, 2024 - Doug Greco for Mayor of Austin 54:22

2M ago54:22

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Doug Greco is a candidate for Mayor of Austin. Learn more about him and follow him on social meida: https://x.com/DougGrec https://www.facebook.com/grecoforaustin https://www.grecoforaustin.com/ _______________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com

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#580 Making children in need smile with Mike Valchuk of Building Dreams Contracting 1:51:30

2M ago1:51:30

1:51:30

Mike tells us about his life changing experience volunteer building in Mexico through Baja Bound. We also discuss the value of honesty, being a good loser, finding the best of every brand, running a relationship business, designing a smart kitchen, and hiding surprises for future renovators on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Mik…

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May 13, 2024 - Cleo Petricek and Matt Mackowiak, Save Austin Now 1:05:44

2M ago1:05:44

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Matt and Cleo are the cofounders of Save Austin Now, a truly non partisan citizen’s group dedicated to Austin’s quality of life. We talk about the latest with their lawsuit to force the City of Austin to enforce Prob B (camping ban), public safety and police, the DA, and more. https://www.saveaustinnow.com/ https://twitter.com/Cleo_Petricek https:/…

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#579 Getting into the tradesperson’s longevity mindset with Dr. Luigi Nalli of PinPoint Health 1:50:15

2M ago1:50:15

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Luigi teaches us how to combat repetitive action injuries, the necessity of varied movements, what to do about low back pain, preventing future issues, how to protect joints, and treating physical problems physically. He breaks down the simple steps for longevity on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Dr. Luigi Nalli on Instagram @D…

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#578 Affordable housing for the aging population with Ian Jones of BGI Group and The Joy Concept 1:29:36

2M ago1:29:36

1:29:36

Gianluca Pascale of The Constructor's Guild joins in this conversation with Ian who walks us though The Joy Concept's proposal for building affordable rental housing through compassionate capitalism. We discuss issues with the government's focus on reelection, gatekeeping costs for building in Canada, and changing the NIMBY mindset on this episode …

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#577 Building infrastructure and economic struggles with Jason Farris of Glenmore Custom Homes. 1:31:14

2M ago1:31:14

1:31:14

Jason tells us about what goes into a substation, becoming just a number, what highrise cancellations mean for the industry, cost of living consequences, and constant price increases. We also discuss online marketing scams, and substance abuse on the jobsite on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Jason Farris of Glenmore Custom Home…

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Ep. 211 Why Paying Attention To The Darkness Is As Important As The Light ft. Laura Chung 1:13:45

3M ago1:13:45

1:13:45

From ⁠Laura Chung⁠ "Welcome to my corner of the interwebs. Authenticity means everything to me and it’s important to me that you know who I am, my story, and how I came to be. I was born in Queens, NY and I like to mention this because Peter Parker (aka Spiderman) was also born in Queens. I grew up just outside of Manhattan, an idyllic suburb that …

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#576 Too impatient to succeed with AJ Cappuccitti thoughts on trades today, AC Custom Reno 1:29:05

3M ago1:29:05

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We talk about shiny object syndrome, learning delayed gratification, why old trades struggle to get off the tools, when to stay an employee, and understanding that ROI doesn't always mean money. We also talk about how to let clients hire their own trades while protecting yourself, and the future of visionary and integrator partnerships on this epis…

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#575 Escaping track building prison with Daniel da Costa of Sons of Carpentry 1:26:42

3M ago1:26:42

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Daniel tells us about working long hours doing the same thing over and over and trying to do good work on a speed motivated jobsite. We also discuss the myth of natural talent, educating clients, how to use Pinterest better, dealing with hires that don't care, and leaning how to make each tool work best on this episode of The Construction Life Podc…

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April 24, 2024 - Fred Lewis, "Blighted" 1:06:14

3M ago1:06:14

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You can watch this episode on my X or Vimeo! Fred Lewis is an attorney who has spent countless hours trying to keep the City of Austin honest. He joins us again to us the latest updates to the South Central Waterfront District TIRZ and Central Health. @bradswail austincitycouncilman.comBy Brad Swail

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#574 Different perspectives in woodworking with Mike Huber, James Goerzen, Jamie Robert, & Gavin Gaudreault 1:42:35

3M ago1:42:35

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We talk about the mentorship landscape, being openminded about new methods, learning from each project, and building with other trades in mind. We also discuss understanding your market and balancing being an artist and running a business on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Reach out to Mike Huber of Mike Huber Works at hubermiker@gma…

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#573 Starting sustainability conversations with Aron Jones of Big Dog Construction 1:33:56

3M ago1:33:56

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We talk about the push towards electric, needing to build smaller, rushing for affordable housing, multi-family resistance, teaching sustainablity to the trades, and the issues with minimum code. We also discuss the perfect wall assembly and reducing expectations to build quality on a budget with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find …

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#572 From woodworking school into the industry with Professor Trevor Hibbs and former students 1:35:10

3M ago1:35:10

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From woodworking school into the industry with Professor Trevor Hibbs and former students Mitch, Nathan and Saleh. They tell us about coming from different backgrounds, going through the Conestoga program, and making capstone projects. We also discuss fighting mass-produced products, learning to let go of projects, mixed material creativity, and cl…

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Ep. 210 Reparenting Your Inner Child During The Struggles of Motherhood ft. Christine Hassler 1:05:10

3M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Christine Hassler is a Master coach, spiritual psychologist, facilitator and speaker with 20 years of experience. She is the best-selling author of three books, most recently Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What you Really Want and is the host of top-rated podcast “Over it and On With It” where she co…

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#571 Helping apprentices get through the trade with Pat Davidson and his apprentice Matt Hough 1:41:04

3M ago1:41:04

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We talk about the schoolyard perception of the trades, taking a chance on an apprentice, teaching why, starting at the bottom, and paying it back to the industry. Remember that knowledge goes further than money with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Davidson's Electrical at DavidsonsElectrical.ca and @Davidsons_Electrical. Reach o…

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#570 Guide on the side training with Matt and Brandon of Community Builders 1:30:47

3M ago1:30:47

1:30:47

They tell us about building student confidence, creating hands-on learning experiences, teaching good spending practices, and getting the best out of every student. Find out what they're doing to help with the labour and affordable housing shortage on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Community Builders at CommunityBuilders.co and…

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#569 Reconnecting to life through woodworking with Paul Lentinello The Keen Woodworker 1:37:04

3M ago1:37:04

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Paul tells us about creating without planning, turning mistakes into art, finding variety in wood, and being unable to let some pieces go. We also discuss shou sugi ban, epoxy, the construction community, anti-social Toronto, and finding the person that likes your art on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Paul Lentinello on Instagr…

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#568 Tear downs versus renovations with Dima and Artur of D&A GTA Custom Framing 1:37:25

3M ago1:37:25

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We discuss century homes being torn down and why it's better to build homes that serve people than force them to accept the old. We also talk about learning from inspections, framing vs concrete, repairing tools, escaping the labor shortage, and dealing with overengineering on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find D&A GTA Custom Frami…

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#567 Mental resilience with the growth mindset on The New Tough. Jonathan, Marc, Gianluca & Manny 1:41:51

3M ago1:41:51

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The panel discuss fixed mindsets killing creativity, being forced into a survival mindset, learning to be disciplined, and how to operate with a growth mindset. Find your why with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Jonathan Cinelli of People First Leadership at JonathanCinelli.com and @JonathanCinelli. Reach out at JC@JonathanCinel…

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#566 Misconceptions about plumbing with 4th year David Cedrone 1:28:53

3M ago1:28:53

1:28:53

We talk about misleading plumbing stigmas, grey water reuse, the importance of a water softener, advice for maintaining pipes, and understanding why clogs happen. We also discuss repetitive jobs in unions, the value of being well rounded, the small world of the trades, and the drive to learn as much as possible on this episode of The Construction L…

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#565 From clown car to successful company with Alec and Trevor of Anchor Construction 1:36:10

3M ago1:36:10

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We talk about building on lakes, dealing with poor power situations, auction trucks, product price increases, and wood vs composite decking on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Anchor Construction at AnchorConstruction.ca and @AnchorConstruction. Reach out at 289-826-3044 and Info@AnchorConstruction.ca. Stay connected with The Con…

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Ep. 209 Returning To Self-Love After Trauma ft. Jerry Henderson 1:09:17

3M ago1:09:17

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Find Jerry HERE and make sure to check out his book ⁠RETURNING ⁠ . "For nearly five decades, I lived with the palpable pain of unhealed trauma and shame. Growing up in a house filled with poverty, substance abuse, and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse left me with profound wounds. The trauma and abuse started as early as I can remember and so d…

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#564 Issues with construction influencers with Bob Baker of Baker Plumbing 1:25:15

3M ago1:25:15

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“You can’t control real tradespeople.” Manny and Bob tear apart social media influencers pretending to be tradespeople, selling out and lying to their audience. Learn to be a real influencer on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Baker Plumbing at BakerPlumbing.ca and @BakerPLBG. Reach out at 403-800-3007 and BakerPLBG@gmail.com. St…

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#563 Diving deep into the labour shortage with Ryan Borkowski of The Exterior Specialist 1:36:25

3M ago1:36:25

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Ryan shares lots of information on the why, when and how of the labour shortage, along with why construction isn't attractive and what we can do about it. We talk about tools and tips that increases efficiency to reduce the burden of the shrinking labour pool on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find The Exterior Specialist at TheExter…

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#562 Paying for quality, not production with Carlos and Chris of Pinante Construction 1:40:26

3M ago1:40:26

1:40:26

Chris and Carlos tell us about slowing down and learning the skills to work faster. We talk about dealing with poor workers, gauging the vetting period, learning new underpinning techniques, managing difficult jobs and weeding out bad apples as a homeowner on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Pinante Construction at PinanteConstru…

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#561 HVAC education with the Stott HVAC Systems Team, Installers, Service, and Operations 1:50:42

3M ago1:50:42

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They tell us about water tanks, air returns, misunderstanding preventative maintenance, mechanical room issues, heated driveways, and filter differences. Learn about the path of least resistance on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Stott HVAC Systems at StottHVACSystems.ca and @Stott_HVAC_Systems. Reach out to JR at JR@StottHVACSy…

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#560 Let’s talk the business of Tradespeople and not the Skills with Mike DiMartino – Mikey’s Back 2:10:15

3M ago2:10:15

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Mike and Manny talk about avoiding losses, construction influencers, modern tools undervaluing skill, accent lighting overkill, retirement, and taking care of your health on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Mike DiMartino of Veracity Group at @Mike_DiMartino1978, @VGroupInc, and VeracityGroup.ca. Reach out at M.DiMartino@Veracity…

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