The Drywall Podcast - Where the Trade Meets the Craft

Well I finally got to catch up with Brad Hannah at the CSR new secret location recently and man did we have a good time.  Brad and I hit it off right away and had a very short but good conversation about how he may have been a bad boy in the past but he's changed his ways and why that's important to him now.  Brad is a character and I'm counting the days until I get to have a much more substantial conversation with him on this "special edition" episode of The Drywall Podcast.

Kayla was an absolute gem to have on the show.  Not only because of her vast knowledge of the drywall industry but I really enjoyed her openness.  She's put herself out there to be criticized in a world of hard core Drywallers who aren't afraid to tear a person apart.  She's made mistakes in relationships and come out the other side even more powerful.  If there ever was a drywall finisher who encapsulates the essence of the industry it's Kayla Sullivan-Beckett.  From CanAm to Circle Brand and beyond.  She's the quintessential ambassador of the industry and I'm proud to have had the opportunity to talk with her.  I'm sure you'll be inspired too after a few minutes of listening to this, the 40th episode of The Drywall Podcast.

If something is too good to be true it generally is.  Not the case with the spy Sponge. When I first saw the Spy Sponge I thought to myself,  "What a simple tool."  Nothing would be farther from the truth.  The complication and depth of knowledge is vast.  Not only that, Jake Creeley had the foresight to give it to his crew and not even tell them he'd created it because he wanted honest feedback.  That's just the way Jake is.  I've met lots of entrepreneurs and I have to say that Jake is one of the best I've come across.  Not only does he run an extremely successful drywall company in Buffalo, he also dabbles in real estate speculation all while marketing this amazing new product.  Jake and I get deep in the weeds on this, the 39th episode of The Drywall Podcast. 

Jake is a union drywall professional with a knack for selling tools.  He has an idea and the will to make it happen.  He's already attracted some big names and is turning heads in the industry.  We discuss everything from ice baths, the importance of exercise, to the burden of chewing tobacco.  Jake is very knowledgable about all aspects of the drywall industry and is even selling a new tool called the "Tape Worm."  Jake is a pioneer in the drywall industry and you'll see why on this, the 38th episode of The Drywall Podcast.

I got a chance to catch up with some super pros.  Royce and Steve were genuine and knowledgeable when talking about the latest craze to hit the drywall stands.  Introducing the 3Way!  It's a paper corner that has the potential to cut 25% off your next drywall finishing project.  We discuss bringing a new product to market in the drywall space and talk about the challenges of creating just the right paper for the job.  Steve and Royce make an exceptional partnership on this, the 37th episode, of The Drywall Podcast.

Meghan is a powerhouse in the Drywall industry.  Not only is she a major proponent for women in construction, she's a major proponent for women in her community.  We discuss community organizations she's started and organizations she's a part of.  We talk about her challenging beginning in the trade when she was told she couldn't be a Drywaller because she's a girl.  We also discuss how she handles bossing men around who work for her.  Meghan is very funny and this podcast is awesome.  I hope you enjoy hearing Meghans story on the 36th podcast of The Drywall Podcast.  

Myron Ferguson is a gem.  I've spoken with him before about Fresco Harmony but I had no idea how deep that rabbit hole went.  We do a deep dive into how he stumbled upon an opportunity to write the book on drywall and landed the deal.  Not only did he seize the opportunity, but his book "Drywall, Professional Techniques for Great Results" went on to be the second best selling book in the history of Taunton Press.  We discuss the resulting opportunities he created from the success of the book and where he's at today on the 35th episode of The Drywall Podcast.  

Kevin is the quintessential salesman.  During an industry show Walls & Ceilings magazine noticed his unique skill for addressing the public.   Shortly after that he found himself writing an piece for the magazine called Adventures in Drywall.  You can tell when you talk to Kevin that he knows his business.  We discuss all aspects pertaining to drywall and beyond.  Kevin and I hit it off right away and its evident in this episode, the 34th episode of The Drywall Podcast that there might be more to this interview down the road.  I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed interviewing. 

I didn't realize Sean had the extensive drywall background knowledge he has but this guy knows everybody and has the track record to prove it.  He's been around the block and is an expert at not only running the business but doing the business.  We talk about the transition from hand finishing to using the automatic tools.  We discuss social media and how his instagram page got wiped.  Sean is really fun to talk with and his passion for the trade shines through in this 33 episode of The Drywall Podcast.

Kyle started Drywall Junkies around the time Facebook Groups were just starting.  To his knowledge he feels Drywall Junkies (as it was known at the time) was the very first drywall page out there.  It took a while for the page to get legs but now they have a following of over 50K and a whole bunch of swag to back it up.  Kyle is a true hustler and he specializes in drywall hanging/boarding.  We talk plenty about the industry and where Drywall Junkies is headed next on this, the 32nd episode of The Drywall Podcast.