Best Manny Neves Podcasts (2024)

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

2h 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

1d 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

5d 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

9d 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

11d 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

12d 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

14d 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

16d 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

18d 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

19d 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

21d 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

25d 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

1M 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

1M 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

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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#571 Helping apprentices get through the trade with Pat Davidson and his apprentice Matt Hough 1:41:04

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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#568 Tear downs versus renovations with Dima and Artur of D&A GTA Custom Framing 1:37:25

2M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

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

2M ago1:41:51

1:41:51

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

2M 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

2M ago1:36:10

1:36:10

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

2M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

“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

2M ago1:36:25

1:36:25

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

2M 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

2M ago1:50:42

1:50:42

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

2:10:15

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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#559 Megan Weston-Jesso of Water Plumber Girl talks Water Treatment and real-world issues 35:11

3M ago35:11

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Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real e…

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#558 Matt Botelho of Botelho The Plumber running a one plumber business these days 54:31

3M ago54:31

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Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real e…

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#557 Tyler Stott of Stott HVAC talking service and maintenance opportunities for the industry 43:10

3M ago43:10

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Find Tyler Stott of Stott HVAC Systems at StottHVACSystems.ca and @Stott_HVAC_Systems. Reach out at Tyler@StottHVACSystems.ca.

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#556 Toronto's below grade expert, Martin Halliwell of Footprint Engineering Inc. In With The Old 1:48:09

3M ago1:48:09

1:48:09

“The rate of evaporation exceeds the rate of leakage”. Martin walks us through the big players of the pre-2000s, and the technological advancements that we have made and should make below grade. We discuss Eglinton crosstown issues, overengineering, Toronto terrain, Martin's patents, rebar issues and reducing the waterproofing footprint on this epi…

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#555 Preparing for the rainy days in construction with Mark Romeo of Romeo Mechanical 56:49

3M ago56:49

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Preparing for the rainy days with Mark Romeo of Romeo Mechanical at CMPX 2024. Romeo tells us about working in commercial, the different rules for different industries, expanding into service, how technology is changing the industry, finding the competitive price point, and curating social media for hiring and networking on this episode of The Cons…

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#554 Getting all the information up front with Sam the Plumber about the 3 important details from clients 58:29

3M ago58:29

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Getting all the information up front with Sam the Plumber at CMPX 2024. He tells us about the 3 important details that he asks for from clients to save him future headaches. We discuss issues with off shore products, finding upstanding manufacturers, new creature comfort tech requirements, the joy of being paid quickly and the importance of hiring …

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#553 Advice for new trades struggling to get a foot in the door with Elie Yaacoub of The Plumbing Expert 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Advice for new trades struggling to get a foot in the door with Elie Yaacoub of The Plumbing Expert at CMPX 2024. We talk about building skills for better employment chances, lack of government support, and missing commitment in apprentices. We also discuss the basics of customer relations, construction slowing down, lacking pushes for Canadian tec…

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#552 Reconstructing Notre Dame with French carpenter Brendan Goux, from Paris France 1:39:32

3M ago1:39:32

1:39:32

Reconstructing Notre Dame with French carpenter Brendan Goux. Brendan shares the extent of Notre Dame's fire damage, the precision of the replication efforts, the interesting material details and the stressful installations. He also tells us about carpentry school in France, teaching new carpenters, helping people find their passion in carpentry, a…

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#551 Sharing listener stories on this first call-in episode of The New Tough, Gianluca, Angelo, Jonathan 1:34:11

3M ago1:34:11

1:34:11

Sharing listener stories on this first call-in episode of The New Tough. We discuss neurodivergence in construction, lacking empathy, self-censoring, change in different sizes companies, and the scarcity mindset. We break down the danger of construction's Faustian deals and the challenge of getting comfortable higher ups to change for the bettermen…

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#550 Collaboration in the small world of the trades with Brandon Khan of Modern Water Solutions 46:28

3M ago46:28

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Collaboration in the small world of the trades with Brandon Khan of Modern Water Solutions at CMPX 2024. Brandon tells us about in-home water treatment, changes in the younger generation, understanding patience, marketing in construction, issues with influencers, and maintaining health on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Modern W…

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#549 Improving skill development in the trades with Aaron Boland of Expert Plumbing and Drains 30:31

3M ago30:31

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Improving skill development in the trades with Aaron Boland of Expert Plumbing and Drains at CMPX 2024. He tells us about helping his employees with retirement, planning out profit-share RSP contributions, and dealing with uneducated trades performing poor installs. We also discuss the fail rates in trades schools, first come first serve education,…

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#548 Getting well rounded experience in the trade with Johnny Tobiasz of Brento Plumbing 56:13

3M ago56:13

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Getting well rounded experience in the trade with Johnny Tobiasz of Brento Plumbing and Mechanical Inc at CMPX 2024. We talk about excitement about learning new tech, dealing with different pipe materials, managing client-bought fixtures, and finding good people in today's labour pool. We also discuss whether radiant heat is worth the cost and how …

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#547 TCL Roundtable Understanding the Ministry of Labour with ex-inspectors and the years of being on our jobsites 2:24:42

3M ago2:24:42

2:24:42

Understanding the Ministry of Labour with ex-inspectors. John Savoia brings in Kevin Brown, Vince Lacolino and Phillip Ferreira to talk about inspector discretion, underreported injuries, vulnerable workers, balancing production and safety, and the issues with our current deterrent system. Is safety getting better? Find out on this episode of The C…

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#546 Pushing the limits of architecture and design with Joel Tanner of SMPL Design Studio 1:44:42

3M ago1:44:42

1:44:42

Joel tells us about bettering his business, only doing custom work, learning from overdesign, cultivating relationships, and managing cost expectations. The market is changing on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find smpl Design Studio at smplDesignStudio.com and @smplDesignStudio. Reach out at 905-529-7675 and Contact@smplDesignStudi…

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#545 Social media made him a better plumber, with Hunter Douglas of HD Plumbers 1:34:42

3M ago1:34:42

1:34:42

Hunter tells us about learning from the online plumbing community and becoming a plumbing influencer. We also discuss tool theft, issues with "environmental" marketing schemes, dealing with shitty clients, and US vs Canadian plumbing on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find HD Plumbers at HDPlumbers.com and @HDPlumbers. Reach out at 9…

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#544 Making budgeting easy with SynkedUP's Weston Zimmerman. 1:33:29

3M ago1:33:29

1:33:29

Weston walks us through how SynkedUP breaks down every aspect of your business to understand real expenses and profitability. We discuss tracking ignored costs, producing wish list budgets, the danger of outdated budgets, implementing software and avoiding reverting to old ways on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Try out the SynkedUP.…

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#543 Dealing with labourers in a labour shortage with Luke Obrzut of Transform Masonry Group Inc. 1:48:08

3M ago1:48:08

1:48:08

Luke tells us about managing poor work ethics, training people with skills from other countries, earned patience, and the difference between a bricklayer and a mason. We discuss keeping tools from relatives, nicknames of the trades and what the hardest trade is on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Find Transform Masonry Group Inc at TM…

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