Episodes

June 19, 2023

Yahara Vasquez of Built By Her Construction: Architectural Engineer t…

Yahara Vasquez owns and operates Built By Her Construction @building_by_her out of Carson, Washington. With a degree in architectural engineering, she’s decided that the jobs that came with the degree were not for her. She loves working with her hands. …

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June 12, 2023

Furious Fifteen: Randy Jones reurns to talk company growth, adding a …

Randy Jones revisits @thecontractinghandbook for a quick catch-up on the growth of his construction company @fineremodeling.de in this episode of Mike Knoche’s Furious Fifteen. Randy was my second guest on the podcast back in May 2021… We hit upon: -relying …

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June 5, 2023

Kyle Stumpenhorst on "What's good enough", Saying "No", and Red Flags

Post frame builder, Kyle Stumpenhorst @rrbuildings, joins Mike Knoche @thecontractinghandbook where we hit upon, not only always doing our best but: -creating enduring video content that will always help -using social media to link up with the right customers -the …

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May 22, 2023

Joe Canning, The Canadian Carpenter: The Impact of Influencers and Hi…

Meet Joe Canning aka @canadiancarpenter and hear the story of how a guy with a degree in 3D graphic arts leaves that life behind for a career in skilled trades. With a wife, four mouths to feed, and no work …

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May 15, 2023

Joe Mitchell of Finish Point Trim: Crew Leadership and Client Conflict

Talk about dedication to team building, creating opportunity to learn skilled trades, and the future of craftsman, carpenter by trade, Joe Mitchell of Finish Point Trim. Finish Point has an incredible apprenticeship program a...

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May 8, 2023

The Siding Guy, Desmond Tse: "Best practices for trade contractors"

If you’ve ever wanted to start your own trade contracting business or level up the one you have, you need to hear Des’s story. From the Home Depot pamphlet that taught him the siding installation techniques to picking up a …

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May 1, 2023

The Nuance of Navigating Clients

The Nuance of Navigating Clients 1. When I started out in Season 1 of the podcast, I said I learned through trial by fire, I’m not from a construction family. It was the school of hard knocks all day long. …

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April 10, 2023

Freddy Roman, The Period Craftsman, talks craft, how operating a busi…

Today, Freddy Roman @theperiodcraftsman and Mike Knoche @thecontractinghandbook podcast get into one of the most difficult parts of being a tradesman business owner, the business side interferes with the creativity. You already know Freddy is a diligent student and teacher …

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April 3, 2023

Kyle Zanetto of Zanetto Builders: Luxury homebuilding in Tasmania, se…

This week, in Episode in 117 of @thecontractinghandbook podcast, I am joined by Tasmanian luzury homebuilder, Kyle Zanetto of @zanettobuilders. Kyle always strives for perfection and keeps a close watch on the new potential clients. While the labor deficit pandemic …

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March 31, 2023

Furious Fifteen: "Setting Boundaries w/ Clients" Kali Sudbrook and Al…

Today I'm joined by Kali Sudbrook and Allyson Anderson to talk about setting boundaries with clients. Recently, Kali reached out to me to ask about contract language to mitigate for client interference in the progress of work. She was conserned …

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March 27, 2023

Allyson Anderson, Founder and CEO of Integro Builders, talks client a…

Allyson Anderson of at Integro Builders @integro_builders is now LIVE on @thecontractinghandbook podcast! In Episode 116: - an explosive backstory and rising from the ashes - laughing in the face of jobsite adversity - The Big Four characteristics of bad …

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March 21, 2023

The Roofer Girl, Samanntha De Coteau on finding her trade, how it lif…

Samanntha De Coteau @the.roofer.girl of Summit Sister’s Roofing is now LIVE on @thecontractinghandbook podcast! In Episode 114: - representing and endorsing products - being a bags-on-contractor - operating as a partner - hiring roofers - leadership - being a mom …

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March 17, 2023

Furious Fifteen: Rachel Taylor of Rachel Builds out of Los Angeles re…

Rachel Taylor pays Mike a second visit to talk about where her construction buisness is headed, one strong held belief that she's jettisoned, and asks Mike why he thinks its important to host women in construction on the podcast. To …

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March 13, 2023

Allison Iantosca, Owner & President of FH Perry Builder talks humanit…

President and Owner of Award Winning FH Perry Builder, Allison Iantosca @fhperrybuilder , joins Mike Knoche on @thecontractinghandbook podcast for a dive into the humanity of business. Authenticity, optimism, emotional intelligence, age, applying values, perfection, and hard conversations are just …

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March 10, 2023

Furious Fifteen: Ella Star of Plumberella, Christchurch, NZ returns!

This is the maiden voyage of Mike Knoche's Furious Fifteen where I catch up with a previous guest for 15 minutes to find out whats new, how ya been, what are you up to before asking 15 non-qualifiable yes/no questions. …

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March 6, 2023

Kali Sudbrook of Beachside Interiors: how her previous career experie…

Join Kali Sudbrook of Beachside Interiors and Mike Knoche for Episode 110 of The Contracting Handbook podcast where we talk about the importance of bringing her previous career experience and expertise into her new venture as a contractor. As a …

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March 3, 2023

TCH Podcast re-Introduction, "they only say it once", and a question …

Episode 110 of The Contracting Handbook: Builder & Trades Construction podcast: I’m going to streamline your listening experience for the time being and put the intro to the upcoming shows here and kind of update you. This here episode will …

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Feb. 27, 2023

Jeff Kelley of JK Woodworks and Timber Framing shares how he's carved…

In Episode 108 of The Contracting Handbook podcast, Jeff Kelley of Jeff Kelley Woodworks and Timber Framing joins Mike Knoche for another look inside the life of a builder. Jeff lives his life how he wants to but, like many, …

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Feb. 20, 2023

Greg Eicher of Consiglio Builders talks building luxury homes, the cl…

“Throw fear out the window, there’s so much more to live for than worrying about what might happen.” With 300-400 line items in the contract, a contract must fiercely manage expectations, in my opinion. For Greg Eicher, partner at Consiglio …

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Feb. 13, 2023

Bryan and Timmy Uhler: "Don't take yourself so seriously."

On Monday December 19, Bryan and Tim Uhler of Pioneer Builders join Mike Knoche on The Contracting Handbook to talk shop about building on spec, reflecting on their trip to Switzerland, and what really matters in life. There are a …

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Feb. 6, 2023

Aaron Butt: Deconstructing the 4 year college scheme, benefits for tr…

“I think we are currently deconstructing the concept that a 4 year degree is the only way” Your guy, Aaron, and I launch into a talk about the labor crisis. I’m deeply concerned, he thinks its going to work itself …

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Feb. 3, 2023

Season 4 teaser from an undisclosed location...

Location: Undisclosed Targets: Aaron Butt- Carpenter & McNeille Bryan Uhler- Pionneer Builders Timmy Uhler- Awesome Framers Greg Eicher- Consiglio Builders Its going to be a killer season!

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Dec. 5, 2022

Barbie the Welder: The Art of the Business and The Business of Art

“I’m only as good as the last thing I did, that’s the only thing that matters to me” Is it the Art of the Business or The Business of the Art? Today, the tale of a woman who started her …

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Nov. 28, 2022

Fiona Plett of Herself Contracting: House healing and a builder at a …

“Learn from everything, every experience is an opportunity to learn.” Fiona Plett @herselfcontracting loves working close with her clients to heal their homes. She wants to rid them of the “irritants” that plague their space. Upcycling and re-purposing materials rank …

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