This is your go-to podcast for expert insights from professionals in the building industry! Whether you're a contractor, architect, or DIY enthusiast, our episodes feature real stories from real people about past projects, best practices, and innovative solutions. Tune in to hear interesting discussions to gain valuable knowledge, stay ahead of the curve, and build with confidence.
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Jim Gaudette of Northeast Deck & Black Barn Contracting joins us at JLC to share his take on Evolution. Hear how he went from attending one Master Class to building his first 600 ft deck, 8.5’ off the ground … all by himself. If that doesn’t speak to the ease of installation, we don’t know what does!
18 MIN
We sit down with Scott Kelly of Precision Construction during a live Master Class. He shares how building with Evolution is now driving customer demand and generating leads, plus his commitment to rucking, a full-body workout with a weighted backpack he has not missed in more than two years.
22 MIN
Hear from Robin Havasi of More Design & Build as he talks about how he got from Sweden to Redondo Beach, California, and how like his skydiving, he went headfirst into smarter deck building with steel deck framing.
23 MIN
Brianna and Rich Villandry discuss the challenges and benefits of building a family business, and how choosing the right products sets a standard and protects the family name.
44 MIN
In this podcast, we hear how Allison Verma went from a Bollywood dancing group, to where she met her now husband on stage, to now running the show at Lakeside Decking. Plus, we get her take on a recent Master Class and her views on steel deck framing and the future.
27 MIN
In this episode we chat with Josh Ferri at his international headquarters in "maybe Minneapolis", as he talks about pushing boundaries and taking risks in business.
41 MIN
Hear from Cody Blake from Legacy Decks as he talks about going from being a bowling mechanic to bowling over customers in the decking industry.
19 MIN
We chat lakeside with Alex Larson of TL Decks as he talks about taking risks and trying something new, like introducing steel deck framing to his market.
18 MIN
Meet Mark Wille, The Author of You Can Too! The ABCs of Construction Tech, who discusses the benefits of introducing kids to the trades and building a new generation of builders.
20 MIN
We sit down with Tony McKlem of Hollywood Decks to talk about his journey, why shows like JLC Live matter, and the endless opportunities construction offers. From teaching in Spanish to sharing insights on distribution, sales, and the importance of simply being good people, Tony brings a fresh perspective.
26 MIN
Following a successful Fortress® Master Class in Northern California, we chatted with Joe Frith of Mountain Decks about his background and why Evolution steel deck framing is different.
15 MIN
At JLC, we talked with Tim McNamara of McNamara Contracting and founder of the Young Craftsman Foundation about getting more people into the trades.
11 MIN
Levi Tippetts from T.C. Decks sat down and talked with us about using steel deck framing for the first time, building award-winning decks, creating new tools for the jobsite and more.
37 MIN
Hear from Marshall and Jordan Smith of The Deck Supply as they share insights from the supply side of the business. We talk about the role showrooms play in helping contractors showcase products, plus other trends and changes shaping the industry … all from this longstanding, family-run Fortress® partner.
33 MIN
In this episode, we speak with a California Fire Safe Council expert about wildfire-ready construction, meeting code requirements, and how changing behaviors can drive stronger fire mitigation in our communities.
28 MIN
In this episode, we chat with Matt from “Working with Matt,” who’s built a massive social media following by sharing outdoor living tips, advice, and entertaining content.
37 MIN
Join a dynamic conversation with partner builders from the U.S. and Canada as they share insights on creativity, standing out from the competition, and building with premium framing and railing products backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Hear how this Alliance of builders collaborates, inspires each other, and explores what it takes to build projects that truly last.
41 MIN
In this episode, we introduce the purpose and future of the Outdurable Living® Show. The show will connect builders across regions and create a space to share ideas, challenges, and solutions. Learn how pros from across the country are using Fortress products to achieve Proven Performance and Smarter Solutions, while getting to know the people driving innovation in the industry.
12 MIN
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