The Construction Life

Ron Nussbaum, CEO of NuttNest, joins us to discuss communication issues in the construction industry. Ron developed NuttNest to fill a void in the industry, and he shares his experience getting it off the ground. He even answers questions about the future of the service, and the show wraps up with a conversation about the origins of the podcast. If you're interested in communication, this is the show for you.

Check out NuttNest.com and Ron Nussbaum on all major social media platforms.

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.

Part 4

To wrap up Coach D from Pure Motivation Fitness's 4 part series, we break down the way our bodies break down as we age. Coach D teaches us about the effects of testosterone and estrogen on the male and female body over the years, as well as the dangers of metabolic syndrome, and the manipulative practices of both doctors and natural path nutritionists.

Dimitri and Manny encourage you to share this series with your loved ones, especially those over 35, in hopes that it can give someone the advice and encouragement they need to start their journey towards healthier living.

Interested in Coach D? Check him out on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @DimitriGiankoulas.

Use this link to book a meeting with Dimitri: https://go.oncehub.com/DimitriGiankoulas. Mention Manny or the show to get 15% off your app or in-studio consultation and get started on improving yourself today.

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.

Part 3

On part 3 of Coach D from Pure Motivation Fitness's miniseries, we talk injuries and dangerous, preventable health conditions. Coach D teaches us about posture injuries, obesity and metabolic syndrome, and types of harmful tissues. He also gives pointers on getting over barriers, setting achievable goals, and knowing yourself.

Dimitri and Manny encourage you to share this series with your loved ones, especially those over 35, in hopes that it can give someone the advice and encouragement they need to start their journey towards healthier living.

Interested in Coach D? Check him out on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @DimitriGiankoulas.

Use this link to book a meeting with Dimitri: https://go.oncehub.com/DimitriGiankoulas. Mention Manny or the show to get 15% off your app or in-studio consultation and get started on improving yourself today.

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.

Part 2

On part 2 of Coach D from Pure Motivation Fitness's miniseries, we talk food. Coach D teaches us about the three macronutrients and when to eat them, as well as how to food prep and the cons of fads like intermittent fasting.

Dimitri and Manny encourage you to share this series with your loved ones, especially those over 35, in hopes that it can give someone the advice and encouragement they need to start their journey towards healthier living.

Interested in Coach D? Check him out on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @DimitriGiankoulas.

Use this link to book a meeting with Dimitri: https://go.oncehub.com/DimitriGiankoulas. Mention Manny or the show to get 15% off your app or in-studio consultation and get started on improving yourself today.

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.

Part 1

Coach D from Pure Motivation Fitness joins us for a four-part miniseries on health and fitness, in and out of the construction industry. In this first part, we discuss the basis of exercising, covering everything from the importance of a good support system to proper stretching and breathing techniques.

Dimitri and Manny encourage you to share this series with your loved ones, especially those over 35, in hopes that it can give someone the advice and encouragement they need to start their journey towards healthier living.

Interested in Coach D? Check him out on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @DimitriGiankoulas.

Use this link to book a meeting with Dimitri: https://go.oncehub.com/DimitriGiankoulas. Mention Manny or the show to get 15% off your app or in-studio consultation and get started on improving yourself today.

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.

We're talking tiling on today's episode of The Construction Life Podcast with guest Paras Sood from Innovation Tile. Starting off with how he got into tiling as an immigrant Marketing student, Paras shares lots of stories about his experience being a young tiler learning on the job. Now running his own business, Paras has the experience to back up his spirit as he discusses contractors and clients being unwilling to listen to the advice of tilers and the dangers of certain design choices like ceiling tiles. He surprises Manny with his perfectionism and he even expresses having trust issues sending his workers on a job without him there. This episode is not without its advice for young tradespeople, with everything from tips on how to grout to what not to do as a tradesperson's helper. Wrapping up with some tool talk and hammering home the importance of a clean jobsite, we answer the question on everyone's minds: is white thinset actually stronger?

Interested in Innovation Tile? Check then out on their website at innovation-tile.com or on Instagram @itile-toronto. Get in touch with Paras by 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.

Jon MacNeil of MacNeil Construction, Clark Walker of Walkers Custom Frameworks, and Jason Guest of Guest Contracting Inc. and Tiletime join us all the way from Barrie to talk trucks, television and tools. The conversation starts off with whether they factor the rising gas prices into their quotes and soon transitions into Jon telling us about his experience being a part of a TV reno show. A throughline of this episode is the importance of communication, in dealing with both tradespeople and clients, and Jon tells us about his unique approach to showcasing his work, offering the good and the bad for consideration. The show wraps up with a long talk about mentorship and the next generation of tradespeople. Clark and Jon share stories about their fresh-out-of-college new recruits and we discuss the disillusionment that students face once they enter the jobsite, offering some good advice for young job-seekers along the way. Join us for this exciting episode of The Construction Life Podcast!

Find MacNeil Construction at their website, macneilconstruction.ca, or on Instagram @macneilconstruction, or reach out to Jon directly at [email protected].

Find Walkers Custom Frameworks on Facebook and Instagram @walkerscfw or reach out to Clark at [email protected].

Find Guest Contracting Inc. at their website, guestcontracting.com, or on Instagram @guest_contracting.inc, or reach out at [email protected].

Find Tiletime at their website, tiletime.ca, or on Instagram @tiletimecanada, or reach out 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.

Today's episode of The Construction Life Podcast opens with a heartfelt thank you from guest Mher Kerushkerian of Triple M Electric before we get into the nitty gritty of his experience being an immigrant getting into electrical in Canada. He shares his encounters with and opinions on ESA inspectors, homeowners doing their own electrical work, and the electrician’s obligation to fix discovered electrical hazards on a job site regardless of payment. After a compulsory chat about the dirty stereotype around electricians, Mher discusses his plans to focus on apprenticeships, educating the next generation and building tradespeople with good character. The show wraps up talking about tools in Mher's home country and answers the controversial question: Does the accessibility of tools in Canada make Canadian tradespeople less skilled?

Interested in Triple M Electric? Reach out to Mher 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.

Taylor Pagniello from The Therapy Space and Hannah Conover from Compass Construction join Manny and Jason the Keystone Contractor today for a jam-packed episode on gender, therapy, and, of course, construction. Opening with an ever topical discussion on the pandemic's effect on people in therapy, we cover issues with emotional avoidance, the forces stopping men from seeking help, and what to do when people confide in you. Jason has a lot to say about emotional regulation and Manny learns that hating being around people might just be a defence mechanism.

After a poignant reminder from Taylor about the rewards of positive thinking, the show switches gears to talk about women in construction. Hannah shares her experience being a woman on job sites and we touch on substance abuse among tradespeople. This show is filled to the brim with advice. Whether you're a tradesperson or you're struggling with mental health problems or addiction, be sure to tune in to this episode of The Construction Life Podcast.

Taylor wants to remind all of you that virtual therapy at The Therapy Space is as low as $50 per session for the next 8 months. Don’t miss out on this amazing chance to better yourself!

The Therapy Space can be found at thetherapyspace.co, on Instagram @thetherapyspace_, and by email at [email protected].

Interested in Compass Construction? Find them at compassconstruction.ca or reach out to Hannah at [email protected].

How about The Keystone Contractor? Find him at thekeystonecontractor.com or by 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.

Heavy Duty Homes’ Phil Russo is back on the show joining Manny and Jason the Keystone Contractor to talk international. We open the show talking about payment installments and Heavy Duty Homes’ fascinating quoting process before moving on to reveal Phil’s plans for the future of the business. After an interesting discussion about the importance of admin, Phil gets into what everyone is curious about, Heavy Duty Homes' expansion into the USA. He compares American and Canadian clients, shares stories of the headache that is Floridan tradespeople, and breaks down some of the biggest differences in the building regulations of different cities. The show wraps up with a rant about the entitlement of the younger generation. You won't want to miss this episode of The Construction Life Podcast!

Interested in Heavy Duty Homes? Find them at heavydutyhomes.com, on Instagram @heavydutyhomesinc, or by email at [email protected].

How about The Keystone Contractor? Find him at thekeystonecontractor.com or by 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.