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Jeremy Kassel based in Albany New York discusses how he balances quality and affordability for his customers by coming up with innovative solutions to problems. He also discusses the classes he teaches at JLC Live about coordinating trades and the order of the construction process. Tune in for a good one!

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Midweek with Tyler: Transparency in My Renovation Budgets Oct 05, 2023

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Tyler shares his business philosophy of transparency in construction projects. He emphasizes creating detailed budgets, scopes of work, and schedules to track costs. He also talks about his approach to reducing stress allowing him to have honest conversations with his customers.

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#281 - Spencer Powell of Builder Funnel Oct 02, 2023

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Nick and Tyler are joined by Spencer Powell this week to discuss how a proper marketing strategy can help your business grow. Spencer has found his niche in residential remodeling and custom building companies and describes why that market works for him. In an industry that has previously relied on word of mouth referrals for new leads, Spencer shares why adopting newer marketing techniques can bring in more targeted clients. Check out the episode to hear more!

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Midweek with Tyler: How I Started My Business Sep 28, 2023

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Tyler is back this week with advice for starting your own business and sharing what the first initial years of his business journey looked like. He includes what pushed him to make the first move to start up, and what helped him find his stride. Starting a company takes time, hard work and sacrifice, but Tyler let's us in on how he made his start more physically and emotionally manageable. Whatever point you may be at in your business journey, this episode is for you!

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#280 - Jeff Sweenor of Sweenor Builders Sep 25, 2023

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Jeff Sweenor returns 230 episodes later... He discusses the legacy of Sweenor Builders and the importance of building a team with strong core values. Jeff gets into building science and establishing expectations with clients upright, especially since Sweenor Homes are built to last with higher end material. Check out the episode for more!

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Midweek with Tyler: Trip Down Memory Lane Sep 21, 2023

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Tyler updates us on his recent project and how the renovation is going. He takes a trip down memory lane after not having done a plaster/drywall repair for a while, and how he is currently going about it. If you've followed along, you know this renovation project hasn't gone exactly to plan, so tune in to hear how Tyler is moving forward and staying positive!

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#279 Mike Guertin Sep 18, 2023

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Mike Guertin joins the show after five years to share how his life has changed and to talk building science with Tyler and Nick. With years of experience, Mike shares how he maintains his credibility in the field and if he will ever stop building. Check out the episode to find out!

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Midweek with Tyler: Dealing with Anxiety Sep 14, 2023

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Tyler opens up about his recent bout with anxiety and how he is learning to get through the hardest points of it. Tune in to hear how anxiety has contributed to the person he is today, and how he manages it.

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#278 - Al Hamed of Hamed Homes Sep 11, 2023

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Al Hamed, president of Hamed Homes, joins Nick and Tyler to talk everything from his journey into building to fitness. Al is a man with a plan, and stresses the importance of having one. Whether this be an outine for the project timeline or a plan to manage and offset costs, it is important to think things through. This can helps bring structure to your business in an industry with constant moving parts. Al also speaks on the mental aspect of running a business and how to stay balanced. Check out the episode to hear more!

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Midweek with Tyler: Back to the Grind Again Sep 07, 2023

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Join Tyler this week for a personal catch up as he gets back to work after his family vacation to the Cape. Tune in as he shares his adventures and how he gets over the anxiety that comes with being away from the grind for a week. Check out the episode to see how he gets back to business!

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