Glorified Carpenter

Johnny Hourihan
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It’s intentionally long-form — too many podcasts try to cram everything into 30–45 minutes, leaving no room for real conversation. John's goal is different: authentic stories, honest experiences, no fluff. Just two like-minded people talking shop, the way you would around a campfire. Listeners get to be a fly on the wall — learning through our stories, hearing both the wins and the failures, and walking away more confident in their own craft. I’m a builder myself, with 30 years in the industry. I’ve signed both sides of a check. I’ve had major wins — and major losses . There were times I felt completely alone in this business, and that’s why I started the podcast: to make sure others never feel that way, and to give them a place to find perspective, truth, and community. Hosted by: Johnny Hourihan @heresjohnnyh Find us on instagram: @theglorifiedcarpenter Want more info and knowledge: glorifiedcarpenter.com More knowledge check out our SubStack: substack.com/@heresjohnnyh?

  1. FEB 2

    Episode 31 Breck Craparo AIA Principal Architect

    In this episode, I sit down with architect Breck Craparo to dig into the thinking behind the work — not just the drawings, but the decisions. We talk about what it really takes to build an architecture firm, the do’s and don’ts he’s learned along the way, and what actually matters when a design moves from idea to reality. As builders, understanding how a design is created, why it was created, and the key factors that shaped it changes everything. It leads to better collaboration, smarter execution, and ultimately a better home for the client. This one’s for anyone who cares about process, intention, and the people behind great design. Hope you enjoy Breck’s story. Learn more about Ep. 31 Guest: @breckstudio breckstudio.com https://www.youtube.com/@breckstudio Project size: $5mil - $15+mil builds Projects per year: 1-4 Employees: 3-5 🎥 YouTube Series: #RoadTrip
Video Series —walking sites and talking shop— EARLY 2026
Find my YouTube channel: @heresjohnnyh *link is in bio Listen • Subscribe • Watch• REVIEW @apple @spotify @youtube Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors

    3h 50m

  2. JAN 19

    Episode 30 Zane Ellis

    Zane Ellis is a Project Manager at F.E. Trainer out of Knoxville, TN—and more famously, a co-host of the LevelHeads Podcast. This industry… the clients, the pressure, chasing money, job security—the list goes on and on. It can be a killer. Zane opens up about how it almost killed him. Even after being told to step away from the industry, he came back. This conversation dives into how having the right support system—and everyone operating in their own lane—can completely change how enjoyable this work can be. Zane shares his start, his journey through the trades, and ultimately what forced a “pause” in his career. Hope you enjoy. Learn more about Ep. 30 Guest: @zane_fetrainer Fetconstruction.com @levelheads_pod Project Manager Project size: $1mil - $6mil builds Projects per year: Zane Manages 3-4 projects at the same time Employees: Site Supervisor is on-site running 1-2 projects 🎥 YouTube Series: #RoadTrip
Video Series —walking sites and talking shop— EARLY 2026
Find my YouTube channel: @heresjohnnyh *link is in bio Listen • Subscribe • Watch• REVIEW @apple @spotify @youtube Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors

    2h 59m

  3. JAN 7

    Episode 29 Jason Black & Mike Conneely

    What a YEAR!! Couldn’t think of (2) better guys and builders to recap 2025. Jason & Mike join me in discussing all topics We discuss everything AI, bringing trades in-house, markets, slow or on the rise, ADU’s, BuildShow, Golf, health and everything in-between. Hope you enjoy the conversation. Learn more about Ep. 29 Guests: @artisansignaturehomes @greenside_design_build 🎥 YouTube Series: #RoadTrip
Video Series —walking sites and talking shop— EARLY 2026
Find my YouTube channel: @heresjohnnyh *link is in bio Listen • Subscribe • Watch• REVIEW @apple @spotify @youtube Sponsors: www.shubee.com @shubeeshoecovers For all your floor surface protection & beyond. www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  A 100 yr product w/ the most authentic profiles on the market www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors To solve all your pocket door hardware needs. Local Sponsor: www.hiresmooth.com Anything spray-foam! @HireSmooth

    2h 36m

  4. 2025-12-29

    Episode 28 Russ Barstow

    Meet Russ Barstow. Remember the name—because you’ll definitely remember the story. I don’t use the term “self-made” loosely. Very few people earn that label in my book, and Russ is one of them. Russ spent years searching for purpose. He found it in the mountains, through hiking. Construction, at first, was simply a way to make a living—to subsidize that purpose. But like most of us, it only takes a couple of meaningful projects and a few incredible clients to pull you all the way in. Changing people’s lives through the homes we build is a drug in itself. What I love most about this story is that Barstow is a true husband-and-wife team. Russ and Sue set boundaries between work and life. They set goals together—years out. They check in with each other. Their personal finish line aligns with their clients’ finish line. No shortcuts. No favorites. Because without their personal happiness and success, there is no Barstow. And without that, there is no construction. I love Russ and Sue’s priorities and their approach to life and business.
I hope you enjoy their story as much as I did. Learn more about Ep. 28 Guest: @barstowconstruction www.barstowconstruction.com Project size: * Customs: $2.5-5,000,000 * Renovations range: $100,000 to $500,000 * Additions approaching 1,000,000 depending on the home. Projects per year. 3 to 6 including new construction some commercial end renovations/ additions. Yearly revenue - $600-850,000 best estimate. Depends on the year for sure. Employees - Just Sue and Russ and a long term site cleanup guy who is awesome. 🎥 YouTube Series: #RoadTrip
Video Series —walking sites and talking shop— EARLY 2026
 Find my YouTube channel: @heresjohnnyh *link is in bio Listen • Subscribe • Watch• REVIEW @apple @spotify @youtube Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors Local Sponsor: www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs! @HireSmooth

    2h 28m

  5. 2025-12-15

    Episode 27 Dave Short

    Black Boots Builders is a hidden gem in Pittsburgh, PA. I’m grateful I had the chance to spend three days with David—meeting him, his crew, and walking his job sites. He didn’t disappoint. His story, his execution, his team, and even Pittsburgh itself—I loved all of it. Dave has an incredible story, and we dig into how it all started, focusing on the small moments that had the biggest impact on his growth, timelines, and execution. He’s built some amazing projects, but the most impressive thing he’s built is his team—and he’d agree. Black Boots is a near 50/50 mix of management and hands-on carpentry, and it’s the perfect recipe for the highly technical projects they’re bringing to life. This is Dave’s story. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 🎥 YouTube Series: #RoadTrip
Video from the weekend—walking sites and talking shop—drops for the holidays.
Find my YouTube channel: @heresjohnnyh Project size: $500K - $20Million + Project per year: 4-6 projects per year Yearly Revenue: $8million to $10million Employees: 12 Learn more about Ep. 26 Guest: @blackbootsbuilders Blackbootbuilds.com Listen • Subscribe • Watch• REVIEW @apple @spotify @youtube Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors Local Sponsor: www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs! @HireSmooth

    3h 25m

  6. 2025-11-10

    Episode 26 Stan Romanek

    Stan Romanek is the kind of contractor you’d want running your own home renovation or addition — someone who values the craft, enjoys being in the mix every day with his bags on, and leads by example with his two-man crew. Stan’s true to his word and consistently overdelivers. We get into how he stays so dialed in on his numbers for fixed-price work and schedule durations — especially since most of his projects involve homeowners living in the house during construction. He’s also been smart about keeping his scopes tight and his crew size manageable. And here’s the kicker — Stan paid off his house last year. That kind of discipline, drive, and focus is rare in this business. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Stan Romanek! Project size: varies between $3k- $400,000. Projects per year: 20-30 Revenue between 750-950 Employees: 2 Learn more about Ep. 26 Guest: @levelhomeimprovement Levelhomeimprovements.com Listen • Subscribe • Watch• REVIEW @apple @spotify @youtube Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors Local Sponsor: www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs! @HireSmooth

    2h 47m

  7. 2025-10-24

    Episode 25 Rick Mills

    Episode 25 — Rick Mills | Jackson Andrews Building + Design
Rick Mills out of Virginia is the perfect blend of building science and on-site execution. We share a similar path into the industry, and in this episode we dive into his early exposure to the trades—how money, experience, and growth shaped the journey. Rick’s held down the Superintendent / Project Manager role for more than 16 years and recently stepped into a Senior PM position. We get into the Do’s and Don’ts of running projects as a Super, what it takes to level up after 23 years in the industry (and 12 with the same company), and how to stay sharp while taking on new responsibilities. An incredible guy backed by an incredible company—Jackson Andrews Building + Design—turning out some seriously cool projects. 🎧 Hope you enjoy this conversation. Project Size: Jobs ranging from 300k up to 15mil+ Projects per Year: 5-7 (but some are multi-year) Company Size: 15 employees Learn more about Ep. 25 Guest: @rick.jacksonandrewsbuilding Jacksonandrewsbuilding.com Listen • Subscribe • Watch• REVIEW @apple @spotify @youtube Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors Local Sponsor: www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs! @HireSmooth

    3h 33m

  8. 2025-10-06

    Episode 24 Spencer Lewis

    The great and powerful Spencer Lewis joins the pod this week! Spencer cut his teeth running insane trim packages solo—the kind of work most can’t sustain, but he’s built a career on it. He’s grown on his own terms, never sacrificing his means or methods. What I love most about Spencer is his ethos. His pursuit of execution has always been for himself and his own standards—not for followers or clients. Few truly understand what it takes to pull off the level of trim and millwork packages he delivers. Like any perfectionist, he keeps pushing regardless of who’s watching. That authenticity carries into his IG and YouTube channels. They weren’t created for likes—they’re platforms to spread knowledge. And in doing so, Spencer has become a trusted voice in the carpentry world, sharing tips, tricks, and insights into how he executes at such a high level. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned vet, Spencer is a resource every carpenter can learn from. It was awesome catching up and talking shop with him—I think you’ll enjoy this one. Project (Home) size: $2-4 million Projects per year: 6-12 Company Size: 3 team member including owner. Learn more about Ep. 24 Guest: @insider_carpentry insidercarpentry.com https://youtube.com/@insidercarpentry?si=fszRivpIEKHDADqT Listen • Subscribe • REVIEW @apple @spotify Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors Local Sponsor: www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs! @HireSmooth David West Photography @bornimagery www.bornimagery.com

    2h 60m
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It’s intentionally long-form — too many podcasts try to cram everything into 30–45 minutes, leaving no room for real conversation. John's goal is different: authentic stories, honest experiences, no fluff. Just two like-minded people talking shop, the way you would around a campfire. Listeners get to be a fly on the wall — learning through our stories, hearing both the wins and the failures, and walking away more confident in their own craft. I’m a builder myself, with 30 years in the industry. I’ve signed both sides of a check. I’ve had major wins — and major losses . There were times I felt completely alone in this business, and that’s why I started the podcast: to make sure others never feel that way, and to give them a place to find perspective, truth, and community. Hosted by: Johnny Hourihan @heresjohnnyh Find us on instagram: @theglorifiedcarpenter Want more info and knowledge: glorifiedcarpenter.com More knowledge check out our SubStack: substack.com/@heresjohnnyh?

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  • Creator
    Johnny Hourihan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Glorified Carpenter

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