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In depth discussion of Essential Craftsman videos, related topics, and the spec house series. Also casual and deeper dive conversations with tradesmen, business owners, and lots of other experts across various areas of craftsmanship, hobby, and lifestyles.
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Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
My apologies to Sam and EC for my blunder is losing the audio to this interview. I will work on getting them back in here to try again!
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Nate talks with Kevin about the ins and outs of gardening in any climate with any skill level.
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: @Epic Gardening
Website/blog: epicgardening.com
YouTube: Epic Gardening
Podcast: Epic Gardening Daily Tips & Advice
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Nate talks with Shawn about water drainage and the efficiency of french drains.
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
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Nate chats with Ted about Build Magazine and the opportunities he has to photograph trade work all over the world.
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: @buildmag_official
https://members.essentialcraftsman.com/academy
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Nate talks with Matt about how from the time Matt was a child, he loved to fix everything he could get his hands on and how that led to the success of his YouTube channel Diesel Creek.
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: https://www.youtube.com/c/DieselCreek
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Nate talks with Dwight, the inventor of the Accu Footing, a concrete brace footing. They talk about the tool, how it's used, and Dwight's career.
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku5vmmfseMQ&t=7s
Website: www.accufooting.com
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Nate talks with Tim about the possible unknown advantages for contractors to have a website.
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: @Hook Agency
Free help: hookagency.com/audit
tradesindemand.org
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Nate talks with Karalynn about the obstacles contractors face legally and what they can do to stay out of trouble.
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: https://subcontractorinstitute.com/contact-us/
Quit Getting Screwed book: https://amzn.to/39I3wwI
Website: https://thecromeenslawfirm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cromeenslawfirm Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cromeenslawfirmpllc/
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Nate chats with Kody about hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. They talk about Kody's YouTube channel and how to get started if you want to experience the outdoors.
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: https://www.youtube.com/c/BornAndRaisedOutdoors1
Podcast: https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com/pages/podcast
Website: https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com/
IG: https://instagram.com/bornandraisedoutdoors?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Nate talks with Danny about the amazing benefits of getting a welding education at Western Welding Academy.
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:https://www.applytoweld.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WesternWeldingAcademy
Instagram: @Western Welding Academy
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westernweldingacademy?lang=en