The Drywall Podcast

Todd Way - The Newfie Taper

Huge shout out to Cathy for referring Todd to the podcast.  Once you start following Todd you can't help but to like him.  His content is bright and uplifting but what really caught my attention is the location he's been working at.  We discuss Geoa Haven above Nunavut territory and his home in beautiful Bonavista. Todd has a wonderful demeanor and brings an eire of innocence to the show on this, the 158th episode of The Drywall Podcast.  
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JP Gagnon - CleanCo Premade Drywall Corners

It's been happening more and more that people are discovering The Drywall Podcast organically.  This was the case for JP.  His marketing person, Zach Ellison found TDP and thought JP would be a good fit.  Although JP has little experience in the world of drywall, he saw a flaw in the way outside corners were being done and felt he had a solution.  He's been working on the idea for the last 6 years and is ready to bring his innovation to the world.  Introducing The Smart Corner by CleanCo.  There's a lot about JP that piques my interest and we waste no time digging into the why behind the Smart Corner.  JP hales from Quebec but now calls Austin home.  He's a great guy and we have a fantastic conversation on this, the 157th, episode of The Drywall Podcast. 
This episode of TDP is brought to you by TapeTech.  Find out more by visiting www.tapetech.com

Mike Ventura - President AMES Tools

That one time when you get the interview you've been working toward since you started.  This is that interview.  I reached out to Mike on a whim not quite knowing if he'd return my email.  Man was I wrong.  He emailed me immediately and we set a date for the next day.  The rest is history, or his history rather.  Mike is a smart guy and that comes across as soon as we start talking.  We quickly settle into the flow of our conversation and the questions came smooth and unrehearsed.  In the end we cover most of his path of success to the pinnacle of the drywall industry. That is, the top position at a little company called AMES.  Mike has the temperament for the position but don't take my word for it.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy the view from the top as we dissect Mike Ventura on this, the 156th, episode of The Drywall Podcast.  
This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by TapeTech.  You can find out more about TapeTech by visiting www.tapetech.com

Justin Delk - USG

Shout out to Chad Hesser for keeping after me to interview Justin Delk.  I love speaking with professionals in the trade and Justin is about as professional as they come.  Justin is a technical field rep for USG or Mud expert and he's been in and around the drywall industry since he was 19.  He was an apprentice in the union but quickly rose the ranks within his company.  However, there was a time when a rep from USG stumbled onto one of his sites and he asked the question, "what  does that guy do?"  It wasn't long before he was driving to Chicago for an interview with the monster company USG.  The rest is history but I like dredging up the past on this, the 155th episode of The Drywall Podcast.
This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Tape-Tech.  Find out more at www.tapetech.com

Guy Purcella - That Kilted Guy

Talk about a power house.  From 3-D printing to growing his YouTube page to over 360K followers Guy has accomplished an amazing amount of success over his life.  Huge shout out to Greg Strebe for the introduction.  From the start of the interview I felt like we'd known each other for a very long time.  We talk about the products Guy is inventing with his immense 3-D printer collection but we take a walk along the timeline of Guys career beginning at 8 years old and how he arrived at 360 thousand followers on YouTube.  I was extremely impressed with what Guy has accomplished and I'm sure you will be too on this, the 154th, episode of The Drywall Podcast.
This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by Muddskip drywall additive.  Find out more at www.muddskip.com  

Maykel Gonzalez - MMG Drywall

Why would anyone switch from a prominent position to be a drywaller?  Well, Maykel did just that.  Better known on Instagram as mayktapetech, Maykel started out as an attorney in Cuba to impress his father.  He managed to escape to Toronto but that wasn't the end of his challenges.  He ended up homeless before when he noticed another man speaking Spanish and desperately asked him for help.  That man took Maykel to a church where he took up residence until he could find a way into the construction industry.  Maykel did what it took to make his life amazing and he made some lifelong friends along the way.  He's as loyal as they come and Loves the brand Tape-Tech.  He's the quintessential brand ambassador and you'll see why on this, the 153rd, episode of The Drywall Podcast.  
This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Muddskip.  Find out more by visiting their website at www.muddskip.com

Jeff Hains - Porcelain Perfect Finish

Sitting down with Jeff Hains has to be one of the biggest rewards I've gotten from being a podcaster.  Not only is he well spoken, but we both share an affinity for drywall and we ask the question, Why?  Like me, Jeff is an explorer and isn't afraid to wade into the deep end when it comes to trying new products.  That was the case with Muddskip and why he's changed everything about his approach to the trade because of this product.  He's now an ambassador for the company but he didn't start out as one.  We both share an unquenchable thirst for mud and that becomes evident very quickly on this, the 152nd, episode of The Drywall Podcast. 
This episode was brought to you by Muddskip.  Find out more by visiting their website at www.muddskip.com

Shawn Fawcett - Signature Finish Renovations - Part 2

I had the opportunity to sit down with Shawn Fawcett, or Fozzie as he's called sometimes, and catch up on what's been happening since he was on the show last.  Shawn has now become a member of the two timers club on the drywall podcast.  His last episode aired in December of 2023 and is also very good.  Shawn is a well rounded contractor and recently had the opportunity to go to China to represent with the company Huepar.  You can find him on one of this three channels repping various products and getting out into nature.  We talk about that stuff to as we revisit Fozzie on this, the 151st, episode of The Drywall Podcast.
Today's episode and all the episodes of The Drywall Podcast in the month of October have been brought to you by Muddskip.  Find out more at www.muddskip.com  

Eli Smallwood - Elite Drywall

Eli has a special super power.  It's the constant inspiration he's received from his father after having lost his leg in a car accident.  We talk about that and how his father continues to work despite his injury.  We also discuss how Eli has faced his fears in recent days and has conjured up the courage to put himself out there on social media.  We also discuss training "the new guy" and how that experience has helped him grow also.  I love having younger people on the show and Eli certainly falls into that category at just 23 years of age.  This is a good one and I know you're going to like it.  
This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Muddskip.  You can find out more information about Muddskip by visiting www.muddskip.com

Pearls of Wisdom - Part 4

On this installment of our Pearls of Wisdom series we'll hear from some serious greats in the industry and tease out the nuggets of wisdom We've come to appreciate.  If you haven't heard any other Pearls of Wisdom episodes you can check them out on episodes 50, 98, 126, and this one, 149.  These episodes are my favorite because it's the pure essence of who we interview raw and unabashed.  In this episode you'll hear from legends such as, but not limited to, Aaron and Elliott St James, and Sunny Drywall.  You'll be wishing this episode, episode 149, was longer on this 4th installment of The Pearls of Wisdom.  
Today's episode of The Drywall Podcast, and all the episodes of The Drywall Podcast in the month of October, are brought to you by Muddskip.  You can check them out at www.muddskip.com