Saturday Feb 29, 2020
13 1/2 Reasons to Choose Composite Over Wood // Episode 67
The Ultimate Deck Podcast
Helping you keep your finger firmly pressed on the decking industry, the people in it, and the information you need to master the backyard. Hosted by Shane Chapman and Wade Laurent.
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Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
3D design services are becoming more and more a part of the decking building process. From free design tools online, to paid services provided by landscapers and deck builders, these tools can provide a fantastic visual for your upcoming project. Let's learn a little bit more about the value and options of this trend!
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Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Our history with Dave and Joey gave us the confidence that we didn't have to spend any time prepping for this episode, we knew we would just connect, hit it off, and fill the entire hour and then some. Maybe that was a mistake. On today's episode of completely random thoughts, laughing, and stupidity... we rip of a round table for the ages with the Brolaws live in our studio!
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Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
February is here, IBS is over, and spring is soon to be sprung. And that means every manufacturer has committed to their game plan for 2020. So on this episode, we discuss what all of the big brands are bringing to the table in 2020. Included in this conversation, Trex, Timbertech, Fiberon, and Deckorators. What's new, what's hot, what's no... let's go!
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Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Pressure treated lumber is the go to material for framing decks in almost any market, anywhere. But steel has slowly gaining attention over the last number of years mainly via Trex Elevations steel framing. But now new options are coming to market such as Fortress Evolutions steel framing and DexSpan aluminum framing that are helping from both a distribution, availability, and price point. So maybe it's time to start talking about metal alternatives a little more. Here's a variety of reasons you should consider metal framing.
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Saturday Jan 25, 2020
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
There are no shortage of trade shows in our industry... IBS, DeckExpo, LOC, WRLA, JLC Live and on and on. And then there are local home, garden, and spring shows in every market. All of these shows fall into 3 main categories: Product Trade Shows, Buying Shows, and Home Shows. We discuss all the above and chat about what value they could bring to your business.
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Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
One of the biggest challenges of running a business in the decking industry, or literally any industry ever, is finding good people. As a business grows beyond the founder doing everything, it's pivotal to find the people that can help you succeed. And there's a few key points that help weed through the masses to find those good people. We tackle that on Episode 61.
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Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
It's not often that contractors are so in tune with the backend of their business, but Michael Scott of Simcoe Decks has a passion for the numbers. In spite of being in the very early stages of his company, Mike understands the importance of knowing your numbers, implementing processes, and the psychology of his customers. There's a lot to learn in today's episode of The Ultimate Deck Podcast, episode 60.
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Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020! At this time of year, the gyms are full and burger joints see a slump in sales as we all make resolutions that we hold for at least 72 hours. But what about your business? This is a great time to make some adjustments and get off to a good start for the year. So here are 5 resolutions you should consider for your business.
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