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The Deconstruction Podcast — 68 episodes

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1

Red and True: Why Canada's Construction Workforce Needs Its Own Voice w/ Manny, Construction Life

2

From Electrician to Business Owner: Almost Quit at 6 Months w/ Elber, Made Electric

3

If We Started Our Trades Company Today, Here's What We'd Do Differently

4

Canada’s Construction Crisis: Condo Collapse, AI For Trades & What Comes Next w/ Daniel Foch

5

Concrete Costs, Fuel Spikes, and Survival in Construction Right Now

6

Crane Business Secrets: Scaling, Cash Flow & Survival in Construction

7

From Army Engineer to Contractor: Systems, Estimating & Winning More Jobs

8

Why Contractors Need Community (Not Competition) to Grow

9

From Toronto to Miami: How Phil Russo Scaled a Construction Business

10

Commercial Cash Flow, Crew Loyalty, Safety Culture (w/ Paver King Mike Pennington)

11

Job Costing, Cash Leaks, Contractor Education (w/ John MacDonald)

12

ADHD in Construction: Why You’re Busy but Still Behind (w/ Skye Waterson)

13

Bigger Jobs, Smaller Margins, Better Systems

14

Accountant Truth Bombs: Tax Prep, CRA Audits, and Contractor Bookkeeping (w/ Andrew Mahorn)

15

Women in the Trades, Marketing Wins, and Building a Tile Business w/ Jada Finch

16

Scaling Back Without Slowing Down: Systems, Money, and Freedom w/ Effect Electric

17

How a $40M Custom Builder Scales Without Losing Craftsmanship

18

Construction Business Growth: ICP, Leadership, and Winning Jobs Without Being Lowest Bid

19

Labor “Shortage” Lies, Staying Lean, 2026 Predictions w/ Manny Neves

20

Construction Slowdown, Pivoting Your Business, Winning More Work in 2026

21

EMERGENCY EPISODE: LMIA Abuse, Illegal Crews & The Threat to Canadian Trades

22

Hard Work, Character & No Excuses — The Exceptional Carpentry Story

23

From Teaching to Trades: Building a Thriving Renovation Business w/ AMJ Custom Renovations

24

The Truth About the Skilled Labor “Shortage,” AI Hiring & the Future of Construction

25

From Tools to Systems, Contracts, and AI: Lessons from Highland Electric

26

Building a 30-Tech Empire, Water Wellness, and Systems That Scale w/ Alessandro Cernuto

27

From Trenches to the Top: The AquaSTOP Story w/ Antonio

28

How Elite Contractors Scale: Profit, Delegation & the ADHD Advantage w/ John MacDonald

29

Re-Engage Old Leads and Close More Jobs w/ Andrew Killian

30

Buy Now Pay Later for Contractors, $3M “Modular Homes” & Old-School Sales That Still Work

31

“Canada’s ‘Labor Shortage’ Is 100% Bullsh*t" w/ Manny Neves

32

7 Proven Ways Contractors Can Get Paid Faster (and Fix Cash Flow)

33

10 Insanely Powerful Ways Construction Contractors Are Using AI to Crush the Competition

34

Closing More Jobs, Building Client Trust, Scaling With Simple Systems

35

Can Construction Company Owners Work Remotely?

36

Choosing the Right Construction Software, Blue Collar Is the New White Collar, Rethinking Education

37

Outdated Workflows, Education Gaps, Embracing Tech in Construction

38

Modular Home Boom, Project Abandonment Crisis, Networking Your Way to Growth

39

Scheduling Smarter, Union Strikes, Building a Resilient Business

40

Increasing Your Prices, Getting Off Tools, Saving Time With Technology

41

Community in Construction, Impact Of Government On Business, The Future Of Hiring

42

Sales Solves Problems, Government Inefficiencies, and Managing Expectations in Construction

43

Residential Slowdown, Market Saturation, and the Shift to Commercial Construction

44

Payment Challenges, New Holdback Legislation, and 'Made in Canada' Marketing in Construction

45

Mastering Leads: A Contractor’s Marketing Blueprint w/ Lior Vaknin

46

Content Marketing, AI, and the Future of Construction w/ Arnie Gess

47

Surviving Trade Wars, Rising Costs & Government Roadblocks

48

Bid Rigging Scandal, Cybersecurity & The Future of Skilled Trades

49

The Future of Construction: AI, Craftsmanship & The Labor Shortage w/ Matteo Nunziata

50

Tariffs Update, Shocking Construction Delays, Lessons From Big Companies

51

From Law to Construction: Avoiding Costly Mistakes & Building Smarter w/ Steve Baklarian

52

DEI In Construction, Criminal Negligence Case, The Role Of General Contractors

53

Rental Housing, Effective Marketing Strategies, Mental Health Challenges In Construction

54

Impact Of Tariffs On Construction, And The Importance Of Efficiency During Uncertain Times

55

AI In Construction, Dealing With Bad Clients, Handling Competition

56

Biggest Lessons in 2024, Scaling a Business Without Stress, and Team Building Strategies

57

Authenticity In Business, Successful Partnerships, and Getting Paid on Time In Construction

58

Power of Mindset, Overcoming Negativity in Construction & Growing Your Business Through Favors

59

2025 Goals, Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Dealing With Inspectors

60

Time Management, Building Company Culture, And The Importance of Health & Safety

61

Second Chances, Smart Strategies, and Productivity Hacks in Construction

62

Sales, Professionalism and Work Ethic in Construction

63

Accountants, Efficiency, Growth, and Bitcoin with Jobtable Founders

64

Efficiency Hacks for Trades: A Home Automation Specialist's Journey with Jobtable

65

Special Episode: The Jobtable Origin Story and How It Powered iPLUMB's Growth

66

Streamlining Success: How This Electrician is Consolidating Power With Jobtable

67

Boosting Efficiency: How This Plumber Saves HOURS Per Week

68

From Chaos to Clarity: A Painter's Journey with Jobtable