What is The Construction Life? The Construction Life is a daily routine of waking up at 5am, working out, showering, preparing lunch, sending off the family, driving to the construction site, organizing and preparing for the day's work, building, having fun on the job, wrapping up at the end of the day, returning home, spending time with the family, and preparing for the next day. It's a lifestyle that involves a constant commitment to hard work and a love for what you do, and it's never abo ...
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#632 Transforming Spaces and Mindsets: Roc Renovations on Barbershops, Remodels, & Trade Education
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We welcome Stephen and Ava from Roc Renovations, transforming both residential and commercial spaces in Ontario. Known for their expertise in complete remodeling, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and flooring, Stephen and Ava bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. We’ll be diving into their recent work on the Rendezvous Barber Shop, discussing …
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#631 Flipping the Script on Construction: Bold Design to Rental Nightmares Adam Popovic of 804 Group
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We sit down with Adam Popovic from 804 Group, based out of Burlington, Ontario, to discuss everything from construction trends to the realities of flipping houses in today's market. Adam, who specializes in investing, building, and managing multi-family conversions, renovations, and new builds, dives deep into the current challenges and opportuniti…
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#630 From Construction to Politics: Will He Change the System or Will the System Change Him?
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We sit down with a contractor, Mitchell Baker of Karnak Pro Builders in BC is running for North Vancouver-Seymour as an Independent in the upcoming October 19 election. Mitchell, who is making the bold leap from the construction site to the political arena. Frustrated by the outdated infrastructure in his province and the waste of billions on untes…
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#629 Becoming a Project Manager and what all of that means in today’s construction industry
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In this episode, with the help pf Jonathan, Erica and Nick, we dive into the evolving world of construction, exploring the path to becoming a project manager (PM) and what defines a great one, including the blend of leadership, communication, and technical skills required to succeed. We also tackle the hot topic of artificial intelligence and its p…
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#628 Has the level of Corruption in Construction Reached a Point of No Return?
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In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the murky waters of corruption within the construction industry in Canada. Public servants at various levels of government are under scrutiny as allegations of deceit, cronyism, and illicit favoritism come to light. Are contracts being funneled to friends and family members at the expense of public int…
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#627 Teresa Greco / Building Joy with Erica about socially reconnecting & finding fun things to do
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Saving money on fun with Teresa Greco on Building Joy. We talk to Erica about social reconnecting after Covid, balancing cost and experience, and letting go of drama on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out at StepstoTrueHappiness@gmail.c…
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#626 Fighting cost and everything else for great building with Zeke Kaplan of ZZ Contracting
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We talk about lateness and lack of initiative from new trades, indecision and hidden budgets from clients, and massive costs and poor green initiatives from the government. We also discuss protecting natural stone from weathering, creating value with laneway homes, building sustainably, and asking for respect from non-trades on this episode of The …
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#625 Teresa Greco / Building Joy - Punam joins us and talks about creating happiness in the work place
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What are you leaving behind? with Teresa Greco on Building Joy. We talk to Punam about creating happiness in the workplace, the change a business owner can make, and leaving with positive memories on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out …
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#624 The art and skill of surface finishing with Enrico Del Frate of Bell'Italia
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Enrico tells us about the Italian origins of decorative finishes, the evolution of materials and bringing the art to Canada. We talk about seamless stone finishes, polishing challenges, lime vs acrylic marble, consistent inconsistency, and replicating stone and concrete on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Enrico Del Frate of Bell…
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#623 New TNT show - Training construction leaders with Marianick Pichon of Schulich ExecEd.
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We talk about unqualified promotions producing bad leaders and what good training looks like. We also discuss how construction is changing, from the things leaders focus on to the rising importance of mental health. Learn how empathy is a critical thinking tool on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Marianick Pichon of Schulich Exec…
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#622 When clients don't care about art, skill and trade of paint with Steven Brum of Just Painting Co.
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We talk about getting clients to understand the work behind the price, and being compassionate to clients without settling for a lower paycheck. We also discuss types of paint, dark tones, fear of risk, paint fume protection, and faulty paints on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Steven Brum of Just Painting Co at JustPaintingCo.c…
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#621 Teresa Greco Building Joy Pat talks about putting personal life in front of the construction life
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Returning to family with Teresa Greco on Building Joy. We talk to Pat about the consequences of overwork, missing important moments, and sacrificing loved ones to help clients that don't care on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out at St…
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#620 Dealing with Divorce and self-awareness with Antonio Di Santo on the latest TNT show.
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Jonathan co-hosts this latest TNT show where Antonio tells us about losing his kids, learning to let go, dating in your 50s, and becoming self-aware. We also discuss what divorce does to children, men too focused on finance, waking up into fitness, early morning run clarity, and inspiring others to improve on this episode of The Construction Life P…
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#619 Teresa Greco - Building Joy Tammeron of Inner Lights Academy TV about finding truths
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Why we do what we do with with Teresa Greco on Building Joy. We talk to Tammeron of Inner Lights Academy TV about the unseen forces that effect our actions, and finding truths on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out at StepstoTrueHappine…
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#618 Feeling the flooring experience with manufactures, installs & clients Antonio Troiani of Floorzilla
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We talk about the white oak black hole, underrated wood species, advancements in vinyl, individualizing a home, and the pros and cons of character on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Antonio Troiani of Floorzilla at Floorzilla.ca and @floor.zilla. Reach out at 647-671-9871 and Floorzillas@rogers.com. This show is brought to you b…
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#617 Teresa Greco New TCL Series Building Joy with call in guest Mark dealing with divorce
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Learning to love silence with Teresa Greco on Building Joy. We talk to Mark about learning from the past, planning for the future, and living in the present on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Teresa Greco of Steps to Happiness at TeresaGreco.ca and @TeresaGreco_StepstoHappiness. Reach out at StepstoTrueHappiness@gmail.com and 41…
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#616 Brought up HVAC hard with Marc, Prab and Luke of Parc Mechanical
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We talk about issues with new trades like phone distractions, chasing the paycheck, leaving too soon, and expecting too much. We also discuss commercial vs residential HVAC, getting people to pay for quality, bearing the cost of green mandates, lack of unit longevity, bandaid solutions, and dealing with emergencies on this episode of The Constructi…
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#615 Standing up for your value with Tony Alderete of Alderete Construction
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 tradespeople and business owners on the 600th episode of TCL
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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#589 Heavy equipment renting with Camille and Phil of Edge1 Equipment Rentals.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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