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Ep 137 Robert McDonald- ExcelContractor.com
The Trades Podcast
09/20/24 • 49 min
Excel Custom ContractorAbout Us
Contact Information
P.O. Box 320398
Franklin, WI 53132
Phone: 414-333-1888
Toll Free: 888-217-2599
Email: [email protected]
Since 2000, Excel Custom Contractors, LLC. has taken your ideas and made them a reality with a unique personal touch all your own. We have customized our services to your needs and created the right project scope to fit in your budget and time schedules. We pride ourselves in using the right products and the right craftsmen to get your dream realized. We continue to develop long lasting relationships with our customers, and even consider them friends. Thank you for the years of success and look forward to serving you in the future.
Company History
The company was started by Robert McDonald in May of 2000 when he felt the need to provide higher quality service and products to the construction industry in Southeastern Wisconsin. The desire was to meet the challenging needs and high level of customer demands with Integrity, Superior Service and Unmatched Warranties. Based on the Southwestern corner of Milwaukee County in the City of Franklin, he formed Excel Custom Contractors, LLC. Excel Custom Contractors currently serves the entire Southeastern Wisconsin, Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois communities. We proudly searve Waukesha, Menomonee Falls, Brookfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, New Berlin, Pewaukee, Hartland, Lake Geneva and surrounding areas.
It was with the idea of providing ‘custom’ized customer service, to meet the unique individual tastes and product performance goals of his customers. Today Excel Custom Contractors has grown into a mid-sized Residential and Commercial General Contracting and Remodeling Company that can handle any size project from the foundation to the roof. Excel Custom Contractors prides itself in doing the best job the right way the first time, this ensures our customers will get what they expect from both their product choices and quality construction installations.
Since the Spring of 2009, Excel Custom Contractors has brought on a new addition to it’s ownership with James Lawrence Jr. of Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Jim has been working for Excel Custom Contractors for the previous five years as a Carpentar Foreman in which he ran many varying crews and has now become its Vice President and COO. Together with their combined expertise and knowledge of products and skillful installations Excel Custom Contractors is positioned to continue to grow and enhance its offerings to its every expanding customer base.
Robert McDonald
I’m a business entrepreneur, and I consider myself a visionary. I’m always looking to improve on the status quo, and build better projects. I look for more intuitive processes as well as ways to provide higher quality. My soft skills include thinking out of the box, creativity, and trouble-shooting. I see challenging projects as opportunities rather than obstacles. I highly value work well-done, so that means I’m often particular in how we build things. I strive to build things to last, and my ultimate goal is to see our customers experience complete satisfaction with our work.
Ep 128 Bryce Luquet- PalomarSolar.com
The Trades Podcast
07/18/24 • 45 min
Bryce Luquet- Palomar Solar & Roofing
Bryce puts the customer’s experience as the highest priority in the solar buying process. Since 2016, he has worked with many solar companies who have not shared this priority, but finally found a home with Palomar Solar because we share the same passion in customer service. Bryce takes pride in always doing the right thing and treating everyone as his long-time friend. You’ll feel like part of the family with Bryce as your consultant.
Palomar Solar is Southern California’s leading “boutique” solar energy installation company. We have a creative, solution-focused organization, uniquely suited to handle any installation challenge, ie: roof, ground, commercial solar; home, business or a church. We offer top quality products and no work is sub-contracted.
Every system installed by Palomar Solar is based on our continued commitment to excellence and staying ahead of advancements in a rapidly changing industry. We handle all of the paperwork and documentation for you, including; processing city or county permits, and utility interconnections.
MAILING ADDRESS
1526 Sterling Court
Escondido, CA 92029
United States
CONTACT INFO
+1 (760) 504-0388
Lic #945152
C10 Licensed Electrical Contractor
C39 Licensed Roofing Contractor
At Palomar, no part of your project is sub-contracted. The dedicated staff at Palomar Solar will handle every aspect of your project from start to finish. Our team will draw plans, obtain city or county permits, install and have your system interconnected with your utility provider.
Ep 102 Tim, Cody, Logan Rushing- TechnoMetalPost.com
The Trades Podcast
01/11/24 • 69 min
Techno Metal Post Pikes Peak Region
ABOUT
Techno Metal Post Pikes Peak Region, located in the front range of Colorado, is proud to be serving El Paso, Douglas, Elbert, Arapahoe, Jefferson and Teller counties, as well as Denver-Aurora Colorado, with the finest helical piers and installation systems available. Our EM1 and R2D machines allow us to perform pier installations in the varied terrain and soil types found in the region. The applications for helical pier installations are endless. If you have anything that needs to be attached to the ground, either permanent or temporary, it can likely be accomplished with our helical piers.
We have guaranteed products, methods, and professional engineer support for every installation. Our posts are installed with minimal impact to the surrounding soil, are vibration free, and our machines leave virtually no trace on an existing yard or landscape. Our posts are unaffected by settling, frost heaving, and expansive soils. Installations are efficient and even most large jobs can be completed in one day, making timelines far more efficient than standard concrete caissons.
For all your foundation support needs, our helical piers are the best solution available. Please give us a call so we can help you with your: decks, additions, pole barns, signs, building, mailboxes, flagpoles, boat docks, elevated walkways, wind towers, solar panels, satellite dishes, landscape retaining walls, clotheslines, fences, etc...
« Working with Techno Metal Post is truly a pleasure. Skilled, knowledgeable, and very professional. I hope that we can do more projects together very soon. »
Justin Miller, EasTex Tower, Inc.
« We have worked with Tim Rushing on various jobs lately and he has been the ultimate professional to work with. Schedules are always followed and deadlines are met with ease. Tim’s knowledge of the business is exceptional and all of his employees are first rate. I will be recommending Techno Metal Post Pikes Peak to all of my future clients. »
Tiny’s Granite Works
TECHNO METAL POST ADVANTAGES
SIMPLE AND QUICK
Our helical pier foundations are installed by our trained and certified professionals, using specialized hydraulic machines. Our method allows you to start building immediately, without the hassles of digging holes or pouring concrete.
NO EXCAVATION AND LOW FOOTPRINT
Techno Metal Post has developed a range of hydraulic machines dedicated entirely to the installation of helical piles. They are all designed to perform rigorous and reliable work. In most cases, no excavation is necessary for common residential projects.
EFFICIENT AND AFFORDABLE
The price of our products is very competitive compared to traditional concrete foundations. No excavation is required and no need to wait for the concrete to cure. In addition, there is no need to repair the site or remove excess soil. All of these factors mean that your project, carried out with Techno Metal Post, will save you time and money.
EASY ACCESS IN TIGHT SPACES
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Ep 71 Andy Henley- Hen-House Decks OhioDecking.com
The Trades Podcast
05/31/23 • 43 min
GET IN TOUCH
- 3626 Broad Vista st nw,
Uniontown OH 44685 - [email protected]
- Call Andy 330-617-3111
Call Adam 330-697-2899 - Hours by appointment
- We do now have a Design center located in Hartville OH
https://www.facebook.com/ohiodecking/
https://www.instagram.com/henhouse_decks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@henhouse_andy?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
WELCOME TO HEN-HOUSE DECKS MODERN DECKS FOR THE MODERN WORLD
In short, we are your go-to team of expert craftsmen offering expert design and install services. Likewise, our team is the perfect choice for decks, front porches, deck roofs, railings, and more. By using only the top-tier brands on the market, we’re able to offer our customers excellent quality and workmanship. In addition, we work with you every step of the way. As a result, we make your vision become a reality. Get started on your project today.
WHO WE ARE
Hen-House Decks is a locally owned and operated deck construction company founded by Andy Henley. Henley has been involved in the decking business for over 10 years. Likewise, he has worked for multiple reputable Ohio deck builders in N.E. Ohio, some of which are now larger companies. In early 2017, Andy decided to take his career to the next level. In order to do so, he parted ways with his former partner to form Hen-House Decks. With our creative and modern style approach, our decking company has been taking the industry by force.
WHAT WE DO
At Hen-House Decks, we are a team of expert craftsmen offering design and install services. For example: decks, front porches, deck roofs, railings, and more. Using some of the best products in the business, we are certified Trex Pro Dealers and a part of NADRA. We only the best decking materials available, and top-tier products on the market such as Trex decks. Consequently, we are able to offer our customers excellent quality and workmanship. As the area’s top deck contractors, we bring our customers’ visions to life. We accomplish this task, at an affordable price, by using state-of-the-art design tech.
Ep 60 Don Woodard- OldFashionedLumber.com
The Trades Podcast
03/16/23 • 35 min
Growing up in the outdoors was the guiding force that influenced Don on his career path toward becoming the skilled Craftsman he is today. Drawn to the Pacific Northwest, he refined and honed his skills as an arborist and tree surgeon enjoying his time away from work to explore the rivers as a guide. That love of nature is now expressed brilliantly in the works of art he creates. Whether reclaiming lumber from old barns, or repurposing a family’s dying favorite tree, Don is a natural craftsman who sees nature’s beauty beneath the surface. An avid contributor to San Diego’s sustainability ecosystem, Don is working with Trees San Diego and other environmentally conscious organizations to improve the recycling of our natural resources.
ABOUT US
Contact Us
Old Fashioned Lumber
1815 Main Street, San Diego, CA 92113
United States
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (619) 808-6161
At Old Fashioned Lumber, we work with locally sourced reclaimed wood to create custom live edge furniture. We begin with the harvesting, milling and drying processes. Our team then designs and builds furniture and fixtures from these trees. Many of our building materials come from timber reclaimed from historic buildings and piers.
We hand make custom rustic furniture out of reclaimed and salvaged wood slabs. Our elegant, one-of-a-kind live edge wood slabs are created from upcycled high-quality lumber.
We specialize in crafting custom furniture and unique wood products. We take the time to carefully select each individual piece of wood for a personalized creation. Gifted to us by nature and refined here in the heart of San Diego, our products are sustainably sourced from throughout the United States.
Our standard line allows you to provide your client with a customized piece. We can also build anything that you design – let your imagination to run wild!
Ep 47 John Lea-DeckSouth.com
The Trades Podcast
10/20/22 • 42 min
John Lea- Founder/President
Would you like our help in making your outdoor living dreams a reality?
Reach out to me here: [email protected].
About
As the founder and CEO of Decksouth, I work closely with my team to design and build beautiful backyards for our clients. We specialize in outdoor living, from spacious decks, porches, and patios to luxurious pools, spas, and kitchens. Now more than ever, we know how important it is to have a safe space, a place of solitude and protection that we can rely on; this is where we come in. We’ve designed and built more than 2,000 backyard projects since 1998.
Your outdoor living space is more than just a backyard. We’ll help you turn it into an oasis where time stands still. And before we break ground, our incredible design system allows you to accurately view and approve the exact personalized layout we’ve created for you. This system makes it easier for us to work closely with you to turn your dreams into real works of art. Backyard improvements add beauty, peace, and value to your home.
Whether your wish is for flaming fire pits, outdoor movie nights, a space for warm-weather brunches, relaxing dips in the pool, or simple, meaningful moments outdoors with loved ones, I will help you make it a reality. With a 23-year track record as a leader in this industry and almost two dozen national awards, I am proud to be the face of a company that aims every day to make its clients’ lives better. DeckSouth: solutions-driven, customer-focused; we don’t just help you find your happy place; we help you build it.
Would you like our help in making your outdoor living dreams a reality? Reach out to me here: [email protected].
Ep 36 Laurie Narciso-Garage82.com
The Trades Podcast
07/14/22 • 34 min
Garage82.com
Laurie Narciso
CEO
Our Mission:
To link underserved, re-entry, minority, and women populations with employers.
Our Purpose:
Providing exposure to the trades through short-term trainings and pre-apprentice programs.
Our Process:
We implement curriculum designed by industry leaders to train individuals in the skilled trades. Then we leverage industry suppliers, employers and job placement programs to help job-ready candidates find the right employer.
Our Story:
Home economics? Clarinet lessons? College? No way! I wanted shop class; a drum kit; a stint in trade school. But “non-traditional jobs for women” weren’t a thing in the 1980s, so off to college I went.
After graduation, I got a great job at EDSI helping low-income, non-custodial parents, and ex-offenders train for and find employment in career pathway positions. I spent over 20 years helping people take control of their futures, and in the process built a great network of industry professionals who helped these individuals reach their goals.
Meanwhile, I logged thousands of hours in my garage, tinkering with vintage items and repurposing flea market finds. My treasures were items other people threw out. I spent time on the tools, feeling accomplished by mastering new skills. My garage became the trade school I never got to attend.
Then the coronavirus made its way around the world, and 41 million people lost their jobs. Many of these jobs are not coming back. I recognized an opportunity in the lack of young people pursuing the skilled trades, where jobs are plentiful. I thought to myself, “Why not merge my career with my avocation and help people find meaningful, sustainable employment in the trades?” Thus, Garage82 was born.
Let me explain the logo. The garage is my happy place, where I go to be creative and relax. “82” represents the 9-year recidivism rate of ex-offenders in the United States, a population I worked with throughout my career. This number is too high! Lowering it requires tapping into each individual’s potential and helping them find steady work with a living wage, something that is almost impossible given the hurdles this population faces upon re-entry.
Finally, the octopus intrigues me. Did you know the octopus has three hearts and nine brains? This sea creature symbolizes flexibility, creativity, intelligence, and expansion—qualities I seek to emulate through Garage82. Together, the name and the logo represent my experiences and my goals.
Laurie Narciso, Garage82 CEO
Ep34 Road Trip with Jeff Mudd - The TradesPodcast.com
The Trades Podcast
06/20/22 • 26 min
Check out the website we referred to in the episode that goes into how much energy is created in the state of Texas alone!
https://businessintexas.com/business-sectors/energy/
Just imagine how much work is needed to create this amount of energy and the amount of trades workers needed to create these mini-cities to house and provide resources for everyone. Work is needed and you can absolutely take advantage of these opportunities now.
Ep32 Scott Ferrell- BlackMountainPlumbing.com
The Trades Podcast
06/07/22 • 40 min
W. Scott Ferrell
CEO
Scott completed his four-year plumber’s apprenticeship August 1, 1989 through the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, Local #230 and became a Licensed Plumbing Contractor on October 21, 1993. Scott is the CEO of Black Mountain Plumbing, Inc. and has served on the Executive Board of the San Diego Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors Association. He is an expert witness for litigation involving plumbing issues (CV located under Litigation Support on this Website). Scott has a background in Construction Management which affords him the knowledge and experience required to efficiently and correctly recreate or correct existing plumbing systems to meet the specifications of our customers.
To apply for a job with Black Mountain Plumbing Inc, please send a cover letter along with your resume to: [email protected]
Attention: Scott Ferrell
C-36 (Plumbing Contractor) and HIC (Home Improvement Contractor). License #782799
9909 Hibert Street, Suite E
San Diego, CA 92131
MEET THE BLACK MOUNTAIN PLUMBING TEAM
We are located in San Diego, California, and provide quick, courteous customer service from reception to project estimate, to process and completion. We have great plumbers with many years of experience who are highly qualified and continually trained on new trends and systems. Our full-service company assists residential and commercial customers with sewer and drain clogs, garbage disposals, water heaters, water filtration, slab leaks, leaky faucets, tub valves, gas pipes, appliance installation, pipe leak and line location and outside hose faucets.
We are an excellent company. We treat our customers like we would want to be treated and many of our customers have been using our services for several years. See the difference for yourself and call the Black Mountain Plumbing Team for all of your plumbing needs at 858-536-4161.
Ep 148 PHCC San Diego Chapter- PHCCSD.org
The Trades Podcast
12/20/24 • 51 min
PHCC San Diego Trades Expo 2/1/25 RSVP HERE MISSION & VISION
Our Commitment to Our Contractors is Everything
The heart of the San Diego PHCC chapter beats at the same pulse as our original founders, and even now, more than a century later, the importance and excitement of the PHCC mission have not been diluted. That mission is to advance and educate the plumbing and HVACR industry for society's health, safety, and comfort and to protect the environment.
Tradesmen that elect to join their local PHCC commit to the collective values of trust, integrity, and service that our chapter has become known for. When you see a technician with a PHCC patch, you know you are working with skilled tradesmen you can trust.
Today, the Academy stands strong and steadfast with terrific staff, an improved curriculum, and a growing number of hands-on labs. The PHCC of San Diego Academy continues to add programs based on the needs of the industry, like the Back-flow Certification. Efforts also extend beyond the classroom, with an increased focus on community outreach specifically to San Diego County Agencies, high schools, and the military. Our office can also act as a recruiter for individuals seeking employment in the P-H-C industry. We do our best to match individuals to members based on their location, experience and initiative.
Our History
During the 1880’s, the transition from outhouses to indoor plumbing was moving at a rapid pace, starting with better homes and commercial buildings. The burgeoning market for indoor plumbing spurred some gasfitters and other metal workers to specialize in this work.
The true craftsmen sought ways to distinguish those who knew what they were doing from those who didn’t. In 1882, a group of these new tradesmen in New York City banded together to form the Master Plumbers Association of New York. Shortly afterward, a like-minded group joined forces in Brooklyn.
In 1883, the 125 members of the New York group formed the National Association of Master Plumbers (NAMP) to provide the public with a complete, safe and sanitary plumbing system. NAMP was the forerunner of the National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (NAPHCC), which in 1962 became the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association (PHCC).
The association has evolved over time, always upholding the standards that advance the industry and protect public health and safety. Today, PHCC continues its tradition of excellence by providing the best education, advocacy and connections to help its North American network of professionals strengthen their businesses—now and in the future.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Trades Podcast have?
The Trades Podcast currently has 148 episodes available.
What topics does The Trades Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Home Improvement, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Business Education, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on The Trades Podcast?
The episode title 'Ep 136 Justin Bramstedt - RadfordGaragedoor.com' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Trades Podcast?
The average episode length on The Trades Podcast is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Trades Podcast released?
Episodes of The Trades Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of The Trades Podcast?
The first episode of The Trades Podcast was released on Jul 1, 2021.
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