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The Deckheads Podcast is where backyard building gets talked about the way it actually happens — unfiltered.Decks, railings, pergolas, patios, materials, pricing, mistakes, and contractor business decisions. Not tutorials — real experience. Whether you're a homeowner planning a project or a builder in the trade, you’ll hear what works, what doesn’t, and why, without the sales pitch.Hosted by the team behind The Ultimate Deck Shop, The Deckheads Podcast combines practical knowledge, honest opinions, and the conversations contractors usually only have off-camera.Build smarter. Avoid expensive lessons. Understand the backyard industry from the inside.
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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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Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
What a year it's been! In late 2018, we decided to start a podcast. We had an idea in mind and knew what we wanted to do, but no concrete plan. Well, as it turned out, 2019 was a great year for the podcast. And so, let's have a look at the who, the what, and the how 2019 treated The Ultimate Deck Podcast.
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Friday Dec 20, 2019
Friday Dec 20, 2019
On today's podcast, Shane and Justin chat it up with Vinyl Guys owner, Ryan Leslie. Operating out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, Vinyl Guys is a fence and deck company that focuses on high quality, maintenance free solutions. Listen to learn a little more about Ryan and his company!
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Saturday Dec 14, 2019
Saturday Dec 14, 2019
As Christmas draws near, we list off 12 items that any deck builder should love to find under the tree, to make their work lives easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. Merry Christmas!
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Saturday Dec 07, 2019
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
The NADRA Deck Award dinner happened in Louisville, Kentucky during Deck Expo 2019. Winners from 24 categories were announced, and the hardware was handed out. One today's episode, we discuss the award categories and who won them, and follow that up with 10 reasons why you might want to consider entering in 2020!
Find the award winning projects here: https://www.nadra.org/awards/2019-awards
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Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
When the snow falls, the phone stops ringing. But for homeowners, the winter can be an ideal time to invest in a deck. Here are 6 reasons why a winter build make good sense!
BONUS: At the end of the episode, Shane, Wade, Justin, and Pat partake in the One Chip Challenge... the hottest tortilla chip on the planet. Ouchie.
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Saturday Nov 23, 2019
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
Live from the Deckorators booth in Louisville, Kentucky at Deck Expo 2019...for the FINAL time. We chat with Greg Groenhout, Product Manager at Camo Fasteners about their new Camo Edge system. We also open the mics back up to chat with Joel Siebert from Moutainview Building Materials in Calgary, Alberta and Quebec contractor Eric Theroux.
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Saturday Nov 16, 2019
Saturday Nov 16, 2019
Live from the Deckorators booth in Louisville, Kentucky at Deck Expo 2019. We sat down with some of the best in the industry, Deckorators Certified Pros: Sean from Premier Outdoor Living, Joe from All Decked Out, and Leif from Cascade Fence and Deck. There's a lot of awards hardware sitting at this table as we learn a little more about how they run their operations!
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Saturday Nov 09, 2019
Saturday Nov 09, 2019
Live from Louisville, Kentucky at Deck Expo 2019. Hosted by Deckorators at their booth, and during the Instagram Meetup, we held an OPEN MIC and gave the crowd of contractors an opportunity to sit down and chat it up on the podcast Listen to find out who!
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