The Construction Life

Scott Sauve of Sauve Construction joins us to talk about his experience going from Union to independence. He shares how he survived his first slow winter and the mindset he needed to become successful. He also offers valuable advice about work-life balance and the importance of being respectful, with tool and vehicle talk for everyone on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Sauve Construction? Check out their website sauvecreates.com or email Scott 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 @theamabelletters and on 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 up in studio!

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

Kevin Graham and Josh Wells from Tools in the Trades Bootcamp join us to talk about what they're doing to get people young and old into the trades. We talk all about their program, fighting the stigma around the skilled trades and bridging the gap between the people wanting to work and the employers wanting to hire. Learn from and be inspired by the people educating the next great tradespeople on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Tools in the Trades? Check them out on their website toolsinthetrades.ca or all over social media @toolsinthetrades, or send them an email at [email protected] and [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 @theamabelletters and on Instagram @theamabel_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 up in studio!

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

Nasser Deeb joins us to talk about the KBC and StoneTech Canada tradeshows happening October 26-28, 2022. Hear all about the networking potential, the international creativity, and the touch-and-feel quality of tradeshows. Be sure to listen for the code for free parking and admission to the show on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in the KBC and StoneTech Canada tradeshows? Look up the schedule on kbcexpo.com or reach out at [email protected]. Check them out on Instagram @stonetechcanada and @kbcexpo.

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 @theamabelletters and on Instagram @theamabel_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 up in studio!

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

Spencer Beaureault Of 813 Leads joins us to talk about digital networking and getting leads. He gives us advice on gaining marketing confidence, being disciplined and keeping attention. Find out all about the importance of LinkedIn, ad platform comparison, and how to door-knock in the digital age on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in 813 Leads? Check them out on their website 813leads.com, on Instagram @813leads, or send them at 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 @theamabelletters and on Instagram @theamabel_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 up in studio!

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

Steve and Jen of Vintage Ideas LTD. join us to talk about vintage and rustic design trends. Opening up the show discussing construction on the Azores, they go on to touch on everything from shiplap to epoxy pours to rose gold hardware. Come hear from a pair on the front lines of the design world in this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Vintage Ideas LTD.? Check them out on their website at vintageideas.ca or on Instagram @vintageideasltd, or send them 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 @theamabelletters and on Instagram @theamabel_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 up in studio!

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

Patricio Ramirez of Psquare Inc. is here to talk about fear from comfort and the issue with ego in electricians. He offers all tradespeople, especially electricians, advice on staying humble, accepting help and keeping the right mindset. Pato shares his experience working at a big company for 20 years, as well as the gripping story of what pushed him out of the comfortable place he'd made for himself and into starting his own business. For those curious about the big business side of construction, join us for this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Psquare Inc. Electrical Contracting? Check him out on Instagram @patotheelectrician and @psquareelectric, or send him 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 @theamabelletters and on Instagram @theamabel_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 up in studio!

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

Saskia Van Den Berghe joins us all the way from Belgium to talk about women in carpentry and the construction industry in Belgium. On the show, Manny learns some Flemish words, how trade schools work in Belgium, and how the Belgian government's decision to open the borders to other countries' tradespeople is affecting the Belgian trades. Saskia also shares her devotion to changing the way young people and women think about the trades, and how she's using her platform to do that. She also tells us about the cowboys and clowns of the Belgian construction industry. Is nowhere free of them? Join us on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in Saskia? Check her out on Instagram @vandenberghesaskia.

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 @theamabelletters and on Instagram @theamabel_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 up in studio!

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

Larry Serpa of Key Tile Co. joins us from Vancouver to talk tiling. Opening with talking about heavy tiles on plain drywall, we soon jump right into trim versus other edge options, whether designers should be responsible for small details that are usually left to tradespeople, and the problems with listening to show contractors. Larry shares a few great stories with lessons about accountability, accepting blame and the issue with assuming. The show wraps up discussing the aesthetics versus practicality debate, raising unpopular and underutilized choices like tile floor kitchens and heated surfaces in showers. This episode is a great one for anyone into tile, whether you're a tradesperson or a client.

Interested in Key Tile Co? Check them out on their website keytile.ca, on Houzz, or on Instagram @keytileco or @keysurfaces. Got an inquiry? Email them 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 @theamabelletters and on Instagram @theamabel_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 up in studio!

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

Derick DaCosta of DLC Installations joins us to share his roundabout entrance into the construction industry. We discuss trade separation in Hi-Rise projects, missing high school shop classes and the issue with Toronto's infrastructure. After a long conversation about vans versus trucks for tradespeople, Manny and Derick give some advice to clients before spending the back end of the show breaking down tool batteries and tool brand loyalty. Join us for this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Interested in DLC Installations? Check them out on their website dlcinstallations.com, on every major social media platform @dlcinstallations, or email them 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 @theamabelletters and on Instagram @theamabel_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 up in studio!

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

Cam from Custom Development Group joins us on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. He talks about starting his business in the depths of the pandemic, and his approach to the learning the trades. We discuss the age old topic of the younger generation versus the older generation of tradespeople, and the evolution of teaching. After a brief conversation about diesel prices and electric cars in Canadian winters, Cam shares his experience renovating his own home as a GC. The back end of the show breaks down self-employment versus entrepreneurship, trends in custom construction, and how to sell the importance of what's behind the wall to clients. If you’ve ever wanted to know what Manny would put in your bathroom, this is the show for you.

Interested in Custom Development Group? Check them out on their website customdevelopmentgroup.com or on Instagram @customdevelopmentgroup and his 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 @theamabelletters and on Instagram @theamabel_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 up in studio!

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