Essential Craftsman Podcast

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In depth discussion of Essential Craftsman videos, related topics, and the spec house series. Also casual and deeper dive conversations with tradesmen, business owners, and lots of other experts across various areas of craftsmanship, hobby, and lifestyles.

  1. 09/09/2024

    What Happened to the Podcast

    The podcast is back! Nate & EC's video producer, Brady, are sharing why the podcast was put on hold & what we're excited about for the future. Stay tuned!

    14 min

  2. 26/08/2024

    Industrial Design, Plumbing, and Spotting Trends: Katie Hayes from Gerber

    Huge thanks to Gerber for working with us on this video! They are great people making fantastic products.   Learn more about their plumbing fixtures here: https://www.gerber-us.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@GerberPlumbing https://www.instagram.com/gerberplumbing/ https://www.youtube.com/@GerberPlumbing https://www.facebook.com/GerberPlumbing/ https://twitter.com/GerberPlumbing

    23 min

  3. 09/04/2024

    Carpentry and Building Custom Doors with Don Rees

    Learn more here https://www.instagram.com/realcraftusa

    1 h 7 min

  4. 18/05/2023

    JK Boots On Customer Service, Ukraine and The Golden Rule

    Nate interviews Tim from JK Boots! They talk about his home country of Ukraine, JK Boots customer experience and more.   0:00 Intro 2:12 Ukraine 15:26 Marketplace approach 24:01 Customer experience   Handmade Boots and the American Dream | JK Boots Factory Tour https://youtu.be/tfaNuXF6G_s Instagram: @jkboots Website: https://www.jkboots.com/ Podcast: Walking with JK Boots JK Boots interview with EC: https://youtu.be/ileZoGFFljM

    49 min

  5. 09/12/2022

    Dealing with Risk as a Contractor: Dean Kilgore

    Nate and Scott met Dean in the Essential Craftsman Academy twice monthly zoom chat. Dean is an attorney in Texas with decades of experience in litigation and is now working in mediation. He works with many general contractors and people in the trades and was willing to share a lot of information and tips for staying out of the court room.   0:00 Intro 2:20 Litigation & mediation 4:53 Handshake not enough 9:10 Details & quality matter 10:31 GC owns the risk 13:45 Sense when it feels risky 17:50 Spouse A & Spouse B 21:20 Lawyer advice on the front end 25:29 Documentation 28:18 Guessing & clarity 32:00 Job delay claims 36:08 Nate learns lessons 37:51 Protecting against the bad ones 39:54 Skilled insurance broker 41:53 Best time to pull payments 44:38 This makes me uncomfortable 46:40 Ultimate honesty & trust 51:55 Know these 3 things 56:01 In your wheel house 57:57 The process of mediation 1:04:30 Commercial detailed contracts 1:09:50 Evolution of your business risk 1:11:22 Do you have question for Dean? 1:13:44 Dean's blacksmithing projects

    1 h 18 min

  6. 30/11/2022

    Some of the Great Blacksmiths Who Kept The Craft Alive with Bob Bergman & EC

    Scott and Nate talk with Bob about his 52 years blacksmithing and running a sawmill. Scott and Bob have been friends for years and share many common interests. They discuss blacksmithing mentors and so much more.   0:00 Intro 2:00 Currently blacksmithing 3:10 VIP blacksmiths 27:37 Bragging rights 32:30 Sharing knowledge 36:44 Woodpecker sawmill 1:02:31 Forging an anvil 1:05:05 Visiting British blacksmiths 1:15:48 Where to find   Bob's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9_evmRWLeXCghFPeuFvFdQ   https://youtu.be/dK13UFZ9xPQ

    1 h 21 min

  7. 26/09/2022

    Grass is Greener, and Worms: Natalie Argo

    Nate shares some thoughts about career paths and paradoxes, and changing seasons. Nate also chats then Natalie, and expert on worms, about worm castings, composting and all things garden.   0:00 Career Paradoxes 5:48 Change of Season 8:44 Worm castings 10:12 Composting components 12:07 Vermicomopost 13:13 Screening the castings 15:23 Natalie's background 16:26 Small spaces 17:43 Mass production 19:13 Worm species 20:41 Increasing food yields 22:23 Why worm castings? 24:41 Worm maintenance 26:20 Wood chips & soil 29:57 Worm myths & characteristics 32:28 Where to find   Instagram: @heyyitsagoodlife YouTube: Hey It's a Good Life Website: https://heyitsagoodlife.com/ The Gardener's Guide To Worm Farming Course: receive 30% off by using the code ESSENTIAL30 at check out.

    33 min

  8. 30/08/2022

    Making A Living From Blacksmithing: Ryan Sanden

    Nate and EC chat with Ryan about Stagecoach Farm and Forge (Ryan's blacksmithing business) the cookware he makes and how Ryan and EC both turned their blacksmithing hobbies into something much more.   0:00 Intro :43 Background 4:12 Cookware & gambling 7:36 Billable work 9:30 Cy & installation 10:55 Bidding iron work 14:18 Custom v repeat work 17:28 Creating & branding 19:32 High end work 23:40 Priceless & timeless 33:22 Hobby into business 40:32 Buying tools 45:07 Marketing 53:32 Wrap up   Instagram: @stage_coach_farm_forge Website: https://stagecoachforge.com/home-page EC videos mentioned in podcast: Making a Carbon Steel Pan with Stagecoach Farm and Forge https://youtu.be/DtrVC2i9yM4 Forged Pan and Blacksmith Course Giveaway https://youtu.be/bLeexhJweGk

    56 min
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In depth discussion of Essential Craftsman videos, related topics, and the spec house series. Also casual and deeper dive conversations with tradesmen, business owners, and lots of other experts across various areas of craftsmanship, hobby, and lifestyles.

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    essentialcraftsman
  • Años de actividad
    2019 - 2024
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