Episodes
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Henry Kaldenbaugh of HK Concrete Design.
π Where to find Henry:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hkconcretedesign/
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Recommended Reading For Creatives:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
π Recommended Tools For Concrete:
SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq
Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L
Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye
Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY
Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ
Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq
Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u
Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58
Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd
Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK
Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK
Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7
Timestamps:
0:00 Oh, my husband can do that...
0:11 Henry's Story
13:29 General business discussion
19:56 Managing expectations
23:22 Henry's rubric for initial client interactions
28:21 Developing as a business owner
29:21 Professional referral & networking groups
33:01 Visit job sites
41:36 Negativity & it's not about you
44:44 Lunch & Learns
56:33 Samples
1:04:46 Using technology
1:08:30 Branding your pieces
1:13:12 Shop habit recommendations
1:25:37 Streamline everything as much as possible
1:28:29 Festool
1:37:38 Re-seals
1:40:04 Wet processing
1:42:17 Track saw vs table saw
1:46:14 Should concrete shops get a festool domino?
1:48:52 Be mindful of what advice you follow
1:52:30 Chisels
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David and Matt of Freedom Concrete.
π Where to find David & Matt:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/freedomconcretedesign/
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Recommended Reading For Creatives:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
π Recommended Tools For Concrete:
SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq
Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L
Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye
Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY
Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ
Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq
Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u
Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58
Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd
Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK
Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK
Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7
Timestamps:
0:00 The Intern
0:09 Start
18:22 Location is important when giving & receiving advice
21:57 Do we make it more complicated than it needs to be?
37:34 How to add to your knowledge base
40:00 The 5 S's & shop habits
56:09 You can't be frail if you want to make good concrete
1:01:41 Kings Cart
1:07:33 You're not that badass, do yoga
1:09:43 Fix your head trash
1:17:36 Working directly with home owners
1:41:12 Flipping large pieces
1:46:05 A rising tide and all that...
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Missing episodes?
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Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you can turn your life around. Sometimes you just need a catalyst though. Decoy and I sit down and talk about his crazy story, what he's doing to turn things around, and advice he would offer. Ultimately, it comes down to you putting in the work but realizing something needs to change has to come first. Hopefully, you aren't at rock bottom and this can serve as a wake up call.
I wish you the best of luck in your journey. Be more than average and ordinary.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps at bottom for specific topic interests πΈ
π Where to find Decoy:
IG: instagram.com/decoyjeferson
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Items mentioned:
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene: https://amzn.to/3LUigJA
The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene: https://amzn.to/40sWQrd
Design & Control of Concrete Mixtures: https://amzn.to/40tWEYD
Concrete Countertops by Fu-Tung Cheng: https://amzn.to/42y4yC9
Making Concrete Countertops by Buddy Rhodes: https://amzn.to/3z2HQos
Making Concrete Countertops (Advanced Techniques) by Buddy Rhodes: https://amzn.to/3yY6KFH
Influence by Robert Cialdini: https://amzn.to/402TKKJ
Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/42F064S
ICT Concrete Sealer: https://ictreactive.com/
Knees Over Toes (ATG) Program: https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/
π Recommended Reading For Creatives:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
π Recommended Tools For Concrete:
SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq
Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L
Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye
Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY
Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ
Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq
Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u
Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58
Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd
Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK
Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK
Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7
Timestamps:
0:00 Dirty Boy
0:29 Podcast Intro
1:23 Decoy's Story
54:06 Alcohol
1:10:07 Camps & their effects on people
1:20:23 Knowledge acquisition pt 1
1:23:45 Art, Psychology, & Marketing
1:34:54 Knowledge acquisition pt 2
1:38:34 Rapid Set
1:48:50 Process
1:52:12 The possibilities vs reality?
1:58:27 Live life to the fullest
2:03:08 If you actually want to change...
2:13:22 Terrazzo
2:20:10 Sealers
2:25:23 Rant about certain sayings in our industry
2:33:03 Secrecy vs Sharing & Reciprocity
2:39:45 Decoy's closing thoughts
2:45:23 In Closing...
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How do you make a concrete shower pan? Is it worth it? What are some things you should be mindful of when making them. Because these questions and more pop up in the Facebook forums from time to time we figured doing an episode on it would help. This is the condensed version without all the tangents and what nots.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps at bottom for specific topic interests πΈ
π Where to find Martin:
IG: instagram.com/davincidesignerconcrete/
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Items mentioned:
Flex Pads: http://bit.ly/3ZX74zU
Flex Backer: http://bit.ly/405ucfD
Oatey Shower Drain: https://amzn.to/3LnbZGk
Formlac: https://bit.ly/3Tg5GpJ
Aquacon: reynoldsam.com/product/aquacon/
Sonite Wax: reynoldsam.com/product/sonite-wax/
Beeswax: https://amzn.to/3FlVPZQ
Baby Seal: https://bit.ly/3jE1jY7
Crete Lease 20-voc: https://bit.ly/3Zhf3bk
Stamp Shield: https://bit.ly/3Z17plu
Trinic H 12 Sealer: https://bit.ly/3vpY3SP
Seal Hair Sealer: http://bit.ly/3YNEUGC
Omega Sealer: http://bit.ly/3kUKaKo
Milwaukee Cordless Car Buffer: https://amzn.to/3lblmxY
Stage 2 Accelerator: http://bit.ly/3Lnm06u
π Recommended Reading For Creatives:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
π Recommended Tools For Concrete:
SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq
Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L
Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye
Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY
Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ
Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq
Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u
Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58
Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd
Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK
Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK
Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7
Timestamps:
0:00 Opener
0:23 Podcast Intro
1:54 Episode Starts
5:12 If you want to offer trays I recommend
9:30 Difference between shower trays & sinks
11:55 Things I'd do differently next time
14:32 Drain taper
17:03 Martin's pet peeves
18:05 Install
24:38 Templating
40:44 And back to installing
43:33 Mold making
54:20 My Mold starts to separate before & DURING casting
57:43 Grouting
1:16:00 Sealing
1:21:52 Closing Remarks
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How do you make a concrete shower pan? Is it worth it? What are some things you should be mindful of when making them. Because these questions and more pop up in the Facebook forums from time to time we figured doing an episode on it would help. This is the full episode with all the tangents and what nots.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps at bottom for specific topic interests πΈ
π Where to find Martin:
IG: instagram.com/davincidesignerconcrete/
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Items mentioned:
Flex Pads: http://bit.ly/3ZX74zU
Flex Backer: http://bit.ly/405ucfD
Oatey Shower Drain: https://amzn.to/3LnbZGk
Formlac: https://bit.ly/3Tg5GpJ
Aquacon: reynoldsam.com/product/aquacon/
Sonite Wax: reynoldsam.com/product/sonite-wax/
Beeswax: https://amzn.to/3FlVPZQ
Baby Seal: https://bit.ly/3jE1jY7
Crete Lease 20-voc: https://bit.ly/3Zhf3bk
Stamp Shield: https://bit.ly/3Z17plu
Trinic H 12 Sealer: https://bit.ly/3vpY3SP
Seal Hair Sealer: http://bit.ly/3YNEUGC
Omega Sealer: http://bit.ly/3kUKaKo
Milwaukee Cordless Car Buffer: https://amzn.to/3lblmxY
Stage 2 Accelerator: http://bit.ly/3Lnm06u
π Recommended Reading For Creatives:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
π Recommended Tools For Concrete:
SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq
Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L
Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye
Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY
Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ
Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq
Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u
Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58
Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd
Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK
Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK
Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7
π Timestamps:
0:00 Opener
0:23 Podcast Intro
1:54 Episode Starts
5:12 If you want to offer trays I recommend
9:30 Difference between shower trays & sinks
11:55 Things I'd do differently next time
14:32 Drain taper
17:03 Martin's pet peeves
18:05 Install
24:38 Templating
27:13 Forklift Vs. Phone
32:02 And back to templating
45:42 And back to installing
47:25 Kitchen countertop lesson
49:55 Mold making
1:00:41 My Mold starts to separate before & DURING casting
1:03:46 Sometimes you just have to make it work
1:18:31 Grouting
1:36:47 Sealing
1:41:14 Product, health, & decision making rant
1:52:33 Closing Remarks
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Things used to be impressively terrible, especially mentally. This is everything that has actually helped me claw my way out of a very dark place in my life. I hope these things help you as much as they have me.
Best of luck on your journey.
If you'd like to support the channel, hit up the links below. (I may receive a commission if you purchase something)
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
Where to find Me:
IG: www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/
IG: instagram.com/progress_over_everything/
Website: shokuninconcrete.com
π Accounts Mentioned:
Andrew Huberman: youtube.com/@hubermanlab
ATG & Knees Over Toes: youtube.com/@TheKneesovertoesguy & atgonlinecoaching.com
Joe Rogan: youtube.com/@joerogan
Kengo Kuma: kkaa.co.jp/en
Kirby Ferguson: youtube.com/@KirbyFerguson
Lex Fridman: youtube.com/@lexfridman
Matthew Walker: www.sleepdiplomat.com
Modern Wisdom: youtube.com/@ChrisWillx
Paul Saladino: youtube.com/@CarnivoreMD
Sparth: instagram.com/sparth
Tim Ferriss: youtube.com/@timferriss
π Exercises Mentioned:
Deadlift: youtu.be/2rKvoLu5Isk
Farmers Carries: youtu.be/f1MLtSgu-EI
Front Squat: youtu.be/CVTkbggmxR0
Goblet Squat: youtu.be/3gpXflqRiEc
Inverted Row: youtu.be/hXTc1mDnZCw
Military Press: youtu.be/tI8HF6UBduA
π Resources Mentioned:
32 Oz Water Bottle: amzn.to/3EWYRU5
64 Oz Water Bottle: amzn.to/41O4Kgc
Butchers Box: rwrd.io/506u69a?c (Referral Link)
Carnivore Code Cookbook: amzn.to/3KTIiMP
Charred & Scruffed: amzn.to/3ydlHmQ
Daily Rituals: amzn.to/3ydjU13
Deep Work: amzn.to/3SPaJxe
Discipline Equals Freedom: amzn.to/3yd48TO
factor75.com
forceofnature.com
Ghee: amzn.to/3JfyED5
Hyperfocus: amzn.to/3IJ0Z32
Jocko Go: amzn.to/41JJrfS
Lamp Dimmer (Incandescent): amzn.to/3kGUVQJ
Lamp Dimmer (LED): amzn.to/3SQfVAT
LMNT (Electrolytes): elementallabs.refr.cc/patrickgolladay (referral code)
Rain shower head: amzn.to/3ZrHOSr
Sheet Pan Suppers: amzn.to/3ZATYba
Show Your Work: amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Soups, Stews, & Chilis: amzn.to/3ZI8qyu
Steal Like An Artist: amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Power of When: amzn.to/3ISB8FM
The Practice: amzn.to/3XfRnT9
The Productivity Project: amzn.to/3mmoVlf
The War Of Art: amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Tools of Titans: amzn.to/3SQZXGF
Tribe of Mentors: amzn.to/3mqthrE
Two Meals A Day: amzn.to/3mrtc72
Wall Dimmer: amzn.to/3yvJhLT
Waterproof notebook: amzn.to/3ybg6gH
Waterproof notebook pen: amzn.to/3Lf79uP
When: amzn.to/3SXvbft
whiteoakpastures.com
Why We Sleep: amzn.to/3KTNqjR
π YouTube Videos Mentioned:
Everything's A Remix: youtu.be/MZ2GuvUWaP8
Gut Smashing: youtu.be/5k2p7ZUvX7k
Huberman
- Caffeine: youtu.be/iw97uvIge7c
- Cold Exposure: youtu.be/pq6WHJzOkno
- Electrolytes: youtu.be/azb3Ih68awQ
- Sleep: youtu.be/h2aWYjSA1Jc
Lex Clip: youtu.be/9PIOoJMMptA
Kirby Ferguson's TED Talk: youtu.be/zd-dqUuvLk4
Matt Walker
@ TED: youtu.be/5MuIMqhT8DM
with Tim Ferriss: youtu.be/Y-bfodmHsP8
Timestamps:
0:00 Podcast Intro
3:24 Health - Physical
7:42 Health - Diet
15:47 Health - Sleep
21:17 Health - Mental
39:27 Personal Items
45:06 Design
56:43 Shop Items
1:04:23 Productive, Efficient, & Schedule
1:21:49 In Closing
1:22:41 Bloopers
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Procrastination, overuse of social media, not doing what I'm supposed to be doing, etc etc etc will just destroy any chance of me achieving any goals and dreams I have. It's still not perfect but these are all the things I found that have helped me drastically get and stay on track. It's obviously a work in progress but I'm pretty confident some of these things would help anyone quite a bit.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Resources Mentioned:
Waterproof notebook: https://amzn.to/3ybg6gH
Waterproof notebook pen: https://amzn.to/3Lf79uP
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3mmoVlf
Daily Rituals by Mason Currey: https://amzn.to/3ydjU13
When by Daniel Pink: https://amzn.to/3SXvbft
The Power of When by Michael Breus: https://amzn.to/3ISB8FM
Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IJ0Z32
Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/3SPaJxe
π Where to find Me:
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/
Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com
π Other Categories in this mini series:
Health - Physical
Health - Diet
Health - Sleep
Health - Mental
Personal Items
Design
Shop Items
Timestamps:
0:00 Podcast Intro
0:14 Series Intro
0:35 Disclaimer
1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone
1:26 Productivity & Scheduling Start
1:44 Items mentioned in other episodes
3:56 Schedule what's important
4:07 AM/PM Routines
4:39 Schedule important times
6:22 Shop related items
6:27 Batching
7:48 Tool locations
9:08 Two huge items
9:18 No Phones Allowed
9:43 Two phone method
10:54 Mindful of your "home screen"
11:40 Create your own lock screen & wallpaper
12:45 Schedules
14:22 Go REALLY hard when you're supposed to be working
15:36 Resources
16:45 Roughly my current schedule
18:53 In Closing...
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Having a small shop comes with a host of problems. These are the solutions that have helped me most. These are especially helpful if you plan to video any projects.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
π Where to find Me:
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/
Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com
π Other Categories in this mini series:
Health - Physical
Health - Diet
Health - Sleep
Health - Mental
Personal Items
Design
Productivity & Schedule
Timestamps:
0:00 Podcast Intro
0:14 Series Intro
0:35 Disclaimer
1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone
1:26 Shop Start
1:55 Be Organized
3:32 Small shop recommendations
4:49 Make your shop as convenient as possible
5:23 Make is a space you love
6:38 Use different screws
9:06 In Closing...
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I struggled for a while chasing this amorphous concept of "original" design. I came across Kirby Ferguson's "Everything's A Remix" and everything changed for me. If what you're doing isn't working, maybe give this way a try.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
π Accounts Mentioned:
Kirby Ferguson: https://www.youtube.com/@KirbyFerguson
Sparth: https://www.instagram.com/sparth/
Kengo Kuma: https://kkaa.co.jp/en/
π YouTube Videos Mentioned:
Everything's A Remix: https://youtu.be/MZ2GuvUWaP8
Kirby Ferguson's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/zd-dqUuvLk4
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Resources Mentioned:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Waterproof notebook: https://amzn.to/3ybg6gH
Waterproof notebook pen: https://amzn.to/3Lf79uP
π Where to find Me:
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/
Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com
π Other Categories in this mini series:
Health - Physical
Health - Diet
Health - Sleep
Health - Mental
Personal Items
Shop Items
Productivity & Schedule
Timestamps:
0:00 Podcast Intro
0:14 Series Intro
0:35 Disclaimer
1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone
1:26 Design section disclaimer
2:49 Design Items Start
3:00 Aim for beautiful & unique, not "original"
4:20 How to start designing
4:33 Idea generation
4:47 Combine things
5:42 Use Social Media
6:13 Make a list of your unique interests
7:14 Resources
9:02 Movies
9:22 Pay attention when you're out and about
9:55 What does this look like in practice
10:04 Notebooks
11:20 Designing Mentally
12:34 Digital Vs Paper
13:03 In Closing...
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All the most impactful personal changes I've made that don't fall into any of the other categories in this series. Changes range from social media things to plants.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Resources Mentioned:
Wall Dimmer: https://amzn.to/3yvJhLT
Lamp Dimmer (LED): https://amzn.to/3SQfVAT
Lamp Dimmer (Incandescent): https://amzn.to/3kGUVQJ
π Where to find Me:
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/
Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com
π Other Categories in this mini series:
Health - Physical
Health - Diet
Health - Sleep
Health - Mental
Design
Shop Items
Productivity & Schedule
Timestamps:
0:00 Podcast Intro
0:14 Series Intro
0:35 Disclaimer
1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone
1:26 Personal Items Start
1:37 Schedule it
1:54 Dimmers
2:32 Plants Inside
4:14 Multiple Social Media Accounts
7:06 In Closing...
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Horrible self talk, depression, imposter syndrome, feelings of worthlessness, and on and on was my day to day. These things along with what I talked about in the sleep & diet episodes are what has helped me claw my way to normalcy. Some of these things may not have as profound an impact for you as they did for me but, if you're having trouble in this category, I'd recommend giving some of these a shot.
Much love people.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
π Accounts Mentioned:
Andrew Huberman: https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab
Joe Rogan: https://www.youtube.com/@joerogan
Paul Saladino: https://www.youtube.com/@CarnivoreMD
Modern Wisdom: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWillx
Tim Ferriss: https://www.youtube.com/@timferriss
Lex Fridman: https://www.youtube.com/@lexfridman
π YouTube Videos Mentioned:
Huberman - Cold Exposure: https://youtu.be/pq6WHJzOkno
Lex Clip ("people aren't against you"): https://youtu.be/9PIOoJMMptA
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Resources Mentioned:
Rain shower head: https://amzn.to/3ZrHOSr
Carnivore Code Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3EX1i9e
Tribe of Mentors: https://amzn.to/3mqthrE
Tools of Titans: https://amzn.to/3SQZXGF
Discipline Equals Freedom: https://amzn.to/3yd48TO
π Where to find Me:
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/
Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com
π Other Categories in this mini series:
Health - Physical
Health - Diet
Health - Sleep
Personal Items
Design
Shop Items
Productivity & Schedule
Timestamps:
0:00 Podcast Intro
0:14 Series Intro
0:35 Disclaimer
1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone
1:26 Health - Mental Starts
2:16 Helped but detailed in other videos
2:37 Hot Shower Meditation
4:05 Email Checking Limits
5:09 Controlling Social Media
6:46 Multiple Social Media Accounts
7:06 Three Things that helped most "backstory"
8:37 Elimination Diet
9:58 Cold Plunge
11:47 Reframing
13:33 Resources
14:57 Things I forgot during initial recording
15:31 Using mental triggers
15:43 "Am I working on the most important thing right now?"
17:19 Arguing with people/shitty self talk trigger
18:34 Meditation - realize terrible self talk quicker
19:37 In Closing...
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Nothing causes my life to fall apart quicker or more drastically than poor sleep (diet is the only thing that's close). These are the things I've cobbled together over the years that have had the biggest impact towards getting better sleep and, by extension, my happiness & work quality.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
π Accounts Mentioned:
Andrew Huberman: https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab
Tim Ferriss: https://www.youtube.com/@timferriss
Matthew Walker: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/
π YouTube Videos Mentioned:
Huberman - Sleep: https://youtu.be/h2aWYjSA1Jc
Gut Smashing: https://youtu.be/5k2p7ZUvX7k
Matthew Walker @ TED: https://youtu.be/5MuIMqhT8DM
Matthew Walker with Tim Ferriss: https://youtu.be/Y-bfodmHsP8
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Resources Mentioned:
Wall Dimmer: https://amzn.to/3yvJhLT
Lamp Dimmer (LED): https://amzn.to/3SQfVAT
Lamp Dimmer (Incandescent): https://amzn.to/3kGUVQJ
Why We Sleep: https://amzn.to/3KTNqjR
π Where to find Me:
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/
Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com
π Other Categories in this mini series:
Health - Physical
Health - Diet
Health - Mental
Personal Items
Design
Shop Items
Productivity & Schedule
Timestamps:
0:00 Podcast Intro
0:14 Series Intro
0:35 Disclaimer
1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone
1:26 Health - Sleep Starts
2:57 Dimmers
4:11 Gut Smashing
5:29 Screens, Social, & Similar
5:55 Very helpful but helped more for mental than sleep
6:56 In Closing...
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Trying to have a steady energy supply, mental clarity, and healthy body is freakin tough. Add in the demands of working in the heat and cold, heavy materials, and cognitive loads during stressful situations and you have a perfect storm for trouble. I'm not perfect but these are the things in the diet category that have helped me most cope with the demands of being a maker.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
π Accounts Mentioned:
Andrew Huberman: https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab
Paul Saladino: https://www.youtube.com/@CarnivoreMD
https://www.factor75.com/
https://whiteoakpastures.com/
https://forceofnature.com/
Butchers Box: http://rwrd.io/506u69a?c (Referral Link)
π YouTube Videos Mentioned:
Huberman - Electrolytes: https://youtu.be/azb3Ih68awQ
Huberman - Caffeine: https://youtu.be/iw97uvIge7c
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Resources Mentioned:
Jocko Go: https://amzn.to/41JJrfS
LMNT (Electrolytes): http://elementallabs.refr.cc/patrickgolladay (referral code)
Ghee: https://amzn.to/3JfyED5
Carnivore Code Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3KTIiMP
Two Meals A Day: https://amzn.to/3mrtc72
Charred & Scruffed: https://amzn.to/3ydlHmQ
Soups, Stews, & Chilis: https://amzn.to/3ZI8qyu
Sheet Pan Suppers: https://amzn.to/3ZATYba
64 Oz Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/41O4Kgc
32 Oz Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/3EWYRU5
π Where to find Me:
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/
Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com
π Other Categories in this mini series:
Health - Physical
Health - Sleep
Health - Mental
Personal Items
Design
Shop Items
Productivity & Schedule
Timestamps:
0:00 Podcast Intro
0:14 Series Intro
0:35 Disclaimer
1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone
1:26 Health - Diet Starts
1:42 Use the internet to your advantage
3:46 High quality ingredients
4:24 Water
6:33 Caffeine
9:32 In Closing...
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Being able to move around without pain is great. Regardless of whether it's concrete, wood, or steel, it's heavy. These are the best things I've found to date that have helped move me in that direction and handle my materials of choice.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
Accounts Mentioned:
Athletic Truth Group (ATG): https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/
@TheKneesovertoesguy
Exercises Mentioned:
Deadlift: https://youtu.be/2rKvoLu5Isk
Farmers Carries: https://youtu.be/f1MLtSgu-EI
Front Squat: https://youtu.be/CVTkbggmxR0
Military Press: https://youtu.be/tI8HF6UBduA
Inverted Row: https://youtu.be/hXTc1mDnZCw
Goblet Squat: https://youtu.be/3gpXflqRiEc
Where to find Me:
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/progress_over_everything/
Website: http://shokuninconcrete.com
Other Categories in this mini series:
Health - Diet
Health - Sleep
Health - Mental
Personal Items
Design
Shop Items
Productivity & Schedule
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Recommended Reading For Creatives:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
π Recommended Tools For Concrete:
SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq
Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L
Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye
Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY
Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ
Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq
Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u
Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58
Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd
Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK
Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK
Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7
Timestamps:
0:00 Podcast Intro
0:14 Series Intro
0:35 Disclaimer
1:07 Apologies for the even keel tone
1:26 Health - Physical Starts
1:53 Muscle Imbalances & Flexibility
2:30 Exercises That Helped Most
3:27 "Greasing The Grooves"
4:51 This is not a workout
5:44 In Closing...
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Blend cements or use pigments? Are you methodical, clean, & organized (Chuckβs top 3 recommendations for shops)? Whatβs the story behind Triple Trouble, the three waterfall legged terror? We talk about all that and why large pieces are awesome, how to flip them, transport them, and even using cranes.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
Where to find Chuck:
IG: www.instagram.com/creative_concrete_ind/
Others Mentioned:
www.surecretedesign.com/
www.buddyrhodes.com/
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Items mentioned:
Imer Mixers: http://bit.ly/3HDOXbH
Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK
www.sketchup.com/
www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription
Kreg Pocket Hole Machine - https://amzn.to/3K16lsy
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig - https://amzn.to/3IgxOFw
Kreg Screw Kit - https://amzn.to/3xg8AAD
Rubio Monocoat Oil - https://amzn.to/3Xn3QUx
Sink Savers - https://www.omnicubed.com/index.php
π Recommended Reading For Creatives:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
π Recommended Tools For Concrete:
SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq
Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L
Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye
Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY
Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ
Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq
Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u
Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58
Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd
Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK
Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK
Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7
Timestamps:
0:00 Preview
0:36 Intro
1:24 Chuckβs Story
19:21 Tension between paying bills & making what you want
21:58 Mindset & journey of pricing
34:09 Designing pieces
41:34 1st recommendation for shops
47:43 Pigments & blended concrete
56:13 Large, complex pieces
1:09:38 Tools
1:18:16 Spray vs ECC & SCC
1:25:45 Salvaging mold making materials
1:32:42 Big pieces - Flipping & Transporting
1:42:42 Cranes & Installs
1:56:24 2nd & 3rd recommendations for shops
2:04:55 Chuckβs next venture
2:09:04 Closing
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What are your business numbers? How do you even find them? Phil talks about how to find your business numbers, like your break even point. We also talk about when should you expand, why you should focus your offerings, & several other business topics.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
Where to find Phil:
IG: https: https://www.instagram.com/cretewrxalaska/
Website: http://cretewrxalaska.com/
Others Mentioned:
Shawn Van Dyke: https://shawnvandyke.com/ & @ShawnVanDykeChannel
Trinic: @TrinicLLC
Blacktail Studio: @BlacktailStudio
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Items mentioned:
XS 327 Concrete Sealer (High Gloss): https://amzn.to/3WSCiqK
XS 327 Concrete Sealer (Semi Gloss): https://amzn.to/3Qq1mTt
XS 327 Concrete Sealer (Matte): https://amzn.to/3CuYKhj
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3kSyfwi
Profit First for Contractors by Shawn Van Dyke: https://amzn.to/3XXTRpG
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/3HAN6EF
Trinic H 12 Sealer: https://bit.ly/3vpY3SP
Omega Sealer: http://bit.ly/3kUKaKo
Imer Mix 360 Plus: http://bit.ly/3HDOXbH
π Recommended Reading For Creatives:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
π Recommended Tools For Concrete:
SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq
Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L
Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye
Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY
Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ
Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq
Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u
Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58
Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd
Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK
Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK
Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7
Timestamps:
0:00 Preview 0:17 Intro 1:00 Philβs Story 5:31 Take the plunge on your passion? 9:55 Get good at the business side of things 16:04 Move your business to where the action is? 18:05 Donβt be squishy 22:13 Focus on a single material? 29:41 Get a picture 32:59 Know what you have to make to break even 46:54 Custom? 57:33 Our business strategy 59:39 The Alaska market 1:02:05 How Phil βfindsβ designers 1:07:40 Make the move to CEO or stay the maker? 1:08:35 Moving heavy stuff 1:10:35 Death by a thousand cuts 1:14:30 Tracking projects 1:30:04 Working in different conditions 1:37:47 When to expand 1:51:47 Small shop woes 2:01:00 Rock, Leather, Aged look 2:07:16 Random chit chat 2:11:33 Outro
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Are you setting that standard in your area? How high has the bar been set? Did you even set the bar there? Simon talks about some somewhat drastic measures he has taken to make sure he is setting the standard in his area and that it is quite high. We also talk about some issues with color, Rapid Set, and other materials he has been seeing. We close out by talking about how he handles making and charging for samples as well as lightly touching on burnout.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
Where to find Simon:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/phoenixconcreteworks/
Website: https://phoenixconcreteworks.com/
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Items mentioned:
Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/3QIeWlf
Waterproof Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZC6wQy
Waterproof Pen: https://amzn.to/3H83TP3
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IQfa84
Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3XqiGtY
When by Daniel Pink: https://amzn.to/3QKicwD
2 Second Lean by Paul Akers: https://amzn.to/3iFO8pg
Alpha Pneumatic Polisher: http://bit.ly/3Xu0eQY
π Recommended Reading For Creatives:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
π Recommended Tools For Concrete:
SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq
Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L
Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye
Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY
Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ
Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq
Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u
Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58
Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd
Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK
Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK
Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7
Timestamps:
0:00 Preview
0:13 Intro
1:39 The Podcast
3:46 Get out of your own way
6:39 Large pieces
12:10 Problems with smaller pieces
17:10 Color
28:09 Sometimes you have to do the stupid thing
31:09 Schedules, Timeframes, & Turmoil
57:02 Material Issues
1:00:33 Good clients offset the bad?
1:01:57 Goals & Setting a high bar
1:06:37 Being the front runner
1:09:38 If it's not in your portfolio, you can't do it
1:11:59 Giving it all you've got
1:14:30 I need sleep
1:16:05 SawStop
1:19:18 Earned patience
1:23:52 Schedules, limits, & pushing boundaries
1:30:34 Utilizing the subconscious
1:36:55 You can learn something from everyone
1:41:51 Productivity & focus
1:48:52 Terrazzo
2:05:22 Function meets art example
2:10:26 Burnout
2:14:59 The Boneyard
2:16:57 Rapid Set
2:20:47 Rapid Set & Terrazzo
2:21:46 Samples: Making, Aesthetics, & Charging
2:36:46 Outro
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How do you run a successful designer concrete company that doesn't focus on countertops? Brent offers several suggestions on how to branch out and we talk quite a bit about fireplace surrounds. He's also a huge advocate of using Rapid Set both for the speed and strength factor. He also has an interesting approach to balancing personal and work.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests πΈ
Where to find Brent:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/diamond_finish_cc/
Website: https://diamondfinishconcretecountertops.com/
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Items mentioned:
Tile Leveling System Spacers: https://thd.co/3Gq3aIN
Tile Leveling System Wedges: https://thd.co/3WS7YvR
Tile Leveling System Install Pliers: https://thd.co/3Wy3gnb
PL Premium Construction Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3jYm011
XS 327 Concrete Sealer (High Gloss): https://amzn.to/3WSCiqK
XS 327 Concrete Sealer (Semi Gloss): https://amzn.to/3Qq1mTt
XS 327 Concrete Sealer (Matte): https://amzn.to/3CuYKhj
Trinic Stamp Shield: https://bit.ly/3Z17plu
Trinic H 12 Sealer: https://bit.ly/3vpY3SP
Seal Hair: https://www.concretesealhair.com/
Enrich N Seal: https://amzn.to/3ZkTE0U
ICT Concrete Sealer: https://ictreactive.com/
Baby Seal Beeswax: https://bit.ly/3jE1jY7
Bees Wax Spray: https://amzn.to/3vKPjXt
Crete-Lease 880 VOC: http://bit.ly/3Zk6fSg
Crete-Lease 20-VOC: http://bit.ly/3Zhf3bk
π Recommended Reading For Creatives:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
π Recommended Tools For Concrete:
SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw: https://amzn.to/3k2sITq
Festool TS 55 Track Saw: https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L
Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track: https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye
Kraft Hopper Gun: https://amzn.to/3VMecMY
Flex Wet Polisher: https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ
Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler: https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq
Bostitch Nailer: https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u
Milwaukee Power Tools: https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58
Dewalt Power Tools: https://amzn.to/3IzheBd
Collomix Hand Mixer: https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK
Collomix Double Hand Mixer: https://amzn.to/3iloKoK
Imer Mix 120 Plus: https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7
Timestamps:
0:00 Preview
0:24 Intro
1:52 Brent's Story
7:47 Fireplace Surrounds
26:33 Fire Tables
38:23 Rapid Set
52:16 Simplicity isn't necessarily a bad thing
53:51 People asking for advice
1:03:43 Sealers
1:12:18 How to decide when/if to move to another product
1:24:12 Do fewer interior kitchens
1:25:14 How to talk to designers & NOT lead w/countertops
1:30:41 Practical vs Pushing the envelope
1:42:28 Favorite materials to work with
1:45:40 Steel casting tables
1:51:50 Bathtubs
1:54:40 Not working weekends
1:56:31 When to call is quits vs pushing through
2:00:43 Mistakes - fess up & learn
2:04:05 checklists and trackers
2:06:49 Micro holidays
2:08:25 Longer vacations
2:12:34 Small teams & how he flexes for bigger projects
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What kind of maker business do you want to have? How much do you want to work? Do you want to be able to sell it one day? Cody suggests all these and more are questions you should consider when starting a business, not just a maker business. We also talk about the concrete sealer Seal Hair as well as some tips and tricks for shop efficiency.
πΈ See chapters/timestamps for specific topic interests πΈ
Where to find Cody:
Seal Hair Concrete Sealer: https://www.concretesealhair.com/
Website: http://www.whitestonedistributing.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/whitestoneconcrete/
Want to help? Making Whole: https://makingwhole.com/
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
π Items mentioned:
Rich Dad, Poor Dad: https://amzn.to/3X9cINU
Show Your Work: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Richest Man In Babylon: https://amzn.to/3jRc09z
The Strangest Secret: https://amzn.to/3io6NpC
π Recommended Reading For Creatives:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
π Recommended Tools For Concrete:
SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw: https://amzn.to/3k2sITq
Festool TS 55 Track Saw: https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L
Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track: https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye
Kraft Hopper Gun: https://amzn.to/3VMecMY
Flex Wet Polisher: https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ
Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler: https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq
Bostitch Nailer: https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u
Milwaukee Power Tools: https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58
Dewalt Power Tools: https://amzn.to/3IzheBd
Collomix Hand Mixer: https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK
Collomix Double Hand Mixer: https://amzn.to/3iloKoK
Imer Mix 120 Plus: https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7
Timestamps:
0:00 Preview
0:12 Intro
1:26 Cody's Story
9:25 Two Ways to Build a Business
12:26 Spend Money on These First
13:19 Importance of SEO
15:04 Organic Growth
17:58 Fear & Business
22:41 Tools
27:40 Habits
31:33 Find Mentors
39:01 Family Life
44:34 Establish Rules For Yourself
46:05 Learning Time Management The Hard Way
50:48 Small-Medium Shop Organization Tips
56:13 Seal Hair
1:04:35 Where Seal Hair Shines (End Consumer)
1:06:56 Where Seal Hair Shines (Maker)
1:15:05 Where Seal Hair May Not Be The Best
1:22:07 Trying/Incorporating New Things
1:25:41 Tracking Products & Changes
1:29:32 Do Money Related Tasks The Right Way
1:35:08 Advice For People When It Comes To Customers
1:39:55 Cody's Advice To Be A Pro
1:42:05 Other Recommended Resources
1:49:37 Employee Vs Apprentice
1:50:24 Alternative Install Options
1:52:32 Employees
1:56:52 What Kind Of Business Do You Want To Have?
1:58:29 Luck Meets Opportunity
2:01:52 Making Time For Improving
2:07:10 Is Your Business Even Worth Running?
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Strategies to find designers (people to work with), what to say when you contact people, and some strategies for mindset, business, and personal life. We also talk about both my back story and Calebs story, including how he handled moving out of state to start a new business and how he handled his shop getting completely flooded.
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Where to find Caleb:
Consulting: https://lawson.design/learn-from-caleb
Website: https://lawson.design/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lawson.design/
Donate to Mi Esperanza: https://thewomenofmyhope.org/donate
Chaz Russo: https://www.chazrusso.com/
π Items mentioned:
(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)
Festool TS 55 Track Saw: https://amzn.to/3GnyiHQ
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The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
The Ruthless Elimination Of Hurry by John Mark Comer: https://amzn.to/3Qj36Os
π Recommended Reading For Creatives:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi
The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT
π Recommended Tools For Concrete:
SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw: https://amzn.to/3k2sITq
Festool TS 55 Track Saw: https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L
Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track: https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye
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Timestamps:
0:00 Preview
0:22 Welcome
1:24 My Backstory
15:40 Festool TS 55 Tracksaw
32:53 Why Caleb Likes Festool
43:30 Attend A School
51:16 Caleb's Story
1:20:10 Caleb's Business Advice & Tips
2:06:56 Work/Life Balance
