Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAccountant Truth Bombs: Tax Prep, CRA Audits, and Contractor Bookkeeping (w/ Andrew Mahorn)
Episode 55
Tax season sneaks up fast, and for a lot of contractors, the stress comes from one thing: disorganized books. In this episode, we sit down with Andre…
6 months ago
Women in the Trades, Marketing Wins, and Building a Tile Business w/ Jada Finch
Episode 54
Jada Finch is part of a growing wave of women doing real work in the trades — and proving themselves the right way: skill, grit, and job site experie…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Scaling Back Without Slowing Down: Systems, Money, and Freedom w/ Effect Electric
Episode 53
Most contractors think “freedom” means a bigger company. Carlo Di Renzo (Effect Electric) says the real unlock is systems + money knowledge — so you …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
How a $40M Custom Builder Scales Without Losing Craftsmanship
Episode 52
Most contractors say they want to “scale”… but the real question is: how do you grow without sacrificing craftsmanship, quality, and your name? In th…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Construction Business Growth: ICP, Leadership, and Winning Jobs Without Being Lowest Bid
Episode 51
Too many contractors believe “lowest price always wins.” In this episode, Kosta and Johny break down why that’s only true in the wrong market, and ho…
7 months ago
Labor “Shortage” Lies, Staying Lean, 2026 Predictions w/ Manny Neves
Episode 50
Only a small percentage of podcasts hit 50 episodes — and we’re celebrating Episode 50 with one of the biggest voices in Canadian construction media:…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Construction Slowdown, Pivoting Your Business, Winning More Work in 2026
Episode 49
Toronto’s condo market just cratered — and the ripple effect is already hitting trades. In this episode, Kosta, Johny, and Charlie break down what th…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
EMERGENCY EPISODE: LMIA Abuse, Illegal Crews & The Threat to Canadian Trades
Episode 48
This is an emergency broadcast for every contractor, tradesperson, and construction business owner in Canada. A shocking story is spreading across jo…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Hard Work, Character & No Excuses — The Exceptional Carpentry Story
Episode 47
This week, we sit down with Lincoln Phelps, owner of Exceptional Carpentry in Edmonton, Alberta — a one-man powerhouse pulling in numbers most crews …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
From Teaching to Trades: Building a Thriving Renovation Business w/ AMJ Custom Renovations
Episode 46
What makes someone walk away from a stable career path to build something real with their hands? In this episode of The Deconstruction Podcast, we si…
9 months ago