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PODCAST

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.

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All Episodes

50:00

How to Start: Learning New Skills and Crafts: Nick...

Essential Craftsman Podcast ·

2022/04/29

Nate and Nick discuss the best ways to acquire basic tools and knowledge needed to get started creating and building projects. 0:12 Intro 1:23 Mailing list 4:58 Welding 6:35 Engines & equipment 7:59 Junk drawer 9:32 Wood working 11:48 Intro to Nick 13:24 Wood working 15:27 1 car garage 18:03 Buying used 21:42 Table saw/track saw 23:50 Chainsaws 25:00 Startup tools 25:48 Quality wood 29:37 Current projects 34:05 Podcast 36:06 Weekend warriors 42:09 Blacksmithing 45:10 Maker Community

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01:00:31

Ultimate DIY: Alex Mazhukhin

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2022/04/18

Nate talks with Alex about building his YouTube channel, his philosophy of work and family, and his current projects. 0:00 Intro 2:11 Current projects 5:37 Take it apart 10:46 Learning in public 13:46 Risk 16:42 YouTube 20:34 Satisfaction level 23:30 Bigger better 28:52 Behind the scenes 31:29 Uncertainty 33:32 Philosophy of work 36:28 Family business 39:30 Hire out 42:01 Log cabin 45:53 Idaho 52:34 Evolution 59:19 Where to find YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBuildit?app=desktop

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01:04:09

Small Engine Repair, Mowing, Trimming, and Building...

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2022/04/11

Nate talks with Todd Taylor about starting and growing his landscaping equipment repair business Mow Power in Mesa, Arizona. They discuss the growth of the company, employees, business debt and so much more. https://mowpoweraz.com/

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52:49

Commercial Diving, Career, and Unions: Joe Cadwell

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2022/04/04

Nate interviews Joe about his experience doing underwater construction/commercial diving while in the Navy, and his current involvement with the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute union, the local branch of UBC (United Brotherhood of Carpentry). 0:00 Intro 1:08 Unions 4:35 Diving 6:35 Navy salvage diving 8:38 Ship repair 13:13 UBC 15:13 Diving jobs 24:25 Unions 28:17 Trade options 35:40 Satisfying 41:03 Inspiring 44:23 Podcast UBC: https://www.carpenters.org/ Applications:

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42:01

Creative Fabrication with Eric Cup of Bridgewater...

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2022/03/21

Nate talks with Eric Cup of Bridgewater Studios, a one-of-a-kind fabricating company using 3D printing and many of the skills that people in the trades use. Fabrication meets craftsmanship meets art. "If you need something weird, that's what we do." 0:00 Intro 1:14 Real world scenery 3:45 Problem solving 5:22 Interactive products 9:18 Digital work flow 10:55 Hiring & bidding 15:37 Clean slate 17:20 3D printing 30:09 Quality control 33:42 Big customers 37:35 Current projects Instagram:

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38:26

The Silversmith of the American West: Scott Whitaker

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2022/03/14

Nate chats with Scott about his 20 years experience making custom jewelry, where he gets his inspiration and his current projects. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Industry 3:07 Metal prices 5:24 Trends v timeless 7:32 Metal clay 9:34 Current projects 12:23 New life 14:21 Beginnings 19:20 Topographical 23:32 Social Media 25:37 Cultural 30:03 Workshop 31:03 Beginners 34:46 Where to find 35:42 Found IG: @scottjamesjewelry Website: https://scottjamesjewelry.com/

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01:05:15

Making Contractors More Profitable: Andrew Houston

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2022/03/07

Nate chats with Andrew Houston and Jay Carter about their efforts to help contractors and people in the trades get into a mindset that helps build their business. 0:00 Intro 0:59 Automation 4:12 Decade of Hell 8:13 Jay's story 10:47 I'm the only one 15:56 Systems mindset 24:19 Possible growth 32:03 New tools 36:35 Remote 39:10 Social media 44:41 Deficits 50:03 The Process 54:42 Time frame 59:43 Where to find Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1504320346 Facebook:

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01:02:01

Ultimate Modern Blacksmith: Alec Steele

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2022/03/03

Nate and Scott chat with Alec about his start in blacksmithing at a very young age, the confidence, knowledge and skill he exhibits, and the future of his brand. 0:00 Intro 0:42 Background 5:44 ECs background 8:37 Quitting school 11:11 No doubts 13:19 Other skills 24:25 Reading & speaking 29:37 Forged in Fire impact 33:14 Projects 36:26 Arrowhead story 40:00 Architectural design 43:26 Punching axe eyes 46:29 Drilling a pilot 53:38 Touch marks 56:19 Impressed YouTube:

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47:52

Improving the Circular Saw: New Product Alert with...

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2022/02/28

Nate chats with Bob about his new product, the Skate Plate, how he developed it, the benefits of using it, and the patent, manufacturing and distribution of the product. 0:00 Intro 3:40 Trade shows 9:13 Russia 16:13 Skate plate 19:49 Worm drive v side winder 21:50 Pros & benefits 26:11 Getting word out 30:01 Awareness 32:32 Upgrades 33:18 Inventing 34:52 Granite 36:30 Water flow 38:16 Patent expectations 46:02 Discount code! Website: https://skateplate.com/ Use discount code: podcast15 at check

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01:25:27

The Artist Craftsman: Jimmy Diresta

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2022/02/24

Nate and Scott chat with Jimmy Diresta about how he discovered his creative talents at a young age, how he has made a living using them, and what's going on with his backhoe. 0:00 Intro 3:09 35 years clean 6:15 Family 7:15 Artistic background 14:16 Los Angeles 16:33 Free-lance life 18:43 Hunter gatherer 23:49 Interior Design 27:32 Content v project 32:06 Cameras & shots 35:18 Jimmy's shop 38:56 EC's shop 41:11 Restoring bandsaws 47:07 14" Delta 51:17 Auctions 53:23 Backhoe 55:12 Public

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01:02:19

Learning Woodworking: Steve Ramsey

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2022/02/21

Nate and Scott talk with Steve Ramsey about his extensive knowledge of wood working and his approach to his YouTube channel. 0:00 Intro 1:01 Graphic design 5:24 Content 6:53 Hobby v job 10:20 Creating a record 11:57 Shop talk 14:04 Passion & trends 17:18 Tools 19:30 Lean back experience 21:40 Dove tail v box joint 26:48 Barriers 29:07 Feedback 30:02 Deep dive 36:50 Drying process 39:00 Dust collection 45:23 Evolving media 48:54 YT shorts 50:04 Behind the scenes 56:55 Labor YouTube:

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01:03:56

Competitive Chickens and Mastering Bees: Fred Dunn

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2022/02/17

Nate chats with Fred about his extensive knowledge of chickens and bees and of the massive amounts of information on his YouTube channel since 2008. 0:00 Intro 1:11 Background 7:00 Chickens 13:40 Trade secrets 18:20 Inspections 20:56 Colony collapse 26:48 Almond pollination 29:06 Herbicides/pesticides 32:06 Bee basics 34:59 Hive personality 41:23 Bee stings 43:39 Flow hive 51:04 Master Bee Keeping Course 51:56 Advice & tools 59:25 Answering questions 1:02:01 Where to find YouTube:

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46:20

Yosemite and Climbing El Capitan: Calder Stratford

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2022/02/14

Nate talks with Calder about climbing El Capitan in Yosemite. Calder has accomplished this fete 15 to 20 times since the 1980's. 0:00 Intro 1:29 Yosemite age16 6:11 Bailing 8:19 Communicating 9:09 Team work 10:33 Gear 12:22 Gear & rocks 17:10 Overnight 17:56 New routes 18:41 Traffic 20:47 Community 21:55 Regulations 24:13 Wild West 26:20 15-20 times 27:13 Fear 29:33 Tour Yosemite 33:59 Inspiring 36:54 Sail boats 40:50 Designed to work IG: @colderstratford

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22:00

Updates and Advice

Essential Craftsman Podcast ·

2022/02/10

Nate reflects on advice he's been given and shares some updates about the podcast.

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01:17:50

Chainsaws, Risk, YouTube, and Positivity: Buckin...

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2022/01/25

Scott and Nate chat with Buckin Billy about his how he left the corporate world and made his dreams come true while getting his hands dirty. 0:00 Intro 1:54 Buckin's background 7:43 Awakening 10:00 Becoming a man 12:20 Bushing & learning 18:46 Aware of danger 25:54 Listening to wisdom 32:36 YouTube 38:36 Commitment 44:25 Mentors 48:52 What's next 59:52 I'm a wood man 1:02:16 For young men 1:09:36 Positivity 1:14:18 Future BBQ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIFvStf9Oz99GMitW4vD_g

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01:19:41

Being Prepared for Anything Jake Jordan

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2022/01/17

Nate and Scott chat with Ken and Jake Jordan about the house Ken built, Jake's time training at West Point, and how Jake's experiences in life and the military have shaped his decisions to prepare for the future. 0:00 Intro 5:12 Dads built houses 10:05 West Point 15:28 Exposure 21:38 Kens' house 23:53 Preppers 26:00 Benefits 30:14 Weather 37:08 Self reliance 47:17 Urban v rural 51:26 Community 58:46 Financial prep 1:02:13 Building resilience 1:05:39 Risk assessment 1:06:57

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54:30

Consulting for Contractors: Doug Howard

Essential Craftsman Podcast ·

2022/01/03

Nate chats with Doug of Remodelers Advantage and his job consulting for remodeling contractors. They talk about the benefits of consulting, having a Round Table and much more. 0:00 Intro 1:12 Background 4:52 Tradesman mindset 8:19 Business size 11:25 Duty distribution 16:28 Remodeling or GC 18:04 Round Table 24:34 Exit strategy 25:33 Sale of company 32:30 Lean description 40:25 Hiring 46:46 Social Media 49:03 Where to find 49:51 Reluctance https://remodelersadvantage.com/

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43:59

Manufacturing Wood Splitters: Andrew Easton

Essential Craftsman Podcast ·

2021/12/20

Nate chats with Andrew about his growing company manufacturing and selling wood splitters. 0:00 Intro 1:42 Nate's shop & stove 2:55 Background 6:04 Engineering of splitters 8:11 Hydraulics 11:20 Design accuracy 12:26 Bigger brands 16:01 Supply chain issues 18:07 Business owner 20:43 Color choice 24:43 Engine preferences 28:15 Shipping 31:13 YouTube 33:20 Industry v hobby 37:21 Business expansion 40:25 Advice https://www.eastonmadewoodsplitters.com/

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52:26

Accidents and Risks: Sevy Brothers Construction

Essential Craftsman Podcast ·

2021/12/15

Nate and Scott chat with the Sevy Brothers about how they started working young, their growing company and the recent job site accident their brother Grant suffered. 0:00 Intro 3:28 Company beginnings 4:45 Idaho licensing 5:48 Starting young 9:16 Larry Haun 10:38 The hardest part 16:10 Safety 25:12 Investigation 31:26 Rebellious 34:20 Panama Canal 37:30 Risk seeking 43:16 Frost 46:58 Grant https://www.tiktok.com/@bluecollar_cowboy

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48:14

Overcoming Addiction, Concrete, and YouTube: Bobby Grubb

Essential Craftsman Podcast ·

2021/12/13

Nate chats with Bobby Grubb about his background in concrete, his struggles to get sober and his growing YouTube channel. 0:00 Peek :45 Intro 4:15 Background 6:40 High stress 8:05 Addicted 10:00 Getting clean 16:52 YT concrete community 18:15 YT education 21:05 Editing process 30:30 Families of addicts 32:47 Drugs & construction 35:20 Creative 37:40 Trades on YT 38:50 Where to find 39:05 Making it "out" 41:15 Nate's editing story 43:10 YT & helping others YouTube:

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