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The Deconstruction Podcast — 68 episodes
Red and True: Why Canada's Construction Workforce Needs Its Own Voice w/ Manny, Construction Life
From Electrician to Business Owner: Almost Quit at 6 Months w/ Elber, Made Electric
If We Started Our Trades Company Today, Here's What We'd Do Differently
Canada’s Construction Crisis: Condo Collapse, AI For Trades & What Comes Next w/ Daniel Foch
Concrete Costs, Fuel Spikes, and Survival in Construction Right Now
Crane Business Secrets: Scaling, Cash Flow & Survival in Construction
From Army Engineer to Contractor: Systems, Estimating & Winning More Jobs
Why Contractors Need Community (Not Competition) to Grow
From Toronto to Miami: How Phil Russo Scaled a Construction Business
Commercial Cash Flow, Crew Loyalty, Safety Culture (w/ Paver King Mike Pennington)
Job Costing, Cash Leaks, Contractor Education (w/ John MacDonald)
ADHD in Construction: Why You’re Busy but Still Behind (w/ Skye Waterson)
Bigger Jobs, Smaller Margins, Better Systems
Accountant Truth Bombs: Tax Prep, CRA Audits, and Contractor Bookkeeping (w/ Andrew Mahorn)
Women in the Trades, Marketing Wins, and Building a Tile Business w/ Jada Finch
Scaling Back Without Slowing Down: Systems, Money, and Freedom w/ Effect Electric
How a $40M Custom Builder Scales Without Losing Craftsmanship
Construction Business Growth: ICP, Leadership, and Winning Jobs Without Being Lowest Bid
Labor “Shortage” Lies, Staying Lean, 2026 Predictions w/ Manny Neves
Construction Slowdown, Pivoting Your Business, Winning More Work in 2026
EMERGENCY EPISODE: LMIA Abuse, Illegal Crews & The Threat to Canadian Trades
Hard Work, Character & No Excuses — The Exceptional Carpentry Story
From Teaching to Trades: Building a Thriving Renovation Business w/ AMJ Custom Renovations
The Truth About the Skilled Labor “Shortage,” AI Hiring & the Future of Construction
From Tools to Systems, Contracts, and AI: Lessons from Highland Electric
Building a 30-Tech Empire, Water Wellness, and Systems That Scale w/ Alessandro Cernuto
From Trenches to the Top: The AquaSTOP Story w/ Antonio
How Elite Contractors Scale: Profit, Delegation & the ADHD Advantage w/ John MacDonald
Re-Engage Old Leads and Close More Jobs w/ Andrew Killian
Buy Now Pay Later for Contractors, $3M “Modular Homes” & Old-School Sales That Still Work
“Canada’s ‘Labor Shortage’ Is 100% Bullsh*t" w/ Manny Neves
7 Proven Ways Contractors Can Get Paid Faster (and Fix Cash Flow)
10 Insanely Powerful Ways Construction Contractors Are Using AI to Crush the Competition
Closing More Jobs, Building Client Trust, Scaling With Simple Systems
Can Construction Company Owners Work Remotely?
Choosing the Right Construction Software, Blue Collar Is the New White Collar, Rethinking Education
Outdated Workflows, Education Gaps, Embracing Tech in Construction
Modular Home Boom, Project Abandonment Crisis, Networking Your Way to Growth
Scheduling Smarter, Union Strikes, Building a Resilient Business
Increasing Your Prices, Getting Off Tools, Saving Time With Technology
Community in Construction, Impact Of Government On Business, The Future Of Hiring
Sales Solves Problems, Government Inefficiencies, and Managing Expectations in Construction
Residential Slowdown, Market Saturation, and the Shift to Commercial Construction
Payment Challenges, New Holdback Legislation, and 'Made in Canada' Marketing in Construction
Mastering Leads: A Contractor’s Marketing Blueprint w/ Lior Vaknin
Content Marketing, AI, and the Future of Construction w/ Arnie Gess
Surviving Trade Wars, Rising Costs & Government Roadblocks
Bid Rigging Scandal, Cybersecurity & The Future of Skilled Trades
The Future of Construction: AI, Craftsmanship & The Labor Shortage w/ Matteo Nunziata
Tariffs Update, Shocking Construction Delays, Lessons From Big Companies
From Law to Construction: Avoiding Costly Mistakes & Building Smarter w/ Steve Baklarian
DEI In Construction, Criminal Negligence Case, The Role Of General Contractors
Rental Housing, Effective Marketing Strategies, Mental Health Challenges In Construction
Impact Of Tariffs On Construction, And The Importance Of Efficiency During Uncertain Times
AI In Construction, Dealing With Bad Clients, Handling Competition
Biggest Lessons in 2024, Scaling a Business Without Stress, and Team Building Strategies
Authenticity In Business, Successful Partnerships, and Getting Paid on Time In Construction
Power of Mindset, Overcoming Negativity in Construction & Growing Your Business Through Favors
2025 Goals, Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Dealing With Inspectors
Time Management, Building Company Culture, And The Importance of Health & Safety
Second Chances, Smart Strategies, and Productivity Hacks in Construction
Sales, Professionalism and Work Ethic in Construction
Accountants, Efficiency, Growth, and Bitcoin with Jobtable Founders
Efficiency Hacks for Trades: A Home Automation Specialist's Journey with Jobtable
Special Episode: The Jobtable Origin Story and How It Powered iPLUMB's Growth
Streamlining Success: How This Electrician is Consolidating Power With Jobtable
Boosting Efficiency: How This Plumber Saves HOURS Per Week
From Chaos to Clarity: A Painter's Journey with Jobtable