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Levelheads Podcast
New construction related podcast featuring Michael Connelly from Greenside Design Build, Jamie Verdura of Verdura Construction and Zane Ellis of Collective Build Co.
From building NHL arenas and the National Air & Space Museum to running one of Chicagoland's premier remodeling companies—how does a builder make that transition?
This week on the Levelheads Podcast, Chad Mease of Redstart Construction shares the systems, leadership lessons, and hard-earned mistakes that helped him build a business capable of managing 30+ projects at a time.
If you're a builder looking to grow, scale, or simply survive this industry, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.
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He goes by Puppy — but don't let the nickname fool you. At just 23 years old, Jan Goryl is helping to run job sites, operating Bobcats, and holding it down as a superintendent for Greenside while most guys his age are still figuring out what they want to do. In this episode, we get a rare look inside one of the most organized GC operations in the game, hear how Jan went from flipping houses with his dad in high school to managing multiple projects on his own, and dig into what it really takes to earn trust on a job site without waiting for someone to hand it to you. Plus — who's actually the boss at Greenside? Mike or John? Jan spills it. Don't miss this one.
In this episode, we sit down with CJ Nielsen, owner of CNC Electric and a Build Show contributor, to dive deep into the realities of running a high-end electrical contracting business in today’s custom home market.
CJ shares his journey from starting in the trades at 17 to building a respected boutique electrical company in Northern California. We get into everything—from wildfire rebuild booms and scaling a subcontracting business, to hiring and training the right people, and why attitude often beats experience in the trades.
We also unpack the real challenges behind custom home construction:
- Why early collaboration between builders and trades is critical
- The growing complexity of lighting design, controls, and smart home integration
- The fine line between craftsmanship and running a profitable business
- And the constant balancing act of staying busy without overcommitting
CJ brings a candid, boots-on-the-ground perspective about what it actually takes to deliver high-quality work while navigating schedules, demanding clients, and evolving technology like Lutron lighting systems.
If you're a builder, subcontractor, or anyone serious about high-performance homes, this episode is packed with real-world insight, lessons learned the hard way, and a few strong opinions on how to do it right.
And of course, it wouldn’t be a Levelheads episode without some laughs—stick around for the rapid-fire “This or That” segment at the end.
What happens when podcast hosts interview podcast hosts? Chaos—in the best possible way.
In this episode we sit down with Travis Brungardt and Brandon Jones from the Building Consensus Podcast for a wide-open conversation about building science, high-performance homes, construction tech, and the real challenges builders face today.
From jobsite scheduling headaches and software frustrations to building better houses and surviving remodels of your own home, nothing is off limits. Expect builder banter, industry insights, and a few laughs along the way.
What do you get when you mix zero software, a yellow legal pad, 1,000 pushups a day, and a guy who’s been building monster custom homes since the 1970s?
You get Paul Taylor.
In this episode, we finally nail down the hardest man in construction to schedule (seriously—it only took a year). Paul breaks down how he builds some of the largest, cleanest custom homes in California without superintendents, office staff, or apps—just experience, discipline, and an almost unreasonable level of standards.
We talk:
- Why Paul refuses to use construction software (and somehow still beats everyone’s schedules)
- How growing up poor, starting in 6th grade, and learning every trade shaped his no-BS approach
- Running multi-million-dollar projects solo while serving 30 years in the military
- The infamous mutiny that made him fire everyone and rebuild his company leaner than ever
- Why crooked lights, sloppy work, and “good enough” don’t exist in his world
- And yes… the This or That questions get absolutely unhinged
If you want motivation, perspective, and a reminder that mastery still matters—this one hits hard.
Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting the show:
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The Levelheads look back on 2025—job changes, market surprises, permit nightmares, exploding porta-potties, and why building custom homes is anything but efficient. We also give away an RR Buildings tool belt, roast ourselves, and accidentally drop one of the best construction stories of all time. Consider this your warning.
After about a year and a half of chasing him—and thanks to some brutal Midwest weather—we finally got Kyle Stumpenhorst of RR Buildings on the Levelheads Podcast.
Kyle went from IT desk job to building massive post-frame shops, then accidentally built one of the biggest construction channels on the internet (1.8M YouTube subscribers 👀). We talk about how barns became content, why post-frame beats remodels, the real truth about making money on YouTube, burnout in the trades, and why Kyle still straps on a tool belt every single day.
We also get into his brand-new RR Buildings tool belt, bad sponsorship offers, life in the cold, and wrap it all up with a wildly unhinged This or That segment involving chickens, orangutans, and questionable life choices.
🔥 GIVEAWAY ALERT
To celebrate the episode drop, The Levelheads are giving away an RR Buildings tool belt on Instagram. Keep an eye on our feed for how to enter.
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Zane Ellis
Jamie Verdura
Mike Conneely
On this episode of the Levelheads Podcast, the guys kick things off with a high-stakes game of “silence chicken” before diving headfirst into end-of-year chaos, impossible deadlines, trim fights, shadow gaps, door jamb wizardry, and whatever fresh hell designers have cooked up this week. Jamie casually drops that he can summon thirty workers in fifteen minutes like some kind of construction Jedi master, while Mike and Zane debate whether budgets actually exist or are just myths clients tell themselves. From bonfires on job sites to brain-melting finish schedules to deciding whether the design or the dollar drives the boat, this episode is basically therapy for builders—and entertainment for everyone else. Buckle up. It's a ride.
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On this episode of the Levelheads Podcast, Mike, Jamie, and Zane sit down with the man brave enough to manage job sites and Zane — the legendary Fred Trainer of F.E. Trainer Construction.
What begins as a conversation about building a powerhouse construction company quickly turns into a masterclass in leadership, growth, and why scaling too fast feels like fighting an orangutan with a broadsword once a year. Fred breaks down how he went from a two-man crew to a fifty-person operation, while Mike questions all his life choices, Jamie keeps stirring things up, and Zane quietly prays he still has a job when it’s over.
It’s insightful, it’s unfiltered, and it’s way funnier than a construction podcast has any right to be.
If you want real talk about growth wrapped in pure chaos, this episode is for you.
This episode of the Level Heads podcast has it all: AI, booze, construction, and a very confused orangutan! We sit down with Reece Barnes, Head of Construction Network at Adaptive, to talk about cutting-edge AI bookkeeping and how technology like Toggle is actually saving time on the job. Reece dishes on his past life cold-calling builders for Builder Trend (spoiler: it involved lots of dialing and screaming voicemails) , the ongoing debate of Cost Plus vs. Fixed Price , and what it's really like to go from Denver to Boston. But the real hard-hitting questions come at the end, where Reece is forced to choose between punching his grandmother and taking on a giant chicken every time he gets out of his car. Pop a beer, turn up the volume, and prepare for some serious laughs and construction gold!
What do project management software, AI agents, and three butt cheeks have in common? This episode of The Levelheads Podcast.
This episode we’re joined by Mitchell Kasselman, CEO and co-founder of Ressio Software—the fast-rising project management tool shaking up the building world. Mitchell breaks down his startup journey, the headaches with field adoption, and how AI “agents” might soon handle the busywork for builders. We cover growth, innovation, and even some laugh-out-loud “this or that” questions (including three butt cheeks). Packed with insights and banter, this one’s not to be missed.
This week on The Levelheads Podcast: Matt Howell from Smrter Home drops in from Downers Grove to talk low-voltage, AI-powered home networking, and sound systems that are getting way too smart. We dive into Matt’s start in the industry, the case against ‘dumb dimmers,’ and why Zane still can’t wrap his head around Japanese. Don’t miss it.
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Mike Conneely
This week, Mike drops a HUGE announcement about joining the Build Show Network — and we get the inside scoop on what that means for his future (and for seeing more of his face online). We swap hilarious stories about Cousin Johnny, including why the internet’s obsessed with him and whether we can finally get him out of his “content closet.” Plus, we talk Grappa-fueled misadventures, behind-the-scenes in custom homebuilding, crazy 20-something work stories from Australia, and how scaling a business can change your life. It’s part big news, part comedy, and part masterclass in building — you don’t want to miss this one.
This week on The Levelheads Podcast, things get weird—in the best way. Jamie’s gearing up for a mysterious wedding trip that may or may not involve livestock, questionable fashion, and zero cell service. Meanwhile, one of our clients spotted something truly horrifying in a neighbor’s window… and now we all need brain bleach.
We also dive into the rise of AI and what a dwindling labor force could mean for our future (spoiler: it’s either utopia or total robot domination—no in between).
Tune in for laughs, awkward mental images, and a healthy dose of existential dread. You won’t want to miss it.
This week we have Jeff Sweenor, founder and owner of Sweenor Builders in Rhode Island. We get into a bunch of topics like cycling, growing a company, This Old House and how Jeff bought a masonry company because he coulndt afford to lose them to another builders job for 6 months! Check it out!
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This episode features Jim Lundquist, known as "the Swede," a trim carpenter, inventor, and self-described "happy-go-lucky guy" and "monkey wrench". Jim shares insights from his 40-plus-year construction career, which started in Seattle before moving to Arizona, navigating periods like the Great Recession which led him to work with a cabinet company importing from China for seven years. Now 60, he works as a lead carpenter and tackles diverse tasks on job sites. He discusses his unique perspective on aging in the trades and an exit strategy, considering a transition to a handyman role due to increasing demand and income potential. A highlight is his patent-pending invention, "the Swede," a multi-tool combining a scribe, magnet stud finder, and margin tool, which he sells and manufactures in the USA using 3D printing. Jim also touches on his past as a rock musician, balancing touring with construction work, and humorously credits turmeric with pepper for alleviating his hip pain
Hosted by Zane Ellis, Jamie Verdura, and Mike Conneely, The Levelheads is the podcast for custom home builders who are sick of the BS. Zane’s had more knee surgeries than he has patience for business coaches, Jamie’s allergic to fluff, and Mike’s got no time for clunky construction management software that doesn’t get the job done. Together, they tackle the real challenges of building high-end custom homes—without pretending there’s a one-size-fits-all solution. If you’re tired of being pitched “the next big thing” and just want straight talk from guys who actually build, you’re in the right place.
We caught a whoppa. You gotta listen. Our longest podcast yet.
Johnny bears all. He's a stud in our industry who faced a ton of challenges. We talk it out.
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This week we have Lisa McNealy a commercial broker in Knoxville TN that also operated in Scottsdale AZ. We talk about selling businesses, cadavers, basketball, and more. We get into how Lisa thrives in a male dominated industry and how her strong personality is an asset when competing with the "good ol' boys" in the business. We also find out how she got the title Miss USA. Listen in!
This week the Levelheads welcome Bryan James from Liberty Homes this week. Bryan has an interesting story of how he came into the home building business. The path was definitely not typical and not free from road blocks. He also tells us how his company narrowly escaped going out of business after signing 26 contracts to build 26 new homes. Great episode.
ALSO listen in to here a special announcement about the Levelheads at this years International Builders Show
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For the first podcast in 2025 Jamie, Zane & Mike welcome Nick Sandifer from Sandifer Design Build. Nick is based in Jacksonville Florida and speaks about how his business has grown from small renovations to multi-million dollar custom home projects. Some great insight from Nick on thus episode and he also gets personal. He tells the Levelheads how the relationship with his father in the family business went through a rough point which ultimately led Nick to establish Sandifer Design Build. Very relatable story. Listen in.
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This week and our final podcast of 2024 we have Matt Krsyzkowski from Monetti Custom Homes. This is matts 2nd time on the podcast and we get heavy into BuilderTrend discussions. He tells us how he has taken the lead in at MCH for implementing BuilderTrend into their systems & processes. Listen in for the great tips Monetti Custom Homes has come up with to make BT work for them. Great stuff.
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Mike Conneely
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We've got Spencer Lewis back on the podcast this week. Our first repeat guest on The Levelheads Podcast and were super excited to have the best trim carpentry teacher on the internet. Spencers generosity with his knowledge, tricks tips is second to none. We talk shop. We talk about how Spencer doesn't need a pat on the back to know he's done a good job. We talk about some of the specialty work that Spencer post on his youtube page. So much packed into this episode!
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This episode the Levelheads welcome Austin Katje who is director of operations at Veldhouse Companies. The boys get into Zane's injury and why he misses the last podcast. They also discuss Austin's position in Veldhouse, the projects they are building including multi-family projects. Also discuss estimating and growing our businesses. Zane also has some crazy this or thats!
In this weeks episode of the Levelheads Podcast we welcome Melissa Hryszko from Veranda State Homes in Calgary, Canada. She joined the podcast to discuss her custom home building business. She and her husband, Rob, have been in the industry for 24 years, focusing on high-end, custom homes. Their team includes 12 people, including project managers, construction managers, and her 18-year-old son. They face challenges like high material costs, stringent energy codes, and labor shortages. Despite these, they maintain high standards and have expanded into a new community with faster production homes. Melissa emphasized the importance of continuous learning and fostering young talent in the trades.
This week the boys have an internal discussion on the division in this country exacerbated by social media. Jamie's building inspector makes a special appearance, and they talk about different software available to builders.
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This week we have Zack Kelly on the podcast. Zack simplifies money management for Custom Home Builders to increase organization, profitability and customer communications while allowing them to focus on what they do best, BUILD. We get into some interesting topics and Zane comes up with some pretty off the wall this or that questions. Listen in!
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This week the Levelheads welcome in a commercial builder turned luxury residential builder. All the way from Denver Colorado, Tim Coughran is the guest this week on the Levelheads Podcast.
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Premier Outdoor Living - Thats where you know Sean Collinsgru from. He has a HUGE YouTube following and on IG. We were lucky enough to chat with him on the podcast and find out how he's crushing it. Check it out!
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Mike Conneely
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The Levelheads boys have officially gone global this week! They hopped across the Atlantic (through the airwaves) to chat with Ireland’s very own Stephen "Cowboy" Kelly. You probably know him from his wildly popular and side-splitting Instagram page, 3 Bucks Left. He’s also graced TV screens in both Ireland and Canada on the show The Hardy Bucks. You can catch him cracking jokes live across Ireland—and soon, in the U.S.—but for now, tune into the Levelheads Podcast. So grab yourself a crrreamy f’n pint and have a good listen!
Whats your most memorable horror story when building or renovating a project? Jamie, Zane & Mike share some of their horror stories. Follow us on Instagram and DM us to share your favorite horror story!
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We're flipping the script again with another client episode! Getting some good perspective from the client side with Verdura Construction's clients Greg & Carolyn Barsh. We ask them their thoughts on custom building, the building process, their experience with our favorite Cali builder and if Jamie is any good at what he does. We draw some comparisons to our profession and their professions. Check out the episode!
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This week we have Brad Leavitt from A Finer Touch Construction (aka AFT Construction) a Scottsdale based luxury residential and commercial builder.
Brad talks about his personal story, the hurdles he had to jump to start his business and what he has done to make it a succesful and thriving construction company in the Scottsdale area. He also discusses his victories in social media & marketing and how he's become a brand ambassador in the industry. Brad is a polished professional, somewhat different than our three hosts. lol. Give it a listen!
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Welcome in to the Levelheads podcast! This episode is pretty heavy as our own Zane Ellis opens up about his diagnosis, his life change and health. The boys talk about stress and how it can have devastating effects on our health. Our industry is highly stressful. Its good to have an outlet such as friends or family to talk to.
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This week the Levelheads welcome Doug Duvall, co-owner of Motif Media. Motif Media is the producer of the Levelheads Podcast. Doug provides a "shot in arm" of professionalism to an otherwise off the cuff vibe of the Leveheads Podcast. Listen in to find out how Doug has gained experience in the industry and his take on what makes for good Podcasts, social media content, and an authentic presentation.
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Mike Conneely
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Welcome in to the Levelheads podcast! This week we haveJason Koehler from RKK Construction joining the podcast. Jason is a 2nd generation custom builder on Mercer Island which is in the Seattle metro area. Jason & the Levelheads tak abou tghe chalanges of building and permitting especially on an island! Listen in to find out how Jason is pivoting his business to adapt to a changing market. You can find Jason on Instagram at @rkkconstruction
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We have a HUGE guest this week. Huge as in Podcasts, huge as in social media, huge as in custom building. None other than Nick Schiffer! Co-host of the most popular construction podcasts (bedsides Levelheads) The Modern Craftsman and owner of NS Builders, Motif Media & Materia Millwork this man just don't stop! Give it a listen as Nick reveals something he's never before revealed to the public.
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We are honored to have Shan Jenkins from Jenkins Design Build on this episode. Shan is a custom home builder in Austin Texas and a recipient of multiple awards for custom home building. Shan shares many stories of how he built his business and the hurdles he faced along the way.
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Welcome in to the Levelheads podcast! This week we have Mark D Williams joining the podcast. Mark is a custom builder in Minnesota and we noticed he's kind of an introvert. NOT. Listen in to see if you agree. You can find Mark on Instagram at @markdwilliams_customhomes
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Welcome in to the Levelheads podcast! This week its just the boys! Jamie, Mike & Zane talk about whats going on in the industry and in there individual market right now. Some interesting insight from Zane.
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Welcome in to the Levelheads podcast! This week we have Mike McCormack joining the podcast. Mike is a custom builder in Boston but started out as a mechanical engineer in his home country of Ireland. Listen in to find out why he made the change. You can find Mike on Instagram at @mccormackbuilders
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Welcome in to the Levelheads podcast! This week we have Jon Lefebre joining the podcast. Jon is a self-performing contractor in the foothills of Lake Tahoe, California. We talk about self performing, growing your team, customer satisfaction and........golden showers?? You've just gotta hear it. You can find Jon on Instagram at @selectaprime
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Welcome to the Levelheads! This episode Jamie & Mike welcome Zane back into the mix after a small hiatus. The boys talk shop, stress in the industry, the need for a more female presence in the industry to grow our workforce and more!
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Welcome to the Levelheads! This episode we have Matt Krsyzkowski of Monetti Custom Homes to discuss his story of growth at his company. He digs into work ethic and the "Monetti Way". Check out how Monetti Custom Homes builds a reputation of a multigenerational company in the Jersey Shore. Find him on Instagram @monettibuilt
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Welcome to the Levelheads! This episode we have Tyler Farrell of Killowen Construction to discuss the culture and growth at his company. He digs into his role transition from being a builder to a business owner. Tyler also describes what building high-end custom homes in the snowy conditions around Park City, Utah is really all about. Find him on Instagram @killowenconstruction
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YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAWWWWW and welcome in to the Levelheads podcast! Today we have the Country Builder, Trent Waldrop, aka, the Country Builder on TikTok (86k followers, no big deal). We talk to Trent about cost differences between our markets, how he got to where he is, we have a GREAT this or that conversation....check it out! Find him on Instagram @the_country_builder and on TikTok @the_country_builder.
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Welcome to the Levelheads! We welcome Spencer Lewis of Insider Carpentry to the podcast! Spencer is a well known YouTube and Instagram influence in the world of trim carpentry. We talk about how he grew his business, how he prices work, and we've got some interesting this or that's this week for sure. You can find spencer on instagram at @insider_carpentry
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Welcome in to the Levelheads! Tonight the Levelheads welcome Jacob Reinbold of Reinbold Inc to the podcast. We discuss everything from how Jacob got his start with Jerry to family all the way to our This or That's. Hope you enjoy learning more about Jacob and his business. You can find him on Instagram at @reinboldinc.
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Join Jamie, Mike and Zane this week as we tell some of our favorite stories from clients, jobsites, inspectors, etc etc. Do you have a favorite of your own? Video it and send it to us on our instagram! Send your stories to @levelheads_pod!
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Welcome to the Levelheads! This week our guests are the AWESOME (see what I did there?) Uhler brothers, Tim Uhler, of Awesome Framers, and Bryan Uhler, of Pioneer Builders. We discuss how these guys got into the trades, their relationship with each other, their relationship with what they do in the trades, working with family and more. This is a great episode and you don't want to miss it! You can find Tim on instagram at @awesomeframers and you can find Bryan on instagram at @pioneerbuildersinc
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Welcome into the Levelheads! Today it's just the guys. We discuss stress, how we deal with it, clients and dumb warranty requests :) What's the worst warranty request you've had?
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Welcome in to the Levelheads Podcast! Our guest this week is Aron Jones from Big Dog Construction all the way up in Canada. We talk about what it's like to work in such a small market, owning a business as a tools-on contractor, and surprise.....whiskey. Check Aron out on Instagram at @bigdogconstruction.gm
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Welcome in to the Levelheads podcast! This week we are guestless as the guys discuss clients, the labor market, framing in Ireland, and Jamie's business model. Make sure to check it out!
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This week the Levelheads welcome a former client of our very own Greenside Design Build's to the podcast! The Smith's come on to talk about their experience in building a custom home with Mike and John from GDB. They talk about their experience with the schedule, the trades, bidding and more! Check it out if you're a client or builder for some great advice and experience on both ends!
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This week the Levelheads welcome trim carpenter Casey Knips, owner of True Fit Carpentry all the way up in Minnesota. Casey and the guys talk about his time with the Arizona Cardinals, how he got into trim carpentry, starting his own business and of course we get into a little This or That. You can find Casey on Instagram at @caseyknips
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Welcome to the Levelheads Podcast! Mike, Jamie and Zane answer more listener questions this week. They discuss real estate broker fees on custom homes, panel built walls on new homes, new construction vs remodeling and more! Make sure to check it out!
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Welcome in to the Levelheads podcast! This week we welcome Al Hamed of Hamed Homes in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We talk with Al about his experience as a 2nd generation builder, keeping his jobsites clean, permitting, and the systems and people he's brought to make Hamed Homes one of the best in the industry. You can find Al and Hamed Homes at www.hamed-homes.com and on Instagram @hamedhomes
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This week the Levelheads welcome Joe Julian of Julian and Sons fine custom woodworking in Heber Springs, Arkansas AND Russell Moccasin Boots in Berlin, Wisconsin. Joe talks about how he became the owner of a historic boot company, how his woodworking company began, the work they do all over the world and more! Check it out! You can find Joe at www.julianandsons.com and at www.russellmoccasin.com. You can find him on Instagram at @julian_and_sons and @russellmoccasin
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Welcome in to the Levelheads Podcast! This week we answer YOUR questions! We discuss what we would change about our businesses, our own hobbies, cost plus pricing vs lump sum vs fixed fee vs whatever else it's called and MORE. Check it out!
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The Levelheads welcome Andersen Windows and Doors rep John Mariotti this week. John talks about how he came up in the business, the Andersen window line, they discuss collaboration vs competition, selling yourself to your clients and what it's like at an italian thanksgiving for a window rep. You can find Andersen windows at www.andersenwindows.com and you can find John on Instagram at @luxury_window_pro
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Welcome in to the Levelheads! This week we welcome CEO of Siga North America, Etienne Gubler. Siga is a manufacturer of high performance membranes and tapes for the construction industry. Siga is based in Switzerland, Etienne’s home country. He now lives in Minnesota with his wife and has found a new home. He talks about how he loves America for the opportunities it presents.
We touch on a lot of subjects and even get some sage marriage advice from Etienne. Listen in! You can find Siga on the web at www.siga.swiss and you can find Etienne on Instagram at @build_tight.
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The Levelheads welcome Tom Trythall of Lost Creek Construction on the podcast! We talk with Tom about his history in the building industry and how he moved out to Colorado Springs without knowing ANYONE, the value of a group like the NAHB Builder 20, the benefits of having great people on your staff (ahem...Mike....) and more! You can find Tom online at www.lostcreekco.com and on Instagram at @lostcreekco.
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*The Levelheads Podcast is excited to be sponsored by Andersen Windows and Doors! Andersen windows and doors is a new sponsor of the Levelheads Podcast and we couldn't be more excited. We have each been using Andersen products for years on the custom homes we are building and the quality of their product and service speaks for itself. Stay tuned for more from Andersen Windows as we begin this partnership together!*
The Levelheads welcome Sean Kelly, of Kelco Carpentry, to the podcast! Sean hails all the way from Ireland and resides now in Boston and works as the owner of Kelco Carpentry. Sean and the guys talk about how he came to be a trim carpenter in Boston, the makeup of his team, getting young people into the trades, and the state of the industry. You can find Sean and Kelco carpentry on Instagram at @kelcocarpentry
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The Levelheads welcome Brandie Lamb to the podcast. Brandie is an executive chef for Subzero Wolf brands and teaches cooking and using Subzero Wolf appliances across 6 states. We talk about how Brandie became a chef, her farm, renovating her kitchen, induction vs convection cooking and Cletus! You can find Brandie on Instagram at @tisdel_chefbrandie!
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Join Jamie and Mike this week and they welcome Jeff Kelley, timber framer extraordinaire, of JK Timberframes in midcoast Maine! Jeff talks about how he came all the way from the world of accounting to becoming a furniture carpenter and a timber framer. You can find Jeff on the web at www.jktimberframes.com and on Instagram at @jeffkelleywoodworks
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Welcome to another episode of The Levelheads! Join the levelheads this week as they bring in guest Dan Devol of Daniel Devol Custom Builders. They talk to Dan about how he got to where he is today, pricing, self-performing, sizing your team and the ever-popular "this or that" segment! Find Dan on instagram at @devolbuilders or on the web at www.devolbuilders.com.
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Join the Levelheads as the guys welcome Dagan Koffler to the show. Dagan owns Dagan Design & Construction in beautiful southern California. They talk about running a large crew, owning and running several businesses, permitting, and why California sucks! Just kidding Cali ;) You can find Dagan and his business on Instagram at @dagandesign or on the web at www.dagandesignconstruction.com
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Join the Levelheads this week with guest Tony Frazier, owner of Frazier Home Design. They talk about Tony's business, how he got to where he is, software, staff development, client involvement, Boyz II Men and more. You can find Tony on instagram at @frazierhomedesign and on the web at www.frazierhomedesign.com
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Join the Levelheads this week as they talk with their guest, healthy home expert, Andrew Pace! Andrew shares about his business, The Green Design Center, and how he operates as a healthy home consultant for his clients! We also get into an intense Scotch Whiskey discussion, so you don't want to miss that one. Find Andrew on the web at www.thegreendesigncenter.com and on instagram at @gdc_buildingforhealth
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Will King of High Cotton Homes and The Build Show joins Mike and Jamie to discuss high performance building, the benefits of having a big team and how firefighters get all the chicks. Just kidding. Just firefighting. Give it a listen and leave a rating and review! You can find Will on instagram at @highcottonhomes and @willkingbuilds
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Jake Bruton of Aarow Building, The Build Show and The Unbuild It Podcast join the Levelheads this week! Jake tells the story about how he came into the business, how he purchased his company, a great story about his relationship with Matt Risinger of The Build Show and other great nuggets about high performance building. Find Jake on Instagram at @jake.bruton
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Join the Levelheads this week as they welcome Amy Storm of Amy Storm & Co Design to the podcast! Amy tells us how she got to where she is today, how she's grown her business, how she values her builder relationships and more! Find her on instagram @amystormandco to see her beautiful design work.
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Joe and Adam from Cardinal Crest Custom Homes join the Levelheads this week! We talk about everything from clients to commercial to custom building to Joe's mustache and pickle ball. Check them out on Instagram at @cardinalcrestkc!
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The Levelheads interview Ryan "Roofslayer" Smith on his business, cutting complicated roofs, the direction of the building industry and more!
Ryan Smith can be found on Instagram at @roofslayer2681
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Robert Monetti of Monetti Custom Homes in Brielle, NJ joins the guys to talk about his business, hard times in the industry, building in the winter and shares some great stories over a long life in the building industry along with some great wisdom!
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The Levelheads talk to Kris Mirchandani about his contracting business, what it's like to build in Canada, and nerding out on building science.
You can find Kris on Instagram @livefreecontracting
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Introducing the Levelheads Podcast! This episode introduces the Levelheads guys to the listeners and gives a quick intro of what they do and where they do it. The future of the podcast is discussed on this short and sweet first episode!
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