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Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you can turn your life around. Sometimes you just need a catalyst though. Decoy and I sit down and talk about his crazy story, what he's doing to turn things around, and advice he would offer. Ultimately, it comes down to you putting in the work but realizing something needs to change has to come first. Hopefully, you aren't at rock bottom and this can serve as a wake up call. I wish you the best of luck in your journey. Be more than average and ordinary. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps at bottom for specific topic interests 🌸 🎏 Where to find Decoy: IG: instagram.com/decoyjeferson (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Items mentioned: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene: https://amzn.to/3LUigJA The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene: https://amzn.to/40sWQrd Design & Control of Concrete Mixtures: https://amzn.to/40tWEYD Concrete Countertops by Fu-Tung Cheng: https://amzn.to/42y4yC9 Making Concrete Countertops by Buddy Rhodes: https://amzn.to/3z2HQos Making Concrete Countertops (Advanced Techniques) by Buddy Rhodes: https://amzn.to/3yY6KFH Influence by Robert Cialdini: https://amzn.to/402TKKJ Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/42F064S ICT Concrete Sealer: https://ictreactive.com/ Knees Over Toes (ATG) Program: https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/ 🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT 🎏 Recommended Tools For Concrete: SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58 Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7 Timestamps: 0:00 Dirty Boy 0:29 Podcast Intro 1:23 Decoy's Story 54:06 Alcohol 1:10:07 Camps & their effects on people 1:20:23 Knowledge acquisition pt 1 1:23:45 Art, Psychology, & Marketing 1:34:54 Knowledge acquisition pt 2 1:38:34 Rapid Set 1:48:50 Process 1:52:12 The possibilities vs reality? 1:58:27 Live life to the fullest 2:03:08 If you actually want to change... 2:13:22 Terrazzo 2:20:10 Sealers 2:25:23 Rant about certain sayings in our industry 2:33:03 Secrecy vs Sharing & Reciprocity 2:39:45 Decoy's closing thoughts 2:45:23 In Closing...

How do you make a concrete shower pan? Is it worth it? What are some things you should be mindful of when making them. Because these questions and more pop up in the Facebook forums from time to time we figured doing an episode on it would help. This is the full episode with all the tangents and what nots. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps at bottom for specific topic interests 🌸 🎏 Where to find Martin: IG: instagram.com/davincidesignerconcrete/ (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Items mentioned: Flex Pads: http://bit.ly/3ZX74zU Flex Backer: http://bit.ly/405ucfD Oatey Shower Drain: https://amzn.to/3LnbZGk Formlac: https://bit.ly/3Tg5GpJ Aquacon: reynoldsam.com/product/aquacon/ Sonite Wax: reynoldsam.com/product/sonite-wax/ Beeswax: https://amzn.to/3FlVPZQ Baby Seal: https://bit.ly/3jE1jY7 Crete Lease 20-voc: https://bit.ly/3Zhf3bk Stamp Shield: https://bit.ly/3Z17plu Trinic H 12 Sealer: https://bit.ly/3vpY3SP Seal Hair Sealer: http://bit.ly/3YNEUGC Omega Sealer: http://bit.ly/3kUKaKo Milwaukee Cordless Car Buffer: https://amzn.to/3lblmxY Stage 2 Accelerator: http://bit.ly/3Lnm06u 🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT 🎏 Recommended Tools For Concrete: SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58 Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7 🎏 Timestamps: 0:00 Opener 0:23 Podcast Intro 1:54 Episode Starts 5:12 If you want to offer trays I recommend 9:30 Difference between shower trays & sinks 11:55 Things I'd do differently next time 14:32 Drain taper 17:03 Martin's pet peeves 18:05 Install 24:38 Templating 27:13 Forklift Vs. Phone 32:02 And back to templating 45:42 And back to installing 47:25 Kitchen countertop lesson 49:55 Mold making 1:00:41 My Mold starts to separate before & DURING casting 1:03:46 Sometimes you just have to make it work 1:18:31 Grouting 1:36:47 Sealing 1:41:14 Product, health, & decision making rant 1:52:33 Closing Remarks

How do you make a concrete shower pan? Is it worth it? What are some things you should be mindful of when making them. Because these questions and more pop up in the Facebook forums from time to time we figured doing an episode on it would help. This is the condensed version without all the tangents and what nots. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps at bottom for specific topic interests 🌸 Where to find Martin: IG: instagram.com/davincidesignerconcrete/ (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Items mentioned: Flex Pads: http://bit.ly/3ZX74zU Flex Backer: http://bit.ly/405ucfD Oatey Shower Drain: https://amzn.to/3LnbZGk Formlac: https://bit.ly/3Tg5GpJ Aquacon: reynoldsam.com/product/aquacon/ Sonite Wax: reynoldsam.com/product/sonite-wax/ Beeswax: https://amzn.to/3FlVPZQ Baby Seal: https://bit.ly/3jE1jY7 Crete Lease 20-voc: https://bit.ly/3Zhf3bk Stamp Shield: https://bit.ly/3Z17plu Trinic H 12 Sealer: https://bit.ly/3vpY3SP Seal Hair Sealer: http://bit.ly/3YNEUGC Omega Sealer: http://bit.ly/3kUKaKo Milwaukee Cordless Car Buffer: https://amzn.to/3lblmxY Stage 2 Accelerator: http://bit.ly/3Lnm06u 🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT 🎏 Recommended Tools For Concrete: SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58 Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7 Timestamps: 0:00 Opener 0:23 Podcast Intro 1:54 Episode Starts 5:12 If you want to offer trays I recommend 9:30 Difference between shower trays & sinks 11:55 Things I'd do differently next time 14:32 Drain taper 17:03 Martin's pet peeves 18:05 Install 24:38 Templating 40:44 And back to installing 43:33 Mold making 54:20 My Mold starts to separate before & DURING casting 57:43 Grouting 1:16:00 Sealing 1:21:52 Closing Remarks

Things used to be impressively terrible, especially mentally. This is everything that has actually helped me claw my way out of a very dark place in my life. I hope these things help you as much as they have me. Best of luck on your journey. If you'd like to support the channel, hit up the links below. (I may receive a commission if you purchase something) 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 Where to find Me: IG: www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/ IG: instagram.com/progress_over_everything/ Website: shokuninconcrete.com 🎏 Accounts Mentioned: Andrew Huberman: @hubermanlab ATG: atgonlinecoaching.com @joerogan Kengo Kuma: kkaa.co.jp/en @KirbyFerguson @TheKneesovertoesguy @lexfridman Matthew Walker: www.sleepdiplomat.com Modern Wisdom: @ChrisWillx Paul Saladino: @CarnivoreMD Sparth: instagram.com/sparth @timferriss 🎏 Exercises Mentioned: Deadlift: youtu.be/2rKvoLu5Isk Farmers Carries: youtu.be/f1MLtSgu-EI Front Squat: youtu.be/CVTkbggmxR0 Goblet Squat: youtu.be/3gpXflqRiEc Inverted Row: youtu.be/hXTc1mDnZCw Military Press: youtu.be/tI8HF6UBduA 🎏 Resources Mentioned: 32 Oz Water Bottle: amzn.to/3EWYRU5 64 Oz Water Bottle: amzn.to/41O4Kgc Butchers Box: rwrd.io/506u69a?c (Referral Link) Carnivore Code Cookbook: amzn.to/3KTIiMP Charred & Scruffed: amzn.to/3ydlHmQ Daily Rituals: amzn.to/3ydjU13 Deep Work: amzn.to/3SPaJxe Discipline Equals Freedom: amzn.to/3yd48TO factor75.com forceofnature.com Ghee: amzn.to/3JfyED5 Hyperfocus: amzn.to/3IJ0Z32 Jocko Go: amzn.to/41JJrfS Lamp Dimmer (Incandescent): amzn.to/3kGUVQJ Lamp Dimmer (LED): amzn.to/3SQfVAT LMNT (Electrolytes): elementallabs.refr.cc/patrickgolladay (referral code) Rain shower head: amzn.to/3ZrHOSr Sheet Pan Suppers: amzn.to/3ZATYba Show Your Work: amzn.to/3Qq0yxV Soups, Stews, & Chilis: amzn.to/3ZI8qyu Steal Like An Artist: amzn.to/3Zm46Wi The Power of When: amzn.to/3ISB8FM The Practice: amzn.to/3XfRnT9 The Productivity Project: amzn.to/3mmoVlf The War Of Art: amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 Tools of Titans: amzn.to/3SQZXGF Tribe of Mentors: amzn.to/3mqthrE Two Meals A Day: amzn.to/3mrtc72 Wall Dimmer: amzn.to/3yvJhLT Waterproof notebook: amzn.to/3ybg6gH Waterproof notebook pen: amzn.to/3Lf79uP When: amzn.to/3SXvbft whiteoakpastures.com Why We Sleep: amzn.to/3KTNqjR 🎏 YouTube Videos Mentioned: Everything's A Remix: youtu.be/MZ2GuvUWaP8 Gut Smashing: youtu.be/5k2p7ZUvX7k Huberman - Caffeine: youtu.be/iw97uvIge7c - Cold Exposure: youtu.be/pq6WHJzOkno - Electrolytes: youtu.be/azb3Ih68awQ - Sleep: youtu.be/h2aWYjSA1Jc Lex Clip: youtu.be/9PIOoJMMptA Kirby Ferguson's TED Talk: youtu.be/zd-dqUuvLk4 Matt Walker @ TED: youtu.be/5MuIMqhT8DM with Tim Ferriss: youtu.be/Y-bfodmHsP8 Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro 3:24 Health - Physical 7:42 Health - Diet 15:47 Health - Sleep 21:17 Health - Mental 39:27 Personal Items 45:06 Design 56:43 Shop Items 1:04:23 Productive, Efficient, & Schedule 1:21:49 In Closing 1:22:41 Bloopers

Procrastination, overuse of social media, not doing what I'm supposed to be doing, etc etc etc will just destroy any chance of me achieving any goals and dreams I have. It's still not perfect but these are all the things I found that have helped me drastically get and stay on track. It's obviously a work in progress but I'm pretty confident some of these things would help anyone quite a bit. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Resources Mentioned: Waterproof notebook: https://amzn.to/3ybg6gH Waterproof notebook pen: https://amzn.to/3Lf79uP The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3mmoVlf Daily Rituals by Mason Currey: https://amzn.to/3ydjU13 When by Daniel Pink: https://amzn.to/3SXvbft The Power of When by Michael Breus: https://amzn.to/3ISB8FM Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IJ0Z32 Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/3SPaJxe 🎏 Where to find Me: IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/ IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/ Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com 🎏 Other Categories in this mini series: Health - Physical Health - Diet Health - Sleep Health - Mental Personal Items Design Shop Items Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro 0:14 Series Intro 0:35 Disclaimer 1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone 1:26 Productivity & Scheduling Start 1:44 Items mentioned in other episodes 3:56 Schedule what's important 4:07 AM/PM Routines 4:39 Schedule important times 6:22 Shop related items 6:27 Batching 7:48 Tool locations 9:08 Two huge items 9:18 No Phones Allowed 9:43 Two phone method 10:54 Mindful of your "home screen" 11:40 Create your own lock screen & wallpaper 12:45 Schedules 14:22 Go REALLY hard when you're supposed to be working 15:36 Resources 16:45 Roughly my current schedule 18:53 In Closing...

Having a small shop comes with a host of problems. These are the solutions that have helped me most. These are especially helpful if you plan to video any projects. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 🎏 Where to find Me: IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/ IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/ Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com 🎏 Other Categories in this mini series: Health - Physical Health - Diet Health - Sleep Health - Mental Personal Items Design Productivity & Schedule Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro 0:14 Series Intro 0:35 Disclaimer 1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone 1:26 Shop Start 1:55 Be Organized 3:32 Small shop recommendations 4:49 Make your shop as convenient as possible 5:23 Make is a space you love 6:38 Use different screws 9:06 In Closing...

I struggled for a while chasing this amorphous concept of "original" design. I came across Kirby Ferguson's "Everything's A Remix" and everything changed for me. If what you're doing isn't working, maybe give this way a try. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 🎏 Accounts Mentioned: @KirbyFerguson Sparth: https://www.instagram.com/sparth/ Kengo Kuma: https://kkaa.co.jp/en/ 🎏 YouTube Videos Mentioned: Everything's A Remix: https://youtu.be/MZ2GuvUWaP8 Kirby Ferguson's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/zd-dqUuvLk4 (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Resources Mentioned: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 Waterproof notebook: https://amzn.to/3ybg6gH Waterproof notebook pen: https://amzn.to/3Lf79uP 🎏 Where to find Me: IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/ IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/ Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com 🎏 Other Categories in this mini series: Health - Physical Health - Diet Health - Sleep Health - Mental Personal Items Shop Items Productivity & Schedule Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro 0:14 Series Intro 0:35 Disclaimer 1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone 1:26 Design section disclaimer 2:49 Design Items Start 3:00 Aim for beautiful & unique, not "original" 4:20 How to start designing 4:33 Idea generation 4:47 Combine things 5:42 Use Social Media 6:13 Make a list of your unique interests 7:14 Resources 9:02 Movies 9:22 Pay attention when you're out and about 9:55 What does this look like in practice 10:04 Notebooks 11:20 Designing Mentally 12:34 Digital Vs Paper 13:03 In Closing...

All the most impactful personal changes I've made that don't fall into any of the other categories in this series. Changes range from social media things to plants. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Resources Mentioned: Wall Dimmer: https://amzn.to/3yvJhLT Lamp Dimmer (LED): https://amzn.to/3SQfVAT Lamp Dimmer (Incandescent): https://amzn.to/3kGUVQJ 🎏 Where to find Me: IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/ IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/ Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com 🎏 Other Categories in this mini series: Health - Physical Health - Diet Health - Sleep Health - Mental Design Shop Items Productivity & Schedule Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro 0:14 Series Intro 0:35 Disclaimer 1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone 1:26 Personal Items Start 1:37 Schedule it 1:54 Dimmers 2:32 Plants Inside 4:14 Multiple Social Media Accounts 7:06 In Closing...

Horrible self talk, depression, imposter syndrome, feelings of worthlessness, and on and on was my day to day. These things along with what I talked about in the sleep & diet episodes are what has helped me claw my way to normalcy. Some of these things may not have as profound an impact for you as they did for me but, if you're having trouble in this category, I'd recommend giving some of these a shot. Much love people. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 🎏 Accounts Mentioned: @hubermanlab @joerogan @CarnivoreMD Modern Wisdom: @ChrisWillx @timferriss @lexfridman 🎏 YouTube Videos Mentioned: Huberman - Cold Exposure: https://youtu.be/pq6WHJzOkno Lex Clip ("people aren't against you"): https://youtu.be/9PIOoJMMptA (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Resources Mentioned: Rain shower head: https://amzn.to/3ZrHOSr Carnivore Code Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3EX1i9e Tribe of Mentors: https://amzn.to/3mqthrE Tools of Titans: https://amzn.to/3SQZXGF Discipline Equals Freedom: https://amzn.to/3yd48TO 🎏 Where to find Me: IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/ IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/ Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com 🎏 Other Categories in this mini series: Health - Physical Health - Diet Health - Sleep Personal Items Design Shop Items Productivity & Schedule Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro 0:14 Series Intro 0:35 Disclaimer 1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone 1:26 Health - Mental Starts 2:16 Helped but detailed in other videos 2:37 Hot Shower Meditation 4:05 Email Checking Limits 5:09 Controlling Social Media 6:46 Multiple Social Media Accounts 7:06 Three Things that helped most "backstory" 8:37 Elimination Diet 9:58 Cold Plunge 11:47 Reframing 13:33 Resources 14:57 Things I forgot during initial recording 15:31 Using mental triggers 15:43 "Am I working on the most important thing right now?" 17:19 Arguing with people/shitty self talk trigger 18:34 Meditation - realize terrible self talk quicker 19:37 In Closing...

Nothing causes my life to fall apart quicker or more drastically than poor sleep (diet is the only thing that's close). These are the things I've cobbled together over the years that have had the biggest impact towards getting better sleep and, by extension, my happiness & work quality. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 🎏 Accounts Mentioned: @hubermanlab @timferriss Matthew Walker: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/ 🎏 YouTube Videos Mentioned: Huberman - Sleep: https://youtu.be/h2aWYjSA1Jc Gut Smashing: https://youtu.be/5k2p7ZUvX7k Matthew Walker @ TED: https://youtu.be/5MuIMqhT8DM Matthew Walker with Tim Ferriss: https://youtu.be/Y-bfodmHsP8 (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Resources Mentioned: Wall Dimmer: https://amzn.to/3yvJhLT Lamp Dimmer (LED): https://amzn.to/3SQfVAT Lamp Dimmer (Incandescent): https://amzn.to/3kGUVQJ Why We Sleep: https://amzn.to/3KTNqjR 🎏 Where to find Me: IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/ IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/ Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com 🎏 Other Categories in this mini series: Health - Physical Health - Diet Health - Mental Personal Items Design Shop Items Productivity & Schedule Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro 0:14 Series Intro 0:35 Disclaimer 1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone 1:26 Health - Sleep Starts 2:57 Dimmers 4:11 Gut Smashing 5:29 Screens, Social, & Similar 5:55 Very helpful but helped more for mental than sleep 6:56 In Closing...

Trying to have a steady energy supply, mental clarity, and healthy body is freakin tough. Add in the demands of working in the heat and cold, heavy materials, and cognitive loads during stressful situations and you have a perfect storm for trouble. I'm not perfect but these are the things in the diet category that have helped me most cope with the demands of being a maker. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 🎏 Where to find Me: IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/ IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/ Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com 🎏 Accounts Mentioned: @hubermanlab @CarnivoreMD https://www.factor75.com/ https://whiteoakpastures.com/ https://forceofnature.com/ Butchers Box: http://rwrd.io/506u69a?c (Referral Link) 🎏 YouTube Videos Mentioned: Huberman - Electrolytes: https://youtu.be/azb3Ih68awQ Huberman - Caffeine: https://youtu.be/iw97uvIge7c (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Resources Mentioned: Jocko Go: https://amzn.to/41JJrfS LMNT (Electrolytes): http://elementallabs.refr.cc/patrickgolladay (referral code) Ghee: https://amzn.to/3JfyED5 Carnivore Code Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3KTIiMP Two Meals A Day: https://amzn.to/3mrtc72 Charred & Scruffed: https://amzn.to/3ydlHmQ Soups, Stews, & Chilis: https://amzn.to/3ZI8qyu Sheet Pan Suppers: https://amzn.to/3ZATYba 64 Oz Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/41O4Kgc 32 Oz Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/3EWYRU5 🎏 Other Categories in this mini series: Health - Physical Health - Sleep Health - Mental Personal Items Design Shop Items Productivity & Schedule Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro 0:14 Series Intro 0:35 Disclaimer 1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone 1:26 Health - Diet Starts 1:42 Use the internet to your advantage 3:46 High quality ingredients 4:24 Water 6:33 Caffeine 9:32 In Closing...

Being able to move around without pain is great. Regardless of whether it's concrete, wood, or steel, it's heavy. These are the best things I've found to date that have helped move me in that direction and handle my materials of choice. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 Where to find Me: IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/ IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/ Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com Accounts Mentioned: Athletic Truth Group (ATG): https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/ @TheKneesovertoesguy Exercises Mentioned: Deadlift: https://youtu.be/2rKvoLu5Isk Farmers Carries: https://youtu.be/f1MLtSgu-EI Front Squat: https://youtu.be/CVTkbggmxR0 Military Press: https://youtu.be/tI8HF6UBduA Inverted Row: https://youtu.be/hXTc1mDnZCw Goblet Squat: https://youtu.be/3gpXflqRiEc (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT 🎏 Recommended Tools For Concrete: SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58 Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7 Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro 0:14 Series Intro 0:35 Disclaimer 1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone 1:26 Health - Physical Starts 1:53 Muscle Imbalances & Flexibility 2:30 Exercises That Helped Most 3:27 "Greasing The Grooves" 4:51 This is not a workout 5:44 In Closing...

Blend cements or use pigments? Are you methodical, clean, & organized (Chuck’s top 3 recommendations for shops)? What’s the story behind Triple Trouble, the three waterfall legged terror? We talk about all that and why large pieces are awesome, how to flip them, transport them, and even using cranes. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 Where to find Chuck: IG: www.instagram.com/creative_concrete_ind/ Others Mentioned: www.surecretedesign.com/ www.buddyrhodes.com/ (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Items mentioned: Imer Mixers: http://bit.ly/3HDOXbH Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK www.sketchup.com/ www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription Kreg Pocket Hole Machine - https://amzn.to/3K16lsy Kreg Pocket Hole Jig - https://amzn.to/3IgxOFw Kreg Screw Kit - https://amzn.to/3xg8AAD Rubio Monocoat Oil - https://amzn.to/3Xn3QUx Sink Savers - https://www.omnicubed.com/index.php 🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT 🎏 Recommended Tools For Concrete: SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58 Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7 Timestamps: 0:00 Preview 0:36 Intro 1:24 Chuck’s Story 19:21 Tension between paying bills & making what you want 21:58 Mindset & journey of pricing 34:09 Designing pieces 41:34 1st recommendation for shops 47:43 Pigments & blended concrete 56:13 Large, complex pieces 1:09:38 Tools 1:18:16 Spray vs ECC & SCC 1:25:45 Salvaging mold making materials 1:32:42 Big pieces - Flipping & Transporting 1:42:42 Cranes & Installs 1:56:24 2nd & 3rd recommendations for shops 2:04:55 Chuck’s next venture 2:09:04 Closing

What are your business numbers? How do you even find them? Phil talks about how to find your business numbers, like your break even point. We also talk about when should you expand, why you should focus your offerings, & several other business topics. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 Where to find Phil: IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/cretewrxalaska/ Website: http://cretewrxalaska.com/ Others Mentioned: Shawn Van Dyke: https://shawnvandyke.com/ & @ShawnVanDykeChannel Trinic: @TrinicLLC Blacktail Studio: @BlacktailStudio (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Items mentioned: XS 327 Concrete Sealer (High Gloss): https://amzn.to/3WSCiqK XS 327 Concrete Sealer (Semi Gloss): https://amzn.to/3Qq1mTt XS 327 Concrete Sealer (Matte): https://amzn.to/3CuYKhj The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3kSyfwi Profit First for Contractors by Shawn Van Dyke: https://amzn.to/3XXTRpG Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3HAN6EF Trinic H 12 Sealer: https://bit.ly/3vpY3SP Omega Sealer: http://bit.ly/3kUKaKo Imer Mix 360 Plus: http://bit.ly/3HDOXbH 🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT 🎏 Recommended Tools For Concrete: SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58 Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7 Timestamps: 0:00 Preview 0:17 Intro 1:00 Phil’s Story 5:31 Take the plunge on your passion? 9:55 Get good at the business side of things 16:04 Move your business to where the action is? 18:05 Don’t be squishy 22:13 Focus on a single material? 29:41 Get a picture 32:59 Know what you have to make to break even 46:54 Custom? 57:33 Our business strategy 59:39 The Alaska market 1:02:05 How Phil “finds” designers 1:07:40 Make the move to CEO or stay the maker? 1:08:35 Moving heavy stuff 1:10:35 Death by a thousand cuts 1:14:30 Tracking projects 1:30:04 Working in different conditions 1:37:47 When to expand 1:51:47 Small shop woes 2:01:00 Rock, Leather, Aged look 2:07:16 Random chit chat 2:11:33 Outro

Are you setting that standard in your area? How high has the bar been set? Did you even set the bar there? Simon talks about some somewhat drastic measures he has taken to make sure he is setting the standard in his area and that it is quite high. We also talk about some issues with color, Rapid Set, and other materials he has been seeing. We close out by talking about how he handles making and charging for samples as well as lightly touching on burnout. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 Where to find Simon: IG: https://www.instagram.com/phoenixconcreteworks/ Website: https://phoenixconcreteworks.com/ (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Items mentioned: Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/3QIeWlf Waterproof Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZC6wQy Waterproof Pen: https://amzn.to/3H83TP3 The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IQfa84 Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3XqiGtY When by Daniel Pink: https://amzn.to/3QKicwD 2 Second Lean by Paul Akers: https://amzn.to/3iFO8pg The Toyota Way by Jeffrey Liker: https://amzn.to/3IW4e8W Alpha Pneumatic Polisher: http://bit.ly/3Xu0eQY 🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT 🎏 Recommended Tools For Concrete: SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58 Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7 Timestamps: 0:00 Preview 0:13 Intro 1:39 The Podcast 3:46 Get out of your own way 6:39 Large pieces 12:10 Problems with smaller pieces 17:10 Color 28:09 Sometimes you have to do the stupid thing 31:09 Schedules, Timeframes, & Turmoil 57:02 Material Issues 1:00:33 Good clients offset the bad? 1:01:57 Goals & Setting a high bar 1:06:37 Being the front runner 1:09:38 If it's not in your portfolio, you can't do it 1:11:59 Giving it all you've got 1:14:30 I need sleep 1:16:05 SawStop 1:19:18 Earned patience 1:23:52 Schedules, limits, & pushing boundaries 1:30:34 Utilizing the subconscious 1:36:55 You can learn something from everyone 1:41:51 Productivity & focus 1:48:52 Terrazzo 2:05:22 Function meets art example 2:10:26 Burnout 2:14:59 The Boneyard 2:16:57 Rapid Set 2:20:47 Rapid Set & Terrazzo 2:21:46 Samples: Making, Aesthetics, & Charging 2:36:46 Outro

How do you run a successful designer concrete company that doesn't focus on countertops? Brent offers several suggestions on how to branch out and we talk quite a bit about fireplace surrounds. He's also a huge advocate of using Rapid Set both for the speed and strength factor. He also has an interesting approach to balancing personal and work. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸 Where to find Brent: IG: https://www.instagram.com/diamond_finish_cc/ Website: https://diamondfinishconcretecountertops.com/ (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Items mentioned: Tile Leveling System Spacers: https://thd.co/3Gq3aIN Tile Leveling System Wedges: https://thd.co/3WS7YvR Tile Leveling System Install Pliers: https://thd.co/3Wy3gnb PL Premium Construction Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3G6eJmZ XS 327 Concrete Sealer (High Gloss): https://amzn.to/3WX9Q6P XS 327 Concrete Sealer (Semi Gloss): https://amzn.to/3CcaAg9 XS 327 Concrete Sealer (Matte): https://amzn.to/3VxFGWE Trinic Stamp Shield: https://bit.ly/3Z17plu Trinic H 12 Sealer: https://bit.ly/3vpY3SP Seal Hair: https://www.concretesealhair.com/ Enrich N Seal: https://amzn.to/3WWkBq2 ICT Concrete Sealer: https://ictreactive.com/ Baby Seal Beeswax: https://bit.ly/3jE1jY7 Bees Wax Spray: https://amzn.to/3i5pHBl Crete-Lease 880 VOC: https://concretecountertopsupply.com/crete-lease-880-voc/ Crete-Lease 20-VOC: https://concretecountertopsupply.com/crete-lease-20-voc/ 🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3W1tBKf Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Fh1e3y Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3HuwBua The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3WcFzQW Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3uNRkSd Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WcOMIY The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3u8Zfcn Timestamps: 0:00 Preview 0:24 Intro 1:52 Brent's Story 7:47 Fireplace Surrounds 26:33 Fire Tables 38:23 Rapid Set 52:16 Simplicity isn't necessarily a bad thing 53:51 People asking for advice 1:03:43 Sealers 1:12:18 How to decide when/if to move to another product 1:24:12 Do fewer interior kitchens 1:25:14 How to talk to designers & NOT lead w/countertops 1:30:41 Practical vs Pushing the envelope 1:42:28 Favorite materials to work with 1:45:40 Steel casting tables 1:51:50 Bathtubs 1:54:40 Not working weekends 1:56:31 When to call is quits vs pushing through 2:00:43 Mistakes - fess up & learn 2:04:05 checklists and trackers 2:06:49 Micro holidays 2:08:25 Longer vacations 2:12:34 Small teams & how he flexes for bigger projects

What kind of maker business do you want to have? How much do you want to work? Do you want to be able to sell it one day? Cody suggests all these and more are questions you should consider when starting a business, not just a maker business. We also talk about the concrete sealer Seal Hair as well as some tips and tricks for shop efficiency. 🌸 See chapters/timestamps for specific topic interests 🌸 Want to help? Making Whole: https://makingwhole.com/ Seal Hair Concrete Sealer: https://www.concretesealhair.com/ (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 🎏 Items mentioned: Rich Dad, Poor Dad: https://amzn.to/3iUi2FW Show Your Work: https://amzn.to/3Fh1e3y Steal Like An Artist: https://amzn.to/3HuwBua The Richest Man In Babylon: https://amzn.to/3W2LPeB The Strangest Secret: https://amzn.to/3HskNZC 🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3W1tBKf Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Fh1e3y Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3HuwBua The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3WcFzQW Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3uNRkSd Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WcOMIY The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3u8Zfcn Timestamps: 0:00 Preview 0:12 Intro 1:26 Cody's Story 9:25 Two Ways to Build a Business 12:26 Spend Money on These First 13:19 Importance of SEO 15:04 Organic Growth 17:58 Fear & Business 22:41 Tools 27:40 Habits 31:33 Find Mentors 39:01 Family Life 44:34 Establish Rules For Yourself 46:05 Learning Time Management The Hard Way 50:48 Small-Medium Shop Organization Tips 56:13 Seal Hair 1:04:35 Where Seal Hair Shines (End Consumer) 1:06:56 Where Seal Hair Shines (Maker) 1:15:05 Where Seal Hair May Not Be The Best 1:22:07 Trying/Incorporating New Things 1:25:41 Tracking Products & Changes 1:29:32 Do Money Related Tasks The Right Way 1:35:08 Advice For People When It Comes To Customers 1:39:55 Cody's Advice To Be A Pro 1:42:05 Other Recommended Resources 1:49:37 Employee Vs Apprentice 1:50:24 Alternative Install Options 1:52:32 Employees 1:56:52 What Kind Of Business Do You Want To Have? 1:58:29 Luck Meets Opportunity 2:01:52 Making Time For Improving 2:07:10 Is Your Business Even Worth Running?

Strategies to find designers (people to work with), what to say when you contact people, and some strategies for mindset, business, and personal life. We also talk about both my back story and Calebs story, including how he handled moving out of state to start a new business and how he handled his shop getting completely flooded. (See chapters/timestamps for specific topic interests) Items mentioned: (I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) Festool TS 55 Track Saw: https://amzn.to/3sTP3Eb Skilsaw Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3UlEgh8 Sony A73 Mirrorless Camera: https://amzn.to/3ENqP3Y Festool CT 36 Dust Extractor: https://amzn.to/3ub07NN Festool Domino DF 500 Set: https://amzn.to/3GW8jJj Festool Domino Tenon Systainer: https://amzn.to/3gFqmcd The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3u8Zfcn The Ruthless Elimination Of Hurry by John Mark Comer: https://amzn.to/3EPbW0S Consulting with Caleb: https://lawson.design/learn-from-caleb Donate to Mi Esperanza: https://thewomenofmyhope.org/donate Chaz Russo: https://www.chazrusso.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 Preview 0:22 Welcome 1:24 My Backstory 15:40 Festool TS 55 Tracksaw 32:53 Why Caleb Likes Festool 43:30 Attend A School 51:16 Caleb's Story 1:20:10 Caleb's Business Advice & Tips 2:06:56 Work/Life Balance