Evghenii walks us through his winding career path, learning sales from going door to door, running a business to support his family, working hard and breaking legs all to end up leaving it behind to move to Barbados. Hear how this tradesperson is managing the big move on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Evghenii at @upperlevelfinishes and reach out at Upperlevelfinishes@gmail.com . Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or email...
Jan 27, 2024•1 hr 56 min
Or tells us about learning from failure, jumping on opportunity, working on SEO, establishing step-by-step systems, creating a good client experience, and using social media well. Tune in to hear how this smart business plans to grow on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Patch Dudes at PatchDudes.com and @Patch.Dudes. Reach out at 647-549-0299 and OrSegev@PatchDudes.com . Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at m...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min
We talk about fasting, cleansing, whole food diets, cold plunges, finding healthy meat sources, and fighting the medical business. We're changing the diet of the tradesperson on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Jordan on Instagram @CarnivoreTradie. 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 sch...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Andrew talks about using tech to benefit a healthy life, from giving you extra minutes to spend with family, to syncing your lights with your circadian rhythm. He also tells us about tech failsafes, deterring thieves, speakers, home theatres, multipurpose rooms, TV systems, and bringing in home automation too late in a build on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Uplynk at Uplynk.ca and @UplynkSmartHome. Reach out at 289-240-0600 and Andrew@Uplynk.ca Rules, compliance, regul...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Josh tells us the tricks he learned from corporate sales and why he left to sell concrete cutting jobs. We talk about cool jobs, x-raying buildings, and keeping employees in an employee's market. We end discussing changes we can make to get more people into the industry on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Hi-Tech Concrete Cutting at https://www.hitechconcretecutting.com/ and @HiTechConcreteCutting. Reach out at 647-335-6511 and Josh@HiTechCutting.ca . Any business, especi...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Listen to the hosts of The Invested Entrepreneur Podcast, discuss financial literacy and how it is so low in Canada, they educate us on growing our finances, from investing out of province to dealing with losses to leaving Canada. Learn how you can avoid running out of money on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out The Invested Entrepreneur Podcast and @Invested.Entrepreneur. Reach out at 647-773-2656 and Experts@NorthshoreGroup.ca . Stay connected with The Construction Life P...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Brandon tells us about installing heads in high-traffic areas, dealing with damage during spring maintenance, calculating for even precipitation rate, and installing sensors, wifi control and early warning systems. We also talk about sponsoring employee training, learning from employees, and supporting the team on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out HydroGreen Irrigation Inc. at HydroGreen.ca and @ HydroGreen.ca . Reach out at 705-716-8316 and Office@HydroGreen.ca . Stay con...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Andre and Steve walk us through their blind boxes, C-caps, returns, hat details, and so much more. They tell us how prefabricated drywall saves time and money, minimizes risk and waste, and reduces the health hazard of dust. Tune in and see the benefits of innovation in the construction industry on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Groove Industries at GrooveIND.com and @GrooveIND. Reach out at Orders@GrooveIND.com , Steve@GrooveIND.com and AndreJ@GrooveIND.com , and at 41...
Jan 20, 2024•2 hr 18 min
We talk about progress photos, trade teachers, safety, company culture, and signs of a good builder. We wrap up sharing cool projects and weird discoveries on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Luke @VaughanHandyman and reach out at Luke@HeavyDutyHomes.com . Check out Heavy Duty Homes at HeavyDutyHomes.com and @HeavyDutyHomesInc. Reach out to Phil at Heavy@HeavyDutyHomes.com . Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Imrun tells us about finding hidden gem restaurants in the GTA, the essentials of a kitchen, the value of fresh herbs and spices, sacrificing taste for presentation, and food in media. Stick around for some great GTA restaurant recommendations on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Imrun Texeira at ImrunTexeira.ca and @Imrun.Texeira. Reach out at TexeiraImrun@gmail.com . Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at man...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Scott tells us about building his career to fit the life he wants, managing people, combatting loneliness, and paint formula preferences. Tune in for a delightfully positive show on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Fitch Painting at Fitch Painting on Facebook and @FitchPainting. Reach out at 705-627-4453 and Scott@FitchPainting.com . Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com . If you...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 40 min
We open up the show with shocking mental health statistics and discuss approaching people with curiosity, finding what's important to you, brain dumping, problematic masculine norms, and the line between executives and labourers. Manny came to play devil's advocate on this episode of The New Tough. On November 30th, 2023 – 9-8-8 – a suicide hotline launched across Canada. The $158.4-million project is funded and overseen by the public health agency and led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental ...
Jan 13, 2024•1 hr 59 min
Matt tells us about permanent cold asphalt, from the effect of the aggregate to the difference from cold patch. We talk about selling through demonstration, the history of Da-Lee and the world of difference between sales in southern and northern Ontario. Tune in to hear all about road maintenance on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Da-Lee Pavement Products at DaLeeGroup.com and @Da-Lee_Pavement_Products_ on Instagram. Reach out at 905-975-0556 and Matt@DaleeGroup.com . As...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Escaping Onterrible with Luke Straus. Luke tells us about selling his business and moving to Alberta to start again. He walks us through the process of starting a business in Alberta after years of work in Ontario, from workforce mindsets to tax savings to making connections. Tune in to hear why so many people from Ontario are leaving on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out West X Earthworks at @WestXEarthworx. Reach out at 780-690-5863 and Luke@WestXInc.ca . Stay connected w...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Smart storage solutions with Patrick Johnson of Your Closet. We discuss maximizing space and creating function to fit any area. We go over long hang, double hang, doors, built-ins, hampers, show towers, mirrors, benches, and lighting. Tune in to hear Manny test Patrick on building in difficult spaces on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Your Closet at YourCloset.ca and @ YourCloset.ca . Reach out at 647-478-8908 and Info@yourCloset.ca . Stay connected with The Construction...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Getting greener in urban environments with Rhoda DeJonge and Ivan Fredette. We talk about how trees benefit public health, the challenges of urban tree planting, the lack of funding for urban forests, and how replanting wastes money. We also discuss native plants, issues with sidewalks, and soil restoration. Find out why today's lumber sucks on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Vineland Research and Innovation at VinelandResearch.com and @VinelandResearch. Reach out at Inf...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Dealing with resistance from the city with Stefan Budisavljevic of Trem Reno. Stefen joins us to share the challenges he's facing building a garden suite in Toronto. We discuss the common sense solution and how to convince the city. Learn the power of "Is this an unreasonable request?" on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Trem Reno at TremReno.ca and @Tremendous.Renovations. Reach out at Stefan@TremReno.ca . Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Mann...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Selling creative hardscaping with Rocco D'Angelo and Nick Soukhaniouk of NRX Landscaping Inc. They tell us about creative designs, German technology, getting rid of water, landscape lighting, European hardscape inspiration, and dealing with challenges. Hear how they throw in free elements so they can post them on social media on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out NRX Landscaping Inc. at NRXLandscaping.com and @NRX_Landscaping. Reach out at 647-622-1486 and Info@NRXLandscapi...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Prepared to do anything for money, Prajwal Shah tells us his story of making a life in Canada. He shares working for cash, being mistreated by employers, gaining confidence in English, learning management and marketing, and starting his own business. Hear the lessons of a new immigrant on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Niagara Landscaping, Lawn-care and Cleaning at TheNLLC.ca and @ TheNLLC.ca on Instagram. Reach out at 705-465-8787 and Info@TheNLLC.ca . Any business, es...
Jan 06, 2024•1 hr 57 min
Don't get screwed over by injury, John Durbano is back to teach us how to take time off without going broke. John tells us about disability insurance vs WSIB vs critical illness, covering children, restructuring debt, finding lost money and estate planning. We also discuss why Canada is financially unattractive, the importance of teaching financial literacy, and the benefits of holding companies. Tune in for tips to protect yourself and accelerate your money on this episode of The Construction L...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Trades and real estate duo Andrew and Toula Prete join us to talk about community, work and parenting. We talk about tips for affording a home, parenting in this economy, how to start as a young trade, make-me-smile moments, homegrown and homemade food, and so much more on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Sold by Toula @SoldbyToula on Instagram. Reach out at 416-879-6861 and Toula.Realtor@gmail.com . Check out @Carpenter_on_Site on Instagram. Reach out at 647-207-7738 and...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Quality cottage country design with Alex Foreshew of Foreshew Design Associates. Alex joins us to talk about seasonal declarations, functional design, risk-averse Canadians, multi-building properties, timeless designs and dealing with bedrock. He also walks us through his client process, favoured materials, innovative processes and the origins of the "cottage smell" on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Foreshew Design Associates at ForeshewDA.com and @Foreshaw_DA on Instag...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 38 min
What's causing the labour shortage? We discuss that and more with David Mill of Scelta and Keith Young of Young Electrical Services. From the blue-collar stigma to apprenticeship roadblocks to lacking construction influencers, we figure out how to combat the factors pushing people out of the industry, with mentorship, market analysis, and making construction cool on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out David at Scelta.app and @ Scelta.app on Instagram. Reach out over email at...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Simplifying finances with Lauren Furtado of Unconventional CFO Services. She teaches us what to look for in an accountant, what to bring to an accountant, what opportunities small business owners are missing, and what financial numbers they should be paying attention to. She also tells us about creating efficiencies, CRA payment plans, write-off limits and moving companies overseas. This episode of The Construction Life Podcast ends on a personal note about mental health, addiction, and suicide....
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 27 min
From running a $100,000 company as a student to building the biggest window cleaning company in Ontario, Dan Givon of Shine Windows and The Deck People shares his story. He tells us about working 120-hour weeks in his first year of university, pioneering the window cleaning model, and moving to Toronto to focus on business. We discuss door knocking, reoccurring clients, franchising, deck stains and gutter guards on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Shine Windows and The De...
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Tiling talk with Frank and Stephen from Frank's Flooring. They join us to talk about backsplashes, waterproofing, condo bathrooms, natural stone, tiling ceilings, drains, benches and more. Tune in and hear about new and fading tiling products and trends on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Frank's Flooring at Franksflooring.ca and @franksflooring on Instagram. Reach out to Frank over the phone at 416-722-2507 or over email at Frank@Franksflooring.ca . Reach out to Stephen ...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Mikey's back for his first video show! Get ready for this uncensored, high-energy conversation about anything and everything! Tune in for new trades, shit clients, taking deposits, handling losses, getting old, bad drivers, coloring hair, visiting Turkey, and so much more on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. And stay till the end for an exciting reveal! Check out Mike DiMartino on IG @Mike_Dimartino Check out Dahl Valve at DahlValve.com and @DahlValveMan on Instagram. Reach out over...
Dec 26, 2023•2 hr 8 min
Young masons putting quality on track builds, Antonio Trakas and Kevin Wu of A.T. Brick and Stone join us to talk about changing the landscape of a dying trade. They tell us about egotistical masons, nonsense pricing, brick shortages, and misunderstanding the work attached to the wage. We also discuss creating a good teaching culture and paying employees based on value on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out A.T. Brick and Stone @AT_BrickandStone on Instagram. Reach out over ...
Dec 24, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Mastering the young man's game of snow removal, Stefano Narducci joins us to share his business practices. He tells us about capitalizing on opportunity, establishing a foolproof business model, marketing on social media, and running the show each season. Tune in to hear from a smart young entrepreneur on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Northern Snow at NorthernSnow.ca and @ NorthernSnow.Inc on Instagram. Reach out over the phone at 705-992-8222 and over email at Stefano...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 50 min
Talking woodworking with The English Carpenter. Paul Collins joins us to discuss interesting projects, cedar vs composite, employee communication, working in the city and sports and construction. Join us for a high-energy carpentry and framing show on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out The English Carpenter at TheEnglishCarpenter.com and @The_English_Carpenter on Instagram. Reach out over the phone at 647-269-3140 and over email at Info@TheEnglishCarpenter. Any business, es...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 41 min
