The Drywall Podcast - Where the Trade Meets the Craft

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Jeff in Vancouver BC at a recent Fresco Harmony training in Vancouver BC.  Since then Jeff has been dabbling in Fresco Harmony and carving out a niche in his area as a specialty wall guy.  We talk about that and how He may have stumbled early in life.  He struggled with drug abuse early on but that didn't stop him from creating the life he lives in the trade he loves.  I know you'll enjoy this, the 59th episode of The Drywall Podcast.

The drywall podcast is brought to you in the month of July by our friends over the pond at GWI supplying the UK with drywall finishing products since 2021.  You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, and online at www.gwiltd.com

Jack has been working with me for over 9 years.  We finally had a chance to just sit and talk.  This is an intimate conversation between two co-workers that have known each other for a long time.  I think that relationship shines through in our conversation.  Jack talks about his experience with various plaster systems, working in a casino and dabbling in the stock market.  Jacks a great guy and this conversation on the 58th episode of TDP will go down as one of my absolute favorites.  

The month of July is brought to you by GWI supplying the U.K. with drywall finishing products since 2021.  Check them out on Instagram, Facebook, and  online at www.gwiltd.com 

Recently I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nathan Binkle of Nathan's Drywall for an indebth conversation about how he found himself in this crazy industry.  We discuss his early days working as a chef and how he navigated his way to being self employed.  We also discuss his relationship with Shawn Ramsden, and the importance of family on this, the 57th episode of The Drywall Podcast.  

The month of July is sponsored by our good friends at GWI in Swindon England.  GWI Supplying the U.K. With drywall finishing products since 2021.  Check them out online at www.gwiltd.com

Rob is the first corner bead applicator specific guest we've had on the podcast and he's created something special specifically for making corner bead installation easier.  He also gives us some tips on how we can more efficiently install corner bead and squeeze a few less minutes out of the install.  He's a great guys and I hope you enjoy this, the 56th podcast of The Drywall Podcast.

The month of July on The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by GWI.  GWI supplying the U.K. with drywall finishing products since 2021! Delivering quality brands nationwide. Check them out on Facebook, Instagram or online at www.gwiltd.com for all your finishing needs! 

Rick is one of the most knowledgeable interviewees I've had on the show.  Not just talking finishing but also talking business.  He's had some stumbles but has always come up smelling like roses.  He's poised to launch a one of a kind revolutionary tool that will change your existing automatic tools into continuous flow tools easily and efficiently.  We talk about his amazing new tool, Canvas tools, patents, his father and a myriad of other topics on this, the 55th podcast of The Drywall Podcast.  

Special thanks to Columbia Tools for sponsoring The Drywall Podcast in the month of June.

I recently had the distinct pleasure of traveling up to British Columbia and touring the Columbia Tools facility in Surrey BC.  We ran a Fresco Harmony training and had a ton of fun doing an accent wall and playing with all the cool tools there.  Afterwards we headed up to beautiful Salt Spring Island where I got a chance to Meet the founder of Columbia Tools Bernie St James.  We hit it off right away and it was an honor discussing the history of Columbia Tools and why he was able to carve out one of the best brands in the business.  Bernie is down to earth and very candid in this, the 54th podcast on The Drywall Podcast.  I hope you love it!

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Kristi is one of my absolute favorite people.  She's bubbly, cute, and a hard ass worker.  She's recently been recognized by UPAT (International Union of Painters and Allied Trades) and has been tapped to be the ambassador for Canada.  Don't think she's let this opportunity go to her head.  She's just as humble and passionate as ever on this, the 54th episode of The Drywall Podcast.  

Shout out to Columbia Tools for sponsoring TDP throughout the month of June.  Find out more at columbiatool.com

What a pleasure getting to know Derrick Trout.  He's been in and around the industry for a long time.  He runs East Coast Drywall Tools where he's created quite a collection of vintage drywall tools that you won't see or hear about anywhere else.  We discuss that, how he started collecting tools and a little bit about distribution and the industry on this, the 53rd podcast of The Drywall Podcast.  I sincerely hope you gain some knowledge on this one.

This episode, and all the episodes in June are brought to you by Columbia Tools.  You can find out more about Columbia Tools at www.columbiatools.com

Daniel Atkinson is the first European on The Drywall Podcast and we couldn't be more pleased.  His soft demeanor and kind energy make way for an honest and knowledgable interview.  We dive into the differences between the trades in England and the United States.  We discuss his time working with his father, life and the pursuit of happiness.  We also discuss differences in drywall compound as well as varying techniques used by Europeans.  Come travel with me over the pond to Bracknell England and we can discover together how similar we all are on this, the 52nd, episode of The Drywall Podcast.

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Jonathan found me on The Drywall Podcast and reached out inquiring about how to branch out on his own.  We got to talking on the phone and I decided we needed to have a podcast dedicated to the questions he was asking and to serve as a guiding light for other drywall professions who may want to venture out on their own.  We also do a deep dive into how to market and sell a new patch business and also Fresco Harmony on this, the 51st episode of The Drywall Podcast.  I hope you enjoy it!

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