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Construction As A Business: Shawn Van Dyke
Nate interviews Shawn Van Dyke, a business coach for contractors. Shawn is the founder of Built to Build which helps general contractors implement business strategies and systems, making sure the business side of the...
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Abom79
Nate and Scott interview Adam Booth, host of the YouTube channel Abom79.
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Show Notes:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Adam explains machining
3:20 Manual machining vs CNC machining
7:28 3 ways to create metal parts
9:00 Booth...
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Cruise Ship Demolition with Peter Knego
Nate read an article recently about cruise ships that had been sent to a scrap yard in India. Nate contacted Peter Knego, an ocean liner historian and journalist, to get more information about the history of the...
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Starting in Video and Content Creation with Brian Pitt
Scott and Nate interview Brian Pitt, an old family friend and professional video producer. Brian has helped Team EC with training and tips on video production over the years. They discuss how Brian turned his hobby of...
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How An Economy Grows with Dr. Don Boudreaux
Nate interviews Dr. Don Boudreaux, a Professor of Economics and former Economics Department Chair at George Mason University. Dr. Boudreaux has a PhD in Economics from Auburn University and a law degree from the...
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This Old House: Chris Ermides
Nate interviews Chris Ermides, an editor at This Old House and host of ASK TOH podcast.
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Show Notes:
:50 History of This Old House
8:10 Chris has his TOH favorites
10:15 Challenges of filming construction
17:43 Life...
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Eric - Hand Tool Rescue
Nate interviews Eric from the YouTube Channel "Hand Tool Rescue". Eric's channel is dedicated to restoring old and unique tools and machinery.
Show Notes:
1:45 How did Eric get started posting videos on YouTube
5:30...
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Shop Talk: Q&A, Voicemail, and Updates
Show Notes:
:35 Update on the spec house
3:55 Raymond asks about decking preferences
9:15 Steve asks if EC accepts a trade instead of money
12:50 Tom asks about the fate of ECs sawmill
18:15 Ben asks about anvils for...
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Oregon Forest Fires
The forests of Oregon, Washing, and California and burning displacing thousands and destroying untold in lives, property, and dreams. This discussion covers the a bit of the history of fighting fires, the issues that...
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Career Path to Pilot: Dustin Ruth
Nate interviews Dustin Ruth, a good friend who has had career experience as a musician, as a mechanic and is currently an airline pilot.
Show Notes:
2:30 Dustins' music career
10:30 Advances in music recording...
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Growing A Leather Business: Tanya Van Der Water
Nate interviews Tanya Van Der Water, the CEO of Buckaroo Belts, the company that makes the tool belt EC wears and loves. Join us for a discussion about how Tanya is taking the Australian-based company her father...
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The Future of Essential Craftsman
Nate gives an update on the future of the EC2 channel.
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