The Concrete Podcast

It’s been a couple of weeks since we recorded an episode of ‘The Concrete Podcast’, as we were training a 6-day hands-on decorative concrete workshop last week in Eureka Springs, AR. Brandon and Jon recap the class, and introduce our new Kodiak Pro Distributor in the UK, Designer Concrete Supplies Ltd. This new distributorship is owned by Martin Haddock and Ashlea O’Neill, whom many already know....

Brandon interviews Jon - they discuss how he got into concrete, his previous work with Buddy Rhodes Products and SmoothOn, and the future of concrete being Kodiak Pro. Jon has been a pioneer in the development of concrete sealer technologies for concrete sinks and countertops, as well as handcrafted artisan finishes for high-end concrete pieces. You can reach Jon at: http://www.creativecrete.net 7...

Brandon and Jon talk shop with Benjamin Cunin of Coulee Concrete Designs in Portland Oregon. Ben discusses re-sealing as a service, and Brandon has PTSD flashbacks of EAP and the near decimation of the decorative concrete industry. Also, we discover that neither Jon nor Ben know a thing about Warren G. However, Ben is an expert in making amazing concrete countertops, concrete sinks, and gfrc firep...

Jason Robertson, AKA ‘The Professor’, walked away from a safe career to pursue his passion for concrete craft. Through quality training, proven products, and a solid support network, he has quickly found success. Jason specializes in industrial concrete sinks, concrete countertops, and concrete fireplace surrounds. You can reach Jason via: (937) 266-4123 jason@artifactmfg.us www.artifactmfg.us

If you haven’t yet heard, Brandon and Jon are starting a weekly Facebook Live Event called ‘Concrete + Coffee + Questions’ - join the ICT Reactive Facebook Group to watch the last one, and join us each Saturday morning around 8am PST / 11am EST. This week, Jon interviews Brandon and finds out about how he got started, the genesis of the Erosion Sink, the Hindenburg that was ‘The Concrete Cartel’,...

Brandon and Jon discuss artisans eating onions (topical sealers), with tears streaming down their faces swearing it’s an apple. Then Dusty Baker joins the conversation and talks about pricing, complex mold-making, what plasticizers don’t work with Maker Mix (spoiler: don’t use Buddy Rhodes 310, 420, Trinic, or ADVA 555), and advice for someone wanting to make a living in high-end concrete sinks an...

The conversation this week starts with RADmix, the UHPC admix offered by Kodiak Pro, that has been on the “secret menu” for far too long - like Animal Style, RADmix is where it’s at. Then Brandon Browning of Modern Edge Concrete in Jackson, TN joins Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler to talk about the difficulties of being a one-man-shop, and tribalism in the concrete industry. You can see more of Brand...

Brandon and Jon talk about strategies for fighting the fatigue and burnout all concrete artisans face at some point. Then they talk shop with Edgar Martinez of Edgy Studios in Fort Wayne, IN. A big topic of conversation is the most important tools for a small shop. Please visit www. KodiakPro.com for all your concrete needs - from bagged mix to sealer, we have you covered. If you are interested in...

Jon Schuler and Brandon Gore discuss the economics of pre-blended UHPC concrete mix vs. using a "from scratch mix" or lower quality pre-blended mix. Then Jess Warren joins the conversation and discusses his experiences of being a decorative concrete business owner, and the value of education in this sector.

In this episode of The Concrete Podcast, Brandon and Jon talk about the importance of using the correct ingredients, then they patch Joe Bates in. Joe Bates is the owner of SC Fab in Napa Valley, CA and is a veteran of the concrete industry that knows what it takes to run a successful business. He is also the Kodiak Pro distributor for less-than-pallet quantities of Maker Mix and TBP. www.kodiakpr...

In this weeks episode of The Concrete Podcast, Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler talk about GFRC, ECC, and UHPC, and then discuss business with Tommy Hearn, owner of Elemant Concrete Design. You can contact Tommy Hearn at (615) 485-2798

In Episode 2 of 'The Concrete Podcast' I chat with Michael Karmody about the reasons he prefers cast-in-place over pre-cast these days.