The Construction Life

All About Tiling with Sebino Bove of Tile Install Plus Inc."

• In this episode, Sebino Bove of Tile Install Plus Inc. joins us to discuss all things tiling.

• The show starts with a discussion about the lack of knowledge among renovation actors and the influx of "tilers" when clips became available.

• Sebino shares his thoughts on various products, including liners, epoxy, and dustless mortar. He also tells a story about tiling Olympic-sized pools.

• We talk about the TTMAC certification process and the role of showcase reps in high-heeled boots.

• If you're interested in Tile Install Plus Inc., you can find them on Instagram at @Tile.Install.Plus or contact them via email at [email protected].

• Thank you to everyone who has recently purchased a copy of Manny's first book, "The Amabel Letters." You can find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest at @theamabelletters, and on Instagram at @theamabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to [email protected], and don't forget to leave a review!

• Connect with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name if you have a question you'd like him to answer on the show.

• If you have something to add to the conversation, email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio.

• The Construction Life Podcast is dedicated to giving back to the construction industry.

Construction industry, construction life, construction podcast, Sebino Bove, Tile Install Plus Inc., tiling, renovation, clips, liners, epoxy, dustless mortar, Olympic-sized pools, TTMAC certification, showcase reps, high-heeled boots, Instagram, email, The Amabel Letters, book, paperback, ebook, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, questions, inquiries, review, text, email, studio, giving back

Roofing with Surg and Peter of Home Star Roofing"

• In this episode, Surg and Peter of Home Star Roofing join us to talk about the challenges and intricacies of roofing.

• They discuss different types of roofs and why there can be such a wide range of prices offered by different companies.

• The show also touches on the importance of avoiding overexertion and the age-old question of why there isn't an inspection for roofs.

• Hear from some young but knowledgeable roofers on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

• If you're interested in Home Star Roofing, you can visit their website at HomeStarRoofing.ca, follow them on Instagram at @HomeStar_Roofing, or send them an email at [email protected].

• Thank you to everyone who has recently purchased a copy of Manny's first book, "The Amabel Letters." You can find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest at @the_amabel_letters, and on Instagram at @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to [email protected], and don't forget to leave a review!

• Connect with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name if you have a question you'd like him to answer on the show.

• If you have something to add to the conversation, email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio.

• The Construction Life Podcast is dedicated to giving back to the construction industry.

Construction industry, construction life, construction podcast, Surg, Peter, Home Star Roofing, roofing, types of roofs, prices, overexertion, inspection, knowledgeable roofers, website, Instagram, email, The Amabel Letters, book, paperback, ebook, TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, questions, inquiries, review, text, email, studio, giving back

Gripes with the Construction Industry with Aaron Vehkala and Surge Lappaire"

• In this episode, Aaron Vehkala of Futurescapes Landscaping and Surge of Complete Home Services join us to talk about the frustrations and challenges of working in the construction industry.

• Topics of discussion include the prevalence of cheap jobs for rentals, "fuck it" tradespeople, and the pressure to present well on social media.

• We also cover the worst parts of working in this industry and how we keep our passion alive despite the challenges.

• If you're interested in Aaron Vehkala, you can find him on Instagram at @Futurescape_Aaron or contact him via email at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also find more information about his associated businesses, including Futurescapes Landscaping, FutureTote, LimeKiln Quarry, and Fisher Wavy, through a Google search.

• If you're interested in Complete Home Services, you can find them on Instagram at @CompleteHomeServices or contact Surge via email at [email protected].

• Thank you to everyone who has recently purchased a copy of Manny's first book, "The Amabel Letters." You can find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest at @the_amabel_letters, and on Instagram at @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to [email protected], and don't forget to leave a review!

• Connect with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name if you have a question you'd like him to answer on the show.

• If you have something to add to the conversation, email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio.

• The Construction Life Podcast is dedicated to giving back to the construction industry.

Construction industry, construction life, construction podcast, Aaron Vehkala, Futurescapes Landscaping, FutureTote, LimeKiln Quarry, Fisher Wavy, Surge, Complete Home Services, cheap jobs, rentals,

Brick and Masonry with Stacey Altayebi of Tri-County Brick"

• In this episode, Stacey Altayebi of Tri-County Brick joins us to talk about her experience as a distributor of brick and masonry products.

• Stacey shares her perspective as a woman in a male-dominated industry and discusses what motivates her to work long hours.

• We also delve into the history of brick, the current portland cement shortage, and our thoughts on painting brick and the use of seams in limestone sills.

• If you're interested in Tri-County Brick, you can find more information on their website at TriCountyBrick.com, on Instagram at @TriCountyBrick, or by contacting Stacey via email at [email protected].

• Thank you to everyone who has recently purchased a copy of Manny's first book, "The Amabel Letters." You can find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest at @the_amabel_letters, and on Instagram at @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to [email protected], and don't forget to leave a review!

• Connect with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name if you have a question you'd like him to answer on the show.

• If you have something to add to the conversation, email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio.

• The Construction Life Podcast is dedicated to giving back to the construction industry.

Construction industry, construction life, construction podcast, brick and masonry, Tri-County Brick, Stacey Altayebi, portland cement shortage, painting brick, limestone sills, repetitive design trends.

Business Conversations with Kim Piller of Sandler Sales Training"

• In this episode, we welcome Kim Piller of Sandler Sales Training to talk about the art of having effective business conversations.

• Kim shares his insights on questioning techniques, making connections with clients, and the pros and cons of selling to people.

• He also discusses the persistence and understanding required to win over new clients, and offers some tips for Manny on his own prospects.

• Tune in to learn about a lesser-known sales technique and improve your own business conversations.

• If you're interested in Sandler Sales Training, you can find more information on their website at Sandler.com or by contacting Kim on Instagram at @Kim_Piller or via email at [email protected].

• Thank you to everyone who has recently purchased a copy of Manny's first book, "The Amabel Letters." You can find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest at @the_amabel_letters, and on Instagram at @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to [email protected], and don't forget to leave a review!

• Connect with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name if you have a question you'd like him to answer on the show.

• If you have something to add to the conversation, email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio.

• The Construction Life Podcast is dedicated to giving back to the construction industry.

Business conversations, sales training, Sandler Sales Training, questioning techniques, client connections, selling to people

In this episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we are joined by Jeff Kutas of MB Sentinel to discuss package theft and the parcel safe product offered by his company. Jeff shares his experience of losing a brick-and-mortar retail business to the rise of online shopping, and how this inspired him to develop a solution for the increasing issue of package theft.

We delve into the features of the MB Sentinel parcel safe, including its mounting options, power sources, size, colour options, customization capabilities, and price point. Jeff also talks about the potential for tech integrations, such as package scanners and drone deliveries, to further enhance the security of package deliveries in the future.

To learn more about MB Sentinel and their parcel safe product, be sure to visit their website at MBSentinel.com and follow them on social media. You can also send an email to [email protected] with any inquiries.

In other news, we want to give a big thank you to everyone who has recently purchased a copy of Manny's first book, The Amabel Letters. If you haven't yet picked up your own copy, you can find it online at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest at @the_amabel_letters, and on Instagram at @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and don't forget to leave a review to let us know what you think.

As always, we welcome your input and participation on The Construction Life Podcast. To send a question Manny's way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name in your message so it can be read on the show. If you have something to contribute to the conversation, email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in the studio.

The Construction Life is dedicated to giving back to the construction industry, and we look forward to continuing to provide valuable content and resources for professionals in this field.

Andrew Prete of Carpenter on Site Inc. and Gabriel DiVito of Zinnia Place Trim Carpenter join us to talk about trim carpentry. We discuss how trim carpenters are underpaid, the short lists of builders they gather to deal with that, and apprenticeship lessons. This show is comprehensive on the ins and outs of trim carpentry, with how to cut sharp corners, poplar versus MDF, tools, glues, rounds and custom jig making. Learn about the trade that hides the mistakes of other trades on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Carpenter on Site Inc.? Check him out on Instagram @Carpenter_on_Site or hit him up at 647-207-7738. Also check out @SoldbyToula, soon to be on the show.

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.

Jarret of Pacific Wild General Contracting Services and his wife Candace join us to talk about horror clients and being married to a tradesperson. Jarret shares stories about the bad clients he's had to deal with, and Candace tells us about how bringing work home can affect the family. We also discuss clients threatening bad social media posts, boasting about the cheapest reno, Candace's impressive father. If you're interested in the construction industry or just want to hear us complain about driving in Toronto, tune into this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Pacific Wild General Contracting Services? Check out their website, PacificWildGeneralContracting.com, their Instagram, @PacificWildGeneralContracting, or send Jarret an email at [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.

Brian DesChamps of DC Improvements joins us to talk about politicians, shitty tradespeople, and the industry at large. We discuss the issue with clients choosing the cheapest options, business owners not being accountable for their poor quality tradespeople, and learning hard lessons. Brian has lots of stories about the lessons he's learned, and he introduces the product he's come up with to help teach people about the trades. The show also touches on the hard subject of why someone would want to leave the trades. For all that and more, tune into this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Brian? Check out his Instagram @DC_Improvments or send him a text at 519-404-0960.

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.

Dave Settlemyer of LS Underground joins us to talk about outdoor living spaces and decks. He talks about working outdoors, issues with supplies, lumber shrinkage, and trends. He shares how he uses 3D modelling to show his designs to his clients, and what his designs might cost a client. The show wraps up talking about building details like fasteners, joists, pedestals, and new lighting tech. Hear about how Dave runs his award-winning business on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in LS Underground? Check out their website, LSUnderground.com, all over social media @LSUnderground, or send Dave an email at [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who recently purchased a copy of Manny’s first book, The Amabel Letters. The support has been amazing. Check out the book and find out how to purchase a paperback or ebook copy at www.theamabelletters.com, on TikTok and Pinterest @the_amabel_letters, and Instagram @_the_amabel_letters. Direct questions and inquiries to info@theamabelletters, and remember, reviews are always appreciated.

Connecting with The Construction Life Podcast is easy. To send a question Manny’s way, text his mobile at 416 433-5737 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and your question may be read on the show.

Do you have something to add to the conversation? Email [email protected] to schedule a date and time to join us in studio!

TCL has and always will be about giving back to the construction industry.