The Drywall Podcast

Robbie Worrell - Tape-Tech

Well I got to sit down with kind of a legend in the industry.  Robbie Worrell is the Head of Tape-Tech and we waste no time diving head first into the history of AMES and Tape-Tech but it begins with a relationship between him and now president Mike Ventura of AMES way back in college.  The two stayed friends and when the time was right Mike called upon Robbie to come work with him.  Now the power duo are crushing it and reimagining the company.  We discuss his religious faith and talk about why he feels it's important to give back.  Robbie is a great guy and you may have a very different opinion of Tape-Tech after listening to this episode, episode 148, on The Drywall Podcast.
This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by Muddskip.  Find out more by visiting their website, www.muddskip.com

Derrick Trout - East Coast Drywall Tools Part 2

Derrick is one of those guests that is just plain easy to talk to.  The conversation flows and he's also extremely knowledgeable about drywall and the tools we use to accomplish drywall.  He's the owner of East Coast Drywall Tools and they specialize in selling tools and repairing tools.  We talk about Derrick coming up in the trade working for his father's company Wilko back in the day and how he's always had a fascination with fixing and just being around the tools.  In his spare time he collects antique tools and knows just about everyone in the industry.  This is Derricks second appearance on the show and I hope it isn't his last.  Sit back and enjoy a journey into the world of automatic tools on this, the 147th, episode of The Drywall Podcast.  
This episode and all the episodes in the month of September are brought to you by East Coast Drywall Tools.  Find out more by visiting their website at www.eastcoastdrywall.com

Oscar Acosta - Panel Rey

I'm very excited to bring our first guest from Mexico onto the podcast.  Oscar was referred to me by Ben Cole of GWI LTD in Swindon England.  They've been using Panel Rey mud for quite some time and Ben said I should interview Oscar so that's exactly what I did.  Oscar is a great guy and he likes soccer so he moves way up in my friendship rankings.  We talk about how he got involved in the drywall industry and how Panel Rey plucked him from the clutches of academia early on while doing an industry presentation in one of his classes.  Oscar is very well spoken and I know you're going to, not only learn a lot, but really enjoy this episode.  
Today's episode was brought to you by East Coast Drywall Tools.  Find out more about East Coast Drywall Tools at eastcoastdrywall.com and check them out for tools or information on repairs.

Brandon Shoot - Shoot Drywall

I had the pleasure of meeting Brandon at the AWCI Build 25 show this year and I liked him right away.  I've been wanting to get him on the podcast for a while now.  In this episode we talk about how he followed in his father's footsteps and why transitioning to the automatic tools was different than his dad but suited him better.  We talk a little about Fresco Harmony and his biggest take away from the Build 25 show.  Brandon is a great guy and I know you'll feel the same way I do after listening to this, the 145th, episode of The Drywall Podcast.
This episode of The Drywall Podcast was brought to you by East Coast Drywall Repair. Visit eastcoastdrywall.com for tools or information on repairs.

Dave Darnutzer - Apla-Tech

Dave is one of 4 owners of a company called Apla-Tech.  Apla-Tech is unique because it is one of only two companies in the drywall space that offers CFS or Continuous Flow Systems.  What that means is that they make tools that you don't have to pump mud into.  You simple work the tools and keep them fed with an exorbitant amount of mud.  This means ease of use and productivity. Dave has made it his passion and this is what we talk about on the 144th episode of The Drywall Podcast.  You can tell that he's passionate about what he's up to and that emanates from this interview.
This episode was brought to you by East Coast Drywall Tools Visit eastcoastdrywall.com for tools or information on repairs.   

Mike Curry - Sunny Drywall

Mike and I would have met at a training at the Columbia facility back in the day had it not been for his back injury.  We've stayed in touch on social media and I've been trying to get him on the show for a while now.  We talk about coming up in the trades and working for his father but also how he used to make money bringing soda pop to his father's job sites on his bike.  We talk about Fresco Harmony, the pro form banjo and a lot about some of the new tools on the market.  It was an absolute pleasure catching up with Mike on this episode and I know you're going to love this, the 143rd, episode of The Drywall Podcast. 
This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by AMES Tool Company.  Find out about their new line of Venetian trowels brought to you by Tape-Tech bu visiting www.tapetech.com.  

Daniel Osborne - DRR Drywall

On this episode of TDP we welcome Daniel Osborne back to the show for his second appearance.  Daniels firs show was fantastic and still holds a special place in my heart.  His first appearance was all the way back in July of 2022, 3 years ago and we discuss his drive to set the standard and why being impeccable is important to him.  This episode we talk about his involvement with religion, the discipline it takes to learn the piano, and asbestos abatement.  We have a lot of laughs and a lot of fun on this, the 142nd, episode of TDP.  
This episode was brought to you by AMES.  This month we're highlighting their Venetian plaster trowels.  You can check out the full line now at tapetech.com, or ask your local TapeTech dealer for more info
 
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Sunil D'Souza Drywall master

We had a chance to catch up with Sunil D'Souza of Drywall Master and what a conversation it was.  From marketing to mastery we covered it all.  We talk a bit about the show Breaking Bad which was filmed in Albuquerque but we quickly shifted over to the history of Tape Master (the predecessor) and how that company was built and sold to AMES.  We talk a lot about sales and the resurrection of Drywall Master into the force that it is today. This episode is on the longer side but it's all good content and I'm sure you're going to like this, the 141st episode, of The Drywall Podcast. 
This episode of TDP is brought to you by AMES tools.  Find out more by visiting your local AMES dealer or visit them on the web at www.shopamestools.com

Brad McKinnon - Brad McKinnon Plastering

Really glad I Brad and I finally got a chance to sit down and talk.  Brad is a 46 year old bad ass from Tauranga New Zealand who's decided to live a full life.  Brad is a second generation finisher or Gib Stopper as they call it in New Zealand.  He's followed in his father's foot steps and made a name for himself on certain social media outlets.  Early on in his career Brad went on an OE experience (common in Australia and New Zealand) where he ventured to London and Ireland to explore the word and discover himself.  We talk about that experience, the tools and a little bit about the Morph sander on this, the 140th, episode of The Drywall Podcast.  
This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by AMES Tools Why buy automatic taping tools when you can rent?  Find out more at www.shopamestools.com

Chris Gosselin CG Drywall and Paints

Chris is one of those guys you just like instantly.  Not only is he very well spoken, he's just one of the nicest guys I could have asked to be on The Drywall Podcast.  Beyond that, he's probably one of the best finishers we've had on the show.  It's evident in the first few minutes of talking with Chris that he's an extraordinarily good drywall finisher and painter and offers some tips that just might make your next level 5 job a huge success.  I've met Chris in person but now I feel like I can consider him a true friend and I know you're going to like this, the 139th, episode of The Drywall Podcast.  
This episode and all the episodes of The Drywall Podcast in the month of June are brought to you by AMES Taping Tools.  This month they're highlighting their tool rental program.  Want to find out more?  Visit shopamestools.com or stop by your nearest AMES location.