Welcome to The Gate-Keepers Podcast – your ultimate source for all things fence installation! Passionate about creating the perfect property perimeter? Eager to unlock the secrets of fencing pros? Look no further! We're your gateway to invaluable insights. With a mission to lead as top-quality, fastest, and most advanced fence builders, our experience is at your service Join us as we explore tips, tricks, and cutting-edge tools for mastering the art of fence installation. Whether you're a DI ...
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Inside Boundary Fencing: Big Moves, Bold Tools, and Aaron Grier’s Precision
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1:01:36Send us a text In this episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast, we sit down with Aaron Grier, owner of Boundary Fencing in North Carolina 🧱🌲. Aaron shares his journey into the fence industry, how he built Boundary Fencing from the ground up, and how he’s doing big things with a small team 💪🏽🚜. We also dive into why Aaron is the #1 purchaser of Mr. Fenc…
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Success Begins with You: Empower Your Business Through Continued Learning
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1:15:27Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Title: "Success Begins with You: Empower Your Business Through Continued Learning" 👷♂️ In this episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast, we sit down with Jason & Larissa Driscoll, the dynamic duo behind JBR Fence out of Herminie, Pennsylvania. Jason may be new to full-time fencing, but he’s already making major waves thanks to…
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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Title: CMM OPEN HOUSE 2025 In this episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast, we hit the road and head to South Bend, Indiana for the CMM Open House at Custom Machine Monitoring — the innovators behind top-tier vinyl fence routing machines 🏭. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their cutting-edge equipment, meet the minds…
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THE STATE OF THE UNION FT. SUSAN K. WORLEY
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46:27Send us a text 🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Join us on The Gate-Keepers Podcast 🎙️ this Tuesday, March 11th, at 7:30 PM CST for an exciting episode featuring Susan K. Worley, Executive Director of The Fence Workers Association! 🔒 What’s on the Fence Line This Week? 🔒 ✅ Inside the 2025 Fence & Security Show – Must-see innovations & networking opportunitie…
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Mr Fence Academy Retreat 2025 Interviews (Part 2)
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43:52Send us a text 🚧🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥🚧 🎙️ On this episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast, we’re bringing you Part 2️⃣ of our Mr. Fence Academy Retreat 2025 Interviews! 🏗️💬 I sit down with Kevin Orlando 🤝 and Jorren Locher 🎤 to dive into their experiences at this year’s retreat. Kevin shares his fresh take 🆕, while Jorren—who’s been to almost ALL the …
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Fence Camp 2025: Big John’s Backyard & Lessons from Last Year’s Build
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43:15Send us a text 🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥 🚧 Get ready, Gate-Keepers! 🚧 This year, "Big John" John McClain is hosting Fence Camp 2025 at his own property! 🏡🔥 We’re diving into what’s in store for this year’s event AND taking a look back at the epic builds & unforgettable moments from last year! 💪💥 Don’t miss it! 🎙️ Tap in, drop a comment, and be part of…
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CRMs WHAT ARE THEY, AND DO I NEED ONE FOR MY FENCE COMPANY? FT. AMANDA DEBROT
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42:44Send us a text Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems can be a game-changer for contractors, but many fence company owners still rely on spreadsheets, notebooks, or even memory to track leads and customers. In this episode, we break down exactly what a CRM is, how it can help your business, and whether it's the right investment for your fen…
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The Mr. Fence Academy Retreat 2025 Interviews (Part 1)
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31:08Send us a text In this episode, we kick off Part 1 of our exclusive interviews from the Mr. Fence Academy Retreat 2025! 🏗️💡 I sit down with Christian Auben of Fence Armor and DJ VerHey of Complete Fence to hear about their experiences at the retreat and their biggest takeaways from the weekend. 🌟 Christian also shares some exciting updates on what’…
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FOR FENCERS BY FENCERS FT. CANNON JOHNSON
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50:49Send us a text 🚀 New Episode Alert! 🎙️ This week, we’re talking with Cannon Johnson—a fencing pro turned digital marketing expert! 🏗️➡️💻 From building Jackson Fence to launching Brand Builders, Cannon shares his journey and the secrets to online success for fence companies. 🔹 Lessons learned from running a fence business 🏡 🔹 Why SEO is a game-chang…
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SHOULD YOU ADD STAINING TO YOUR FENCE ARSENAL FT. JUSTEN MENESES
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59:41Send us a text 🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️ 🚧 Should You Add Staining to Your Fence Arsenal? Ft. Justen Meneses 🚧 Thinking about adding staining to your fence business? 🤔💡 This episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast features Justen Meneses, owner of Making All Things New LLC, who has set the bar in the stain industry! 🏆 We cover: ✅ Justen’s journey into t…
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RAISING THE BAR IN YOUR LOCAL MARKET FT. GUS HERNANDEZ
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52:38Send us a text New Episode Alert! Are you ready to elevate your business and dominate your local market? In this episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast, we’re sitting down with Gus Hernandez of Fence Pros of Texas to uncover the strategies, mindset, and moves it takes to stand out from the competition and become the go-to company in your area. From br…
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BRANDING YOURSELF ON SOCIAL MEDIA FT. UNCLE JOHN
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40:42Send us a text 🚀 BRANDING YOURSELF ON SOCIAL MEDIA FT. UNCLE JOHN 🎥 In this episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast, we sit down with Jhontel Jackson—better known as Uncle John—a thriving content creator on YouTube and TikTok. Uncle John shares his journey into social media, revealing the strategies that helped him build his brand and connect with a lo…
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BECOMING A ROCKSTAR IN SALES FT. JOSH CLARK
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55:45Send us a text 🎙 BECOMING A ROCKSTAR IN SALES | Featuring Josh Clark Sales isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about building relationships, understanding your customers, and bringing real value to the table. In this episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast, we sit down with Josh Clark to hear his journey into the fence industry and uncover the strategi…
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WHO IS YOUR SIGN COMPANY: Talking Fence Signs with Mark & Mary Cobb of J.C. GURY Signs & Decals
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1:10:38Send us a text In this episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast, we shine the spotlight on fence signs and the industry leaders behind them. Join us as we sit down with Mark and Mary Cobb, the dynamic duo from J.C. GURY Signs & Decals, to explore what makes a fence sign truly stand out. From design to durability, discover how the best fence sign company…
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Send us a text Welcome to THE BEST OF VOL. 3 of THE GATE-KEEPERS PODCAST. Due to the record breaking snowfall in the state of Florida I could not get to the studio to do the regular podcast. So instead I made another BEST OF episode for all the listeners to hold you over till next week. We will be resuming a regular schedule this upcoming Tuesday. …
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Hire or Fire: Making the Right Service Decisions for Your Fence Company FT. Mike Levy
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41:36Send us a text In this exciting episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Mike Levy, owner of National Metal Industries and our very first sponsor! Mike’s dedication to the industry and his wealth of experience make him the perfect guest for today’s discussion: choosing the right business services for your fence company. We div…
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Send us a text I have my good friend Evan Gardner on the show from WING TOOLS. If you haven't heard of WING TOOLS and you are installing metal channel posts this is a game changer for your fence company. Make sure you tune into to this episode, Evan has a top secret announcement that he has saved to release for tonights show. Support the show THANK…
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Send us a text We went through a handful of episodes of the most listened to shows and got the best parts of those shows. Give this episode a listen to see which ones made the best of vol. 2. Thank you again to all of listeners! HAPPY NEW YEAR THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenceacademy.com NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES www.nmifence.c…
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Send us a text Welcome to the first ever BEST OF THE GATE-KEEPERS PODCAST VOL. 1. We went through all the data and found the two highest watched episodes and took the content from both for you to go back on. Thank you to all of our listeners subscribers and followers. You guys are who we do this for! From our family to yours MERRY CHRISTMAS! THANK …
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Send us a text The Gate-Keepers have Isaac Alexander of YOUR BID HELPER on the show tonight. Alex has been in the fence industry since he was 12 years old and is a master at working up commercial bids. We talk about Isaacs journey into the fence industry and how he ended up running his own business working up commercial bids for fence companies. We…
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ARE YOU READY FOR THE UPCOMING 2025 SEASON?
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55:37Send us a text THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenceacademy.com NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES www.nmiefence.com JC GURY www.jcgury.com Support the show THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenceacademy.com NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES www.nmifence.com JC GURY www.jcgury.com ORLANDO HINGE COMPANY www.swanhinge.com…
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CHANGING THE VINYL GAME IN YOUR FENCE COMPANY FT SEAN BEHENSKY
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57:39Send us a text On tonight’s episode, I’m excited to welcome the President of CMM Routing Machines to the show. We’re diving deep into the world of automated routing machines and how they’re transforming the fencing industry. From increasing efficiency and precision to making automation more affordable than ever, we’ll explore how these cutting-edge…
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THANKSGIVING SPECIAL FT SHAWN & HEATHER KING
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1:14:53Send us a text Not only does my wife join me for the entire epidosde we have THE MR & MRS FENCE Shawn & Heather King on the show tonight. We run through things that we are thankful for in the fence industry. This was a great show! Be sure to tune in. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenceacademy.com NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES www.nmi…
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Send us a text Support the show THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenceacademy.com NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES www.nmifence.com JC GURY www.jcgury.com ORLANDO HINGE COMPANY www.swanhinge.comBy Billy Grove
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Talking All Things Commercial Chain Link with Dalton Patterson
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1:06:31Send us a text https://www.buzzsprout.com/2262819/support↗️ Mr Fence Academy National Metal Industries Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenceacademy.com NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES www.nmifence.c…
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FIGHTING THE WINTER BLUES FT COLBY & BAILEY BEIRMAN
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1:03:28Send us a text Join me tonight as I welcome two special guests from the fence industry; one of my closest friends in the fence fam and his wife; along with my own wife, who also joins the show. We'll be diving into a timely topic: how to manage slow seasons in the winter depending on different regions. We'll explore strategies to stay productive an…
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Send us a text Support the show THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenceacademy.com NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES www.nmifence.com JC GURY www.jcgury.com ORLANDO HINGE COMPANY www.swanhinge.comBy Billy Grove
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Together we get better FT Amanda Grove & Colby Bierman
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49:17Send us a text Support the show THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenceacademy.com NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES www.nmifence.com JC GURY www.jcgury.com ORLANDO HINGE COMPANY www.swanhinge.comBy Billy Grove
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Send us a text Support the show THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenceacademy.com NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES www.nmifence.com JC GURY www.jcgury.com ORLANDO HINGE COMPANY www.swanhinge.comBy Billy Grove
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Maintaining Forward Progress Through Levels of Growth FT. Stephen Spence
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54:47Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Spence, the owner of MF Fence Company, to explore the challenges and strategies of maintaining forward momentum while driving growth in his business. Stephen also shares insights into his background and the story behind MF Fence Company. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Special thank…
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Send us a text In this episode, I’m excited to introduce a brand new format for The Gate-Keepers Podcast: our monthly Start-Up Spotlight! We’re kicking things off with a deep dive into the world of small business as I sit down with Brad Giese, the owner of Fortress Fence Co LLC from Crestview, Florida. Join us as we uncover the behind-the-scenes re…
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Send us a text Join us tonight as we welcome Shane Jones from Rotary Gate Systems. In the first half of the show, we dive deep into gate operations, covering everything you need to know. Then, stick around for the second half as Shane answers questions and gives you a sneak peek of what to expect at the upcoming Fence & Security Show. Don’t miss th…
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Send us a text Welcome to The Gate-Keepers! Tonight, your host Billy Grove is joined by the one and only Kevin Steve, also known as Devan Van Buren from Next Level Fencing. In this must-listen episode, Kevin shares his personal journey into the fencing industry, the story behind the name Kevin Steve, and his vision for the future. You won't want to…
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Send us a text Tonight, Billy welcomes Brian Carosi of Fence Solutions to the show. Join us as we discuss growing up in the fence industry and advancing installation techniques. Don’t miss this episode! A special thanks to Mr. Fence Academy for sponsoring tonight's show. Stay ahead of the curve by visiting www.mrfenceacademy.com for more informatio…
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"Fence Guy Friday" going down on a TUESDAY!!!!!
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57:18Send us a text Tonight on The Gate-Keepers, host Billy Grove welcomes fellow podcaster Craig. Join us as we delve into Craig’s journey from starting in the fence industry to launching his successful fence podcast. A special thanks to Mr. Fence Academy for sponsoring tonight's show. Stay ahead of the curve by visiting www.mrfenceacademy.com for more…
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Send us a text Join us for an exciting live Q&A with Shawn King and The Gate-Keeper, Billy Grove. We’ll discuss real training dates and locations across the country and much more. Don’t miss out! A special thanks to Mr. Fence Academy for sponsoring tonight's show. Stay ahead of the curve by visiting www.mrfenceacademy.com for more information. We'r…
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Send us a text Join us tonight on The Gate-Keepers as our host reveals some major changes in his career and personal life. Don't miss this candid and unfiltered episode! A special thanks to Mr. Fence Academy for sponsoring tonight's show. Stay ahead of the curve by visiting www.mrfenceacademy.com for more information. We're excited to welcome our n…
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Send us a text Tune in to The Gate-Keepers tonight for an electrifying episode featuring the one and only "Mr. Just The Tip," Kevin Pool! Dive into the dynamic world of Kevin as he juggles a flourishing small fence business and his role as a full-time firefighter. It's an action-packed conversation you won't want to miss! A special thanks to Mr. Fe…
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Brian T. Fredericksen & Susan K. Worley new My Fence Life hosts?!?
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1:18:50Send us a text Join The Gate-Keepers tonight as we welcome some familiar faces, Brian T. Fredericksen and Susan K. Worley, the proud new owners of "The My Fence Life" podcast. Tune in as they share their journey into the podcasting world while planning "The Fence & Security Show" and coordinating "Demo Days." It's always a great time with Brian and…
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Send us a text Tonight, The Gate-Keepers delve into several pressing topics that have recently impacted our business. We'll cover heat safety, fleet maintenance, and more. Don't miss this insightful episode! A special thanks to Mr. Fence Academy for sponsoring tonight's show. Stay ahead of the curve by visiting www.mrfenceacademy.com for more infor…
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Send us a text Tonight on The Gate-Keepers, we welcome the one and only Shawn King, aka Mr. Fence. Join us as we explore his journey through the fence industry, with a special focus on the production of fencing tools. A special thanks to Mr. Fence Academy for sponsoring tonight's show. Stay ahead of the curve by visiting www.mrfenceacademy.com for …
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Send us a text Join The Gate-Keepers as we delve into various topics, including staining techniques, the challenges of truck fleet maintenance, and more. A special thanks to Mr. Fence Academy for sponsoring tonight's show. Stay ahead of the curve by visiting www.mrfenceacademy.com for more information. We're excited to welcome our newest sponsor, N…
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Live Interview with Pavel Shylahovsky
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1:02:02Send us a text Tonight on The Gate-Keepers, Billy welcomes Pavel Shylahovsky from Shy Fence & Deck. Pavel shares his story of diving headfirst into the fence industry after mastering the deck industry. A special thanks to Mr. Fence Academy for sponsoring tonight's show. Stay ahead of the curve by visiting www.mrfenceacademy.com for more information…
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Recap of Mr Fence Training in Evansville
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1:11:58Send us a text Welcome to tonight's episode of The Gate-Keepers, where we dive into our recent journey to Evansville, Indiana, for a transformative experience at the Mr. Fence Academy Training. Join us as we explore the invaluable benefits of hands-on training and the enriching conversations shared after hours among fellow fence professionals. For …
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Send us a text Join The Gate-Keepers as we dive into various topics, including the advantages of training courses, effective branding strategies for your company, and much more. Support the show THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenceacademy.com NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES www.nmifence.com JC GURY www.jcgury.com ORLANDO HINGE COMPANY w…
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Send us a text Join The Gate-Keepers as they welcome Shane Catton from Good Shepherd Fence Company and Mid West Fence Supply. Explore Shane’s fascinating journey in the fence industry, culminating in the successful establishment of a thriving retail and manufacturing enterprise. Support the show THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenc…
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Send us a text Join The Gate-Keepers and Susan K Worley as they delve into various topics from The Fence & Security Show by The FWA. From the exciting fence competition at demo days to exclusive insights from the showroom floor, tune in to get all the inside scoop on the upcoming show. Support the show THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www…
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Send us a text Welcome to The Gate-Keepers podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Michael Nelson, founder of Pacific Renovators LLC and ColorMax America INC. Discover Michael's journey and how he secured the distribution rights to Color Max fence products in the US. It's a fascinating story you won't want to miss! Special thanks to our spon…
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Send us a text "Join us for Episode 22 of The Gate-Keepers Live Q&A Part 2." Support the show THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenceacademy.com NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES www.nmifence.com JC GURY www.jcgury.com ORLANDO HINGE COMPANY www.swanhinge.comBy Billy Grove
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Send us a text Tune in tonight for The Gate-Keepers' live Q&A Part 1, where we delve into compelling topics and address viewer questions. Support the show THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MR FENCE ACADEMY www.mrfenceacademy.com NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES www.nmifence.com JC GURY www.jcgury.com ORLANDO HINGE COMPANY www.swanhinge.com…
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