Essential Craftsman Podcast

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What's Essential Craftsman Podcast about?

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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JK Boots On Customer Servic...

05.18.2023

Nate interviews Tim from JK Boots! They talk about his home country of Ukraine, JK Boots customer experience and more. 0:00 Intro 2:12 Ukraine 15:26 Marketplace approach 24:01 Customer experience Handmade Boots and the American Dream | JK Boots Factory ...

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05.18.2023 JK Boots On Customer Service, Ukraine and The Golden Rule Nate interviews Tim from JK Boots! They talk about his home country of Ukraine, JK Boots customer experience and more. 0:00 Intro 2:12 Ukraine 15:26 Marketplace approach 24:01 Customer experience Handmade Boots and the American Dream \| JK Boots Factory ...
12.09.2022 Dealing with Risk as a Contractor: Dean Kilgore Nate and Scott met Dean in the Essential Craftsman Academy twice monthly zoom chat. Dean is an attorney in Texas with decades of experience in litigation and is now working in mediation. He works with many general contractors and people ...
11.30.2022 Some of the Great Blacksmiths Who Kept The Craft Alive with Bob Bergman & EC Scott and Nate talk with Bob about his 52 years blacksmithing and running a sawmill. Scott and Bob have been friends for years and share many common interests. They discuss blacksmithing mentors and so much more. 0:00 Intro 2:00 Currently ...
09.26.2022 Grass is Greener, and Worms: Natalie Argo Nate shares some thoughts about career paths and paradoxes, and changing seasons. Nate also chats then Natalie, and expert on worms, about worm castings, composting and all things garden. 0:00 Career Paradoxes 5:48 Change of Season 8:44 Worm castings 10:12 ...
08.30.2022 Making A Living From Blacksmithing: Ryan Sanden Nate and EC chat with Ryan about Stagecoach Farm and Forge (Ryan's blacksmithing business) the cookware he makes and how Ryan and EC both turned their blacksmithing hobbies into something much more. 0:00 Intro :43 Background 4:12 Cookware & gambling ...
08.23.2022 Engineering in the U.S. Coast Guard: Jeff Zamarin Nate met Jeff during a Live Chat inside the Essential Craftsman Academy. In this interview they chat about engineering, the pros and cons of serving in the Coast Guard and much more. 0:00 Intro 3:22 Background 8:33 Merchant 9:44 Responsibilities ...
08.10.2022 Interior Design - Making Beautiful Rooms: Kaitlyn Wolfe Nate talks with Kaitlyn about some basic advice for interior design, how to avoid trends and much more. 0:00 Intro 2:31 Copy cat 3:35 Contractors & design 5:31 Outdated 6:47 Photos 8:12 Opinions 11:42 Basic advice 15:38 Balance 17:59 Trendy ...
08.05.2022 Massive Career Changes - Blue Collar to White 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!
07.26.2022 Epic Gardening: Kevin Espiritu 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 ...
07.20.2022 Understanding Drainage: Shawn Villalpando 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 ...
07.05.2022 High-end contracting and working for wealthy clients: Ted Bainbridge 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 ...
06.28.2022 Diesel Creek- Fixing and Filming Heavy Equipment...Career, YouTube, and More... 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 ...
06.21.2022 Innovation for Pouring Concrete Footings: Dwight Lamm 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 ...
06.14.2022 Do Contractors Need A Website: Tim Brown 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 ...
06.07.2022 How to Not Get Screwed as a Contractor: Karalynn Cromeens 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 ...
05.25.2022 Born and Raised Outdoors: Kody Kellom 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 ...
05.10.2022 Making Big Bucks with Welding: Danny Keiderling 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 ...
04.29.2022 How to Start: Learning New Skills and Crafts: Nick Sansone Nate and Nick discuss the best ways to acquire basic tools and knowledge needed to get started creating and building projects. 0:12 Intro 1:23 Mailing list 4:58 Welding 6:35 Engines & equipment 7:59 Junk drawer 9:32 Wood working 11:48 Intro ...
04.18.2022 Ultimate DIY: Alex Mazhukhin Nate talks with Alex about building his YouTube channel, his philosophy of work and family, and his current projects. 0:00 Intro 2:11 Current projects 5:37 Take it apart 10:46 Learning in public 13:46 Risk 16:42 YouTube 20:34 Satisfaction level 23:30 ...
04.11.2022 Small Engine Repair, Mowing, Trimming, and Building Mow Power: Todd Taylor Nate talks with Todd Taylor about starting and growing his landscaping equipment repair business Mow Power in Mesa, Arizona. They discuss the growth of the company, employees, business debt and so much more. https://mowpoweraz.com/
04.04.2022 Commercial Diving, Career, and Unions: Joe Cadwell Nate interviews Joe about his experience doing underwater construction/commercial diving while in the Navy, and his current involvement with the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute union, the local branch of UBC (United Brotherhood of Carpentry). 0:00 Intro 1:08 Unions 4:35 Diving ...
03.21.2022 Creative Fabrication with Eric Cup of Bridgewater Studios Nate talks with Eric Cup of Bridgewater Studios, a one-of-a-kind fabricating company using 3D printing and many of the skills that people in the trades use. Fabrication meets craftsmanship meets art. "If you need something weird, that's what we do." ...
03.14.2022 The Silversmith of the American West: Scott Whitaker Nate chats with Scott about his 20 years experience making custom jewelry, where he gets his inspiration and his current projects. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Industry 3:07 Metal prices 5:24 Trends v timeless 7:32 Metal clay 9:34 Current projects 12:23 New ...
03.07.2022 Making Contractors More Profitable: Andrew Houston Nate chats with Andrew Houston and Jay Carter about their efforts to help contractors and people in the trades get into a mindset that helps build their business. 0:00 Intro 0:59 Automation 4:12 Decade of Hell 8:13 Jay's story 10:47 ...
03.03.2022 Ultimate Modern Blacksmith: Alec Steele Nate and Scott chat with Alec about his start in blacksmithing at a very young age, the confidence, knowledge and skill he exhibits, and the future of his brand. 0:00 Intro 0:42 Background 5:44 ECs background 8:37 Quitting school 11:11 ...
02.28.2022 Improving the Circular Saw: New Product Alert with Bob May Nate chats with Bob about his new product, the Skate Plate, how he developed it, the benefits of using it, and the patent, manufacturing and distribution of the product. 0:00 Intro 3:40 Trade shows 9:13 Russia 16:13 Skate plate 19:49 ...
02.24.2022 The Artist Craftsman: Jimmy Diresta Nate and Scott chat with Jimmy Diresta about how he discovered his creative talents at a young age, how he has made a living using them, and what's going on with his backhoe. 0:00 Intro 3:09 35 years clean 6:15 ...
02.21.2022 Learning Woodworking: Steve Ramsey Nate and Scott talk with Steve Ramsey about his extensive knowledge of wood working and his approach to his YouTube channel. 0:00 Intro 1:01 Graphic design 5:24 Content 6:53 Hobby v job 10:20 Creating a record 11:57 Shop talk 14:04 ...
02.17.2022 Competitive Chickens and Mastering Bees: Fred Dunn Nate chats with Fred about his extensive knowledge of chickens and bees and of the massive amounts of information on his YouTube channel since 2008. 0:00 Intro 1:11 Background 7:00 Chickens 13:40 Trade secrets 18:20 Inspections 20:56 Colony collapse 26:48 ...
02.14.2022 Yosemite and Climbing El Capitan: Calder Stratford Nate talks with Calder about climbing El Capitan in Yosemite. Calder has accomplished this fete 15 to 20 times since the 1980's. 0:00 Intro 1:29 Yosemite age16 6:11 Bailing 8:19 Communicating 9:09 Team work 10:33 Gear 12:22 Gear & rocks ...
02.10.2022 Updates and Advice Nate reflects on advice he's been given and shares some updates about the podcast.
01.25.2022 Chainsaws, Risk, YouTube, and Positivity: Buckin Billy Ray Smith Scott and Nate chat with Buckin Billy about his how he left the corporate world and made his dreams come true while getting his hands dirty. 0:00 Intro 1:54 Buckin's background 7:43 Awakening 10:00 Becoming a man 12:20 Bushing & ...
01.17.2022 Being Prepared for Anything Jake Jordan Nate and Scott chat with Ken and Jake Jordan about the house Ken built, Jake's time training at West Point, and how Jake's experiences in life and the military have shaped his decisions to prepare for the future. 0:00 Intro ...
01.03.2022 Consulting for Contractors: Doug Howard Nate chats with Doug of Remodelers Advantage and his job consulting for remodeling contractors. They talk about the benefits of consulting, having a Round Table and much more. 0:00 Intro 1:12 Background 4:52 Tradesman mindset 8:19 Business size 11:25 Duty ...
12.20.2021 Manufacturing Wood Splitters: Andrew Easton Nate chats with Andrew about his growing company manufacturing and selling wood splitters. 0:00 Intro 1:42 Nate's shop & stove 2:55 Background 6:04 Engineering of splitters 8:11 Hydraulics 11:20 Design accuracy 12:26 Bigger brands 16:01 Supply chain issues 18:07 Business ...
12.15.2021 Accidents and Risks: Sevy Brothers Construction Nate and Scott chat with the Sevy Brothers about how they started working young, their growing company and the recent job site accident their brother Grant suffered. 0:00 Intro 3:28 Company beginnings 4:45 Idaho licensing 5:48 Starting young 9:16 Larry ...
12.13.2021 Overcoming Addiction, Concrete, and YouTube: Bobby Grubb Nate chats with Bobby Grubb about his background in concrete, his struggles to get sober and his growing YouTube channel. 0:00 Peek :45 Intro 4:15 Background 6:40 High stress 8:05 Addicted 10:00 Getting clean 16:52 YT concrete community 18:15 YT ...
12.04.2021 Improving Communication with Armanitalks Nate talks with Arman from Armanitalks.com about communication, charisma, introverts and more. 0:00 Intro 1:33 Public Speaking 3:54 One On One 7:45 Cultures & Communication 11:13 Nerves 14:25 Introverts 18:04 Charisma 22:01 Humor 23:53 1% mindset 25:53 Writing 29:10 Twitter ...
11.04.2021 Saving Wounded Vets with Craftsmanship: Rob Cosman Wow! If you want to feel inspired, take the time to listen to this podcast. Rob Cosman, a 4th generation carpenter, finds his calling in life helping vets recuperate using woodworking with his Purple Heart Project. For audio listeners, there ...
10.23.2021 Losing and Finding Fathers...Also Trusts and Estate Planning: CJ Eagar Nate chats with this friend CJ about the unexpected passing of CJ's father, the role father figures played in his life and CJ's current work as an estate planner. 0:00 Intro 1:31 CJ's dad 5:08 Framing career 9:11 Unexpected passing ...
10.14.2021 Tile Setting Myths, Tips, Tricks: Phil Hu Nate and Scott chat with Phil Hu, the tiler for the spec house. They talk about how he got started in the business, working with his dad, tile and grout methods and more. 0:00 Intro 1:07 Customers & cameras 4:11 ...
10.07.2021 Spec House Sale Update and Feedback Request Take Survey Here https://forms.gle/TyVzUdgPP7Fax2Td6
09.08.2021 Photography as a Trade: David Livingston Nate and Scott talk with David Livingston who is in town to take formal pictures of the finished spec house! They discuss his experience working in photography for several decades. 0:00 Intro 1:06 Background 6:17 Chosen career 8:38 Industry now ...
07.01.2021 The Origin of Essential Craftsman and Beyond Scott and Nate are interviewed by Walker Lott and Davis Hambrick from the Laying Foundations podcast. They discuss the creation of the Essential Craftsman YouTube channel, Nate and Scott's careers and much more. 0:00 Intro :50 Overview 5:08 EC & ...
06.24.2021 The Ultimate Shop Tool - 2x72 Grinders with Brian House Nate and Scott chat with Brian House from the YouTube channel House Work. Brian has created the Revolution DIY 2X72 kit, a grinder that can be used for knife making and many other projects. They discuss it's versatility, uses, and ...
06.17.2021 The Lumber Market Goes Nuts: with Uneducated Economist Nate has a conversation with Simon, the Uneducated Economist. They discuss lumber, how Simon got interested in economics and the process of starting his YouTube channel. 0:00 Intro 1:31 Simon's background 4:02 Research process 7:44 Starting YT channel 13:25 Lumber ...
06.10.2021 The Energy Under Our Feet: Geothermal Heating and Cooling with Kathy Hannun Nate talks with Kathy Hannun, a civil engineer who co-founded and is the president of Dandelion Energy, a geothermal energy company that retrofits and installs geothermal systems to heat and cool homes. 0:00 Intro :59 Kathy's background 4:55 Geothermal 9:48 ...
05.20.2021 Tile Showers with Ken Zandecki of Schluter Systems Nate and Scott talk with Ken Zandecki, a territory manager for Schluter Systems, a company that assists tile setters with it's revolutionary products. 0:00 Intro 3:13 Old v new 5:06 Ken's background 7:58 Tile installer 9:12 Own company 12:45 Schluter ...
05.14.2021 "Blacksmith's Boy - Heel and Toe" by Edward W. O'Brien Read by Scott Wadsworth. For a full description of what this project is, visit our main YouTube channel Essential Craftsman to learn about this amazing story and the Norman Rockwell painting the story inspired.
05.13.2021 Becoming A Master Electrician: Kevin Eckerman Nate and Scott chat with Kevin Eckerman, an electrician with Cascade Electric. Kevin has done work on the spec house and has known Scott for years. They discuss the techniques used on the spec house, working at a power plant, ...

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