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Dirt Work and Excavation: Brian Reynolds ECP 53
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0:00 Intro
2:12 Ukraine
15:26 Marketplace approach
24:01 Customer experience
Handmade Boots and the American Dream | JK Boots Factory Tour youtu.be/tfaNuXF6G_s
Instagram: @jkboots
Website: jkboots.com
Podcast: Walking with JK Boots
JK Boots interview with EC: youtu.be/ileZoGFFljM
0:00 Intro
2:20 Litigation & mediation
4:53 Handshake not enough
9:10 Details & quality matter
10:31 GC owns the risk
13:45 Sense when it feels risky
17:50 Spouse A & Spouse B
21:20 Lawyer advice on the front end
25:29 Documentation
28:18 Guessing & clarity
32:00 Job delay claims
36:08 Nate learns lessons
37:51 Protecting against the bad ones
39:54 Skilled insurance broker
41:53 Best time to pull payments
44:38 This makes me uncomfortable
46:40 Ultimate honesty & trust
51:55 Know these 3 things
56:01 In your wheel house
57:57 The process of mediation
1:04:30 Commercial detailed contracts
1:09:50 Evolution of your business risk
1:11:22 Do you have question for Dean?
1:13:44 Dean's blacksmithing projects
0:00 Intro
2:00 Currently blacksmithing
3:10 VIP blacksmiths
27:37 Bragging rights
32:30 Sharing knowledge
36:44 Woodpecker sawmill
1:02:31 Forging an anvil
1:05:05 Visiting British blacksmiths
1:15:48 Where to find
Bob's YouTube channel:
youtube.com/channel/UC9_evmRWLeXCghFPeuFvFdQ
youtu.be/dK13UFZ9xPQ
0:00 Career Paradoxes
5:48 Change of Season
8:44 Worm castings
10:12 Composting components
12:07 Vermicomopost
13:13 Screening the castings
15:23 Natalie's background
16:26 Small spaces
17:43 Mass production
19:13 Worm species
20:41 Increasing food yields
22:23 Why worm castings?
24:41 Worm maintenance
26:20 Wood chips & soil
29:57 Worm myths & characteristics
32:28 Where to find
Instagram: @heyyitsagoodlife
YouTube: Hey It's a Good Life
Website: heyitsagoodlife.com
The Gardener's Guide To Worm Farming Course: receive 30% off by using the code ESSENTIAL30 at check out.
0:00 Intro
:43 Background
4:12 Cookware & gambling
7:36 Billable work
9:30 Cy & installation
10:55 Bidding iron work
14:18 Custom v repeat work
17:28 Creating & branding
19:32 High end work
23:40 Priceless & timeless
33:22 Hobby into business
40:32 Buying tools
45:07 Marketing
53:32 Wrap up
Instagram: @stage_coach_farm_forge
Website: stagecoachforge.com/home-page
EC videos mentioned in podcast:
Making a Carbon Steel Pan with Stagecoach Farm and Forge youtu.be/DtrVC2i9yM4
Forged Pan and Blacksmith Course Giveaway youtu.be/bLeexhJweGk
0:00 Intro
3:22 Background
8:33 Merchant
9:44 Responsibilities
14:12 Agreements
15:41 Academy & training
19:13 Types of engineering
26:16 Overlap with trades
30:27 Ship operations
37:58 Pros & cons
45:23 Career now
48:20 Resources & advocacy
52:55 Naval architecture
55:36 Fork in the road
57:38 Craftsmanship & mentor
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gocoastguard.com
0:00 Intro
2:30 Copy cat
3:35 Contractors & design
5:31 Outdated
6:47 Photos
8:12 Opinions
11:42 Basic advice
15:38 Balance
17:59 Trendy v classic
23:43 When to hire
27:38 Trial & error
30:17 Aesthetic
32:00 Having favorites
34:41 Current projects
IG: @iconicdesignbuild6556
Website: www.iconicdesignbuild.com
@LightDwell
@amberinteriors
@cailtinwilsondesign
@the_fox_group
0:00 Intro
2:28 Kevin's books
4:47 Writing
6:02 Reading
11:49 Public speaking
16:28 Gardening basics
20:16 Satisfaction
24:12 Harsh climates
27:13 Space
30:02 Bees
30:50 Current projects
34:19 Trouble shooting
38:50 Collaborations
IG: @epicgardening
Website/blog: epicgardening.com
YouTube: Epic Gardening
Podcast: Epic Gardening Daily Tips & Advice
0:00 Intro
3:59 Beginnings
6:35 Biology & ecology
8:08 Real estate
8:55 Contractor
10:15 College
11:39 Drainage styles
13:10 Installation = longevity
17:06 Video footage
19:08 Soil
20:38 Clean outs
23:09 Permits & inspections
24:47 Niche
27:09 DIY drainage
28:44 Straw & moss
31:30 Equipment & skills
38:26 YT & comments
49:49 Filter fabric
55:07 Where to find
YouTube: Gate City Foundation Drainage
0:00 Intro
2:00 Print industry
6:49 High end mindset
10:45 Portfolio
12:33 Jobsite photos
15:29 The Wealthy
18:14 Luck/preparation
20:34 American dream
23:19 Success mindset
26:02 Reading & optimism
28:05 Travel & water
38:18 Architectural Impact
40:11 European cabinetry
43:37 Tool narratives
47:22 Construction trends
50:54 Where to find
Podcast: Friends of Build Magazine
IG: @buildmags_official
members.essentialcraftsman.com/academy
0:00 Intro
0:53 Craftsmanship
2:31 Part of the job
4:20 Background
5:50 Kindergarten
7:14 Strategy
11:33 Career path
14:28 Pipeline
20:21 YouTube
25:13 Introvert
27:01 Equipment
31:17 Restoration mindset
39:29 Next projects
40:19 New Shop
49:59 Where to find
YouTube: youtube.com/c/DieselCreek
0:00 Intro
2:48 Background
4:02 ICF forms
10:14 Redi mix
13:13 Confidence in Styrofoam
15:48 Training wheels
17:05 Distribution
27:38 Customer service
32:43 Process/ wet set
35:07 Competition
40:11 How to order
43:36 Slinger trucks
48:50 Where to find
Installation video for AccuFooting braces:
youtube.com/watch?v=ku5vmmfseMQ&t=7s
Website:
www.accufooting.com
0:00 Intro & ECA
3:28 Growth hacking
7:02 Purpose of websites
13:46 Outsourcing
16:36 'How To' content
18:22 More than referrals
25:17 Build your own website
32:49 Not about you
38:17 Size of contractor
40:42 Website craftsmanship
45:28 Pride in work
48:07 Costs
52:41 Customize/Call to action
55:01 Finding employees
1:01:23 Opportunities
IG: @HookAgency
Free help: hookagency.com/audit
tradesindemand.org
0:00 Intro
1:27 Craftsmanship
2:31 Front end lawyer
4:21 Contract modification
6:10 Flat fee
6:41 Scope & bid
8:17 Res vs commercial
10:46 Background
12:15 Not getting paid
14:13 Filing liens
15:54 Automated
18:15 Subcontractor institute
22:42 Covid & contracts
24:30 Legal customers
25:38 Cool your jets
28:57 Mediation
33:24 Satisfaction
34:51 Successful transition
36:34 Negotiating
41:27 Local lawyer
45:22 Where to find
Subcontractor Institute: subcontractorinstitute.com/contact-us
Quit Getting Screwed book: amzn.to/39I3wwI
Website: thecromeenslawfirm.com
Facebook: facebook.com/cromeenslawfirm
Instagram:instagram.com/cromeenslawfirmpllc
0:00 Intro
1:02 Background
5:50 Hunting culture
9:50 Kids & hunting
13:23 Hunting styles
14:37 When Where How
17:11 Steps & expectations
19:32 Turkeys
22:54 Video & content
24:40 DVDs & YT
28:41 50 videos 50 days
31:47 Workspace
33:42 New frontier
39:24 Hatchery
42:19 Fire impact
44:22 What's next
50:26 Mentor
52:17 Locals
YouTube: youtube.com/c/BornAndRaisedOutdoors1
Podcast: bornandraisedoutdoors.com/pages/podcast
Website: bornandraisedoutdoors.com
IG: instagram.com/bornandraisedoutdoors?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
0:00 Intro
3:08 Western Welding Academy
4:58 Options
6:52 Types of welding
9:53 Pipelines, oil, gas
15:28 Repair work
22:04 Student experience
24:08 Application process
26:20 6 months
27:21 Income
32:12 Welding trucks
35:05 Danny's background
41:24 Producing content
43:36 Beards
44:56 Who excels
49:42 Flat welding hoods
52:50 The Puddle
56:01 Future projects
58:08 Where to find
Website: applytoweld.com
YouTube: youtube.com/c/WesternWeldingAcademy
Instagram: @WesternWeldingAcademy
TikTok: tiktok.com/@westernweldingacademy?lang=en
0:12 Intro
1:23 Mailing list
4:58 Welding
6:35 Engines & equipment
7:59 Junk drawer
9:32 Wood working
11:48 Intro to Nick
13:24 Wood working
15:27 1 car garage
18:03 Buying used
21:42 Table saw/track saw
23:50 Chainsaws
25:00 Startup tools
25:48 Quality wood
29:37 Current projects
34:05 Podcast
36:06 Weekend warriors
42:09 Blacksmithing
45:10 Maker Community Project
Join EC mailing list! bit.ly/3jLE7nf
themakercommunityproject.org
Instagram: @sawdustpodcast @npgcreations
Safety videos:
youtube.com/c/StumpyNubs
youtube.com/user/MicroJig
0:00 Intro
2:11 Current projects
5:37 Take it apart
10:46 Learning in public
13:46 Risk
16:42 YouTube
20:34 Satisfaction level
23:30 Bigger better
28:52 Behind the scenes
31:29 Uncertainty
33:32 Philosophy of work
36:28 Family business
39:30 Hire out
42:01 Log cabin
45:53 Idaho
52:34 Evolution
59:19 Where to find
YouTube: youtube.com/c/MrBuildit?app=desktop
Instagram: mr.build_it
Podcast: Next Door Neighbors
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-door-neighbors-podcast/id1529671855
open.spotify.com/show/58NgtzLwjZ8ljU1m8HdLn4?si=u5OhByRJQyerdl8XOjayUQ&nd=1
youtube.com/channel/UCE9IZy-zrbUfFEOKgoVFXUg
A True History of the United States: amzn.to/3vknZ1K
0:00 Intro
7:07 Batteries vs gas
8:54 Efficiency & durability
12:30 Restoring
14:28 Beginnings
24:18 Growth & debt
26:23 Economic cycles
28:37 Hustle
30:20 Competition & loyalty
32:27 Brands
38:12 Custom designed building
42:15 Shop niches
45:33 Do what you love
50:23 Supply chain
55:54 New parking
57:58 Zoning issues
1:03:52 Mow Power
mowpoweraz.com
0:00 Intro
1:08 Unions
4:35 Diving
6:35 Navy salvage diving
8:38 Ship repair
13:13 UBC
15:13 Diving jobs
24:20 Unions
28:15 Trade options
35:39 Satisfying
40:35 Inspiring
44:23 Podcast
UBC: carpenters.org
Applications: pnci.org
Podcast: www.gritnationpodcast.com
0:00 Intro
1:14 Real world scenery
3:45 Problem solving
5:22 Interactive products
9:18 Digital work flow
10:55 Hiring & bidding
15:37 Clean slate
17:20 3D printing
30:09 Quality control
33:42 Big customers
37:35 Current projects
Instagram: @bridgewaterstudio
Website: bridgewaterstudio.net
0:00 Intro
1:00 Industry
3:07 Metal prices
5:24 Trends v timeless
7:32 Metal clay
9:34 Current projects
12:23 New life
14:21 Beginnings
19:20 Topographical
23:32 Social Media
25:37 Cultural
30:03 Workshop
31:03 Beginners
34:46 Where to find
35:42 Found
IG: @scottjamesjewelry
Website: scottjamesjewelry.com
0:00 Intro
0:59 Automation
4:12 Decade of Hell
8:13 Jay's story
10:47 I'm the only one
15:56 Systems mindset
24:19 Possible growth
32:03 New tools
36:35 Remote
39:10 Social media
44:41 Deficits
50:03 The Process
54:42 Time frame
59:43 Where to find
Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1504320346
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/contractortips
0:00 Intro
0:42 Background
5:44 ECs background
8:37 Quitting school
11:11 No doubts
13:19 Other skills
24:25 Reading & speaking
29:37 Forged in Fire impact
33:14 Projects
36:26 Arrowhead story
40:00 Architectural design
43:26 Punching axe eyes
46:29 Drilling a pilot
53:38 Touch marks
56:19 Impressed
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCWizIdwZdmr43zfxlCktmNw
IG: @Alec Steele
Forged in Fire: netflix.com/title/81226053?source=35
0:00 Intro
3:40 Trade shows
9:13 Russia
16:13 Skate plate
19:49 Worm drive v side winder
21:50 Pros & benefits
26:11 Getting word out
30:01 Awareness
32:32 Upgrades
33:18 Inventing
34:52 Granite
36:30 Water flow
38:16 Patent expectations
46:02 Discount code!
Website: skateplate.com
Use discount code: podcast15 at check out
0:00 Intro
3:09 35 years clean
6:15 Family
7:15 Artistic background
14:16 Los Angeles
16:33 Free-lance life
18:43 Hunter gatherer
23:49 Interior Design
27:32 Content v project
32:06 Cameras & shots
35:18 Jimmy's shop
38:56 EC's shop
41:11 Restoring bandsaws
47:07 14" Delta
51:17 Auctions
53:23 Backhoe
55:12 Public speaking
1:09:15 Branding
1:19:05 Saturated
1:20:56 Wrap up
Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto/id939293583
TV Show Hammered: tvguide.com/tvshows/hammered-with-john-and-jimmy-diresta/1030340945
YouTube: youtube.com/user/JimmyDiresta
Keith Rucker: youtube.com/user/ksruckerowwm
Andrew Camarata: youtube.com/channel/UCUujfNBK9uv3cIW-P5PX7vA
Mike Rowe: youtube.com/user/realmikerowe
0:00 Intro
1:01 Graphic design
5:24 Content
6:53 Hobby v job
10:20 Creating a record
11:57 Shop talk
14:04 Passion & trends
17:18 Tools
19:30 Lean back experience
21:40 Dove tail v box joint
26:48 Barriers
29:07 Feedback
30:02 Deep dive
36:50 Drying process
39:00 Dust collection
45:23 Evolving media
48:54 YT shorts
50:04 Behind the scenes
56:55 Labor
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCBB7sYb14uBtk8UqSQYc9-w
Podcast: thewoodworkingtalkshow.libsyn.com
0:00 Intro
1:11 Background
7:00 Chickens
13:40 Trade secrets
18:20 Inspections
20:56 Colony collapse
26:48 Almond pollination
29:06 Herbicides/pesticides
32:06 Bee basics
34:59 Hive personality
41:23 Bee stings
43:39 Flow hive
51:04 Master Bee Keeping Course
51:56 Advice & tools
59:25 Answering questions
1:02:01 Where to find
YouTube: youtube.com/c/FrederickDunnPhoto
Website: http://fredsfinefowl.com
0:00 Intro
1:29 Yosemite age 16
6:11 Bailing
8:19 Communicating
9:09 Team work
10:33 Gear
12:22 Gear & rocks
17:10 Overnight
17:56 New routes
18:41 Traffic
20:47 Community
21:55 Regulations
24:13 Wild West
26:20 15-20 times
27:13 Fear
29:33 Tour Yosemite
33:59 Inspiring
36:54 Sail boats
40:50 Designed to work
IG: @colderstratford
0:00 Intro
1:54 Buckin's background
7:43 Awakening
10:00 Becoming a man
12:20 Bushing & learning
18:46 Aware of danger
25:54 Listening to wisdom
32:36 YouTube
38:36 Commitment
44:25 Mentors
48:52 What's next
59:52 I'm a wood man
1:02:16 For young men
1:09:36 Positivity
1:14:18 Future BBQ
youtube.com/channel/UCsIFvStf9Oz99GMitW4vD_g
0:00 Intro
5:12 Dads built houses
10:05 West Point
15:28 Exposure
21:38 Kens' house
23:53 Preppers
26:00 Benefits
30:14 Weather
37:08 Self reliance
47:17 Urban v rural
51:26 Community
58:46 Financial prep
1:02:13 Building resilience
1:05:39 Risk assessment
1:06:57 Investing/inflation
1:12:40 Win either way
twitter.com/fnpreparedness?s=11
0:00 Intro
1:12 Background
4:52 Tradesman mindset
8:19 Business size
11:25 Duty distribution
16:28 Remodeling or GC
18:04 Round Table
24:34 Exit strategy
25:33 Sale of company
32:30 Lean description
40:25 Hiring
46:46 Social Media
49:03 Where to find
49:51 Reluctance
remodelersadvantage.com
doug@remodelersadvantage.com
www.15minuteswithdoug.com
0:00 Intro
1:42 Nate's shop & stove
2:55 Background
6:04 Engineering of splitters
8:11 Hydraulics
11:20 Design accuracy
12:26 Bigger brands
16:01 Supply chain issues
18:07 Business owner
20:43 Color choice
24:43 Engine preferences
28:15 Shipping
31:13 YouTube
33:20 Industry v hobby
37:21 Business expansion
40:25 Advice
eastonmadewoodsplitters.com
youtube.com/c/EastonmadeWoodSplitters
0:00 Peek
:45 Intro
4:15 Background
6:40 High stress
8:05 Addicted
10:00 Getting clean
16:52 YT concrete community
18:15 YT education
21:05 Editing process
30:30 Families of addicts
32:47 Drugs & construction
35:20 Creative
37:40 Trades on YT
38:50 Where to find
39:05 Making it "out"
41:15 Nate's editing story
43:10 YT & helping others
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCSWfoMzrrvTtd6bhWdhfjEw
Linked videos:
youtu.be/RKnMFR_QUb0
youtu.be/b4SPPxKD0fk
0:00 Intro
1:33 Public Speaking
3:54 One On One
7:45 Cultures & Communication
11:13 Nerves
14:25 Introverts
18:04 Charisma
22:01 Humor
23:53 1% mindset
25:53 Writing
29:10 Twitter
30:25 Private
32:35 Body of Work
34:54 Creating in all forms
38:10 Emotional Connection
42:22 Great Speakers
45:32 Where To Find
armanitalks.com
twitter.com/armanitalks
Rob Cosman, a 4th generation carpenter, finds his calling in life helping vets recuperate using woodworking with his Purple Heart Project. For audio listeners, there are a few long pauses for emotion, nothing is wrong with you audio feed.
0:00 Intro
1:38 Childhood & education
9:06 Starting business
23:58 Purple heart project
39:54 Processing pain
42:32 Finding the vets who need this
44:52 What they build
49:58 Where to find
50:40 Manifesting the difference
robcosman.com
YouTube: RobCosman.com
0:00 Intro
1:31 CJ's dad
5:08 Framing career
9:11 Unexpected passing
26:40 Adopted fathers
29:50 Estate planning for contractors
36:05 Do this one thing
42:00 Facing Mortality
52:15 Cost of estate planning
59:46 Timing matter
Coppercanyonlaw.com
0:00 Intro
1:07 Customers & cameras
4:11 Porcelain & natural stone
7:40 Grout & tile size
10:36 Family business & curses
20:30 Systems & Schluter
39:01 Uncoupling membrane
41:58 Wall tile first?
47:03 Detailing with razor?
53:42 Epoxy grout
1:01:21 Phil's dad Dave
1:04:42 Wrap up