Construction Pals

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The official podcast of BlueTape. Join us for the latest in the construction industry and interviews with experts in construction and fintech. Learn more about financing options for construction businesses, growing your businesses, and much more tips and insightful info. For more information, visit BlueTape.com

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May 22, 2024Episode 2023 min

Burning Bright: A Chat with Solar’s Shining Star

After establishing two solar companies, launching two leading solar panel manufacturers, and co-founding the world’s first woman-owned solar panel company, Lexie Lucas is far from finished changing the solar industry. As founder and CEO of Sunlink Power, one of BlueTape’s partners, Lexie has key insights into the evolving role of young professionals and technology as they transform both the solar sector and the construction industry as a whole.You can learn more about Sunlink Power by visiting their website, and you can follow Lexie Lucas on her LinkedIn and Instagram.The Construction Pals podcast is brought to you by BlueTape, your source for the latest in the construction world. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes like this.For more information on this podcast and BlueTape, please visit BlueTape.com.Be sure to follow us on...FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeAlignable

April 23, 2024Episode 1926 min

Changing the Air: How Healthy Living is Transforming Construction

While many green initiatives have focused on the environment, Andy Pace's focus is a little closer to home. Through the Green Design Center and the Change the Air Foundation, Andy Pace has concentrated on making sure our homes provide healthy environments for all, from the builders who construct our homes to the families who live in them.You can listen to our previous episode featuring Andy Pace at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728113/12646334.About Andrew Pace: Andrew Pace is a Healthy Home Concierge and Founder of The Green Design Center, a leading resource for homeowners and contractors looking to source products that are healthy and green and receive expert consulting advice on designing and building healthy green homes. Andrew is the host of the weekly Non Toxic Environments Podcast. He is a worldwide expert on green and healthy building products and services customers and contractors from around the globe. As founder of the oldest healthy building supply company in the United States, Andrew has become one of the single most helpful and educational experts dealing with the day-to-day concerns of those individuals who suffer from allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivities. Please follow along on Instagram and https://www.thegreendesigncenter.com.His projects and expertise have been featured in numerous media outlets and industry podcasts including Real Simple, Men's Health , Architectural Digest and Wellnessmama just to name a few. He has recently presented alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and Deepak Chopra as part of the 2023 Change The Air Summit with host Michael Rubino and discussed The Science of Healthy Buildings at the Healthier Tech Summit. The Construction Pals podcast is brought to you by BlueTape, your source for the latest in the construction world. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes like this.For more information on this podcast and BlueTape, please visit BlueTape.com.Be sure to follow us on...FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeAlignable

February 27, 2024Episode 1818 min

Staying Nimble: How to Box the Big-Box LBM Stores

Trying to stay on your feet in the LBM supplier ring while facing off against the big guys? Our guests this week are two marketing experts from Lenker: John Lenker, founder and Chief Vision Officer, and Assaf Arie, partner and Chief Executive Officer. Join us as we discuss how small- to medium-sized LBM suppliers can be flexible, competitive, and ultimately successful.In part one of this two-part podcast, we focused on contractors, remodelers, and builders and how strategy and marketing can build their business. You can find that episode here.You can find out more about Lenker at https://lenker.com/constructionpals.The Construction Pals podcast is brought to you by BlueTape, your source for the latest in the construction world. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes like this.For more information on this podcast and BlueTape, please visit BlueTape.com.Be sure to follow us on...FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeAlignable

January 30, 2024Episode 1729 min

Building Your Brand: A Contractor's Guide to Marketing in Construction

If you're a contractor or builder, do you need to worry about having a brand? Rick Butler and Elizabeth Hagale of BlueTape sat down to speak with two marketing experts from Lenker: John Lenker, founder and Chief Vision Officer, and Assaf Arie, partner and Chief Executive Officer. From high-level strategizing to producing creative ad campaigns, John and Assaf have a wealth of experience transforming businesses through careful planning and imaginative marketing.In part one of this two-part podcast, we’ll be focusing on contractors, remodelers, and builders and how strategy and marketing can build their business.You can find out more about Lenker at https://lenker.com/constructionpals.The Construction Pals podcast is brought to you by BlueTape, your source for the latest in the construction world. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes like this.For more information on this podcast and BlueTape, please visit BlueTape.com.Be sure to follow us on...FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeAlignable

November 29, 2023Episode 1627 min

Apartment Assembly Line: A Solution for the Affordability Crisis?

After taking over his father’s construction business, Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, is out to solve the housing affordability crisis. His solution? Revolutionizing apartment building construction through an assembly line system with an in-house team of builders.Learn more about Norhart at https://www.norhart.com/.The Construction Pals podcast is brought to you by BlueTape, your source for the latest in the construction world. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes like this.For more information on this podcast and BlueTape, please visit BlueTape.com.Be sure to follow us on...FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeAlignable

October 24, 2023Episode 1520 min

Augmenting Intelligence: AI’s Role in Pre-Construction

Artificial intelligence, or AI, seems to be everywhere these days. But Jon Sibley, CEO of TrueBuilt, is bringing AI to the pre-construction phase to augment intelligence, not replace it. TrueBuilt offers pre-construction and takeoff software solutions, and they’re looking to revolutionize this vital phase of the construction process.Learn more about TrueBuilt at https://www.truebuiltsoftware.com/.The Construction Pals podcast is brought to you by BlueTape, your source for the latest in the construction world. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes like this.For more information on this podcast and BlueTape, please visit BlueTape.com.Be sure to follow us on...FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeAlignable

September 21, 2023Episode 1417 min

The Keys to Success as an Independent Contractor

R.C. Hand retired in style after a successful career as a C-9 contractor in Southern California, spending 38 years plastering, tiling, and installing drywall. The keys to that success? Listen to this episode of Construction Pals to find out!Learn more about R.C. Hand and his post-retirement career as a storyteller on his website.The Construction Pals podcast is brought to you by BlueTape, your source for the latest in the construction world. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes like this.For more information on this podcast and BlueTape, please visit BlueTape.com.Be sure to follow us on...FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeAlignable

August 16, 2023Episode 1324 min

Building a Strong Foundation: Mental Health for Construction Pros

Tracy Brown of Meta Management Consulting rose from laborer to running multimillion dollar companies over his thirty plus year career in the construction industry. Alarmed by a surprising statistic, he is now focusing on promoting mental health for those in the field.Learn more about Tracy’s consultation services at https://metamanagementconsulting.com/, and subscribe to his newsletter at https://earnversusburn.com.If you or someone you know is experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please call or text 988: 988Lifeline.org.The Construction Pals podcast is brought to you by BlueTape, your source for the latest in the construction world. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes like this.For more information on this podcast and BlueTape, please visit BlueTape.com.Be sure to follow us on...FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeAlignable

June 28, 2023Episode 1233 min

An American in Afghanistan: Managing Construction Projects Overseas

Rich Walton, an award-winning, 30-year veteran of the architectural design business, suddenly found himself managing construction projects in Afghanistan. Join BlueTape's Rick Butler as he and Rich discuss how he ended up there and the stark differences he experienced working overseas.Find out more about Rich Walton's adventures at https://onebrickatatimepress.com/.The Construction Pals podcast is brought to you by BlueTape, your source for the latest in the construction world. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes like this.For more information on this podcast and BlueTape, please visit BlueTape.com.Be sure to follow us on...FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeAlignable

May 17, 2023Episode 1126 min

Building Together: Empowering Contractors Through Homeowner Financing

Ben Barrick has come a long way from working out of his 2007 Toyota Prius. As Strategic Partnership Manager of Hearth, he now focuses on allowing construction pros to offer financing to homeowners, thereby helping contractors sell more, have happier homeowners, and provide a better experience.Connect with Ben Barrick on LinkedIn here, and find out more about Hearth here.The Construction Pals podcast is brought to you by BlueTape, your source for the latest in the construction world. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes like this.For more information on this podcast and BlueTape, please visit BlueTape.com.Be sure to follow us on...FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeAlignable