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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 CarpenteronSite.inc@gmail.com. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.amj

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 Instagram. Reach out over the phone at 705-341-8266 and over email at AForeshew@ForeshewDA.com. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

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 DMill@Scelta.ca. Check out Keith Young at YoungElectricalServices.ca and @YoungElectric_ on Instagram. Reach out over email at Keith@YoungElectricltd.ca. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

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. Check out Unconventional CFO Services at Unconventional-CFO.com and @Lauren_Furtado_CFO on Instagram. Reach out over the phone at 716-361-0744 and over email at Lauren@UnconventionalCFO.com. Be sure to check out Lauren's free resources and get a hold of your finances now. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

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 Deck People at ShineWindows.ca and TheDeckPeople.ca, and @ShineWindowCleaners and @TheDeckPeopleToronto on Instagram. Reach out over the phone at 416-949-3874 and over email at Info@ShineWindows.ca. Check out Dan @DansViews on Instagram. Rules, compliance, regulations - these are all super critical things! We use tools that require high safety standards, we have to meet compliance and regulations at all times - not just for governmental issues, but actually if we don’t - we’re risking our own employees. Every tool requires a different kind of training and understanding of how to operate it safely, every rule needs to be fully understood, who’s qualified to do certain jobs and who’s not, hazard reports - all these are important things we managers must take care of to keep safety high at all times!! Now, getting it done is way harder than talking about it, but luckily there is a platform I’ve found that can help out with everything I just mentioned! A great software called Connecteam - which has training and quizzes that you can build in any way you’d like to make sure your employees always know how to handle certain tools, you can see who’s done a certain course of quiz, who didn’t complete it and can’t work with a certain tool until they do. You also have the ability for an update if there’s a new regulation you need everybody to be aware of ASAP - and also an easy overview screen to see who saw it. Plus, their schedule allows you to add limitations for certain jobs, so if one of your employees is not qualified to do a certain job, the system will automatically notify you about it. The platform offers a lot more - such as easy access to playbooks, or hazard reports - just check them out for yourself. Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial, try them today by checking out the link in the show notes. https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com @connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricing and try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

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 over the phone at 647-921-2508 or over email at Stephen@Franksflooring.ca. Check out Klassen and Peygran @tilelevelingsystems Look for Peygran at Amazon, Prosol and www.tilelevelingsystems.shop 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

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 email at sales@DahlValve.com and customerservice@DahlValve.com. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry

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 the phone at 705-717-2502 or over email at Antonio.Trakas@hotmail.com. Rules, compliance, regulations - these are all super critical things! We use tools that require high safety standards, we have to meet compliance and regulations at all times - not just for governmental issues, but actually if we don’t - we’re risking our own employees. Every tool requires a different kind of training and understanding of how to operate it safely, every rule needs to be fully understood, who’s qualified to do certain jobs and who’s not, hazard reports - all these are important things we managers must take care of to keep safety high at all times!! Now, getting it done is way harder than talking about it, but luckily there is a platform I’ve found that can help out with everything I just mentioned! A great software called Connecteam - which has training and quizzes that you can build in any way you’d like to make sure your employees always know how to handle certain tools, you can see who’s done a certain course of quiz, who didn’t complete it and can’t work with a certain tool until they do. You also have the ability for an update if there’s a new regulation you need everybody to be aware of ASAP - and also an easy overview screen to see who saw it. Plus, their schedule allows you to add limitations for certain jobs, so if one of your employees is not qualified to do a certain job, the system will automatically notify you about it. The platform offers a lot more - such as easy access to playbooks, or hazard reports - just check them out for yourself. Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial, try them today by checking out the link in the show notes. https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com @connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricing and try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

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@NorthernSnow.ca. Also check out Stefano all over social media at Stephano Narducci and on Spotify at The Narducci Show. 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 high level of things and not the bits and bites, in order to be able to actually also have the time to build the business and take it forward? Because, see, whether we want it or not - we find ourselves dealing with the bits and bites - if we don’t have the right tool to operate our business. And by that I mean - if we are doing things manually instead of digitally. Now, I’m not talking about making sheets on excel or just texting instead of calling - I’m talking about whole new levels of doing things digitally - from knowing our employees clocked in at the right place and time, knowing our employees know the job they need to do, knowing what’s going on in the filed by receiving live forms or checklists - these all can be and should be done digitally! Not to mention your younger employees who work and live digitally, and expect to get that in their workplace as well. And if this sounds like fiction, it’s not - just switch to Connecteam - a platform built for managers - with a lot of different capabilities that helps you truly manage your business and gives you back time to focus on what you need, while giving your employees the work experience they expect to get in 2023 going on 2024. Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial, try them today by checking out the link in the show notes. https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com @connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricing and try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

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, especially construction, requires us to know what’s going on at all times. But, how can we be in the high level of things and not the bits and bites, in order to be able to actually also have the time to build the business and take it forward? Because, see, whether we want it or not - we find ourselves dealing with the bits and bites - if we don’t have the right tool to operate our business. And by that I mean - if we are doing things manually instead of digitally. Now, I’m not talking about making sheets on excel or just texting instead of calling - I’m talking about whole new levels of doing things digitally - from knowing our employees clocked in at the right place and time, knowing our employees know the job they need to do, knowing what’s going on in the filed by receiving live forms or checklists - these all can be and should be done digitally! Not to mention your younger employees who work and live digitally, and expect to get that in their workplace as well. And if this sounds like fiction, it’s not - just switch to Connecteam - a platform built for managers - with a lot of different capabilities that helps you truly manage your business and gives you back time to focus on what you need, while giving your employees the work experience they expect to get in 2023 going on 2024  Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial, try them today by checking out the link in the show notes. https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com @connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricing and try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Learn cooperation in business without losing individuality from Michael Devellano. He tells us about Japan's business model of cooperation and teaches how forming business packs can amplify creativity, bring opportunity, and protect against failure. We also discuss smarter networking, using tech to our advantage, Canadian business culture, and solving the labour shortage by making trades cool on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Michael Devellano's books on Amazon, Automate and Grow, and Form Your Own Pack. Also check him out at FoundersPack.io and @founders_pack on Instagram. Reach out over email at Michael@FoundersPack.io. 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 high level of things and not the bits and bites, in order to be able to actually also have the time to build the business and take it forward? Because, see, whether we want it or not - we find ourselves dealing with the bits and bites - if we don’t have the right tool to operate our business. And by that I mean - if we are doing things manually instead of digitally. Now, I’m not talking about making sheets on excel or just texting instead of calling - I’m talking about whole new levels of doing things digitally - from knowing our employees clocked in at the right place and time, knowing our employees know the job they need to do, knowing what’s going on in the filed by receiving live forms or checklists - these all can be and should be done digitally! Not to mention your younger employees who work and live digitally, and expect to get that in their workplace as well. And if this sounds like fiction, it’s not - just switch to Connecteam - a platform built for managers - with a lot of different capabilities that helps you truly manage your business and gives you back time to focus on what you need, while giving your employees the work experience they expect to get in 2023 going on 2024. Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial, try them today by checking out the link in the show notes. https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com @connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricing and try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.amj

This company is making custom apps for tradespeople struggling with digital implementation. David Mill of Scelta joins us with Keith Young of Young Electrical Services to talk about how Scelta is saving tradespeople money, managing their time, building their confidence, and helping them look good to clients. David walks us through what they do to combat the pain points of your company and match your paper processes with familiar digital ones. Learn how you can raise your company's efficiency on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Scelta at Scelta.app and @Scelta.tech on Instagram. Reach out over email at DMill@Scelta.ca. Check out Young Electrical Services at YoungElectricalServices.ca and @YoungElectric_ on Instagram. Reach out over email at Keith@YoungElectricltd.ca. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

From sleeping on the street to running a successful business, Chris Carpenter of Carpenter and Co. joins us to talk about finish carpentry and helping people get a hold of their lives. He tells us about figuring out challenging projects, trusting your employees, getting into mentorship and writing a book. Hear about a lost man's success story on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Carpenter and Co at CarpenterCo.ca and @Carpenterand_Co on Instagram. Reach out over the phone at 416-305-0169 or over email at Chris@CarpenterCo.ca. Rules, compliance, regulations - these are all super critical things! We use tools that require high safety standards, we have to meet compliance and regulations at all times - not just for governmental issues, but actually if we don’t - we’re risking our own employees. Every tool requires a different kind of training and understanding of how to operate it safely, every rule needs to be fully understood, who’s qualified to do certain jobs and who’s not, hazard reports - all these are important things we managers must take care of to keep safety high at all times!! Now, getting it done is way harder than talking about it, but luckily there is a platform I’ve found that can help out with everything I just mentioned! A great software called Connecteam - which has training and quizzes that you can build in any way you’d like to make sure your employees always know how to handle certain tools, you can see who’s done a certain course of quiz, who didn’t complete it and can’t work with a certain tool until they do. You also have the ability for an update if there’s a new regulation you need everybody to be aware of ASAP - and also an easy overview screen to see who saw it. Plus, their schedule allows you to add limitations for certain jobs, so if one of your employees is not qualified to do a certain job, the system will automatically notify you about it. The platform offers a lot more - such as easy access to playbooks, or hazard reports - just check them out for yourself. Connecteam has a free plan and a 14-day free trial, try them today by checking out the link in the show notes. https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com @connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricing and try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.amj

Flooded basements and fragile gas lines, Antonio Pereira of AquaStop Waterproofing is here to talk about all that and more. We discuss protecting foundations, preparing for what can go wrong, getting through the winter, bandaid fixes, poor installs and issues with sump pumps on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out AquaStop Waterproofing at AquaStopWaterproof.com and @Aqua.Stop on Instagram. Reach out over the phone at 647-631-4144 and over email at AquaStopWaterproof@gmail.com. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

These employees are pampered, and there's value in that. Aaron, Jay, Meg and Dakota from Expert Plumbing and Drains join us to talk about investing in your employees and the back end. They walk us through what they do to maximize efficiency and make Expert a good place to work, from matching union benefits to providing life training. We also discuss paper trails, press versus solder, client-bought parts, and the fear of firing clients on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Expert Plumbing and Drains @ExpertPlumbingandDrainsCanada on Instagram or reach out over the phone at 905-531-4111 or over email at Admin@EPandD.com. Also check out Jay @EPDJay and Dakota @EPDDakota on Instagram. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

Firing all his employees was the best thing he did for his health. Bob Baker of Baker Plumbing joins us to talk about why he downsized and why getting off the tools isn't for everyone. We discuss escaping the chase, dealing with hate, getting wisdom from bad decisions, and doing plumbing magic. Hear how Bob learned to love his job again on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Baker Plumbing at Baker.ca and @BakerPLBG on Instagram. Reach out over the phone at 403-800-3007 and over email at BakerPLBG@gmail.com. Also check out Bob's podcast, Barn Banter. Thanks to @plumbingontario24 for making the suggestion to ask Bob on the show. Such a great conversation and genuine tradesperson. Thank you. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

From teacher to tradesperson, Michael Ariganello from AMJ Custom Renovations joins us to talk about issues with the quick road to success mindset. He tells us about teaching new trades that want to jump right into management and how DIY is causing people to underestimate construction. We also discuss offering free PPE with tool purchases, putting a catwalk in the rafters, installing elevators four aging in place, and dealing with lead generation platforms on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out AMJ Custom Renovations at AMJCustomRenovations.ca and @_AMJCustomRenovations on Instagram. Reach out over the phone at 647-406-8334 and over email at Info@AMJCustomRenovations.ca. Transform Your Carpentry Craft with Connecteam! In the world of carpentry, finish and rough skills, precision and artistry matter as much as the materials. But how do you channel your skills when bogged down by the nitty-gritty details? Meet Connecteam – the game-changer for carpenters seeking mastery in both mindset and time management. Why Connecteam for Carpenters? - Effortlessly track work hours, freeing your mind for the intricate details of your craft. - Empower your team with clear project management, fostering a proactive mindset. - Receive real-time updates from the job site through digital forms and checklists. No more wrestling with manual tasks; elevate your carpentry game with Connecteam. It's not just a tool; it's a mindset shift, aligning your carpentry business with the efficiency and expectations of 2023 and beyond. Check out Connecteam and they have a 14 day free trial. https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com @connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricing 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

We all have issues, let's talk about it. Joined by Angelo Suntres and Gianluca Pascale, we talk about preventing suicide and recognizing the signs of crisis in our fellow trades. We need to change the way we think about vulnerability and it starts with you. Checking in with each other is The New Tough. Our guests on this episode of TNT Angelo Suntres of the Human Side of Construction. Find him @HumanSideofConstruction on Instagram and reach out over email at Angelo@HSoC.one https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelosuntres/ Gianluca Pascale of Constructor's Guild. Find him on LinkedIn and online at ConstructorsGuild.com www.linkedin.com/in/gianluca-pascale Prioritize Mental Well-being in Construction with Connecteam! In the demanding world of construction, mental health is as crucial as the structural foundations we build. Addressing the unique challenges of the construction workforce, Connecteam is here to elevate your team's mental well-being while optimizing efficiency on and off the job site. Why Choose Connecteam for you and your employees? - Streamline work processes to reduce stress and enhance focus. - Foster open communication channels, creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. - Provide real-time updates from the field through digital forms, promoting transparency and reducing uncertainty. Construction is tough, but mental health shouldn't be an afterthought. Connecteam isn't just a tool; it's a commitment to nurturing a resilient and empowered workforce in today’s skilled tradesperson and the business they run and work for. Check out Connecteam and they have a 14 day free trial. https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com @connecteamapp on Instagram. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

Tony Gatti of Gatti Brothers joins us to talk about the worst parts of the industry. We discuss missing trades, government failures, greenwashing, fly-by-night trades, and clients with too much information. Tune in for tips and tricks from an established builder on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast Check out Gatti Brothers at GattiBrothers.com and @Gatti_Brothers on Instagram. Reach out over email at Tony@GattiBrothers.com. Maximize Your Construction Success with Connecteam! In the world of construction, success hinges not just on materials but on mindset and time management. We know how many skills you have on the jobsite but we both know we need to focus on the business. To truly build your business, you need to be at the forefront of strategy, not lost in poor time management of everyday tasks. Ever feel bogged down by the minutiae, leaving little room for the big picture? Connecteam is your solution, liberating your mindset and time for what truly matters. Why Choose Connecteam? - Seamlessly track employee hours, freeing your mental bandwidth. - Empower your team with clear task management, fostering a proactive mindset. - Stay in the loop with real-time updates from the field through digital forms and checklists. - Prepare for todays’ tasks and plan for tomorrows scope. Say goodbye to the manual grind; embrace a new mindset of efficiency and growth. Connecteam isn't just a platform; it's a catalyst for change, aligning your business with the expectations of this year and beyond. Check out Connecteam and they have a 14 day free trial. https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com @connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricing 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

Join us for this apprenticeship roundtable where we're talking about resources and support for employers to train new trades. We talk about the challenge of maintaining the business while training, the barriers to entry, and the mindset of the upcoming generation. Ashley, Daniel, Julia, and Aaron teach us ways of managing these obstacles and getting help for your business while helping the industry. Check out the Career Launcher Apprenticeships Program at CareerLauncher.ca/Apprenticeships and receive up to $20,000 for hiring new apprentices. The website to apply is https://www.careerlauncher.ca/employers/apprenticeships/ The toolkit to support employers by providing a One stop shop set of Resources Is the toolkit link I sent. toolkits.collegesinstitutes.ca/apprenticeconnect/ Connect with our guests! Check out Ashley Van't Foort and Colleges & Institutes Canada on Instagram @College_Can or reach out at Trades@CareerLauncher.ca Check out Daniel Limoges of Limoges Carpentry on Instagram @LimogesCarpentry and reach out over email at Limoges.Carpentry@outlook.com. Check out Julia Lundvall @The.Brick.Chick on Instagram at TheBrickChickMasonry.com or reach out over email at TheBrickChickMasonry@gmail.com. Check out Aaron Boland of Expert Plumbing and Drains at ExpertPlumbingandDrains.com and @ExpertPlumbingandDrainsCanada on Instagram. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

The Phil app founders; Mike, Matt, and Bryan join us to talk about their free material marketplace and tracking software that eliminates the need to "know a guy" to move earth. Marrying real construction experience with the tech world, Phil saves money, time and the environment, while being constantly updated with new features, all for a fraction of the cost of doing it by hand. Tune in to be as shocked as Manny about an app that truly cares about the industry on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out www.GetPhil.app online or search "Phil" in the App Store to reap the benefits. Also follow them on Instagram @Get.Phil for a 24h heads-up on new listings. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

Greg Labbé from TMU joins us to talk about making building science beautiful. He tells us about the system part of the air barrier, the benefits of triple pane windows, the value of having blower door equipment, and how to convince clients. We also discuss European building, passive homes in the prairies, dealing with old buildings, and future-proofing. Learn to make your home feel better on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Reach out at GLabbe@TorontoMU.ca Supercharge Your Construction Business with Connecteam! In the fast-paced world of construction, keeping your finger on the pulse is essential. But who has time for the little things that consume most of your day? Upgrade your business management with Connecteam – the ultimate digital toolkit for construction managers and tradespeople. Why Switch to Connecteam? - Effortlessly track employee clock-ins and outs. - Ensure your team is aligned with their tasks. - Make sure all safety PPE are being addressed and confirmed. - Receive real-time updates from the field through digital forms and checklists. No more drowning in manual tasks – step into the digital era! Connecteam offers a seamless platform to elevate your business management, giving you the freedom to focus on growth. It's not fiction; it's Connecteam – your go-to platform for 2023 and beyond. Check out Connecteam and they have a 14 day free trial. https://connecteam.cc/3DvnSVh Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com @connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricing 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

You're wearing the wrong boots on site but Cliff Spooner of Red Wing Shoes can help. Cliff tells us about wide sizes, arch support and the joy of insoles, as well as the traditional leather working processes used to make Red Wing Shoes. Don't sacrifice your body to save a buck, get boots that will protect your feet and and keep you comfortable with this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Cliff and Red Wing Shoes at Stores.RedWingShoes.com/london-on or @RWSSLondon on Instagram. Reach out over email at RWSS495@RedWingShoes.com. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

On this episode of TNT, we're talking about mindset and overwork with Jonathan Cinelli, and Agostino Mastro and Nick Bartella of Revalate. We discuss using work as a distraction, fear of vulnerability, toxic stress, saying no, time audits and clearing the noise. Try something new; take an hour a week for yourself and see the benefits now. Our guests on this episode of TNT Find Jonathan Cinelli at JonathanCinelli.com and @JonathanCinelli on Instagram. Reach out over email at JC@JonathanCinelli.com. Find Agostino Mastro and Nick Bartella of Revalate at Revalate.com and @Revalate.inc on Instagram. 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.

Grant Cowx of Fraser Wood Siding joins us to talk about quality wood siding. He walks us through the variety of profiles, trims, and colours they offer as well as their systems. Lisa Roussel from manufacturing patches in to share how they manage their different products, and what goes in to creating custom profiles. We also discuss limiting problems, warranty and environmental efforts on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Check out Fraser Wood Siding at FraserWoodSiding.com and on Instagram at @FraserSiding. Reach out over the phone at 506-736-6990 or toll-free at 1-888-457-3898, or over email at GCowx@FraserWoodSiding.com. Visit them at the upcoming The Buildings Show in Toronto in the Construct Canada area at booth #231 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 schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news.