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The podcast is back! Nate & EC's video producer, Brady, are sharing why the podcast was put on hold & what we're excited about for the future. Stay tuned!
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Nate interviews Tim from JK Boots! They talk about his home country of Ukraine, JK Boots customer experience and more.
0:00 Intro
2:12 Ukraine
15:26 Marketplace approach
24:01 Customer experience
Handmade Boots and the American Dream | JK Boots Factory Tour https://youtu.be/tfaNuXF6G_s
Instagram: @jkboots
Website: https://www.jkboots.com/
Podcast: Walking with JK Boots
JK Boots interview with EC: https://youtu.be/ileZoGFFljM
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Nate and Scott met Dean in the Essential Craftsman Academy twice monthly zoom chat. Dean is an attorney in Texas with decades of experience in litigation and is now working in mediation. He works with many general contractors and people in the trades and was willing to share a lot of information and tips for staying out of the court room.
0:00 Intro
2:20 Litigation & mediation
4:53 Handshake not enough
9:10 Details & quality matter
10:31 GC owns the risk
13:45 Sense when it feels risky
17:50 Spouse A & Spouse B
21:20 Lawyer advice on the front end
25:29 Documentation
28:18 Guessing & clarity
32:00 Job delay claims
36:08 Nate learns lessons
37:51 Protecting against the bad ones
39:54 Skilled insurance broker
41:53 Best time to pull payments
44:38 This makes me uncomfortable
46:40 Ultimate honesty & trust
51:55 Know these 3 things
56:01 In your wheel house
57:57 The process of mediation
1:04:30 Commercial detailed contracts
1:09:50 Evolution of your business risk
1:11:22 Do you have question for Dean?
1:13:44 Dean's blacksmithing projects
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Scott and Nate talk with Bob about his 52 years blacksmithing and running a sawmill. Scott and Bob have been friends for years and share many common interests. They discuss blacksmithing mentors and so much more.
0:00 Intro
2:00 Currently blacksmithing
3:10 VIP blacksmiths
27:37 Bragging rights
32:30 Sharing knowledge
36:44 Woodpecker sawmill
1:02:31 Forging an anvil
1:05:05 Visiting British blacksmiths
1:15:48 Where to find
Bob's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9_evmRWLeXCghFPeuFvFdQ
https://youtu.be/dK13UFZ9xPQ
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Nate shares some thoughts about career paths and paradoxes, and changing seasons. Nate also chats then Natalie, and expert on worms, about worm castings, composting and all things garden.
0:00 Career Paradoxes
5:48 Change of Season
8:44 Worm castings
10:12 Composting components
12:07 Vermicomopost
13:13 Screening the castings
15:23 Natalie's background
16:26 Small spaces
17:43 Mass production
19:13 Worm species
20:41 Increasing food yields
22:23 Why worm castings?
24:41 Worm maintenance
26:20 Wood chips & soil
29:57 Worm myths & characteristics
32:28 Where to find
Instagram: @heyyitsagoodlife
YouTube: Hey It's a Good Life
Website: https://heyitsagoodlife.com/
The Gardener's Guide To Worm Farming Course: receive 30% off by using the code ESSENTIAL30 at check out.
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Nate and EC chat with Ryan about Stagecoach Farm and Forge (Ryan's blacksmithing business) the cookware he makes and how Ryan and EC both turned their blacksmithing hobbies into something much more.
0:00 Intro
:43 Background
4:12 Cookware & gambling
7:36 Billable work
9:30 Cy & installation
10:55 Bidding iron work
14:18 Custom v repeat work
17:28 Creating & branding
19:32 High end work
23:40 Priceless & timeless
33:22 Hobby into business
40:32 Buying tools
45:07 Marketing
53:32 Wrap up
Instagram: @stage_coach_farm_forge
Website: https://stagecoachforge.com/home-page
EC videos mentioned in podcast:
Making a Carbon Steel Pan with Stagecoach Farm and Forge
https://youtu.be/DtrVC2i9yM4
Forged Pan and Blacksmith Course Giveaway
https://youtu.be/bLeexhJweGk
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Nate met Jeff during a Live Chat inside the Essential Craftsman Academy. In this interview they chat about engineering, the pros and cons of serving in the Coast Guard and much more.
0:00 Intro
3:22 Background
8:33 Merchant
9:44 Responsibilities
14:12 Agreements
15:41 Academy & training
19:13 Types of engineering
26:16 Overlap with trades
30:27 Ship operations
37:58 Pros & cons
45:23 Career now
48:20 Resources & advocacy
52:55 Naval architecture
55:36 Fork in the road
57:38 Craftsmanship & mentor
1:01:42 gocoastguard.com
gocoastguard.com
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Nate talks with Kaitlyn about some basic advice for interior design, how to avoid trends and much more.
0:00 Intro
2:31 Copy cat
3:35 Contractors & design
5:31 Outdated
6:47 Photos
8:12 Opinions
11:42 Basic advice
15:38 Balance
17:59 Trendy v classic
23:43 When to hire
27:38 Trial & error
30:17 Aesthetic
32:00 Having favorites
34:41 Current projects
IG: @iconic design build
Website: www.iconicdesignbuild.com
@Light and Dwell Interiors
@amberinteriors
@cailtinwilsondesign
@the_fox_group
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My apologies to Sam and EC for my blunder is losing the audio to this interview. I will work on getting them back in here to try again!
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Nate talks with Kevin about the ins and outs of gardening in any climate with any skill level.
0:00 Intro
2:28 Kevin's books
4:47 Writing
6:02 Reading
11:49 Public speaking
16:28 Gardening basics
20:16 Satisfaction
24:12 Harsh climates
27:13 Space
30:02 Bees
30:50 Current projects
34:19 Trouble shooting
38:50 Collaborations
IG: @Epic Gardening
Website/blog: epicgardening.com
YouTube: Epic Gardening
Podcast: Epic Gardening Daily Tips & Advice
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Nate talks with Shawn about water drainage and the efficiency of french drains.
0:00 Intro
3:59 Beginnings
6:35 Biology & ecology
8:08 Real estate
8:55 Contractor
10:15 College
11:39 Drainage styles
13:10 Installation = longevity
17:06 Video footage
19:08 Soil
20:38 Clean outs
23:09 Permits & inspections
24:47 Niche
27:09 DIY drainage
28:44 Straw & moss
31:30 Equipment & skills
38:26 YT & comments
49:49 Filter fabric
55:07 Where to find
YouTube: Gate City Foundation Drainage
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Nate chats with Ted about Build Magazine and the opportunities he has to photograph trade work all over the world.
0:00 Intro
2:00 Print industry
6:49 High end mindset
10:45 Portfolio
12:33 Jobsite photos
15:29 The Wealthy
18:14 Luck/preparation
20:34 American dream
23:19 Success mindset
26:02 Reading & optimism
28:05 Travel & water
38:18 Architectural Impact
40:11 European cabinetry
43:37 Tool narratives
47:22 Construction trends
50:54 Where to find
Podcast: Friends of Build Magazine
IG: @buildmag_official
https://members.essentialcraftsman.com/academy
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Nate talks with Matt about how from the time Matt was a child, he loved to fix everything he could get his hands on and how that led to the success of his YouTube channel Diesel Creek.
0:00 Intro
0:53 Craftsmanship
2:31 Part of the job
4:20 Background
5:50 Kindergarten
7:14 Strategy
11:33 Career path
14:28 Pipeline
20:21 YouTube
25:13 Introvert
27:01 Equipment
31:17 Restoration mindset
39:29 Next projects
40:19 New Shop
49:59 Where to find
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DieselCreek
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Nate talks with Dwight, the inventor of the Accu Footing, a concrete brace footing. They talk about the tool, how it's used, and Dwight's career.
0:00 Intro
2:48 Background
4:02 ICF forms
10:14 Redi mix
13:13 Confidence in styrofoam
15:48 Training wheels
17:05 Distribution
27:38 Customer service
32:43 Process/ wet set
35:07 Competition
40:11 How to order
43:36 Slinger trucks
48:50 Where to find
Installation video for AccuFooting braces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku5vmmfseMQ&t=7s
Website: www.accufooting.com
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Nate talks with Tim about the possible unknown advantages for contractors to have a website.
0:00 Intro & ECA
3:28 Growth hacking
7:02 Purpose of websites
13:46 Outsourcing
16:36 'How To' content 18:22
More than referrals
25:17 Build your own website
32:49 Not about you
38:17 Size of contractor
40:42 Website craftsmanship
45:28 Pride in work
48:07 Costs
52:41 Customize/Call to action
55:01 Finding employees
1:01:23 Opportunities
IG: @Hook Agency
Free help: hookagency.com/audit
tradesindemand.org
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Nate talks with Karalynn about the obstacles contractors face legally and what they can do to stay out of trouble.
0:00 Intro
1:27 Craftsmanship
2:31 Front end lawyer
4:21 Contract modification
6:10 Flat fee
6:41 Scope & bid
8:17 Res vs commercial
10:46 Background
12:15 Not getting paid
14:13 Filing liens
15:54 Automated
18:15 Subcontractor institute
22:42 Covid & contracts
24:30 Legal customers
25:38 Cool your jets
28:57 Mediation
33:24 Satisfaction
34:51 Successful transition
36:34 Negotiating
41:27 Local lawyer
45:22 Where to find
Subcontractor Institute: https://subcontractorinstitute.com/contact-us/
Quit Getting Screwed book: https://amzn.to/39I3wwI
Website: https://thecromeenslawfirm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cromeenslawfirm Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cromeenslawfirmpllc/
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Nate chats with Kody about hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. They talk about Kody's YouTube channel and how to get started if you want to experience the outdoors.
0:00 Intro
1:02 Background
5:50 Hunting culture
9:50 Kids & hunting
13:23 Hunting styles
14:37 When Where How
17:11 Steps & expectations
19:32 Turkeys
22:54 Video & content
24:40 DVDs & YT
28:41 50 videos 50 days
31:47 Workspace
33:42 New frontier
39:24 Hatchery
42:19 Fire impact
44:22 What's next
50:26 Mentor
52:17 Locals
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BornAndRaisedOutdoors1
Podcast: https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com/pages/podcast
Website: https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com/
IG: https://instagram.com/bornandraisedoutdoors?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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Nate talks with Danny about the amazing benefits of getting a welding education at Western Welding Academy.
0:00 Intro
3:08 Western Welding Academy
4:58 Options
6:52 Types of welding
9:53 Pipelines, oil, gas
15:28 Repair work
22:04 Student experience
24:08 Application process
26:20 6 months
27:21 Income
32:12 Welding trucks
35:05 Danny's background
41:24 Producing content
43:36 Beards
44:56 Who excels
49:42 Flat welding hoods
52:50 The Puddle
56:01 Future projects
58:08 Where to find
Website:https://www.applytoweld.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WesternWeldingAcademy
Instagram: @Western Welding Academy
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westernweldingacademy?lang=en
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