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28 Apr

Shaky Foundations: A Homeowner’s Guide to Contractor Scams

Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu open with a “chicky chat” recap of Mikki babysitting Jess’s kids, including an Uno-cheating incident and the kids texting their parents throughout the night. They then share a homeowner horror story from Sam in South Carolina, who hired a referred contractor to enclose a patio into a sunroom for $42,000 without getting other quotes or verifying a license. After failed inspections, repeated upcharges for rework, delays, and being asked basic planning questions on site, Sam discovered the contractor wasn’t licensed and was allegedly “working under” someone else’s license before ghosting. Sam hired a licensed contractor to redo and finish the project for $28,000 more, stretching the timeline to nearly a year, and the hosts stress that verifying a contractor’s license is the bare minimum step to avoid being scammed. 00:00 Verify That License 00:34 Babysitting Chaos Recap 04:28 Uno Cheating Meltdown 06:58 Kids Texting The Parents 10:21 Dogs Yes Kids No 10:47 Homeowner Horror Stories Setup 13:14 Sam Sunroom Plan Begins 14:27 Contractor Jargon Red Flags 19:36 Deposit And Demo Start 21:45 Footing Inspection Fails 23:08 Inspectors And The Double Dip Scam 30:10 Paying For Rework No Way 30:39 Call the Inspector 31:33 Framing Red Flags 32:05 Failed Header Inspection 35:15 Engineered Beam Upcharge 36:05 Delays and No Shows 39:07 Subs Asking Homeowner 41:40 License Check Discovery 44:39 Confrontation and Ghosting 48:14 Damage Control Strategy 50:34 Hiring a Real Contractor 52:48 Costly Finish and Lessons 54:25 Verify Licenses Always 56:32 Qualifier License Explained 01:01:21 Wrap Up and Share Story Submit your homeowner horror story:www.chicksinconstruction.com Follow on Social Media:www.instagram.com/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.facebook.com/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.linkedin.com/company/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.youtube.com/@ChicksInConstruction ________________ Love what you hear?Subscribe to Chicks in Construction and share this episode with your friends because every homeowner, builder, contractor, and designer needs to hear this one!
07/04/2022

Step 12 - Service

Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
01/04/2025

Behind the Music with Double Platinum Artist Jason Adamo

In this week's episode of What's Up, Wake, we dive deep into the life of double platinum songwriter and local musician Jason Adamo. Jason shares his captivating journey from his beginnings in Blacksburg, Virginia, through his musical influences, to becoming a renowned artist living and performing in Raleigh, NC. We discuss his unexpected discovery of new music genres, his songwriting process, and his experience of finding a living kidney donor. Don't miss his heartfelt performance of "Beautiful Believer" and his insights on navigating the music industry. Follow his inspiring story and learn valuable advice for aspiring musicians. 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 01:13 Meet Jason Adamo: The Local Music Sensation 01:29 Jason's Musical Roots and Family Influence 04:12 Discovering Rock and Roll 06:15 The Journey to Double Platinum 12:23 Navigating the Music Business 17:14 Embracing New Technology 18:09 A Life-Saving Kidney Donation 19:43 A Neighbor's Unexpected Gift 20:48 A Setback and Way Forward 21:13 The Six-Surgery Chain 22:57 Jenna's Wedding and Matchmaking 23:18 Becoming a Living Donor 24:05 Charity Concerts and Community Support 24:54 Lightning Round Questions 29:39 Performing and Family Life 30:28 Closing and Final Performance
26/01/2023

The HECM Line of Credit: It Should be Called the "Retirement Mortgage"

Mandelman Matters
02/10/2020

David Andelman - Trump, $.55, and voter fraud

David Andelman is a graduate of Harvard College and of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Andelman was the editor of World Policy Journal from 2008 until 2015. Previously, he served as an executive editor at Forbes.com, as business editor of New York Daily News, as a Washington correspondent for CNBC, and as a reporter, correspondent and bureau chief for The New York Times in covering Southeast Asia from his base in Bangkok, Eastern Europe from his base in Belgrade, and New York. Following The New York Times, he served for seven years as Paris correspondent for CBS News David has covered presidents throughout the years, all the way back to 1960 as the news director of the Harvard news station. In 1964 he covered his first election event. So he has followed presidents since Kenedy and there has never been one quite like this. "I'm willing to give any president the benefit of the doubt and was hopeful that he (Donal Trump) would rise to the occasion. And he hasn't." He spoke about the most important function of any journalist is to report what happens and then unpack what it means and how it fits into the lives of the listeners. And Trump has "the attention span of a flea" and the reporters are obligated to report the news of the day. That's why it seems the media is reporting on trivial topics like his tweets, etc. when there are more substantial stories. We discussed the topic of "fake news". It has polarized us to an amazing degree. There have been moments in our history, the 60s, the civil war where we were polarized but we look for ways to get out of the cycle. Not only is our current environment a health crisis, but it is an economic crisis as well. David shares advice he heard from a trusted economist: the motor of the American economy is the consumer. As long as the motor is working we will keep moving along. Martin brings up his fear is that we are just spending stimulus money and what will happen when it runs out? We discussed how historically we got out of an economic crisis in the past, and hopefully, it won't take a world war this time... They say there is a liberal bias in the mainstream media. David has been a journalist his whole life and he answers this question from an insider's viewpoint. You're going to find his answer informative. "If we can't trust our press our whole democracy is in deep trouble." We spoke about David's campaign he brought up on CNN recently called the $.55 campaign. By simply placing a $.55 cent stamp on your mail-in voting form you bypass the slower mail delivery times and will greatly relieve any issues with a COVID-19 era election. The final question of the episode we discussed was "Is there such a thing as voter fraud?" Check out David's books, they are amazing. A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price We Pay Today An Impossible Dream: Reagan, Gorbachev, and a World Without the Bomb A Red Line in the Sand: Diplomacy, Strategy, and the History of Wars That Could Still Happen
13/05/2025

Honoring Memorial Day with America's Heroes: A Veteran's Perspective

Join us in this special Memorial Day episode as we speak with four distinguished veterans who share their unique ways of celebrating and remembering the sacrifices of their comrades. Meet Ed, a Marine and Army Reserve veteran, and Chuck, a retired member of the 82nd Airborne Division, as they recount their journeys and the impact of their service. The episode also highlights the impactful work of Combat Warriors, a dedicated organization supporting combat veterans through various events like hunting and fishing. Hear from Wayne and Bill, who share the genesis and evolution of Combat Warriors and the emotional and financial support it provides to veterans. Discover how you can contribute to this noble cause and make a difference in the lives of those who have given so much for our freedom. 00:00 Introduction and Memorial Day Tribute01:24 Meet Ed: A Marine and Army Veteran02:28 Ed's Military Journey and Reflections04:22 Challenges and Brotherhood in Iraq10:41 Memorial Day Significance and Reflections13:29 Meet Chuck: Army Veteran and Combat Warriors Board Member16:08 Chuck's Military Background and Deployments20:01 Answering the Call: Life in the 82nd Airborne20:39 Defining Heroes: A Humble Perspective21:34 Memorial Day Reflections24:59 Introducing Combat Warriors26:54 The Evolution of Combat Warriors33:18 Supporting Warriors and Their Families36:15 Funding and Volunteer Efforts40:53 Memorial Day: Honoring the Fallen43:39 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Donate Today https://www.combatwarriorsinc.org/
21/12/2021

Garden Design

Whether you call it Feng Shui or garden design, the approach you are to planting and positioning your plants, hardscape and other decorations in your lawn can make the difference between wanting to spend hours outdoor or wanting to watch another episode on Netflix. Let's talk about how we can spend more time outside in the garden.
01/07/2025

How to F*cking Fix Burnout - Part two

Ria is back In this episode of 'Fuck Fear with Christine Spratley,' Christine dives deep into the complexities of burnout, discussing its symptoms, causes, and remedies. Rhe conversation navigates the challenges of managing workplace stress, recognizing personal and systemic issues, and the importance of replenishing oneself. They share personal experiences, practical tips, and the significance of autonomy in preventing burnout. Whether it's balancing work responsibilities, personal relationships, or self-care, this episode offers valuable insights to help you overcome burnout and reclaim your well-being. 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 01:43 Burnout Series: Understanding Stress Management 06:05 Identifying Burnout Symptoms 08:42 Physical Signs of Burnout 14:39 Emotional Detachment and Burnout 23:38 Addressing Burnout in Relationships and Work 28:35 Systemic Issues and Personal Responsibility 37:20 Navigating Relationship Equity 38:14 Handling Arguments and Communication 40:15 Balancing Work and Home Responsibilities 44:00 Incorporating Fun into Structure 47:32 Addressing Burnout and Recovery 53:36 The Cycle of Burnout and Job Fulfillment 01:03:07 Final Thoughts and Reflections
09/04/2022

Step 10 - Discipline

Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
08/06/2021

Trump v. Biden on Immigration

One of the fundamental differences between the Trump and Biden administrations is immigration was viewed as a bad thing under Trump, and Biden views immigration as a good thing. This is the fundamental difference. Immigration status has been a confusing and complex topic since the Obama administration. People would come into the country, assimilate, and never come to the migration hearing. This was often because their hearing would be where they entered the country, and the person may have moved to Michigan, and sometimes the hearing would be up to a year away. In Mark's experience, they were prosecuting 350 souls per week in Tusan whose only crime was coming across the border illegally. We talk about kids in cages... The real problem is that it is difficult to determine if the child who came into the country belongs to those entering illegally. Republicans love immigration because of undocumented, cheap labor, and the democrats look at undocumented aliens because they are likely to vote for their party. In Mark's opinion, we don't have an immigration problem. We just don't want to have an honest conversation about the benefits of immigration. We seem to lack to political will to propose a bill because we are better off doing what we are doing now "complaining about the problem and raising a lot of money." We discuss the levels of criminality. We have a system to rank the level of criminality based on the sentence length, and being in the country illegally is the lowest level. So the question is do we view people here illegally as criminals or trespassers, guilty of a crime similar to jaywalking. Is it true that Trump scared people who wanted to enter the country, and Biden is less scary? We discuss. Is the wall having an impact, or is it mostly political? Are the borders open? What is it like on the ground in the desert between the United States and Mexico? In Mark's 20 years of experience has immigration changed? We discuss operation streamline where an individual would get arrested on day one. 48 hours later they meet with an attorney, are in front of a judge, and in about six, seven minutes, they have admitted guilt and been convicted, sentenced, and put on a plane back to their country. The closest we have come to a meaningful immigration bill was the Amnesty Program in 1986, but there was no will to enforce and it became law with no teeth. It seems like if we really wanted to do something about immigration we would have one of the parties propose a bill and pass it into law, but we don't seem to be willing to do that.

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