Pete, Erica and Cicily of Zepps Gear join us to talk about making safety comfortable. Pete tells us about the accident that sparked the idea and the innovation that came from it. They break down testing the jacket, protecting the harness, getting the product to the people, integrating additional features, and getting on Dragon's Den. We believe that safety shouldn't be expensive on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Canadian Concrete Expo is the ideal environment to source new suppli...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Peyton Maddox of Mud Mixer joins us to talk about efficient concrete mixing. He tells us about the Mud Mixer and how it can automate concrete mixing so you can focus on the job. Save your body with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Canadian Concrete Expo is the ideal environment to source new suppliers, reconnect with industry contacts, get hands on with the latest equipment, and take advantage of exclusive show offers. Level up your concrete game by attending Conference Session, Li...
Oct 30, 2023•40 min
Felipe of Versa Homes and Josh of Engage Building Products join us to talk about accepting change and adapting for success. They share key information about making use of technology, vetting employees, sticking to your word, going after the right clients, and the value of hiring a good accountant. Felipe teaches us not to take sweeping for granted on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. This show is brought to you by Connecteam https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh Check out Connecteam at www....
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Harp Khukh of Corestone Law joins us to talk about construction law. He tells us about where trades go wrong, the importance of establishing clear communication quickly, preventative law, and how to avoid phonebook contracts. Learn how to protect yourself while avoiding large law fees on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. This show is brought to you by Connecteam Rules, compliance, regulations - these are all super critical things! We use tools that require high safety standards, we ...
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Elie of The Plumbing Expert joins us to talk about trade issues with Ontario. We discuss license limits, trying to make money in the city, where our taxes go, and understanding the value of mistakes. We also discuss homeowners being ignorant about house maintenance and luxury bathroom costs on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. This show is brought to you by Connecteam Any business, especially construction, requires us to know what’s going on at all times. But, how can we be in the h...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Kyle Venne of Kaven Homes joins us to talk about avoiding client issues by getting into spec builds. He tells us how he avoided the worst of the pandemic, why he has company meetings on Fridays, and why he documents all his conversations. We also discuss opportunities outside of Ontario, clients misunderstanding green, and the issue with construction loans on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Canadian Concrete Expo is the ideal environment to source new suppliers, reconnect with ind...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Jonathan Running of Running Cables joins us to talk about the forgotten trade of network cabling. He tells us about future-proofing buildings, misunderstandings about fibre, health effects of signals, what blocks wifi, and the lack of regulation in the data comm industry. We end off a discussion about business time management that everyone can learn from on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Canadian Concrete Expo is the ideal environment to source new suppliers, reconnect with indus...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Justin Sherry of Justin Sherry Design Studio joins us to talk about designing homes and lowering expectations. We discuss a variety of housing elements, maintenance-free homes, upset with sustainability, pre-fab future, and dealing with college of Google clients. Find out how pizzazz is ruining design on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. This show is brought to you by Connecteam Any business, especially construction, requires us to know what’s going on at all times. But, how can we ...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Nick and Agostino of Revalate join us to talk about shifting the mindset of your business. They tell us about the importance of aligning expectations and creating cohesion in a business, and they teach us how to accomplish it. Take the time to remember why you started in the construction industry on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Revalate? Check them out at Revalate.com , @ revalate.inc on Instagram, and Revalate Inc. on Facebook and LinkedIn. Reach out at Info@Reva...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Welcome to The Construction Life Podcast's 10th Roundtable! We're talking about the tradeswoman's experience with the plumbing industry. Joined by Laura, Megan, Marie-Anne, and Danielle, tune in to hear about education suggestions, hazard protection, and promoting the trade on social media. Check out Dahl Valve at DahlValve.com and @DahlValveMan on Instagram. Reach out over email at sales@DahlValve.com and customerservice@DahlValve.com . Check out our guests! Find Laura @MyPlumbingAdventure on I...
Oct 22, 2023•2 hr 39 min
Stuart and Jon of the Canadian Concrete Expo join us to talk about running a concrete show. They tell us about changes in the attendees, the polarizing opinion of students, dealing with bad weather and the pandemic, and the education the show provides. We go behind the scenes of running one of the most fun parts of the industry on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Canadian Concrete Expo is the ideal environment to source new suppliers, reconnect with industry contacts, get hands on ...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Canadian Concrete Expo is the ideal environment to source new suppliers, reconnect with industry contacts, get hands on with the latest equipment, and take advantage of exclusive show offers. Level up your concrete game by attending Conference Session, Live Demos and Stage Presentations that allow you the chance to experience the latest tech, equipment, and industry advances. With over 350 national and international exhibitors and 8000 attendees on 300,000 sqft of show floor, CCE is the place to...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Jonathan Cinelli joins us again to talk about disconnecting from digital and being present. We discuss social cleanses and establishing boundaries with your notifications. We share stories of connecting with fellow tradespeople and reaching out when in dark times. This episode of The Construction Life reminds us that no one regrets focusing on family. Listen up, If you love top line products and are interested in a dealer opportunity, you're gonna want to hear this! I recently installed a Box Go...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Chase Gallagher of CMG Landscaping joins us to talk about business and landscaping. He tells us about starting his business at 12 and learning as he grew. We also talk about modern versus natural stone aesthetics, lawn advice, and the world of social media and podcasting on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Connecteam What I’ve learned over the past years is that when we’re using technology it highly improves our everyday operations both in our personal life and in our business - es...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This show is brought to you by Blaklader Blaklader Workwear is a leading manufacturer of functional, durable and sustainable workwear. Since 1959 They’ve been combining innovative, quality fabrics with highly skilled manufacturing to produce garments that are DESIGNED AND BUILT FOR WORK IN THE TRADES. Their clothes are the perfect combination of comfort, durability and style to help you look more professional and do your job more efficiently. Visit Blaklader.com/en/tcl or Blaklader.ca/en/tcl to ...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Realtor Stephanie De Souza joins us to talk about the future of interest rates and residential living. We discuss the current state of the market, Canada's conservative lending, the disappearance of single-income living, people lacking patience and foresight, and the root of all evil, entitlement. Stephanie offers advice for first-time buyers and a positive but realistic outlook on the next 5 years on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Stephanie De Souza and Associates?...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 31 min
David and Karrie Fraser of Bunkie Life join us to talk about business growth and the future of home square-footage. They tell us about their DIY Lego kit bunkie that lets homeowners experience the joy of building something by hand. We discuss customization, doing business in Canada, Dragon's Den and idea thieves. Stand up to the local government mafia with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Reach out to Bunkie Life to join their list of reputable contractors and get ready to enjoy a ...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Ryan Ralph of Pliteq joins us to talk about sound mitigation products, no such thing as soundproof. He tells us about recycling tires, problematic Canadian regulations, and mass misinformation. He walks us through sound transfer and the many benefits of Pliteq products. The data speaks for itself on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Pliteq? Check out Pliteq.com and @Pliteq on Instagram. Reach out to Ryan over email at R2@pliteq.com and over the phone at 416-471-3091.Re...
Oct 14, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Rob Canizares of Maple Overhead Garage Doors joins us to talk garage doors and security. He tells us about trends, glass, custom doors, powder-coated tracks, and the dreaded beige keypad. We also discuss maintenance, undercutting in the garage door industry, and balancing convenience with security on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Maple Overhead Garage Doors? Check out their website MapleGarageDoors.com and their Instagram @MapleDoors. Reach out over the phone at 90...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Listen up, If you love top line products and are interested in a dealer opportunity, you're gonna want to hear this! I recently installed a Box Gobbler wall insert from MB Sentinel on the garage wall adjacent to my front porch, to make a secure locker for my package deliveries. Let me tell you the user experience is pure freedom. Also, I can now make returns right from my home now and don’t have to be there! Even knowing what it was suppose to do from the get go, It still made me smile when I ex...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr
This show is brought to you by Connecteam. As constructors we know safety is crucial at all times!But, having team members not follow, or even worse know, safety protocols is just one thing that can cause us stress and anxiety in the workplace.So how can we deal better with this and all the other challenges we face daily - such as having to call the entire team just to make sure jobs get done in a safe manner, or update team members -one by one- that there is a training they need to complete reg...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Brian Sexsmith of Let Brian Do It joins us to talk about adding value to the industry. We discuss smart business expenses, the value of cost analysis, resources for tradespeople, and the importance of shadowing before big projects. Remember to be honest about your abilities with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Interested in Let Brian Do It? Check them out at LetBrianDoIt.ca and Let Brian Do It on Facebook. Reach out over the phone at 416-528-7747 or over email at BrianSexsmith@gma...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Are you looking to connect with key decision-makers and influencers within Toronto’s built environment? Join more than 10,000 attendees, including Deloitte, RioCan, Broccolini, Ledcor, EllisDon, Multipliex, Colliers and more, at The Buildings Show, taking place November 30 – December 1. Across three days, The Buildings Show features countless networking opportunities like Hard Hat Happy Hour, educational sessions covering the topics that matter most to you – how to run an effective business, hig...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Are you looking to connect with key decision-makers and influencers within Toronto’s built environment? Join more than 10,000 attendees, including Deloitte, RioCan, Broccolini, Ledcor, EllisDon, Multipliex, Colliers and more, at The Buildings Show, taking place November 30 – December 1. Across three days, The Buildings Show features countless networking opportunities like Hard Hat Happy Hour, educational sessions covering the topics that matter most to you – how to run an effective business, hig...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Wealth Advisor John Durbano joins us to talk about doubling your money.He tells us about the biggest money mistakes, what to look for in investments, reducing taxes, protecting against creditors, and using your corporations to your benefit. Learn his fool-proof 50/30/20 rule and start using the systems of the 1% on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out John Durbano at JohnDurbano.com and @John.w.mcguire on Instagram. Be sure to give his podcast a listen at Wealth Eazy on Spoti...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Welcome to The New Tough, the brand new shows on The Construction Life Podcast, challenging the typical tough, masculine tradesperson by acknowledging the person behind the trade. Today we talk about dealing with stress, learning to let go, and leading by example.The takeaway of the day is: gym time is better than jail time. Co Hosted by Jonathan at JonathanCinelli.com , and @JonathanCinelli on Instagram. Reach out over email at JC@JonathanCinelli.com and over the phone at 416-717-4139. Be sure ...
Sep 26, 2023•2 hr 10 min
This show is brought to you by Blakader Blaklader Workwear is a leading manufacturer of functional, durable and sustainable workwear. Since 1959 They’ve been combining innovative, quality fabrics with highly skilled manufacturing to produce garments that are DESIGNED AND BUILT FOR WORK IN THE TRADES. Their clothes are the perfect combination of comfort, durability and style to help you look more professional and do your job more efficiently. Visit Blaklader.com/en/tcl or Blaklader.ca/en/tcl to l...
Sep 22, 2023•2 hr 39 min
Check out Work N Wear at worknwear.ca and @worknwear1975 on Instagram. This week only, stop by all 3 Work N Wear locations near you and enjoy (the sale, 50% off Snickers or something?) Customer Appreciation Week September 20-25, 2023 Toronto, Whitby, Markham 3 locations of savings. Welcome to The Construction Life Podcast's 8th Roundtable! We're talking clients and industry issues. Joined by Jon of MacNeil Construction, Justin of Justin Sherry Design Studio, Jon of 11 North Construction, and Mat...
Sep 19, 2023•2 hr 32 min
Life cheerleader Mandy Ross joins us to talk about the purpose of life. She teaches us how to find our purpose and avoid falling into the trap of pleasing others. We discuss finding our passions, the dangers of complacency, and inspiring others through authenticity. Learn how to work towards your purpose on this final part of Mandy's series on The Construction Life Podcast. For more from Mandy, visit her website at MandyJRoss.com or follow her on social media at @MandyJRoss. You can also reach o...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Seeking top-tier windows? Look no further. Panes Window Manufacturing is the ultimate choice for custom builders, contractors, and homeowners. Visit www.panes.com now to experience the pinnacle of quality and customization. Get your instant custom quote today. Elevate excellence with us. Plus, enjoy nationwide shipping across Canada and the US. David and Phill of Panes Windows Manufacturing, Jason of Keystone Contractors, and Joe of JR Windows and Doors, tune in to learn the ins and outs of wind...
Sep 16, 2023•2 hr 24 min
