104.Building The Honest Builder: Decreasing the Pain in the Construction Trades

In this episode of Fence Guy Podcast, Craig sits down with first-time guest Kevin Hohe, a 36-year-old third-generation fence contractor who helped scale a family business from $4 million to a budgeted $90 million . Kevin unloads 10 years of raw, unfiltered takes on the construction industry, explaining why he believes traditional college routes are often a waste for tradespeople and how private equity is cannibalizing beloved family legacies . Craig and Kevin dive deep into the launch of The Honest Builder—a decentralized, self-run community designed to bring high-level EOS coaching and mentorship to the most vulnerable solopreneurs and "last hammers" on the job site . They also tackle the massive skills gap, the toxic contracts written by general contractor "litigators," and why it's time for subcontractors to know their worth and charge more . If you are a contractor, builder, or small business owner trying to escape a low-paying rut and find joy in your art again, this episode is your blueprint . Connect with the Show: Interested in getting involved with Kevin and The Honest Builder? Email Craig directly to get on the priority list: [email protected]. 🤝 Episode Sponsors Titan Post Drivers | Fencetrac Fence System | Brand Builders | FenceGPT | LiveSwitch | MySalesman | ZND Temporary Fence Solutions | Contractor Accelerator | J.C. Gury | Orlando Hinge Company Past Episodes & What's Coming Next Bonus Episode: Why "Crushing It" Feels Like Failing: The Truth About Business Growth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EuJYUJA8a4&t=2s  Episode 103. The Great Post Driver Debate: Finding the perfect Pounder for Your Business - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veRXF5RiqaA&t=4673s  Bonus Episode: The Truth About Partnerships: Do Ships Really Sink? (with Dan Wheeler) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkA0EkBd8pQ&t=1s    👉 Coming Next Week: Dan Wheeler takes over the host seat to interview industry titan Sean Behensky, who will be breaking massive news about leaving CMM to start his own supply company ! 👉 Two Weeks From Now: The Blue Crew is back! Shawn King joins the show to discuss his legacy and answer the tough questions about the industry .