The Drywall Podcast

Stephen Genkens - Big Dawg Drywall

Stephen is the quintessential drywall character.  Ambitious, creative, funny, and hard working.  He may have a rough past but he also has a soft side.  He's out to prove that he can run with the big dogs and he's never looked back.  We discuss his past, entrepreneurship, family, and music.  He recently is learning the bazooka and we talk a bit about that and how he came to grab the attention of some of the bigger names in the drywall tool business. Stephen is a great guy and I know you'll love this episode, the 62nd episode of The Drywall Podcast.
This episode, and all the episodes in the month of August are brought to you by The Drywall Supply Yard in Montrose Colorado.  www.thedrywallsupplyyard.com 

Ryan Glass - Smooth as Glass Drywall

Ryan and I have good chemistry.  We dive right into a fantastic conversation about his experience in the culinary industry.  We discuss his difficult transition into drywall from the painting world and his transition to running the automatic tools only having himself to take lessons from.  Ryan came to the podcast equipped with questions about Fresco Harmony as well so we spend a bit of time talking colored mud.  He's a great guy and a true professional on this, the 61nd podcast of The Drywall Podcast.  
The month of August is brought to you by The Drywall Supply Yard in Montrose, CO carrying all your favorite products including Fresco Harmony.  Check them out online at www.thedrywallsupplyyard.com 

Elyse Chiu - Spec 3 Properties

Elyse and I hit it off right away.  She likes football, drywall and isn't afraid to learn something new.  We talk about her earlier days doing renovation projects with her wife and finding an affinity for drywall.  She liked the idea of becoming a Drywall finisher so much that she decided to jump into the trade later in life than most.  We talk about that learning curve and her unique way of running the hand tools.  Elyse is great and I know you're going enjoy this, the 60th episode of The Drywall Podcast. 
This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by GWI out of Swindon England supplying the UK since 2021.  You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, or online at www.gwiltd.com for all your drywall supply needs.

Jeff Schulz - SSBea Drywall

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Jeff in Vancouver BC at a recent Fresco Harmony training in Vancouver BC.  Since then Jeff has been dabbling in Fresco Harmony and carving out a niche in his area as a specialty wall guy.  We talk about that and how He may have stumbled early in life.  He struggled with drug abuse early on but that didn't stop him from creating the life he lives in the trade he loves.  I know you'll enjoy this, the 59th episode of The Drywall Podcast.
 
The drywall podcast is brought to you in the month of July by our friends over the pond at GWI supplying the UK with drywall finishing products since 2021.  You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, and online at www.gwiltd.com

Jack Smothers - Fresco Harmony Master

Jack has been working with me for over 9 years.  We finally had a chance to just sit and talk.  This is an intimate conversation between two co-workers that have known each other for a long time.  I think that relationship shines through in our conversation.  Jack talks about his experience with various plaster systems, working in a casino and dabbling in the stock market.  Jacks a great guy and this conversation on the 58th episode of TDP will go down as one of my absolute favorites.  
The month of July is brought to you by GWI supplying the U.K. with drywall finishing products since 2021.  Check them out on Instagram, Facebook, and  online at www.gwiltd.com 

Nathan Binkle - Nathan’s Drywall

Recently I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nathan Binkle of Nathan's Drywall for an indebth conversation about how he found himself in this crazy industry.  We discuss his early days working as a chef and how he navigated his way to being self employed.  We also discuss his relationship with Shawn Ramsden, and the importance of family on this, the 57th episode of The Drywall Podcast.  
The month of July is sponsored by our good friends at GWI in Swindon England.  GWI Supplying the U.K. With drywall finishing products since 2021.  Check them out online at www.gwiltd.com

Rob McKay - Pro Bead Inc

Rob is the first corner bead applicator specific guest we've had on the podcast and he's created something special specifically for making corner bead installation easier.  He also gives us some tips on how we can more efficiently install corner bead and squeeze a few less minutes out of the install.  He's a great guys and I hope you enjoy this, the 56th podcast of The Drywall Podcast.
The month of July on The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by GWI.  GWI supplying the U.K. with drywall finishing products since 2021! Delivering quality brands nationwide. Check them out on Facebook, Instagram or online at www.gwiltd.com for all your finishing needs! 

Rick Hardman -Division 09 Robotics

Rick is one of the most knowledgeable interviewees I've had on the show.  Not just talking finishing but also talking business.  He's had some stumbles but has always come up smelling like roses.  He's poised to launch a one of a kind revolutionary tool that will change your existing automatic tools into continuous flow tools easily and efficiently.  We talk about his amazing new tool, Canvas tools, patents, his father and a myriad of other topics on this, the 55th podcast of The Drywall Podcast.  
Special thanks to Columbia Tools for sponsoring The Drywall Podcast in the month of June.
 

Bernie St James - The King of Drywall

I recently had the distinct pleasure of traveling up to British Columbia and touring the Columbia Tools facility in Surrey BC.  We ran a Fresco Harmony training and had a ton of fun doing an accent wall and playing with all the cool tools there.  Afterwards we headed up to beautiful Salt Spring Island where I got a chance to Meet the founder of Columbia Tools Bernie St James.  We hit it off right away and it was an honor discussing the history of Columbia Tools and why he was able to carve out one of the best brands in the business.  Bernie is down to earth and very candid in this, the 54th podcast on The Drywall Podcast.  I hope you love it!
This months episodes of The Drywall Podcast are brought to you by Columbia Taping Tools visit their website at www.columbiatools.com or check them out on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok 

Kristi Slade - Part 2

Kristi is one of my absolute favorite people.  She's bubbly, cute, and a hard ass worker.  She's recently been recognized by UPAT (International Union of Painters and Allied Trades) and has been tapped to be the ambassador for Canada.  Don't think she's let this opportunity go to her head.  She's just as humble and passionate as ever on this, the 54th episode of The Drywall Podcast.  
 
Shout out to Columbia Tools for sponsoring TDP throughout the month of June.  Find out more at columbiatool.com