Shop Talk With Brolaws

Episode 284 of the The Deckheads Podcast podcast, hosted by Shane Chapman, titled "Shop Talk With Brolaws" was published on April 9, 2026 and runs 111 minutes.

April 9, 2026 ·111m · The Deckheads Podcast

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Summary

Dave and Joey — the BROLAWS behind one of Ontario's most recognized deck-building brands — pull up a chair at TUDS-X and it goes exactly where you'd expect. Zero script, zero filter. You'll hear why some young people walk away from the trades before they ever find their footing, why the trades need better culture as much as they need more workers, and what it actually takes to build a business — not just a pile of decks. Turns out, school teaches you how to learn. The trades teach you how to build. This episode is about doing both.

Episode Description

Dave and Joey — the BROLAWS behind one of Ontario's most recognized deck-building brands — pull up a chair at TUDS-X and it goes exactly where you'd expect. Zero script, zero filter.

You'll hear why some young people walk away from the trades before they ever find their footing, why the trades need better culture as much as they need more workers, and what it actually takes to build a business — not just a pile of decks.

Turns out, school teaches you how to learn. The trades teach you how to build. This episode is about doing both.