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Hacking Concrete is a show about building a business in the decorative concrete industry. We will cover every aspect our our business, from dealing with customers to executing projects and everything in between.

Tim Seay & Landon Blanks


    • Dec 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES

    4.8 from 31 ratings Listeners of Hacking Concrete with Tim Seay & Landon Blanks that love the show mention: concrete, relatable, funny, guys, show, great.



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    Latest episodes from Hacking Concrete with Tim Seay & Landon Blanks

    This was so stressful...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 18:02


    On this episode we talk about the most stressful project we've ever done. A local college had 12k square feet of concrete poured, and they broadcast colored aggregate into it. Once it cured we had to grind and polish it to expose the aggregate. Sponsored by Dewalt: https://dewalt.comDecorative Concrete Schoolhttps://decorativeconcreteschool.comWatch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rH9Ris9Boi0To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    Concrete FOMO - #28

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 20:00


    On this episode we talk about how we have been taking on too many projects because of FOMO...Decorative Concrete Schoolhttps://decorativeconcreteschool.comDanny Barrera, Concrete Marketing Schoolhttps://concretemarketingschool.comWatch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bgjewpCMImcTo listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    Landon, we've got a problem...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 18:36


    On this episode we talk about some different issues we've had with employees over the years in our concrete business. Decorative Concrete Schoolhttps://decorativeconcreteschool.comDanny Barrera, Concrete Marketing Schoolhttps://concretemarketingschool.comWatch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1_gnj2RX8k4To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    I cant believe we are doing this again...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 24:47


    On this episode, we talk about how we are adapting our marketing efforts as we (probably) head into a recession.Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Do5v62QvvoYTo listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    This is Probably a Bad Idea... #25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 17:26


    On this episode, we talk about how we handle incoming leads. We always try to get people to fill out our online form... but some people just don't want to do that. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aK0WxakAMzQTo listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    Why Do We Keep Doing This?! #24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 22:16


    On this episode, we talk about the direction we'd like for our concrete business to go...even though the business keeps pulling us in a different direction. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1uqsSz169ccTo listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    Whats worse? Bidding Projects or Punch Lists?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 28:45


    On this episode, we talk about the two things we spend a ton of time on that we don't really charge for... Bidding & Punch lists.Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kbGha-cMGQoTo listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    Who is Rick Lobdell? The Philosopher of Decorative Concrete & the Fastest Engraver on the Planet.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 22:25


    On this episode, we talk with Rick Lobdell about everything from decorative concrete to crop circles and Van Gogh.Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e2iJ0-NV4S8To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    Easy Money with Ryan from Victory Outdoor Services :: #21

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 25:33


    Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IPagNB0ruG0Visit Ryan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/VictoryOutdoorServicesTo listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    The Oldest Trick in the Book :: 12kft of Metallic Epoxy, 20k ft. of Stained Concrete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 18:09


    Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IPagNB0ruG0Here is a link to the Three Color Metallic Epoxy Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB--_YtnZzEThis is the story about applying metallic epoxy to 12,000 square feet and grinding, staining and sealing 20k square feet. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram 

    They Tried to Get Us Drunk : Hacking Concrete 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 20:00


    Here is a link to the Full Project Tutorial on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aDhcmjjEgKsHere is a link to the YouTube video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/We-Q52Q3mXUIn this episode, we are talking about everything that went on behind the scenes when we stained the concrete for Ballast Point Brewery. In this project, we ground the concrete to remove tile grout to prep it for the concrete stain. Then we applied the concrete stain and sealed it with epoxy and urethane. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    How to Get Screwed on a Polished Concrete Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 33:52


    This was, by far, the hardest polished concrete project we've ever worked on. The worst part about the job was that we knew it was going to be bad, and we still allowed ourselves to get caught up in it. In this episode, we are going to walk you through the process from pre-construction, to scheduling to actually doing the work, and were going to show you all of the mistakes we made along the way that would have changed everything for us. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    The Colorblind Artist that Owns a Decorative Concrete Company : Hacking Concrete Podcast #17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 32:17


    This is the final episode in a 4 part series that was recorded at the Decorative Concrete Expo in Ohio. In this episode we sit down with Rick Lobdell of Concrete Mystique from Nashville, TN. We talk about what it's like to be an art school graduate in the concrete business.  Rick specializes in custom engraved designs in stained concrete, concrete overlays or epoxy coatings. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    Who is Mike Day? The story of a concrete finisher turned YouTuber with over 100k Subs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 22:50


    This is the third episode in a 4 part series that was recorded at the Decorative Concrete Expo in Ohio. In this episode we sit down with Mike Day of Day's Concrete Floors from Maine. We talk about some of his successes and struggles running his concrete finishing company. We also talk about how he ended up running a YouTube channel with >100,000 subscribers.To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram

    Bob Harris EXPOSED (How he almost got arrested in Paris) : Hacking Concrete Podcast #15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 20:21


    This is the second episode in a 4 part series that was recorded at the Decorative Concrete Expo in Ohio. In this episode we sit down with Bob Harris from the Decorative Concrete Institute and talk about his career. He tells us about a few milestones in his career, from writing a book while riding down the road in a car to pouring rubber on the cobblestone streets of London to make concrete stamps. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast​Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools​Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast​Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA​Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva​Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva​Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco​...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com​http://modernpolishedconcrete.com​Contact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram.

    Hacking a Trade Show with Jeff from Decocrete

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 19:33


    This is the first episode in a 4 part series that were recorded at the Decorative Concrete Expo in Ohio. In this episode we sit down with Jeff from Deco-crete supply and talk about all of the things that go into running a trade show. He tells us how the show got started and we talk about all of the different teachers that are there conducting in-person demos & training.Some of the trainers that were at this show were Bob Harris, Rick Lobdell, Rachel Bruce, Crystal Ploszay and Josh Russell.We also talk about what it takes to run a Decorative Concrete Supply store in the middle-of-nowhere Ohio. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcastOur favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtoolsOur podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcastFollow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcvaFollow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcvaFollow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.comhttp://modernpolishedconcrete.comContact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram.DISCLAIMER: The links in this description & mentioned in this video might be affiliate links. If you buy a service or product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission (no additional charge to you). Thank you for supporting this channel!

    Are we really going to another trade show?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 22:28


    In this podcast, we discuss going to the Decorative Concrete Expo / Northeast Concrete Expo. The World of Concrete got postponed this year, so were excited about trying something new. Subscribe to Stack Construction Takeoff Software: https://www.stackct.com/referral-program-landing-page/?utm_source=0031Q000026dgoCQAQ&utm_medium=wom&utm_campaign=referralprogram0:00 Intro0:50 Las Vegas Problems3:05 We Missed Decorative Concrete Council Awards Show10:10 Finding new products at World of Concrete11:15 Rac-a-tac Concrete Edging Seat11:44 Collomix Mixers13:30 Trowel Polish Machines17:12 Stack Takeoff Software18:13 BusyBusy Time Tracking Software20:58 Decorative Concrete Expo / Northeast Concrete ExpoTo listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcastOur favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtoolsOur podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcastFollow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcvaFollow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcvaFollow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.comhttp://modernpolishedconcrete.comContact us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram.DISCLAIMER: The links in this description & mentioned in this video might be affiliate links. If you buy a service or product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission (no additional charge to you). Thank you for supporting this channel!

    Throwing Competitors Under the Bus?! Balancing business and personal relationships.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 21:34


    In this video, we discuss how we balance personal relationships with good business practices.To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcastOur favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtoolsOur podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcastFollow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcvaFollow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcvaFollow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.comhttp://modernpolishedconcrete.comContact me:Tim Seayc/o Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM me on Instagram.DISCLAIMER: The links in this description & mentioned in this video might be affiliate links. If you buy a service or product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission (no additional charge to you). Thank you for supporting this channel!

    Grinding Concrete from a Boat?! :: Hacking Concrete in the British Virgin Islands

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 33:14


    In this episode we sit down with Nathan from Alternative Concrete Solutions @concretebvi to talk about what it is like to operate a decorative concrete business in the British Virgin Islands. Nathan tells us different stories about epoxy floors, polished concrete, concrete overlays, concrete countertops, and what it's like to commute to the job by boat. Follow Nathan from Alternative Concrete Solutions in the British Virgin Islands: IG: https://www.instagram.com/concretebvi/YouTube: https://youtube.com/concretebviWebsite: https://www.concretebvi.com/To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcastOur favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtoolsOur podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcastFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcvaFollow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcvaFollow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.comhttp://modernpolishedconcrete.comContact me:Tim Seayc/o Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM me on Instagram.DISCLAIMER: The links in this description & mentioned in this video might be affiliate links. If you buy a service or product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission (no additional charge to you). Thank you for supporting this channel!

    We got FIRED...and now were going to Vegas. (World of Concrete 2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 25:56


    In this episode we talk about how we were fired from a polished concrete job before it even started. We also discuss how the relationships between superintendents and project managers can negatively effect your relationship with general contractors and owners. We also discuss the upcoming World of Concrete 2020 trade show in Las Vegas.Follow Nathan from Alternative Concrete Solutions in the British Virgin Islands: https://www.instagram.com/concretebvi/To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcastOur favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtoolsOur podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcastFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcvaFollow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcvaFollow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.comhttp://modernpolishedconcrete.comContact me:Tim Seayc/o Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM me on Instagram.

    The Hardest Metallic Epoxy Project We've Ever Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 18:23


    Watch the video version of this podcast at https://dcva.us/hackingconcrete This the 9th episode (and the 3rd video episode) of the Hacking Concrete podcast.In this episode we talk about how we installed 12k square feet of metallic epoxy. This was one of the most difficult (and fun) projects we've ever taken on, and it was fun to sit down and talk about it now that it's over. Thanks for letting us use the lizard clip, Neco. https://instagram.com/necobowenhttps://instagram.com/stonedsurfacesTo listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcastOur favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtoolsOur podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcastFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcvaFollow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcvaFollow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.comhttp://modernpolishedconcrete.comContact Us:Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM us on Instagram.

    Slow Winters ❄️ and Busy Summers ☀️

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 28:41


    This the 8th episode (and the 2nd video episode) of our Hacking Concrete podcast.In this episode we talk about how business gets slow during the winter and busy during the summer. Watch the full video at http://dcva.us/hackingconcreteTo listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcastOur favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtoolsOur podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcastFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcvaFollow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.comhttp://modernpolishedconcrete.comContact me:Tim Seayc/o Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM me on Instagram.

    The Goverment is Taking Our Shop... Now What?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 22:05


    This the 7th episode (and the 1st video episode) of our Hacking Concrete podcast.In this episode we discuss how the government is taking our shop and tearing it down. We also talk about a major issue we had on a polyurea caulking job.Watch the full video at http://dcva.us/hackingconcreteTo listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcastOur favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtoolsOur podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcastFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcvaFollow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco...Our concrete companies: http://decorativeconcreteofvirginia.comhttp://modernpolishedconcrete.comContact me:Tim Seayc/o Decorative Concrete of Virginia14719 Wards Rd.Lynchburg, VA 24502...or just DM me on Instagram.

    A One Star Review!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 24:08


    On this episode we talk about getting one-star business reviews. It can happen to anyone and we talk about how frustrating/disheartening/embarrassing it can be. More importantly, we discuss what you can do about it! We’re looking forward to our upcoming trip to the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. Are you going? Let us know by sending us a message on Instagram. DM either of us @modernpolishedconcrete or @timdcva. We’d love to hang out while we are there.

    The one about disasters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 25:07


    It happens to all business owners. No matter how hard we try, we can't always avoid mistakes. This episode is about some of our biggest disasters. Here is a link to the polished floor we discuss early in the episode.

    Dealing with Disgruntled Customers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 23:19


    We ran across an article in the newspaper about someone who was unhappy with a polished concrete job. We discuss specific quotes in the article and what could have been done to avoid some of the problems.

    Realestalking :: Concrete Floors and Countertops with the Calfees

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 25:19


    In this episode, we interview Daryl and Johanna Calfee. We discuss two unique concrete projects that we were able to do for the Calfees. For their personal residence, they asked us to turn a 100 year old concrete slab that was covered in glue and old mortar into a finished living room floor. For one of their restoration projects, they asked us to create white concrete countertops for the kitchen. Both projects had unique challenges, and it was fun to discuss them with Daryl and Johanna. Visit this link to see photos of the projects we discuss on the show. Daryl & Johanna are funny birds. These two have been married for almost 15 years and in that time have worked in Broadcasting, Marketing, Photography, Design...they have both been college professors and the managed to produced 2 really cool little girls - Ella and Easton. Since 2009, when they bought their first commercial property, "D & Jo" have been steadily plugging away at both residential remodels and commercial projects as their side hustle. With 15 projects in the books, these two talk about their "spirit drinks" and their use of concrete in creative ways throughout their projects. The couple describes their mistakes and wins with countertops, floors and how to make a standard poured pad a little more interesting for zero extra mulla.

    Our biggest metallic epoxy job

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 27:59


    This is the story of our first big metallic epoxy project. This was a 9 day project that consisted of the following: Day 1-3 Grind & patch the concrete Day 4 Apply primer Day 5 Apply epoxy mortar membrane Day 7 Apply metallic primer Day 8 Trowel metallic epoxy Day 9 Apply Urethane Early in the show, we discuss marketing. We always struggle with whether or not we are being too sale-sy and how that effects our business's image. Here is a link to the new marketing video we created as a first step to refining our image. Here is a link to the article that Coatings Pro Magazine wrote about the metallic epoxy project. (Page 40)

    Our first polished concrete job.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2017 25:02


    In this episode we tell you our story of how we went from not owning a concrete grinder one month to grinding & polishing 80k square feet the next month. We cover everything from making samples, pre-construction meetings with a huge company, & executing the project.

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