Glorified Carpenter

• Episode 27 Dave Short

  Black Boots Builders is a hidden gem in Pittsburgh, PA. I’m grateful I had the chance to spend three days with David—meeting him, his crew, and walking his job sites. He didn’t disappoint. His story, his execution, his team, and even Pittsburgh itself—I loved all of it. Dave has an incredible story, and we dig into how it all started, focusing on the small moments that had the biggest impact on his growth, timelines, and execution. He’s built some amazing projects, but the most impressive thing he’s built is his team—and he’d agree. Black Boots is a near 50/50 mix of management and hands-on carpentry, and it’s the perfect recipe for the highly technical projects they’re bringing to life. This is Dave’s story. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 🎥 YouTube Series: #RoadTrip
Video from the weekend—walking sites and talking shop—drops for the holidays.
Find my YouTube channel: @heresjohnnyh Project size: $500K - $20Million + Project per year: 4-6 projects per year Yearly Revenue: $8million to $10million Employees: 12 Learn more about Ep. 26 Guest: @blackbootsbuilders Blackbootbuilds.com Listen • Subscribe • Watch• REVIEW @apple @spotify @youtube Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors Local Sponsor: www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs! @HireSmooth

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• Episode 26 Stan Romanek

  Stan Romanek is the kind of contractor you’d want running your own home renovation or addition — someone who values the craft, enjoys being in the mix every day with his bags on, and leads by example with his two-man crew. Stan’s true to his word and consistently overdelivers. We get into how he stays so dialed in on his numbers for fixed-price work and schedule durations — especially since most of his projects involve homeowners living in the house during construction. He’s also been smart about keeping his scopes tight and his crew size manageable. And here’s the kicker — Stan paid off his house last year. That kind of discipline, drive, and focus is rare in this business. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Stan Romanek! Project size: varies between $3k- $400,000. Projects per year: 20-30 Revenue between 750-950 Employees: 2 Learn more about Ep. 26 Guest: @levelhomeimprovement Levelhomeimprovements.com Listen • Subscribe • Watch• REVIEW @apple @spotify @youtube Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors Local Sponsor: www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs! @HireSmooth

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• Episode 25 Rick Mills

  Episode 25 — Rick Mills | Jackson Andrews Building + Design
Rick Mills out of Virginia is the perfect blend of building science and on-site execution. We share a similar path into the industry, and in this episode we dive into his early exposure to the trades—how money, experience, and growth shaped the journey. Rick’s held down the Superintendent / Project Manager role for more than 16 years and recently stepped into a Senior PM position. We get into the Do’s and Don’ts of running projects as a Super, what it takes to level up after 23 years in the industry (and 12 with the same company), and how to stay sharp while taking on new responsibilities. An incredible guy backed by an incredible company—Jackson Andrews Building + Design—turning out some seriously cool projects. 🎧 Hope you enjoy this conversation. Project Size: Jobs ranging from 300k up to 15mil+ Projects per Year: 5-7 (but some are multi-year) Company Size: 15 employees Learn more about Ep. 25 Guest: @rick.jacksonandrewsbuilding Jacksonandrewsbuilding.com Listen • Subscribe • Watch• REVIEW @apple @spotify @youtube Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors Local Sponsor: www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs! @HireSmooth

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• Episode 24 Spencer Lewis

  The great and powerful Spencer Lewis joins the pod this week! Spencer cut his teeth running insane trim packages solo—the kind of work most can’t sustain, but he’s built a career on it. He’s grown on his own terms, never sacrificing his means or methods. What I love most about Spencer is his ethos. His pursuit of execution has always been for himself and his own standards—not for followers or clients. Few truly understand what it takes to pull off the level of trim and millwork packages he delivers. Like any perfectionist, he keeps pushing regardless of who’s watching. That authenticity carries into his IG and YouTube channels. They weren’t created for likes—they’re platforms to spread knowledge. And in doing so, Spencer has become a trusted voice in the carpentry world, sharing tips, tricks, and insights into how he executes at such a high level. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned vet, Spencer is a resource every carpenter can learn from. It was awesome catching up and talking shop with him—I think you’ll enjoy this one. Project (Home) size: $2-4 million Projects per year: 6-12 Company Size: 3 team member including owner. Learn more about Ep. 24 Guest: @insider_carpentry insidercarpentry.com https://youtube.com/@insidercarpentry?si=fszRivpIEKHDADqT Listen • Subscribe • REVIEW @apple @spotify Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors Local Sponsor: www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs! @HireSmooth David West Photography @bornimagery www.bornimagery.com

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• Episode 23 Andy Moore

  This week we sit down with Andy Moore of ModernOak Construction out of Lynchburg, Virginia — a smaller market where the median home price runs around $270k–$300k and construction comes in between $200–$400 per square foot (per my ChatGPT research). Andy is coming up on his 12-year anniversary with ModernOak, a milestone worth celebrating. We asked ChatGPT what it had to say about Andy’s company and his market, then dug into the real stuff: what it takes to train employees, lose employees, and transition from being “on the bag” to stepping back into leadership. We cover the types of projects Andy takes on, how they’ve matured as his business has grown, what non-negotiables before he says “yes” to a client/ project and what’s next for him, his career, and ModernOak. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Andy! Project Size: $300K - $350K Project per Year: 4-5 projects Yearly revenue: $600K - $750K gross Company Size: 3-4 employees (including Andy) Learn more about Ep. 23 Guest: @modern_oak Modernoakconstruction.com Listen • Subscribe • REVIEW @apple @spotify Sponsors: www.durationmillwork.com  @durationmouldingandmillwork  www.heavydutypocketdoorframes.com @hdpocketdoors Local Sponsor: www.hiresmooth.com for all your spray foam needs! @HireSmooth David West Photography @bornimagery www.bornimagery.com

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