The Dust Life

Javier Flores

Construction industry professionals telling their personal stories on how they discovered their trade, what kept them in it and why they love the craft.

Episodes

  1. 13/04/2020

    BONUS Episode: Dr. Sarah Alemi - Acupuncture, Cupping and Herbs for Blue Collar Workers

    On this bonus episode I sit down to talk with Dr. Sarah Alemi owner of Eastern Roots Wellness in Mclean Virginia about the benefits of acupuncture, cupping and Chinese medicine for those of us with physically demanding jobs and also dealing with high stress environments.

    31 min

  2. 09/04/2020

    BONUS Episode: Loba Family - Rep Talk

    On this bonus episode I sit down with three of my co-workers Amanda Bartik, Tito el Frito and my main man Micah. We discuss the current state of the industry, branding & marketing and just shoot the shit about life and have a couple good laughs.

    1hr 8min

  3. 07/04/2020

    Ep. 4: Jeremy Summerford - Faith Hardwood Flooring

    Jeremy Summerford - Owner of Faith Hardwood Flooring in North Carolina delivers his story on how he discovered the hardwood flooring trade and a few stories from his younger days including dealing cocaine, getting into a gun fight, all of his tools getting stolen one week into his new business and finally finding his higher power and realizing he was on the wrong track before turning his life around, becoming a family man and polishing his skills as a hardwood flooring craftsman.

    1hr 1min

  4. 02/04/2020

    Ep. 3: Dan Van Aucken - Wood Tech Hardwood Flooring

    Dan Van Aucken - Owner of Wood Tech Hardwood Flooring in Michigan delivers his story on how he got into the hardwood flooring trade while discussing his downfall into opioid addiction, the loss of his first business due to bankruptcy and his family leaving him. Dan then overcame the odds through rehabilitation and finding his higher power and was able to restore his spirit, family and his business.

    1hr 17min

  5. 23/03/2020

    Ep. 2: Joel Arias - Peninsula Hardwood Floors

    Joel Arias - Owner of Peninsula Hardwood Floors in the Bay Area delivers his story on how he became a hardwood flooring craftsman. We also discuss immigrating from Mexico at a young age, culture, family and plans on riding out the ongoing crisis through self development and reflection.

    1hr 1min

  6. 23/03/2020

    Ep. 1: Joe Rocco - Artistic Floors by Design

    Joe Rocco - Owner of Artistic Floors by Design in Denver, delivers his story of becoming a hardwood flooring craftsman, while also discussing the current corona virus situation and how contractors can keep busy and get ready for when things get back to normal.

    1hr 7min
  • 6 Episodes

About

Construction industry professionals telling their personal stories on how they discovered their trade, what kept them in it and why they love the craft.

Information

  • Creator
    Javier Flores
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Javier Flores