The Drywall Podcast

Scott and I have been admiring each others social media pages for quite some time.  We almost had a podcast about a year ago and it fell through but I was able to wrangle him this time.  We talk about his experience being a Jehovah's Witness and how doing donation work for his religion brings him peace.  We also talk a lot about the automatic finishing tools and the difference between the banjo and the bazooka but the conversation takes a turn when Scott admits that he's struggling with Parkinson's Disease.  We discuss what the future holds for Russell's Drywall and a whole lot more on this, the 133rd, episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of TDP was brought to you by Tape-Tech Tools This month we're highlighting the T-RAXX system exclusively by Tape-Tech.  Find out more about this amazing too by visiting their social media pages or checking out the T-RAXX first hand at AMES, All-Wall, and West-Tech.  

Most of the time I'm having conversations with drywall professionals, but sometimes a plaster person wanders into the mix.  I was unsure when Jeremy's creative director reached out,  but I was also curious.  I'm glad we hooked up.  Jeremy is a guy I could be good friends with and I hope we stay in contact after this experience.  We have several parallels within our lives and we happen to be around the same age too.  Jeremy owns and developed a company called New Age Artisans out of Bozeman Montana.  He's been working in the plaster space for over two decades and has launched his own flavor of plaster.  Not only that, he hosts a podcast called The Aggregate where he interviews professional plasterers from around the globe.  He's the quintessential expert in Tadelakt and we talk a lot about that.  We skim all over the airwaves waxing poetic about the nature of walls and why he's made beautiful walls his passion on this, the 132nd, epiosode of TDP.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Tape-Tech.  Find out more at www.tapetech.com

Recently we had an unusually large order come through the Fresco Harmony and it was a familiar name.  Logan Davis.  I'd never talked to him on the phone and he'd never called to inquire about the product.  He just picked it up and has been crushing it with Fresco Harmony for many years now.  I decided to give him a call to see what in the hell he was doing to sell Fresco Harmony and maybe pass some of that knowledge onto some other finishers in the drywall community.  He agreed and the rest is history.  Logan is a great guy and is extremely well rounded in the construction industry.  This conversation moves through the fabric of the home building process and in the end we spin a tale that's sure to be pleasing to the regular listener of The Drywall Podcast.  This is episode 131... Today's episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Tape Tech.  This month we're highlighting The T-Raxx system. Exclusive to TapeTech and available through AMES, All-Wall, and West-Tech $149 for T-RAXX or $500 total system cost for maximum mobility and jobsite flexibility. Head over to their instagram, Facebook, and YouTube pages to find out more...  

Once again Drywall Shorty graces TDP with her presence.  It's been over two years since I interviewed Drywall Shorty and we were way over due for another conversation.  We get into the technical aspect of what she does and dig into how she makes money and it may not be what you think.  Lydia is a hard working drywall professional who isn't afraid to get dirty but still loves looking good when she's on the job site.  She's one of my absolute favorite people to interview and I'm so glad she agreed to come onto this, the 130th, episode of The Drywall Podcast.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Tape Tech.  Introducing the T-RAXX system.  This system transforms how finishers transport and use their tools and is available through AMES, All-Wall, and West-Tech. The rack system is just $149.99  

I must be the luckiest Drywaller in the land to get to interview Aaron and Elliot of Columbia Tools not once but twice! If you missed our first episode you may want to dig into the archives and check out episodes 23 and 26 way back in November of 2023.  We talk a lot about the history of the company but this episode is based more on current events.  We talk a lot about marketing and sales, the Surrey project we took part in, Our good friend Kam, and much much more.  Columbia Tools has supported The Drywall Podcast and I appreciate them for that. We have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs on this episode, the 129th episode, of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Columbia Tools.  you can find out more about Columbia Tools by visiting their website. www.columbiatools.com 

We catch up with Steve Wessel of Whitby Drywall on episode 128.  I met Steve at a Fresco Harmony training at CSR in Toronto but that's not the only thing that makes this podcast special.  Steve is the third of his family to come on the podcast.  We've also interviewed Royce with the 3Way and his brother Dan both amazing and it was nice to catch up with a third member of this family.  We discuss challenges of being a struggling musician and navigating drugs and alcohol in his youth and how maybe drywall was a way for him to clean up his act.  Steve is an amazing finisher and so we talk a lot about technique and why he chooses Columbia Tools as his go-to tools for finishing.  Steve is a fantastic interviewee and I know you'll love him after listening to this, the 128th episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Columbia Tools.  Find out more at www.columbiatools.com

Mike and Jesse came down to Albuquerque recently to work with me on a Fresco Harmony project and we got to know each other.  These two are some of the best finishers I've had the pleasure to work with.  We all had a fantastic time and created some new stories along the way.  Some of which you'll get to hear on this podcast.  We also talk a bit about our friend Kam's last day on the job and how that experience shaped us.  It's another gem of an episode, episode 127, on The Drywall Podcast. Shout tout to Columbia Tools for sponsoring The Drywall Podcast in the month of April.  Check out their roadshow happening now on all your favorite  social media platforms.  www.columbiatools.com

At the end of each Podcast I ask for a pearl of wisdom that our interviewees can bestow amongst the drywall community.  The answers are fantastic and most times not what you'd think.  This episode is a compilation of Pearls over the past 10 months of shows.  From owners of companies to the tradesmen and women that work alongside you we'll get a chance to absorb the wisdom of the industry on this, the 126th, episode of The Drywall Podcast.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Columbia tools.  Find out more about Columbia tools by visiting their website at www.columbiatools.com.

I finally got a chance to catch up with Mark Wilson of AMES Taping Tools.  Mark is an extremely accomplished finisher who's rose the ranks in the drywall industry to become Director of Technical Education with one of the largest tool manufacturers in the world. We talk about Marks beginnings in the trade up in Michigan and how being knowledgeable lead him to an amazing career.  Mark has traveled all over the world meeting people and spreading knowledge of the trade and now for the first time we managed to get an interview with him on The Drywall Podcast.  I sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast, the 125th episode, as much as I did. This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Morph Sanding Solutions.  You can find out more about Morph Sanding Solutions by visiting Morphsandingsolutions.com.au or find them at CSRbuilding.com 

Rarely do I have people reach out to be on The Drywall Podcast.  Tyler is one of those people and I'm glad he did.  He's a very well spoken, respectable, member of his community but he may have ran into some bumps in the road that cost him a pastoral opportunity.  Tyler didn't let that get him down though.  He always found refuge in drywall.  At 29 Tyler is a younger person in the trade but don't let that fact fool you.  Tyler is a true hustler and I'm glad he reached out to me for this, the 124th, episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode is brought to you by Morph Sanding Solutions.  You can find out more about Morph by visiting their website at morphsandingsouutions.com.au or check them out at csrbuilding.com  

Cathy will be an instant favorite.  She's only been in the trade for a couple years but it wasn't until Ben Cole from GWI in Swindon England encouraged her to get more involved on social media that she's entered into the spotlight.  Her instagram account is quickly growing.  Cathy has a knack for making interesting content but she's in the trenches getting it done every day.  She's a mother of two, works hard, and still has time to give to charity.  We discuss all that and more on this, The 123rd, episode of The Drywall Podcast.  This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Morph Sanding Solutions.  You can find out more about Morph Sanding Solutions at morphsandingsouutions.com.au or find them at CSRbuilding.com

Dieter reached out to me recently because he was curious about how Fresco Harmony could help the company he works for Co.ME out of Italy.  They make some pretty awesome drywall and plaster tools and he was wondering if I might want to try them out.  Of course I said yes but I told him the only stipulation was that he had to be on The Drywall Podcast.  He agreed and the rest is history.  Dieter is a great guy and he has a wealth of knowledge, not only in drywall, but also in plaster.  We talk a lot about plaster and how he became the new North American sales rep for Co.ME.  Come take a trip down memory lane as we wax poetic about drywall and beyond on this, the 122nd, episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Morph Sanding Solutions.  Find out more information about Morph Sanders at morphsandingsouutions.com.au or check them out at csrbuilding.com

Jay Delk is a third generation drywall finisher out of Clarksville TN.  He recently started using Fresco Harmony because he won some from a contest hosted by CSR.  Not only has he begun using Fresco Harmony but he decided to come to Albuquerque to learn more about the product.  We talk about his recent adventure to Albuquerque but we also dive into his early days surfing and how he tried a few different trades before he landed back in drywall.  Jay is very well spoken and we have a great conversation on this, the 121st episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  Making walls better since 2004.  Find out more about Fresco Harmony by visiting the website at www.frescoharmony.com

Sheila and I have a lot of parallels.  We become instant friends on the unlikeliest of episodes.  Sheila is the owner and developer of a new drywall product called Mudd Skip.  This product is revolutionary and very cool to work with.  They were nice enough to send me some product to try out with Fresco Harmony and I have to say it works great! You'll find out all you need to know about this stuff in this episode but if you're inclined you can head over to their website www.muddskip.com and check out the videos over there that explain this product in detail.  Sheila is an amazing, strong, enthusiastic, power woman who is taking the drywall industry by storm and The Drywall Podcast gets to have a front row seat on this, the 120th episode of The Drywall Podcast.  I hope you enjoy it!  This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  For more information about Fresco Harmony check out the website at www.frescoharmony.com

If you don't know Joe Koenig of Trim-Tex I recommend listening to this episode.  Joe is one of the nicest guys I've ever met, and has been a champion of Fresco Harmony for over a decade.  We dive head first into the history of Trim-Tex drywall products and their beginnings when Joe Senior migrated from Yugoslavia.  Both Joes are impressive business men and this episode acknowledges that.  If you've been curious about Trim-Tex and how they came to be, this episode will be extremely enjoyable for you. Lets take a walk down memory lane on this, the 119th episode of The Drywall Podcast. Today's episode is brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  You can find out more about Fresco Harmony by visiting www.frescoharmony.com 

We welcome Brad Hanna back onto The Drywall Podcast after two years but it didn't occur to me that his first interview was only 19 minutes.  After a reconnection at the CSR Black Friday Event in Vaughn ON we decided we better reconnect and get more of the story.  We talk a lot about the early days of influencers on social media and where social media has gone today.  We discuss the tools and we also talk some about religion.  Brad is a real talker and so am I so this episode worked out just fine for the both of us and I hope it works out well for you too on this, the 118th episode of The Drywall Podcast. Today's episode was brought to you by CSR.  You can find out more about CSR by visiting their website at www.csrbuilding.com

What an absolute pleasure it was having Monica and Jud on the show.  It's nice to get a perspective of Fresco Harmony from a couple of pros why aren't exactly in the drywall industry.  That's right...  Monica and Judy are the first professional painters to grace The Drywall Podcast and I couldn't be more lucky.  Not only are they extremely professional at what they do, they aren't scared to try something new.  We talk about their first experience with Fresco Harmony, the housing industry in Paonia and how Monica found herself loving life in a small Colorado community.  There's lots of laughs and lots of great information on this, the 117th, episode of The Drywall Podcast.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by CSR Building Supply.  You can find out more by visiting www.csrbuilding.com or by visiting their locations in Vaughn and Barrie Ontario.  You'll be glad you did.  

It's always a pleasure to talking with Big Dawg but getting to sit down with him a second time was special.  Recently Big Dawg went through some life difficulties when he was injured on the job and had to move his fiancé and child.  We talk about the challenges of running a business and how these circumstances led him to turn to a higher power for strength to move forward.  Stephen is amazing in the face of difficulty and has shown that he has what it takes to be a leader in drywall and in life.  Big Dawg brings it real in this episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by CSR Building Supplies.  You can find out more about CSR by visiting their website at www.csrbuildingsupplys.com  

I'm so glad James reached out to me.  He's one of those people who you just connect with right away.  He's extremely intelligent, well spoken, and has a dynamic skill set that has enabled him to take an idea and develop a product in his garage that just might revolutionize the way sanding is done in the drywall industry.  He's very funny and we get into the weeds on the industry, marketing, and how it came to be that he is now a product developer.  I'm pretty sure you're going to like this episode, the 115th episode, of The Drywall Podcast.   This episode, and all the episodes of The Drywall Podcast in the month of November are brought to you by CSR Building Supply.  You can find out more about CSR by visiting their website at www.csrbuilding.com 

Mauricio was referred to me by the kind folks at Solid Drywall.  He began doing drywall after he moved up to Toronto and his uncle Sol showed him the ropes.  Shortly after starting his own company he started on social media showing his work because he looked so young that people questioned his ability to achieve jobs.  That little social media experience catapulted his following to over 242K on Instagram and 139K followers on Facebook.  He's a fantastic guy to talk to and listening to on this, the 114th episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  Fresco Harmony, making walls better since 2004.  www.frescoharmony.com

On this episode we pay tribute to a drywall legend.  Kameron Brown known as itsyamankam passed away on Tuesday October 1st after working on a drywall project in Effingham IL.  Kam was a pivotal figure in the drywall space and friends with anyone who had the pleasure of coming into contact with him.  I was lucky enough to be with him on his last day and I feel it's important to tell my story from this perspective.  This is the very first solo podcast by Nick Harmon explaining the profound relationship between Kam and myself, what happened on Oct 1st and what we can do as a drywall community to ensure his legacy lives on.  I miss my friend but his stories and impact is still very much alive in our hearts.  We remember that legacy on this, the 113th episode of The Drywall Podcast. RIP Kam we love you!!!

Once again we meet up with Jason Marshall after a long hiatus to discuss a little trouble he had with a contractor.  Jason recently finished a project and the contractor decided not to pay him and he had to lean the property.  We talk about the importance of having a sound contract and how creating a procedure document for his clients has helped Jam's Drywall become more successful.  Jason is a great guy and I always enjoy talking with him but this one is fantastic.  I hope you get as much good information out of this episode, Episode 112, as I did. This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  Making walls better since 2004.  You can find out more about Fresco Harmony at www.frescoharmony.com

I finally got a chance to catch up with Steph of Teek Interiors.  If you don't know who Steph Abbott is just head over to her Instagram page @teekinteriors and give her a like.  She's acquired over 50K followers but it wasn't by accident.  Steph has had a unique approach to tackling Instagram and it's paid off for her.  We talk about some strategic approaches to getting more followers and how some little tweaks can really bolster your engagement.  We also discuss her last year of recovery from drugs and alcohol and how that freedom has lead her to some pretty extraordinary opportunities in the drywall community.  We talk about her experience at the Great Rocky Mountain Adventure and getting to rep Richards with PRC and Gilbert taping.  Oh, and we talk a lot about drywall finishing technique.  Episode 111 is awesome and so is Steph and I hope you think so too.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  Making walls better since 2004.  You can find out more about Fresco Harmony by visiting www.frescoharmony.com 

Chris and I go back 10 years to the Drywall Talk days.  Chris happened upon Fresco Harmony and decided to try it out.  Shortly after we met up in Vegas at Intex and had a great time.  He doesn't do the most Fresco Harmony but he's always been a huge supporter and a fantastic finisher.  We catch up in this episode to discuss how he got into the trade, why he still chooses metal corner bead over vinyl, and how his business has diversified into acoustical ceilings and metal framing.  Chris is a great guy and tells a great story on this, the 110th episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  Fresco Harmony, making walls better for 20 years.  You can find out more information on Fresco Harmony by visiting www.frescoharmony.com or you can check out a ton of videos on the YouTube page.

Spencer called me out of the blue to discuss some large Fresco Harmony projects that he has on the horizon.  I liked where the conversation was going so I decided to have a zoom call and capture the entire dialogue pertaining to Fresco Harmony.  We discuss sales, color strategy, and application.  In the short time that he was able to be on the phone with me we cover a lot of ground.  If you're curious about selling Fresco Harmony this episode is for you.  You can also catch my entire episode with Spencer back on Episode 107.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Fresco Harmony making walls better since 2004.  Find out more at www.frescsoharmony.com

Shortly after the launch of the famous tool The TechDry tool the Dry x Cory graced us with his presence on one of the first episodes of The Drywall Podcast Two years later we catch up with Cory to see how things are going and to dig a little deeper into the idea behind this awesome new too.  Cory and I have stayed in contact over the last two years and he's helped me tremendously with my endeavors marketing and selling Fresco Harmony. We have a lot of laughs and a lot of fun and I know you will too on this, the 108th episode of The Drywall Podcast.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by TechDry Tools.  You can find out more about TechDry tools by visiting TechDryTools.com  

Spencer may not be the most influential person on the internet right now but what he lacks in influence he makes up for in heart.  We connected when Spencer reached out a couple weeks ago about some Fresco Harmony questions he had.  I wrangled him onto the podcast because we had such a great conversation.  Spencer is 30 and has been running his own business in Kalispell MT and is looking to diversify with Fresco Harmony.  I've never seen someone who's never done Fresco Harmony so excited about the potential.  Needless to say we talk a lot about Fresco Harmony but we also get into the importance of work life balance.  This episode could very well become a new favorite.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by SurPro Stilts. Elevate your safety, comfort, and performance with the leaders in stilts. Visit Stilts.com and elevate your game.

Tom and I hit it off right away.  He's a great interview and we quickly settle into a fantastic conversation.  Tom was the 2015 Trim-Tex Drywall Artist of the year and we talk about that but we also get deep into the weeds talking about Trim-Tex specialty corner beads and how cool they are, or were...  Tom also has done Fresco Harmony for a long time so we talk a lot about his experience with the product and he helped get Fresco Harmony into Outwest Drywall Supply in Grand Junction and their other locations in Colorado.  We also discuss his meager beginnings working with his brother-in-law and how he may have hooked up with the boss' daughter.  Tom is a great guy and I know you're going to enjoy this episode, the 106th episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast, and all the episodes of The Drywall Podcasts in the month of August are brought to you by SurPro Stilts. Be sure to check out stilts.com for more information on the X models, like the S1X and S2X and the Flexion Foot System

On this episode of The Drywall Podcast we take a look at the "not so fun" side of drywall and dive into profit margins and numbers.  Doug has not only built an amazing business in the residential sector but he's also conquered the commercial side.  His approach just might inspire you to dig a little deeper in your own business too.  Doug is a systems person and by creating specific systems for running a successful business, he's put together a step by step program for you to achieve the same results.  It's called the Drywall CEO Academy and it's now available for you to check out.  Just message him on instagram for more information.  @realdougmckenzie  This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by SurPro Stilts If you're looking for iconic drywall brands that stand the test of time, stand with SurPro. Elevate your safety, comfort, and performance with the leaders in stilts. Visit www.Stilts.com and elevate your game.

I'm excited about this one.  Kaila and Allison are the quintessential influencers but it wasn't always that way.  It wasn't until Allison saw a video by JWOL that she got inspired to begin making videos on TikTok and that vision turned into a 170K following on Instagram.  Being influential is just the tip of the iceberg for these young and ambitious women in the trade.  They continue to innovate and grow with brands and new technologies that make their business strong.  I was blown away by these two and I hope you will be too on this, the 104th episode of The Drywall Podcast.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by SurPro Stilts where innovation meets elevation. Be sure to check out www.stilts.com for more information on the X models, like the S1X and S2X and the Flexion Foot System

Every now and again I get an interview where I just jive with the person.  Hayden is one of those people.  I had a chance to meet Hayden at the last training in Barrie Ontario and we hit it off right away and I knew we needed to chat.  Hayden is a 28 year old drywall business owner but to talk to him you'd think he was 40.  He's very sharp, determined, and has an eire to business that's unlike anyone I've seen.  We discuss his rise to fame and how he leverages exceptional video content to create his brand into what it is today.  Hayden is a pleasure and I'm sure you'll glen a few pearls of wisdom on this, the 103rd episode of The Drywall Podcast. Today's episode was brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  Making walls better since 2004.  You can find out more by visiting our website at www.frescoharmony.com if you're in Canada check us out at www.csrbuilding.com

We catch up with Brandon Hunter once again to discuss his roll with SurPro Stilts and kind of roam all over the place with this conversation.  No matter though, Brandon has much to say about the industry and we have a fantastic conversation digging Into the weeds.  We discuss a broad range of topics including, but not limited to, marketing strategy, women in the trades, and a ton about stilts and stilt safety.  Brandon has been in and around the drywall industry spanning almost 30 years and has a lot to say about it on this, the 102nd episode of The Drywall Podcast.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  You can find out more about Fresco Harmony at csrbuilding.com or www.frescoharmony.com

Jammie made the mistake of reaching out to me on Instagram messenger and telling me how much he liked various episodes of The Drywall Podcast.  After checking out his instagram page I knew he needed to be the next interviewee on the show.  We discuss how he got his start as a lowly painter back in the day and how that work transitioned to drywall.  He's worked with employees and without and we discuss the positives and negatives of both.  We also talk a lot about family and navigating this crazy life all sprinkled with a little popcorn on this, the 101st episode of The Drywall Podcast This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  Find out more on our website www.frescoharmony.com or if you're in Canada you can find our products at csrbuilding.com 

Paps is one of those people you meet that just brightens up your day.  His friendly energy and zest for the trade is unmatched.  Paps also happened to be The Drywall Podcast first episode way back in May of 2022 and I'm honored to have him back for episode 100.  We dive into his story again but we also talk a little bit about the Surry collaboration I got to take part in, some of his systems strategies, and why he would prefer working with someone else.  I'm excited for the 100th episode and I hope you are too.  I couldn't have asked for a better interviewee.   This episode and all the episodes in the month of May are brought to you by Rocket City Drywall.  Catch my two part interview with owner Alana Black on episodes 96 and 97 only on The Drywall Podcast.

Brandon is one of those interviews that I'm excited to dig into because of his vast knowledge of the drywall industry.  He actually started All Wall online presence and was instrumental in developing the brands of many of the drywall products you use today.  Join us as we travel the past of an aspiring web developer as he navigates the early days of the internet and how his vision helped shape an industry.  Brandon and I are around the same age and we know many of the same people so this interview was long over due for the both of us.  I hope you enjoy this, the 99th episode of The Drywall Podcast as much as I did.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Rocket City Drywall.  You can find out more about Rocket City Drywall and a new gypsum product called "Back to Earth" made to enhance your garden by heading over to www.rocketcitydrywall.com

Is your spiritual wellness low?  Are you looking for inspiration?  Well look no further.  Part 2 "Pearls of Wisdom" Will leave you floating on cloud 9.  Spanning all the way from episode 51, I've compiled some gems that can no longer be silenced.  Sit back and enjoy as drywall professionals from across the globe bestow their knowledge upon you.  We have some laughs and wax poetic on this, a compilation episode, episode 98, of The Drywall Podcast.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Rocket City Drywall out of Huntsville AL.  You can find out more about Rocket City Drywall and Back to Earth by visiting www.rocketcitydrywall.com 

In this follow up episode of The Drywall Podcast we, once again, meet up with Alana Black of Rocket City Drywall to discuss her brain child product Back to Earth which is a recycled gypsum product that is growing as an innovative product in the Drywall Space.  Launching a new product isn't the easiest of challenges for an already successful business owner but that isn't stopping Alana from taking it on.  We discuss her path Back to Earth and find out, not only how she developed this product, but how she's marketing it.  Alana is an absolute pleasure to talk with and I'm sure you are going to enjoy this, the 97th episode of The Drywall Podcast.   This episode, and all the episodes, in the month of May and June are brought to you by Rocket City Drywall and Back to Earth.  You can find out more about these companies by visiting www.rocketcitydrywall.com

Welcome to part one of this two part adventure with Alana Black of Rocket City Drywall.  Alana took over her family business in 2016 and began making strategic changes that has enabled this mom and pop company to grow and thrive.  She has a passion for over achieving and has most recently taken on the challenge of developing a product out of recycling sheetrock that would otherwise go to the landfill.  Part one examines her roll at Rocket City and sets us up for Part two where we'll learn more about this exciting new product.   The Drywall Podcast in the months of May and June were brought to you by Rocket City Drywall out of Huntsville AL.  You can find out more by visiting www.rocketcitydrywall.com

As soon as I started talking to Ray I knew this was going to be a good episode.  Ray is an excellent conversationalist.  We dive right into his story.  Ray is open about his struggles with drugs and alcohol early on in his career but cleaned up and now has 40 years of sobriety to brag about.  We talk about that but we also talk about the various companies he's worked with spanning from Chicago to Arizona to Florida.  Oh and a little channel he started on YouTube called "The Drywall Doctor on YouTube that has reached over 47K followers.  His depth of knowledge runs deep and I'm sure you're going to love this, the 95th episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  Making walls better since 2004.  You can find out more about Fresco Harmony by visiting www.frescoharmony.com or email Nick Harmon directly at info@frescoharmony.com

Walter has been buying Fresco Harmony for a long time.  I know this because I used to read a book to my son called Walter the Baker and I made the reference early on.  He's continued to do a lot of Fresco Harmony so after his latest order I said to myself, "I need to have him on the show."  Well we finally got him on and I can't believe what a wealth of drywall knowledge he has.  Especially surrounding spray texture and tools.  We talk a lot about his experience coming up in the trade but also do a deep dive into the automatic tools and also why he got into Fresco Harmony.  Walter is a fantastic conversationalist and if you've never listened to The Drywall Podcast before this is an excellent place to start.   This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Fresco Harmony making walls better since 2004.  Now available at www.frescoharmony.com

At 20 years old Faith is the youngest person to grace the microphone of The Drywall Podcast.  She may be young but she has an impressive drive.  Her and her boyfriend Tyler have been together since they were 15 and they both run the business.  We talk about the challenges of starting out, how she listened to the omens that were telling her which way to go and we also talk a little about technique and how she likes to finish.  She was just a pleasure to talk to and I hope you enjoy this, the 93rd episode of The Drywall Podcast This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  Making walls better since 2004.  You can find out more about Fresco Harmony at www.frescoharmony.com

We welcome back ItsYaManKam to the podcast.  It's been a while but Kam's been busy accomplishing just about anything you can think of with Fresco Harmony.  His latest conquest was a wood paneling job in Sardis Ohio that had his clients perplexed until Kam suggested Fresco Harmony.  The rest, as they say, is history but that doesn't mean he didn't receive some harsh criticisms from the social media circuit for his efforts.  Kam wanted to go on the record and talk about his experience with this latest project and bring some answers to the many questions he's received about Fresco Harmony and wood paneling covers.  We also discuss his latest trip to Build 23, how he's become the quintessential brand ambassador in the drywall trade, and how he approaches social media all packed into this wonderful episode, the 92nd episode, of The Drywall Podcast. Today's podcast was brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  Making walls better since 2004.  You can find Fresco Harmony online at www.frescoharmony.com use promo code ITSYAMAN10 to receive 10% off your next order.  

On the 90th episode we catch up with Chris Bush out of Three forks Montana.  Chris is a very evolved 28 year old drywall finisher who runs his own business and had a knack for selling Fresco Harmony but that's not all.  He also has an affinity for painting cars so we talk about that quite a bit.  He turns the interview on its head at the end when he asks yours truly some questions about how I got into the trade and how I came up with Fresco Harmony.  I'm really impressed with this up and coming super star of the finishing trade and I can't wait for you to get to know him as well.  Today's podcast was brought to you by Fresco Harmony making walls better since 2004.  You can find out more about Fresco Harmony by visiting out website at frescoharmony.com

On this episode of The Drywall Podcast we we welcome back an old friend to the Show.  Chad and I first met when he made the pilgrimage down to Albuquerque to learn about Fresco Harmony many years ago.  Since then he's made quite an impact in the drywall community not only continuing on his Fresco Harmony adventures but also branching out into other realms of plaster systems.  We talk about those systems, how he prices and handles all the work he has going and a little about the upcoming adventure in Surry British Columbia.  Chad is a great guy and I know you'll love this episode, the 89th episode, of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by GWI in Swindon England. You can find GWI online at www.gwiltd.com or by visiting the store in Swindon! Open Monday-Friday 7am-3pm

We finally catch up with Jay Strang of JWOL drywall for an hour and twenty minutes of pure gold.  Jay and I hit it off right away and dive into tales of working at the milk factory and how when that job ended he found himself getting involved with two very savvy entrepreneurs who may not have been the most honest.  Luckily Jay is and he turned away from the confines of H&N to form his own business that because greatly successful but it wasn't until he cracked the code of TikTok that he became majorly popular among drywall fans the world over.  We have a lot of laughs and a lot of fun on this episode, the 88th episode of The Drywall Podcast.   Shout out to GWI in Swindon England for sponsoring this month of The Drywall Podcast.  They support us and we appreciate them for that. You can find GWI online at www.gwiltd.com or by visiting the store in Swindon! Open Monday-Friday 7am-3pm

Clayton describes himself as a big teddy bear and his step-son Tyler will attest that he's the best step dad ever.  You'll see why after we delve into episode 87.  It hasn't always been easy for Clayton.  Prior to starting his own business he was diagnosed with PTSD and struggled with mental health issues.  Then right after beginning his business covid his leaving him wondering if he was on the right path.  We talk about starting his own business and his approach to drywall but also how important family is to him.  Join me in getting to know Clayton Ellery on this, the 87th episode of The Drywall Podcast.  Enjoy! Today's episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by GWI in Swindon England.  You can find GWI online at www.gwiltd.com or by visiting the store in Swindon! Open Monday-Friday 7am-3pm  

Call is a youthful 25 year old with a knack for drywall.  Cal started his own company after working with Facility Enhancement for a couple years.  He sponged all he could from a couple amazing finishers there and decided it was time to branch out on his own.  Cal is very knowledgable about the finishing industry and recently has begun to dabble with Fresco Harmony.  He's a great guy and I know you're going to love this, the 86th episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by GWI.  Established in 2021, GWI is the UK's fastest growing independent drywall finishing supplies store.  Find out more at www.gwiltd.com

Ahmed and I hit it off right away because we're both fans of soccer but as the interview progresses we find we have a whole lot more in common.  From music to ice baths to drywall we cover it all.  We discuss his meager beginnings out of college with a business degree he has no idea what to do with and found himself a first generation Drywaller living his best life but it wasn't until he had a video go viral that he rediscovered his passion for the industry.  Ahmed is a great guy and I know you'll feel the same altering listening to this, the 85th episode of The Drywall Podcast. Visit their website www.columbiatools.com or their Instagram, TicTok and Facebook pages @columbiatools and check out the online community!

Man I really enjoyed talking with Dan.  You can tell right away that he's an amazing finisher.  We dive into talking about blue steel knives and why that became the name of his business but we also get into the weeds about tools and the bazooka vs the super taper.  He comes from good stock as you'll learn early on in the episode and you won't be able to turn off this one, the 84th episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode was brought to you by Columbia Tools. Visit their website www.columbiatools.com or their Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook pages @columbiatools and check out the online community!

We have Lee Goldman back once again to finish what he started on episode one.  Now that we've established him as a major product player in part one we can take a deep dive into the world of the Wet & Stick and find out for once and for all why this innovative idea, that had ample support, and backing, didn't have the good fortune to turn the Drywall Industry on it's head.  We discuss his marketing and unique strategy for pioneering the product while searching for a better understanding on Lee's strategic relationships may have suffered as a result of a manufacturing defect.  Lee is as honest as they come and has no problems telling all on this, the 83rd episode of The Drywall Podcast. This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Columbia Tools. Visit their website www.columbiatools.com or their Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook pages @columbiatools and check out the online community!

Lee Goldman is one of those interviewees who comes along once in a blue moon.  He's unique, smart, and knows how to tell a good story.  I was interested in Lee for quite awhile because his product called the Wet and Stick kept coming up on other podcasts and I found it to be an intriguing idea.  I didn't know how far down the rabbit hole went.  The more we talk the more I realize there's more to this story than meets the eye.  We dive head first into Lees extensive background in the fashion industry working underneath giants like Ralph Lauren.  Lees path lead him to the drywall industry and finally to The Drywall Podcast where we have one of the best talks two entrepreneurs could have on this, the 82nd episode of The Drywall Podcast. January and February on The Drywall Podcast are brought to you by Columbia Tools.  If you're ready to step up your drywall finishing game and unleash the fury that is Columbia Tools, and join the family! Visit their website www.columbiatools.com or their Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook pages @columbiatools and check out the online community!