30. Meet Wayne VanOoyen, the Lead Carpenter at Big Fish Contracting

You asked, we delivered! So many of you have been wanting to hear from Wayne VanOoyen, and we're excited to have him on the podcast to share his journey of 30 years of being in the carpentry industry. From being self-taught to tackling everything from backyard decks to commercial builds, we cover it all.   Wayne shares how the industry has evolved over the years, the challenges of working on additions versus new builds, and some of the unexpected surprises that come with older homes. He also dives into the importance of planning ahead and how mentorship has helped shape his career.   Whether you're into construction or just love a good success story, this episode is packed with insights. Tune in for a great conversation with Wayne!   In this episode, we cover: How Wayne and Erik met Wayne's carpentry journey The day-to-day as a carpenter Some of Wayne's favorite projects he has done in his career The typical steps of a building project and the timeline of different projects How carpentry has evolved over the past 30 years Advice to those thinking of doing a major renovation project The incredible carpentry team at Big Fish    Episodes mentioned: Meet Kelsey: Big Fish Contracting's Newest Project Manager!   To connect with Big Fish Contracting, you can check out our website at www.bigfishcontracting.com. You can also follow us on our social channels: Big Fish Contracting Instagram Big Fish Contracting Facebook