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Henry Kaldenbaugh of HK Concrete Design.



🎏 Where to find Henry: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hkconcretedesign/



(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 



🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: 

The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 

Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV 

Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi 

The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 

Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD 

Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt 

The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT  



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SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq 

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Timestamps: 

0:00 Oh, my husband can do that...

0:11 Henry's Story

13:29 General business discussion

19:56 Managing expectations

23:22 Henry's rubric for initial client interactions

28:21 Developing as a business owner

29:21 Professional referral & networking groups

33:01 Visit job sites

41:36 Negativity & it's not about you

44:44 Lunch & Learns

56:33 Samples

1:04:46 Using technology

1:08:30 Branding your pieces

1:13:12 Shop habit recommendations

1:25:37 Streamline everything as much as possible

1:28:29 Festool

1:37:38 Re-seals

1:40:04 Wet processing

1:42:17 Track saw vs table saw

1:46:14 Should concrete shops get a festool domino?

1:48:52 Be mindful of what advice you follow

1:52:30 Chisels

David and Matt of Freedom Concrete.



🎏 Where to find David & Matt: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/freedomconcretedesign/



(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 



🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: 

The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 

Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV 

Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi 

The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 

Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD 

Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt 

The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT  



🎏 Recommended Tools For Concrete: 

SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq 

Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L 

Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye 

Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY 

Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ 

Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq 

Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u 

Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58 

Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd 

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Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK 

Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7  



Timestamps: 

0:00 The Intern

0:09 Start

18:22 Location is important when giving & receiving advice

21:57 Do we make it more complicated than it needs to be?

37:34 How to add to your knowledge base

40:00 The 5 S's & shop habits

56:09 You can't be frail if you want to make good concrete

1:01:41 Kings Cart

1:07:33 You're not that badass, do yoga

1:09:43 Fix your head trash

1:17:36 Working directly with home owners

1:41:12 Flipping large pieces

1:46:05 A rising tide and all that...

Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you can turn your life around. Sometimes you just need a catalyst though. Decoy and I sit down and talk about his crazy story, what he's doing to turn things around, and advice he would offer. Ultimately, it comes down to you putting in the work but realizing something needs to change has to come first. Hopefully, you aren't at rock bottom and this can serve as a wake up call.

I wish you the best of luck in your journey. Be more than average and ordinary.



🌸 See chapters/timestamps at bottom for specific topic interests 🌸  



🎏 Where to find Decoy: 

IG: instagram.com/decoyjeferson



(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 

🎏 Items mentioned: 

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene: https://amzn.to/3LUigJA

The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene: https://amzn.to/40sWQrd

Design & Control of Concrete Mixtures: https://amzn.to/40tWEYD

Concrete Countertops by Fu-Tung Cheng: https://amzn.to/42y4yC9

Making Concrete Countertops by Buddy Rhodes: https://amzn.to/3z2HQos

Making Concrete Countertops (Advanced Techniques) by Buddy Rhodes: https://amzn.to/3yY6KFH

Influence by Robert Cialdini: https://amzn.to/402TKKJ

Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/42F064S

ICT Concrete Sealer: https://ictreactive.com/

Knees Over Toes (ATG) Program: https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/



🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: 

The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 

Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV 

Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi 

The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 

Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD 

Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt 

The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT  



🎏 Recommended Tools For Concrete: 

SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq 

Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L 

Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye 

Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY 

Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ 

Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq 

Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u 

Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58 

Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd 

Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK 

Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK 

Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7  



Timestamps: 

0:00 Dirty Boy

0:29 Podcast Intro

1:23 Decoy's Story

54:06 Alcohol

1:10:07 Camps & their effects on people

1:20:23 Knowledge acquisition pt 1

1:23:45 Art, Psychology, & Marketing

1:34:54 Knowledge acquisition pt 2

1:38:34 Rapid Set

1:48:50 Process

1:52:12 The possibilities vs reality?

1:58:27 Live life to the fullest

2:03:08 If you actually want to change...

2:13:22 Terrazzo

2:20:10 Sealers

2:25:23 Rant about certain sayings in our industry

2:33:03 Secrecy vs Sharing & Reciprocity

2:39:45 Decoy's closing thoughts

2:45:23 In Closing...

How do you make a concrete shower pan? Is it worth it? What are some things you should be mindful of when making them. Because these questions and more pop up in the Facebook forums from time to time we figured doing an episode on it would help. This is the condensed version without all the tangents and what nots.  



🌸 See chapters/timestamps at bottom for specific topic interests 🌸  



🎏 Where to find Martin: 

IG: instagram.com/davincidesignerconcrete/  



(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below) 

🎏 Items mentioned: 

Flex Pads: http://bit.ly/3ZX74zU 

Flex Backer: http://bit.ly/405ucfD 

Oatey Shower Drain: https://amzn.to/3LnbZGk 

Formlac: https://bit.ly/3Tg5GpJ 

Aquacon: reynoldsam.com/product/aquacon/ 

Sonite Wax: reynoldsam.com/product/sonite-wax/ 

Beeswax: https://amzn.to/3FlVPZQ 

Baby Seal: https://bit.ly/3jE1jY7 

Crete Lease 20-voc: https://bit.ly/3Zhf3bk 

Stamp Shield: https://bit.ly/3Z17plu 

Trinic H 12 Sealer: https://bit.ly/3vpY3SP 

Seal Hair Sealer: http://bit.ly/3YNEUGC 

Omega Sealer: http://bit.ly/3kUKaKo 

Milwaukee Cordless Car Buffer: https://amzn.to/3lblmxY 

Stage 2 Accelerator: http://bit.ly/3Lnm06u  



🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives: 

The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0 

Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV 

Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi 

The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9 

Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD 

Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt 

The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT  



🎏 Recommended Tools For Concrete: 

SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq 

Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L 

Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye 

Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY 

Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ 

Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq 

Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u 

Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58 

Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd 

Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK 

Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK 

Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7  



Timestamps: 

0:00 Opener 

0:23 Podcast Intro 

1:54 Episode Starts 

5:12 If you want to offer trays I recommend 

9:30 Difference between shower trays & sinks 

11:55 Things I'd do differently next time 

14:32 Drain taper  

17:03 Martin's pet peeves 

18:05 Install 

24:38 Templating 

40:44 And back to installing 

43:33 Mold making 

54:20 My Mold starts to separate before & DURING casting 

57:43 Grouting 

1:16:00 Sealing 

1:21:52 Closing Remarks

How do you make a concrete shower pan? Is it worth it? What are some things you should be mindful of when making them. Because these questions and more pop up in the Facebook forums from time to time we figured doing an episode on it would help. This is the full episode with all the tangents and what nots.



🌸 See chapters/timestamps at bottom for specific topic interests 🌸



🎏 Where to find Martin:

IG: instagram.com/davincidesignerconcrete/



(I may receive a commission if you purchase something from a link below)

🎏 Items mentioned:

Flex Pads: http://bit.ly/3ZX74zU

Flex Backer: http://bit.ly/405ucfD

Oatey Shower Drain: https://amzn.to/3LnbZGk

Formlac: https://bit.ly/3Tg5GpJ

Aquacon: reynoldsam.com/product/aquacon/

Sonite Wax: reynoldsam.com/product/sonite-wax/

Beeswax: https://amzn.to/3FlVPZQ

Baby Seal: https://bit.ly/3jE1jY7

Crete Lease 20-voc: https://bit.ly/3Zhf3bk

Stamp Shield: https://bit.ly/3Z17plu

Trinic H 12 Sealer: https://bit.ly/3vpY3SP

Seal Hair Sealer: http://bit.ly/3YNEUGC

Omega Sealer: http://bit.ly/3kUKaKo

Milwaukee Cordless Car Buffer: https://amzn.to/3lblmxY

Stage 2 Accelerator: http://bit.ly/3Lnm06u



🎏 Recommended Reading For Creatives:

The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/3VTaSQ0

Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Qq0yxV

Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/3Zm46Wi

The Practice by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XfRnT9

Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3WU4ZDD

Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss: https://amzn.to/3QtIYJt

The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey: https://amzn.to/3IslqCT



🎏 Recommended Tools For Concrete:

SawStop 52" 3 HP Table Saw - https://amzn.to/3k2sITq

Festool TS 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3XgKz7L

Makita Cordless Track Saw W/Track - https://amzn.to/3Xf1Qye

Kraft Hopper Gun - https://amzn.to/3VMecMY

Wet Polisher - https://amzn.to/3Iv6KCQ

Bostitch Pneumatic Stapler - https://amzn.to/3k1Wwjq

Bostitch Nailer - https://amzn.to/3Gm8P1u

Milwaukee Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3Xfmr58

Dewalt Power Tools - https://amzn.to/3IzheBd

Collomix Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3VRAIUK

Collomix Double Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3iloKoK

Imer Mix 120 Plus - https://amzn.to/3jZaQJ7



🎏 Timestamps:

0:00 Opener

0:23 Podcast Intro

1:54 Episode Starts

5:12 If you want to offer trays I recommend

9:30 Difference between shower trays & sinks

11:55 Things I'd do differently next time

14:32 Drain taper

 17:03 Martin's pet peeves

18:05 Install

24:38 Templating

27:13 Forklift Vs. Phone

32:02 And back to templating

45:42 And back to installing

47:25 Kitchen countertop lesson

49:55 Mold making

1:00:41 My Mold starts to separate before & DURING casting

1:03:46 Sometimes you just have to make it work

1:18:31 Grouting

1:36:47 Sealing

1:41:14 Product, health, & decision making rant

1:52:33 Closing Remarks

Things used to be impressively terrible, especially mentally. This is everything that has actually helped me claw my way out of a very dark place in my life. I hope these things help you as much as they have me.

Best of luck on your journey. 

If you'd like to support the channel, hit up the links below. (I may receive a commission if you purchase something)



🌸 See chapters/timestamps below for specific topic interests 🌸



Where to find Me:

IG: www.instagram.com/shokuninconcrete/

IG: instagram.com/progress_over_everything/

Website: shokuninconcrete.com



🎏 Accounts Mentioned:

Andrew Huberman: youtube.com/@hubermanlab

ATG & Knees Over Toes: youtube.com/@TheKneesovertoesguy & atgonlinecoaching.com

Joe Rogan: youtube.com/@joerogan

Kengo Kuma: kkaa.co.jp/en

Kirby Ferguson: youtube.com/@KirbyFerguson

Lex Fridman: youtube.com/@lexfridman

Matthew Walker: www.sleepdiplomat.com

Modern Wisdom: youtube.com/@ChrisWillx

Paul Saladino: youtube.com/@CarnivoreMD

Sparth: instagram.com/sparth

Tim Ferriss: youtube.com/@timferriss



🎏 Exercises Mentioned:

Deadlift: youtu.be/2rKvoLu5Isk

Farmers Carries: youtu.be/f1MLtSgu-EI

Front Squat: youtu.be/CVTkbggmxR0

Goblet Squat: youtu.be/3gpXflqRiEc

Inverted Row: youtu.be/hXTc1mDnZCw

Military Press: youtu.be/tI8HF6UBduA



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64 Oz Water Bottle: amzn.to/41O4Kgc

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Carnivore Code Cookbook: amzn.to/3KTIiMP

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Daily Rituals: amzn.to/3ydjU13

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Lamp Dimmer (LED): amzn.to/3SQfVAT

LMNT (Electrolytes): elementallabs.refr.cc/patrickgolladay (referral code)

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Sheet Pan Suppers: amzn.to/3ZATYba

Show Your Work: amzn.to/3Qq0yxV

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Steal Like An Artist: amzn.to/3Zm46Wi

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Tools of Titans: amzn.to/3SQZXGF

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When: amzn.to/3SXvbft

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Why We Sleep: amzn.to/3KTNqjR



🎏 YouTube Videos Mentioned:

Everything's A Remix: youtu.be/MZ2GuvUWaP8

Gut Smashing: youtu.be/5k2p7ZUvX7k

Huberman 

- Caffeine: youtu.be/iw97uvIge7c

- Cold Exposure: youtu.be/pq6WHJzOkno

- Electrolytes: youtu.be/azb3Ih68awQ

- Sleep: youtu.be/h2aWYjSA1Jc

Lex Clip: youtu.be/9PIOoJMMptA

Kirby Ferguson's TED Talk: youtu.be/zd-dqUuvLk4

Matt Walker 

@ TED: youtu.be/5MuIMqhT8DM

with Tim Ferriss: youtu.be/Y-bfodmHsP8



Timestamps:

0:00 Podcast Intro

3:24 Health - Physical

7:42 Health - Diet

15:47 Health - Sleep

21:17 Health - Mental

39:27 Personal Items

45:06 Design

56:43 Shop Items

1:04:23 Productive, Efficient, & Schedule

1:21:49 In Closing

1:22:41 Bloopers