Around the House Pro Insider

Join us as we dive into the innovative world of scaffolding with the introduction of the Scafflex product, designed for both DIY enthusiasts and professional contractors. This episode features a captivating discussion on how Scafflex provides a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional scaffolding systems, allowing users to set up quickly and work comfortably at height. Eric and Guy explore the engineering behind Scafflex, emphasizing its lightweight, collapsible design that fits easily in vehicles while maintaining exceptional strength and stability. The conversation also highlights the importance of safety in construction and renovation, sharing insights on how to avoid common hazards associated with ladders. Tune in to discover how this cutting-edge scaffolding solution is revolutionizing home improvement projects and making high-altitude work safer and more accessible for everyone.The latest installment of the Around the House Pro Insider podcast introduces a groundbreaking scaffolding product, the Scaflex, designed for both DIY enthusiasts and professional contractors. The hosts, Eric and Guy Williams, delve into the innovative features of Scaflex, explaining how it caters to the growing demand for quality scaffolding that is both portable and strong. With a focus on the engineering and design that went into creating this product, they highlight the lightweight, easy-to-assemble nature of Scaflex that allows users to set up scaffolding in just minutes, vastly improving safety and efficiency on job sites. This discussion also touches on the importance of safety in construction and renovation, particularly when working at heights, emphasizing how the right equipment can prevent serious injuries. The episode not only serves as a product showcase but also as an informative session on the practical implications of using advanced scaffolding solutions in today’s fast-paced construction environment, encouraging listeners to rethink their approach to safety and efficiency in their projects.Takeaways: The Scafflex product is designed for both DIYers and contractors, providing safety and ease of use. Build Frames, the parent company, is North America's largest seller of scaffolding equipment. The Scafflex scaffolding can break down for easy transportation, fitting even in small vehicles. Safety is paramount when working at heights, and scaffolding greatly reduces injury risks compared to ladders. The scaffolding system integrates with traditional frames, offering high strength with lower weight. A major promotional discount on Scafflex products is available at Lowe's this November. Links referenced in this episode:monumentgrills.comlowes.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Monument Grills Build Frames Lowe's

Exciting news is on the horizon with the upcoming launch of the brand new Pro Insider Podcast, tailored specifically for manufacturers, tradespeople, contractors, and designers. Eric G. shares his enthusiasm as he prepares to bring fresh content that includes the latest tips, tools, tricks, and business practices to help navigate today’s challenging economy. With Halloween approaching, Eric reflects on the current election season, acknowledging the impact of ads on local radio and TV stations, while expressing a desire for more engaging content for his audience. As the podcast gears up for its debut, listeners can expect high-quality insights and a renewed focus on the needs of industry professionals. Stay tuned for more information and get ready to dive into a wealth of knowledge that will help you thrive in your business endeavors.As Halloween approaches, excitement builds not just for seasonal festivities, but also for the launch of the brand new Pro Insider podcast! Eric G. shares his enthusiasm about the upcoming reboot designed specifically for manufacturers, tradespeople, contractors, and designers. This refreshing take on the podcast aims to deliver invaluable insights, including tips, tools, tricks, and essential business practices tailored for those navigating the complexities of today's economy. Eric emphasizes the importance of staying informed and equipped as professionals face the challenges of election season and its impact on advertising. He recognizes the role of local media in supporting small businesses during tough times, demonstrating a commitment to community and collaboration among industry professionals. With anticipation in the air, listeners are encouraged to stay tuned for high-quality content that promises to enhance their craft and business acumen, ensuring they are well-prepared for the changing landscape of their industries.

Thanks for tuning in. We will see you back after the summer break! For live weekly shows this summer head over to the Around the House Show podcast!

Its time to have that hard conversation. What happens if you dont survive the day? How is your family going to cope with the aftermath? Are they going to be set up for success? How will your business do? Will it even survive day one? How is your documentation? Is your staff ready to do this alone? All these are important things to consider in this weeks Pro Insider. This one is short... but its meant to let you think about what you need to do to get things in order.

On Around the House we talked with Dave Sellinger from Deep Sentinel. This is a surefire way to protect your property, jobsite, business and home. You dont want to miss this one. Plus use PROMO CODE: ATH and get 10% off your system purchase: https://www.deepsentinel.com/

Shoud you have a business partner? I have learned a lot by things going sideways in the past. We talk about the research you need to do before this process even starts. What should you look for? Who should you call? Who can help? All this and MORE in this weeks Pro Insider Podcast!

Have you been watching job costs? Has inflation been digging into your profits? We talk about the basics of how to watch those job costs and what you can do to prevent those losses that take companies down. Are you ready to do some digging? All this and more in todays PRO INSIDER podcast!

Integrators are one of the newest trades on the jobsite. We sit down with Josh Christain from The HTA and discuss why Integrators are there to help designers, remodelors and builders get through each project and make home technology make sense. We take a deep dive to help everyone understand the best way to navigate home technology. The Home Technology Association Certification system is the first and only industry standard of excellence for home technology installation companies. In an industry that has no barriers to entry, the HTA has created a rigorous set of standards for home technology companies to adhere to. The firms that meet the 60+ points of evaluation criteria are granted certification status. Once HTA Certified, these firms must commit to maintaining the high standards of HTA Certification or risk losing certification.For more info on the HTA head to: https://htacertified.org/Thanks for listening to Around the House Pro Insider!

Looking ahead, and where interest rates are right now, I think we need to have a chat about going back and marketing your company like we are in a recession. Things appear to be already headed that way. You might have been so busy, been sold out of products, or scheduled out six months. Now with the business landscape changing we need to have a discussion on how to get back to marketing so you can keep that sales pipeline full. We talk about what can work what doesnt doesnt work when we are marketing in this landscape.

Last year was ROUGH on getting products into the US for design and construction projects. If this storm hits this summer last year will look easy. We talk about that in todays Pro Insider Podcast. There are some simple tips that could help those projects if you do them now versus later next month or later this summer. Thanks for listening to the Pro Insider Podcast!

Many companies in construction, materials, and design have ventured into creating their own podcast. We dive into what it takes for a company to create their own podcast and discuss would it be right for you and your company? We talk about the hard truths and the work involved and what you should do for planning the future with podcasting. Thanks for listening to the Pro Insider Podcast!

Doing things twice cost your company in resources, materials, and time. We have an answer here if you are having to go back and recaulk projects time and time again. Have you heard of Sashco? For the last 84 years they have been a family run company that geeks out over a better way to caulk and stain. Making a ‘Good, Better, Best’ product range just doesn’t turn their crank. They are passionate about making the highest performance product possible for each project. Great products are only ½ the answer. We want you to be successful applying them.We camp out in their booth at Design and Construction Week in Orlando Florida and talk about doing things a better way. If you are tired of moldy caulking in the bathroom or having to re-caulk something every couple of years there is a better way and we talk about it in this episode. We dive deep into Sashco with Nathan Ferraro! You dont want to miss this one!Win a chance to win a $250 VISA gift card at www.sashco.com/ATH

With 70,000 people at Design and Construction Week you can tell that people wanted to be out learning and finding new products for their projects or business. Now is the time to start getting out and hitting the local shows in your area so you can catch up on the new products, trends, and technology that could change your business. Stay tuned as we have new interviews coming for Around the House Pro Insider!

Companies with a long legacy can have a strong foundation for future business. That legacy can also be a huge crutch that makes them not competitive because of the lack of innovation in their business plan or how they do things. Lets talk about a case this week where the company is a generation behind and it is really hurting the customer and their reputation. All this and more in this weeks Pro Insider

Lumber Prices are getting out of control and we talk about ways to cobat this. We also give you some predictions for 2022. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Around the House

What are your plans for 2022? Are you just trying to survive? Are you planning to just keep up to your 2021 numbers? It doesnt matter if you are an employee or running a large construction company December is the month for planning for 2022. What are some of the challenges for 2022? Lets discus in this weeks Pro-Insider podcast! Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listenWe love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/ (https://aroundthehouseonline.com/)

Want to change security on your jobsite or even the development you are in? What is Deep Sentinel? This is the worlds first pro-active security system. This can actually prevent crimes versus documenting with cameras what happened or sending off an alarm after someone has already entered your home.David Selinger was an early employee at Amazon, working directly under Jeff Bezos. He led the RandD arm of Amazon’s data-mining and personalization team. He co-founded Redfin (now a multi-billion dollar company) and founded RichRelevance, a company that offers personalized shopping experiences for large retail brands, including Macy’s, Barneys New York, Office Depot, and others.He is now inventing the next BIG thing in home security – Deep Sentinel, an AI-based home protection. The company’s intelligent crime prevention transforms home security from false alarms and ineffective after-the-fact crime alerts to real-time crime prediction and prevention. With Deep Sentinel, Americans can gain a reliable, cost-effective way to protect their homes and stop a burglary, mail theft or driveway break-in before it happens – and feel dramatically safer at home, at work, and on vacation.For more information about Deep Sentinel: https://www.deepsentinel.com/ Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listenWe love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/ (https://aroundthehouseonline.com/)

I will be the first to say I have caught myself in this trap. Tossing around my years in the trenches when I think I am teaching someone the right way to do things. However.... Those years also might mean you are stuck doing it the old and now wrong way. Lets discuss right here in this Pro Insider Special with Eric Goranson, CKD or Eric G from Around the House!

These times are tough in the construction industry. Lead times and materials shortages are blowing up schedules left and right. Plus quality seems to have lowered so it just takes longer to get through the process. Are you spening too much time on those fires all while trying to run your company? Check out some tips in our Pro Insider Special. Thank you for catching the Pro Insider Podcast. Make sure you subscribe to this and the Around the House podcast on your favorite podcast player. For more information head to AroundTheHosueOnline.com

With today's job market every single one of your employees can probably go find work for more pay and even better benifits... including a signing bonus. What are you doing to prevent them from even looking? We dive into the signs you have a problem and what you can be doing to make a better work environment and what you can do to make your employees be your biggest fan.The Pro Insider is moving to an every other week format so make sure you subscribe so you get the latest update! Thank you for catching the Pro Insider Podcast. Make sure you subscribe to this and the Around the House podcast on your favorite podcast player. For more information head to AroundTheHosueOnline.com