The Drywall Podcast

Steve Wessel - Whitby Drywall

We catch up with Steve Wessel of Whitby Drywall on episode 128.  I met Steve at a Fresco Harmony training at CSR in Toronto but that's not the only thing that makes this podcast special.  Steve is the third of his family to come on the podcast.  We've also interviewed Royce with the 3Way and his brother Dan both amazing and it was nice to catch up with a third member of this family.  We discuss challenges of being a struggling musician and navigating drugs and alcohol in his youth and how maybe drywall was a way for him to clean up his act.  Steve is an amazing finisher and so we talk a lot about technique and why he chooses Columbia Tools as his go-to tools for finishing.  Steve is a fantastic interviewee and I know you'll love him after listening to this, the 128th episode of The Drywall Podcast.
This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Columbia Tools.  Find out more at www.columbiatools.com

Mike Drees and Drywall Jesse

Mike and Jesse came down to Albuquerque recently to work with me on a Fresco Harmony project and we got to know each other.  These two are some of the best finishers I've had the pleasure to work with.  We all had a fantastic time and created some new stories along the way.  Some of which you'll get to hear on this podcast.  We also talk a bit about our friend Kam's last day on the job and how that experience shaped us.  It's another gem of an episode, episode 127, on The Drywall Podcast.
Shout tout to Columbia Tools for sponsoring The Drywall Podcast in the month of April.  Check out their roadshow happening now on all your favorite  social media platforms.  www.columbiatools.com

Pearls of Wisdom - Part 3

At the end of each Podcast I ask for a pearl of wisdom that our interviewees can bestow amongst the drywall community.  The answers are fantastic and most times not what you'd think.  This episode is a compilation of Pearls over the past 10 months of shows.  From owners of companies to the tradesmen and women that work alongside you we'll get a chance to absorb the wisdom of the industry on this, the 126th, episode of The Drywall Podcast.  
This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Columbia tools.  Find out more about Columbia tools by visiting their website at www.columbiatools.com.

Mark Wilson - AMES

I finally got a chance to catch up with Mark Wilson of AMES Taping Tools.  Mark is an extremely accomplished finisher who's rose the ranks in the drywall industry to become Director of Technical Education with one of the largest tool manufacturers in the world. We talk about Marks beginnings in the trade up in Michigan and how being knowledgeable lead him to an amazing career.  Mark has traveled all over the world meeting people and spreading knowledge of the trade and now for the first time we managed to get an interview with him on The Drywall Podcast.  I sincerely hope you enjoy this podcast, the 125th episode, as much as I did.
This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Morph Sanding Solutions.  You can find out more about Morph Sanding Solutions by visiting Morphsandingsolutions.com.au or find them at CSRbuilding.com 

Tyler White - Tyler White Drywall

Rarely do I have people reach out to be on The Drywall Podcast.  Tyler is one of those people and I'm glad he did.  He's a very well spoken, respectable, member of his community but he may have ran into some bumps in the road that cost him a pastoral opportunity.  Tyler didn't let that get him down though.  He always found refuge in drywall.  At 29 Tyler is a younger person in the trade but don't let that fact fool you.  Tyler is a true hustler and I'm glad he reached out to me for this, the 124th, episode of The Drywall Podcast.
This episode is brought to you by Morph Sanding Solutions.  You can find out more about Morph by visiting their website at morphsandingsouutions.com.au or check them out at csrbuilding.com
 

Cathy Bear - The Tiniest Taper

Cathy will be an instant favorite.  She's only been in the trade for a couple years but it wasn't until Ben Cole from GWI in Swindon England encouraged her to get more involved on social media that she's entered into the spotlight.  Her instagram account is quickly growing.  Cathy has a knack for making interesting content but she's in the trenches getting it done every day.  She's a mother of two, works hard, and still has time to give to charity.  We discuss all that and more on this, The 123rd, episode of The Drywall Podcast. 
This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Morph Sanding Solutions.  You can find out more about Morph Sanding Solutions at morphsandingsouutions.com.au or find them at CSRbuilding.com

Dieter Kitzel - Co.ME

Dieter reached out to me recently because he was curious about how Fresco Harmony could help the company he works for Co.ME out of Italy.  They make some pretty awesome drywall and plaster tools and he was wondering if I might want to try them out.  Of course I said yes but I told him the only stipulation was that he had to be on The Drywall Podcast.  He agreed and the rest is history.  Dieter is a great guy and he has a wealth of knowledge, not only in drywall, but also in plaster.  We talk a lot about plaster and how he became the new North American sales rep for Co.ME.  Come take a trip down memory lane as we wax poetic about drywall and beyond on this, the 122nd, episode of The Drywall Podcast.
This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Morph Sanding Solutions.  Find out more information about Morph Sanders at morphsandingsouutions.com.au or check them out at csrbuilding.com

Jay Delk - Delk Drywall

Jay Delk is a third generation drywall finisher out of Clarksville TN.  He recently started using Fresco Harmony because he won some from a contest hosted by CSR.  Not only has he begun using Fresco Harmony but he decided to come to Albuquerque to learn more about the product.  We talk about his recent adventure to Albuquerque but we also dive into his early days surfing and how he tried a few different trades before he landed back in drywall.  Jay is very well spoken and we have a great conversation on this, the 121st episode of The Drywall Podcast.
This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  Making walls better since 2004.  Find out more about Fresco Harmony by visiting the website at www.frescoharmony.com

Sheila Cross - Mudd Skip

Sheila and I have a lot of parallels.  We become instant friends on the unlikeliest of episodes.  Sheila is the owner and developer of a new drywall product called Mudd Skip.  This product is revolutionary and very cool to work with.  They were nice enough to send me some product to try out with Fresco Harmony and I have to say it works great! You'll find out all you need to know about this stuff in this episode but if you're inclined you can head over to their website www.muddskip.com and check out the videos over there that explain this product in detail.  Sheila is an amazing, strong, enthusiastic, power woman who is taking the drywall industry by storm and The Drywall Podcast gets to have a front row seat on this, the 120th episode of The Drywall Podcast.  I hope you enjoy it! 
This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  For more information about Fresco Harmony check out the website at www.frescoharmony.com

Joe Koenig - Part 2 Trim-Tex

If you don't know Joe Koenig of Trim-Tex I recommend listening to this episode.  Joe is one of the nicest guys I've ever met, and has been a champion of Fresco Harmony for over a decade.  We dive head first into the history of Trim-Tex drywall products and their beginnings when Joe Senior migrated from Yugoslavia.  Both Joes are impressive business men and this episode acknowledges that.  If you've been curious about Trim-Tex and how they came to be, this episode will be extremely enjoyable for you. Lets take a walk down memory lane on this, the 119th episode of The Drywall Podcast.
Today's episode is brought to you by Fresco Harmony.  You can find out more about Fresco Harmony by visiting www.frescoharmony.com