Best Alex Pavlovic Podcasts (2024)

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#615 Standing up for your value with Tony Alderete of Alderete Construction 1:46:22

9h ago1:46:22

1:46:22

Tony tells us about coming to Canada during the pandemic, being taken advantage of for being an immigrant, and finding work in hard times. We share advice for how to avoid being taken advantage of from learning to say no to creating genuine relationships with your employees on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Tony Alderete of Ald…

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#614 Teresa Greco / Building Joy with call in guest Daniel Bax surviving a motorcycle collision. 41:30

1h ago41:30

41:30

We talk to Daniel Bax of The Life of Your Choice about refusing to accept impossibility and turning challenges into opportunities. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out at StepstoTrueHappiness@gmail.com and 416-553-8568. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Man…

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#613 Tackling salt problems in our water supply Les Purcell of O'Rourke Electric & Ontario Pump Supply 1:40:30

4h ago1:40:30

1:40:30

Les tells us about the overuse of salt in water filtration systems, how it's is killing our lakes, and changing how we think about clean water. We discuss salt-free water treatment, teaching plumbers how to make a difference, profit intoxication, using social media for good education, and illogical logic on this episode of The Construction Life Pod…

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#612 Creating spaces for kids and adults to play with Emily Dragoman of Movement Rooms Inc. 1:38:52

2d ago1:38:52

1:38:52

Emily tells us about the problems with traditional play rooms, making rooms that grow with the child, combining adult function with kid fun, ensuring clients use their spaces and giving children what they need to succeed in life. We talk about overprotective parents, reminding adults to be playful, fitting play into every budget, and fixing our int…

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#611 The Death of the Canadian Dream of buying a home with Paul Rocha of Mortgage Scout 1:40:22

3d ago1:40:22

1:40:22

Paul shares what's really happening with Canadian rates and the housing market. He tells us about principle resident taxes, officials only caring about being reelected, record low birth rates, lacking financial literacy, and tips for getting started financially. We share how Canada's future is in renting on this episode of The Construction Life Pod…

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#610 Tapping into your true self with Teresa Greco on another Building Joy show 1:20:42

5d ago1:20:42

1:20:42

Today on Building Joy we talk to Tyrone about finding peace away from the city and taking big risks to prioritize happiness, and we talk to Christina about creating happiness as a couple and reconnecting with childhood joy. Learn to find joy in the moment on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at T…

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#609 Teens in the trades, working foundation waterproofing with Antonio, Shaan and Alex from AquaStop 1:43:41

9d ago1:43:41

1:43:41

We talk about the first day on the job, working hard young so you can rest when you're old, managing work/life balance, relationships for the younger generation, and changing perspectives of construction on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Antonio Pereira, Shaan Sahi and Alex Maffei of AquaStop Waterproofing at AquaStopWaterproof…

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#608 Sending European tradespeople abroad with Samuel Schneider of Journeyman. 1:23:31

11d ago1:23:31

1:23:31

Samuel tells us about how he makes construction attractive by providing working experiences abroad. We talk about preparing trades for cultural differences, trade specializations across countries, maintaining company culture with foreign workers, and how international trades can inspire local trades on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.…

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#607 Dead paint trends and "co-petition" with Scott Fitch of Fitch Painting 1:40:14

13d ago1:40:14

1:40:14

We talk about the value of a colour consultant, what "Good, Better, Best" paints really are, issues with Colour of the Year, understanding collaboration in construction, and making good relationships with competition. He also shares the truth about glorification of the 80s and the constant pressure on new entrepreneurs on this episode of The Constr…

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#606 Tips for new trades entering the industry with Larry La Gamba of Trade Links Consulting 1:38:03

16d ago1:38:03

1:38:03

We talk about issues with surface level motivations for joining trades, helping trade school graduates, why money isn't a good goal, finding a trade that suits your strengths, and changing the construction industry for the better on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Larry La Gamba of Trade Links Consulting at TradeLinksConsulting.…

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#605 Turning talent and tech into quality with Charles Magalhaes of The Finish Carpenter 1:26:03

19d ago1:26:03

1:26:03

We talk about Brazilian tool brands, eliminating tripping hazards, battery life, MDF vs poplar, learning different types of doors, getting jigs for reverting and arch vault issues. We also discuss why it's important to push employees to learn new things and what happens when trades go solo too soon on episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find …

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#604 Choosing happiness every day with Teresa Greco on the latest episode of Building Joy 1:19:42

21d ago1:19:42

1:19:42

On this episode of Building Joy, the new TCL series about finding your happiness on and off the job site, we talk to Dawn about protecting your peace and dealing with the great overwhelm, and we talk to Josee about being an empty nester and reframing retirement. Remember the value of talking to someone with this episode of The Construction Life Pod…

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#603 Firefighting and plumbing up north with Joe Debruge of Morrow's Plumbing and Heating 1:32:42

23d ago1:32:42

1:32:42

Joe tells us about septic tank smells, lake water pumps, rural vs city plumbers, rattlesnakes, working on wildland fires, and issues with the new certification requirements for firefighters. He also tells us about his experience with the Sheridan plumbing program on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Joe Debruge at @ jdebruge and M…

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#602 Real marketing in the construction industry with Eddie Brenes of Toolbox Marketing 2:02:05

24d ago2:02:05

2:02:05

Eddy teaches us about the complexity of digital marketing and gives us tips for creating a long-haul brand. Learn about building an online presence, using social media data collection to your benefit, issues with balloting posts, what your can do with marketing data, red flags for hiring marketing people, and telling a story with your posts on this…

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#601 Being in the people business with Kyle Springer of 2x2 Construction 1:34:48

26d ago1:34:48

1:34:48

We talk about long term thinking, building relationships, how subs can set themselves apart, fiting what the builder wants, issues with inspectors, getting around neighbour objections and multi-generational vs rental uses of new units on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Kyle Springer of 2x2 Construction at 2x2Construction.ca and …

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

1M ago2:11:36

2:11:36

Joined by Steve Sampaio, Andrew Padre Cura, Gary Mares, Fabio Andrade, 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 Mare…

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

1M 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

1M 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

1M ago2:11:23

2:11:23

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

2M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

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

2M ago1:31:59

1:31:59

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

2M ago1:33:23

1:33:23

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

2M 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

2M ago1:28:09

1:28:09

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

2M 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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#590 Surviving a rigged financial system with John W. McGuire of Wealth Eazy 1:34:00

2M ago1:34:00

1:34:00

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

2M 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

2M ago2:07:26

2:07:26

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

2M ago1:34:34

1:34:34

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

2M ago1:29:04

1:29:04

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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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#580 Making children in need smile with Mike Valchuk of Building Dreams Contracting 1:51:30

3M 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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#579 Getting into the tradesperson’s longevity mindset with Dr. Luigi Nalli of PinPoint Health 1:50:15

3M ago1:50:15

1:50:15

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

3M 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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Using Psychology-Driven Copywriting to Build an Authentic Brand Voice with Jill Pavlov Vazquez 41:19

4M ago41:19

41:19

Struggling to stand out in a crowded market? Discover how to craft compelling copy that converts prospects into raving fans, even if you're not a natural-born writer. In this episode, Steve Class chats with Jill Pavlov Vazquez, owner of Your Creative Concierge and rising star in the comedy world. Jill shares her journey from an unfulfilling corpora…

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

4M 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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Billionaire Insights: Chris Reynolds on Human Optimization and Masterminds 1:00:56

4M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Do you find yourself constantly searching for the missing piece of the puzzle, the secret ingredient that will finally propel your entrepreneurial journey to the top? Well, success leaves clues, and for entrepreneurs seeking to crack the code, there's no better place to look than the stories of those who have already reached the pinnacle of their i…

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

4M ago1:29:05

1:29:05

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

4M ago1:26:42

1:26:42

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

4M ago1:42:35

1:42:35

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

4M ago1:33:56

1:33:56

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

4M ago1:35:10

1:35:10

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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Scaling Your Sales Without Spending a Cent on Ads: Insights from Mat Boyle 56:42

4M ago56:42

56:42

Do you want to increase your sales without burning money on ads? Tune in to discover the secrets behind growing a business to nearly $1M in revenue with zero ad spend. Steve Class sits down with Mat Boyle, sales guru and owner of How to Scale Your Sales. Mat shares his entrepreneurial journey from cutting his teeth selling used cars to building a 7…

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

4M ago1:41:04

1:41:04

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

4M 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

4M ago1:37:04

1:37:04

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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