Best Artificial Intellegence Podcasts (2025)

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Transform Your Worksite: The Game-Changing Scaffolding Solution 19:28

7M ago19:28

19:28

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 an…

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Get Ready for the Reboot: Pro Insider Podcast Launch Announcement 2:40

7M ago2:40

2:40

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 challengin…

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A quick note from Around the House Pro Insider 1:50

3y ago1:50

1:50

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!By Eric Goranson

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Are you a business owner? What happens if you dont make it home again. 8:21

3y ago8:21

8:21

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 …

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Jobsite Security using Artificial Intellegence that also works for your home and office 54:48

3y ago54:48

54:48

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/By Eric Goranson

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Should you have a business parter? Lets talk about the potential issues to watch for. 9:54

3y ago9:54

9:54

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!By Eric Goranson

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Is inflation bleeding your company dry right now? Prove it! 9:05

3y ago9:05

9:05

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!By Eric Goranson

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The world of Integrators with Josh Christain from the Home Technology Association 57:51

3y ago57:51

57:51

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 Techno…

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Marketing your company in a recession. Yes... its time we have this conversation 20:32

3y ago20:32

20:32

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 dis…

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A Major Storm is brewing on the horizon that could sideline summer construction 9:08

3y ago9:08

9:08

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 Pr…

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Should your company start a podcast for marketing or education? 11:44

3y ago11:44

11:44

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 f…

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Putting money and time back in your books with Sashco 45:03

3+ y ago45:03

45:03

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 jus…

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Design and Construction Week 2022. The trade shows and live education is back! 9:44

3+ y ago9:44

9:44

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…

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Is your company model outdated by 50 years? 9:28

3+ y ago9:28

9:28

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…

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Lumber prices, Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 7:42

3+ y ago7:42

7:42

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 HouseBy Design by Eric G

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Planning your business for 2022 16:22

3+ y ago16:22

16:22

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 listenin…

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Jobsite and neighborhood security with Deep Sentinel 57:02

3+ y ago57:02

57:02

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, wo…

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When 30 years of experience doesnt mean a thing in your trade 9:09

3+ y ago9:09

9:09

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 Arou…

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How can you lead when you are always firefighting? 12:00

3+ y ago12:00

12:00

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. Than…

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Are you getting ready to lose employees or has it already started to happen. 10:31

3+ y ago10:31

10:31

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 employee…

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This has to be the worst way to handle a client in the history of modern construction 9:54

3+ y ago9:54

9:54

Sometimes that client business relationship goes sideways. If you want to see how to NOT handle it you catch the video that we posted up on the Around the House Show facebook page. In this weeks Pro Insider we talk about the ways to deal with clients and how loosing your cool cant get you nationa attention you probably are not looking for. Thank yo…

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Are you making a huge marketing mistake with your business? 10:31

3+ y ago10:31

10:31

It is so easy to get caught up in a busy work schedule. Your business is booked out weeks and it seems you have an endless supply of business coming in. Many have stopped or nearly stopped their marketing efforts and this can be a fatal mistake for your company. By the time that you have figured out that things are slowing down you mostly likely wi…

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Weaponizing Google Reviews and Fake Social Media followers 10:17

4y ago10:17

10:17

Your companies digital footprint is one of your largest assets. Those reviews can make your business. What happens when a competitor leaves ugly fake reviews for your business? How about those other companies that pay for reviews, followers, and likes on their social media accounts? We will dive into this ugly side of social media followers and fak…

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Should Kitchen and Bath Designers be Unionized? 12:45

4y ago12:45

12:45

This last week in one of my social media groups that I am a member of someone started this discussion that some firms don't pay a lot of money and should all Kitchen and Bath Designers be unionized? Here is my hot take on this subject that you won't want to miss if you are a designer, own a design firm, or are wanting to get into the world of desig…

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The real problem with coming up with affordable housing 11:12

4y ago11:12

11:12

How is it in your city, town, county, or township? In our local area they can add 20% to the price of a home just in red tape. In todays Pro Insider Podcast we talk about we our community can do to help bring down home construction prices for people that need it. What can do we about it? We discuss... A special Thanks for Pamplin Media for this art…

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The Experience Trap! You years of work in the industry could hurt you 9:59

4y ago9:59

9:59

After working in an industry for a decade or longer you get a little set in your ways. It is just human nature. However this can cost you some serious money in your jobsites and projects! If you are not consistantly working to learn more about the latest tools, techniques and materials you might be falling behind to your competitors. Lets chat abou…

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Are you kidding me? Masks again? Lets talk how to navigate your construction biz this time. 10:59

4y ago10:59

10:59

In this weeks Pro insider we talk about the new mask mandates in some states and how to protect your business and crew. Then lets talk about some new hiring practices and where to find good employees these days without paying a fortune for them. I have some tricks on how to find those good people for your business. Plus we talk about what is coming…

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All it takes is one employee and it could take down your entire business. Here is how 9:59

4y ago9:59

9:59

All it takes is one person in your company and if you had any idea that it was true, they could take down your entire company. I had someone share a Youtube video where today an employee of a food delivery company and a retail worker were bragging that they had the virus and they had not missed a day of work and had continued to go to work. This co…

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A major announcement plus we revisit Roger Wakefield, LEED AP and Expert Plumber and Owner of Texas Green Plumbing 41:30

4y ago41:30

41:30

Around the House Pro Insider Podcast has now graduated into its own show. We will be doing this every week on this channel and podcast player exclusively. So please make sure and subscribe and follow for free. Roger isn't just Richardson, Texas' favorite plumber, he's America’s favorite plumber! That “looks great and smells good!” That was a line t…

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Pro Insider: What would your family and business do without you? My day of reflection. 11:14

4y ago11:14

11:14

9 years ago, life changed in a huge way. It was the hardest day of my life and looking back it was one of the best results. So today is always a day of reflection. My question for you is how put together is your plan if something went wrong? Could your spouse, business partner or business manager keep things moving if you were not there one day? Wh…

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Pro Insider; Is your business ready for the upcoming building boom? 11:32

4y ago11:32

11:32

As we talked about earlier this week lumber prices are tanking fast. So that will change our lumber prices in the next six weeks or so. Is your business ready for the next BOOM? One of the biggest challenges for 2021 in the construction industry will be our ability to get products to the jobsite. Have you got your supply chain figured out where tho…

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Pro Insider: Has your team reached critical mass burnout? Here is how you fix it. 9:41

4y ago9:41

9:41

In today's building climate burnout is a HUGE issue. Contractors, Designers, and anyone in the Trades is running out of gas. How do you prevent it for your team? How do you prevent it for yourself? We will dive into this and discuss some solution on how to keep moving forward all while managing the situation. If you are a homeowner working on proje…

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Pro Insider: Is your business ready for an adverse situation? What is your plan? 10:31

4y ago10:31

10:31

In today's Pro Insider Podcast, we address the upcoming cold and flu season and is your remodeling, construction, or design business ready for a massive influx of business. What is your plan if you are an HVAC company and the weather is bringing you in 400 to 500 leads a day? How about a plumbing company with a big pipe freeze or a roofer with a bi…

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Pro Insider: Its on us... How WE can fix the homeless problem in America 11:49

4y ago11:49

11:49

In todays episode we talk about how it is on US... the Design and Construction Industry, to tackle the homeless and low-income housing issues. In the US we spend on average $35,578 per year for every person who must endure homelessness. You would think that with that level of effort we would not be having such a growing problem. We have a brilliant…

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Pro Insider: My lumber market update. Things are looking better! 12:51

4y ago12:51

12:51

Lumber Prices... They have been out of control! Are things looking up? Very much so! Lets take a look at when lumber prices are going to start heading back down and when can you expect to see reasonable prices for your next project or home. This could really change how the housing market and affordable housing is tackled for the rest of 2021 and 20…

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Pro Insider: Today is the Golden Age of advancing your career. 12:00

4y ago12:00

12:00

If you are on your A game in the design and residential construction industry you just about have a job ticket for anywhere in the US. There are thousands of people looking for your skills across the country. Now is the time to advance your career where you are currently employed or move on to a greener grass. What can you do about it? This is a co…

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Pro Insider: Your Competitors want your employees to come work for them NOW. 12:00

4y ago12:00

12:00

We have a people shortage in the design and construction world. That means your competitors are trying to get your people to come work for them. Do you have a defensive plan for that? Are you developing new talent to bring up to your A team? Lets talk about what you can do to keep those great people on your team and how you develop a plan to train …

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Pro Insider: You've Got that Burned out Feeling 12:00

4y ago12:00

12:00

We have all been pushing ourselves really hard. A busy 2019 trying to street fight through a pandemic... and now we are headed into Memorial Day weekend 2021. Is it time you put down the phone, close up the laptop, set that out of office assistant and do something you enjoy? We talk about that in today's Pro Insider Podcast. Thanks for listening to…

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Pro Insider: Toxic people on the jobsite or business. Is it you? 12:00

4y ago12:00

12:00

In construction today there is a massive vacuum of new talent coming into the trades, design and management. That toxic employee, manager, or CEO can trash an organization in just a few months. Even worse.... is it you? We take 10 minutes and discuss what can be done to make changes to fix this and what can be done to quickly turn around company cu…

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Pro Insider: Your biggest challenge of 2021 in Construction and Design 12:00

4y ago12:00

12:00

This year is going to be a challenge to the residential building and remodeling industry. Are you ready for these challenges? Here are my tips for exceeding those goals in 2021 and 2022. We are in for a rough ride... are you ready? Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest e…

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Pro Insider: Do you want to ever have a business partner? Here is my story 11:46

4y ago11:46

11:46

Having a business partner is like having another marriage but without that loving feeling. There are some very successful partnerships and there are ones that ended really badly. Here are the steps I would take before you even seriously consider taking on one. If you navigate this incorrectly it can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars and eve…

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Pro Insider: A look ahead into 2021 and what we should be worried about 9:03

4y ago9:03

9:03

The National Association of Home Builders came out today with lumber prices adding $36,000 to the price of a new house. If it was a multifamily home, this costs a new renter $119 a month. We dive into a short discussion on where we are at with remodeling and building and here are my predictions for the year ahead. Thanks for listening to Around the…

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Pro Insider: Why are designers and contractors working for free? 12:00

4y ago12:00

12:00

Homeowners deserve to understand how much a project is going to cost before construction begins. Many Designers and Contractors spend dozens of hours on each project working for free putting together extremely detailed free estimates. We dive into this subject of how you can get that information to the homeowner without spending hundreds of hours e…

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Pro Insider: Lowes is entering the fight for the Lumberyard Customer 4 15 2021 12:00

4y ago12:00

12:00

Home Depot a few years ago started fighting to gain more return business with the Pro Consumer. That segment is worth about 400 billion dollars today. Now Lowe’s is tossing its hat in the ring with new services and features trying to pull those consumers back from the Orange store and local lumberyards. Let’s discuss how they are planning to take t…

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Pro Insider: The Contractor vs Designer relationship and my secrets to making it work 4 8 2021 12:00

4y ago12:00

12:00

The Contractor vs Designer relationship can be a difficult one. The contractor has their hang ups with the designer and the designer has their hang ups with the contractor. How do both sides navigate this and make a workable relationship? Let’s talk about my secrets to make this work seamlessly between both parties. There is a lot of planning that …

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Pro Insider: Is the homeowner always right? Don't fall into this business trap. 4 1 2021 11:35

4y ago11:35

11:35

In today's Pro Insider Podcast we tackle the myth of is "The Customer Always Right"? This can be a massive issue in your project and your liability as a designer or contractor. Take a listen as this episode was inspired by a contractors social media post of the night before that exposed them to a huge liability. Thanks for listening to Around the h…

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Pro Insider: How do I grow my design business carefully 3 25 2021 12:02

4y ago12:02

12:02

How do you grow your design or construction business from a small one to a medium sized firm? It might seem easy but when you are in the trenches it is as scary as a business failing. Here are some of my safe steps to managing growth and how to delegate without having to hire employees. Lets talk about that in under 12 minutes. Thanks for listening…

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Pro Insider: We talk with Janice Costa from the KB Designers Network 3 18 2021 33:48

4y ago33:48

33:48

Are you a kitchen and bath designer and want to gain more education and advance your career? Maybe stay on top of new products and design trends? We talk with Janice Costa, founder of the KB Designers Network about her program to assist the kitchen and bath design industry. This whole program is based on creativity and connections. This is an episo…

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Pro Insider: Our growing integrity problem with potential clients 3 11 2021 12:27

4+ y ago12:27

12:27

Do you have a system that stops potential clients from falling through the cracks? If you were on the outside of your organization and were calling in as a new customer how easy is it to talk to someone? Do they get a return call? These are issues that have really plagued our industry and appear to be getting worse and not better. Today we talk abo…

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Pro Insider: Be the best boss you can be. It starts with caring about their success 03 04 2021 14:13

4+ y ago14:13

14:13

Running your design, retail, or construction company is a hard job. Being a part of the management team is a tough one as well. However, as part of management you are the leaders of company culture. It comes down from the top. Today we will talk about how you can affect culture and keep those employees with simple changes to your day to day working…

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