Glorified Carpenter
Glorified Carpenter
Podcast Description
Intro Episode!
Trying to get (1) pod under my belt to get the conversation started again after 3+ yrs. This Podcast is dedicated to the craft. What it takes to create amazing homes using talented tradesman. How you manage these personalities, details, biz and everything in-between. Hope is to bring knowledge to those that listen through great conversations w/ thoughtful, respectful makers/ builders!! Enjoy
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Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes around the craft of homebuilding, including topics like work ethic, project management, and effective communication with tradespeople. For instance, episode 1 features a discussion with Nate Witschi, a builder who shares insights on avoidance and pre-construction processes while managing a five to ten-person team. Other focus areas include the dynamics of collaborating with creative professionals and lessons learned from real-world projects.
It’s intentionally long-form — too many podcasts try to cram everything into 30–45 minutes, leaving no room for real conversation. John’s goal is different: authentic stories, honest experiences, no fluff. Just two like-minded people talking shop, the way you would around a campfire. Listeners get to be a fly on the wall — learning through our stories, hearing both the wins and the failures, and walking away more confident in their own craft.
I’m a builder myself, with 30 years in the industry. I’ve signed both sides of a check. I’ve had major wins — and major losses . There were times I felt completely alone in this business, and that’s why I started the podcast: to make sure others never feel that way, and to give them a place to find perspective, truth, and community.
Hosted by: Johnny Hourihan
@heresjohnnyh
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Today I’m thrilled to have the one and only Erin Stetzer of Erin Stetzer Homes out of Houston, Texas, joining me on the podcast! Erin and her team build some of the most extraordinary homes in the business, with execution to match.
We only had 60 minutes, but my big takeaway: Erin is one of us. She knows how to navigate massively complicated projects and understands the ebbs and flows of construction — how to build process, create checklists, and visually communicate with the craftsmen and technicians who bring these homes to life by hand. We hit the following; communication, delegation, focus, systems, sense of urgency, CYA & project staffing & hiring…..
Erin knows her systems inside and out, and she teaches them, too, offering classes for builders, project managers, supers, and even clients.
Ready to level up your game? Links to Erin’s Bootcamp are below. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Learn more about Ep. 45 Guest:
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Project Manager Classes: Builder’s Edge & PM boot camp
https://www.erinstetzerhomes.com/lwe-for-industry-professionals
Client Classes: Beyond the Blueprints
https://www.erinstetzerhomes.com/lwe-for-homeowners
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