The Drywall Podcast - Where the Trade Meets the Craft

On this episode, host Nick Harmon sits down with a long-time friend making her very first appearance on the show: Jacqueline Hesser of Hesser Drywall and CH3 Designs out of Newton, Illinois. While Jacque and Nick have a deep-rooted friendship, this conversation goes far beyond the surface. They dive into her family dynamics and a unique entrance into the trades—because, believe it or not, drywall...

The Drywall Podcast — Episode 172: Revisiting The 3way with Royce Lennox & Steve Brown Can you believe it’s been three years? On this episode of The Drywall Podcast, we are doing one of my absolute favorite things: revisiting past guests to see just how far their journey has taken them. Back in 2023 on Episode 37, I sat down with Royce Lennox and Steve Brown just as they were launching what wo...

Welcome to the 5th installment of our Pearls of Wisdom series! In this special compilation episode, we’re looking back over the last 25 episodes to bring you the absolute best insights, advice, and breakthroughs shared right here on the show. We’ve cut out the noise and stacked this episode with pure "pearls" of wisdom from your fellow tradesmen and women. Whether you're looking for a quick dose o...

Episode 170: From Bolton with Love – Inside the Trade Decorator Live with Paula McIntosh One phone call can change everything. When Paula McIntosh reached out from across the pond to invite us to Bolton, England, it didn’t take long to realize we were dealing with one of the sharpest minds in the industry. After some quick strategy sessions with Ben Cole at GWI LTD and our partners at Panel Rey, w...

Episode 169: The Brand New World of Rich Allen In this episode, we sit down with a guest who truly lives up to his title as a "Drywall Extraordinaire." Rich Allen, the force behind BNW Drywall (Brand New World), joins the show to share an incredible journey of transition from skilled tradesman to industry CEO. The story began when Rich was approached by Miguel, the developer of the Arcuate Drywall...

Episode 168: The Art of Innovation and Marketing with James Weihoenig How do you take a tool into a crowded market and completely disrupt the status quo? In this episode, we are joined once again by James Weihoenig, the visionary behind Morph Sanding Solutions. Since his first appearance back in November 2024, James has taken the drywall industry by storm. While his innovative corner sander is a g...

  Guest: Kevin Cost,  of Mudplugz In this episode, we take a slight detour from our usual industry-insider deep dives to talk with someone who found himself "smack dab in the middle" of the drywall world by sheer necessity. Kevin Cost, the mind behind Mudplugz, joins the show for his first appearance to share how a single moment of inspiration on Christmas Eve 2024 sparked a construction industry...

In this episode of The Drywall Podcast, I’m joined by Justin Thomas, owner of Thomas Drywall. Our connection started in a unique way—Justin reached out after hearing my guest appearance on The Aggregate with Jeremy Mistretta a few months back. After one long conversation, I knew his story needed to be shared here. Justin is a third-generation drywall professional who has seen every side of the ind...

In this episode, Nick sits down with Paul and Bridget, the dynamic force behind Manners, to discuss the critical role of the distributor in the modern drywall world. The Story Behind the Episode Sometimes the best connections take a little time to ferment. Nick first crossed paths with Paul and Bridget at the AWCI show in Las Vegas back in 2023. While they were immediately intrigued by Fresco Harm...

What happens when a standard drywall inquiry turns into a deep dive into the world of decorative finishes? In this episode, we sit down with Monica Schaefer and Judd Togerson to discuss their journey from traditional drywall to exploring the "many ways of plaster." After a transformative visit to Nick Boyd at the drywall supply yard in Montrose, the duo discovered that the ceiling for their craft...

This is a special episode about evolution. Joining us for his second visit is a man who has completely redefined what it means to be a tradesman in the modern age—Ken Landon from Albany, New York. Three years ago, Ken was in a different place. We’re going to dive into the raw reality of how losing his brewery forced a total career 're-mix,' leading him to recreate himself in the digital space. Fro...

The Drywall Podcast: Episode 162 The European Pioneer: Automatic Tools, Global Markets, and Finding Balance with Marvin   After months of scheduling and a little persistent "bugging," we finally sat down with a true titan of the trade. In Episode 162, we are joined by Marvin Maatita, a man whose name is synonymous with the evolution of drywall finishing in Europe. From his home in Holland, Marvin...

Episode 161: The Legacy of the Trowel  In the summer of '23, a training session in Surrey, BC, brought together some of the best minds in the industry. It was a collaboration with Columbia Tools, but the real magic happened in the quiet moments between the mudding. This episode introduces you to Wes—a man of few words but incredible depth—and honors the memory of his best friend, Kam. What You’ll...

Episode 161: The Legacy of the Trowel  In the summer of '23, a training session in Surrey, BC, brought together some of the best minds in the industry. It was a collaboration with Columbia Tools, but the real magic happened in the quiet moments between the mudding. This episode introduces you to Wes—a man of few words but incredible depth—and honors the memory of his best friend, Kam. What You’ll...

I'm excited to introduce Episode 160 of The Drywall Podcast. This week, we’re sitting down with a true powerhouse in the industry: Stefano Zanchi of On Board Drywall. Stefano is the embodiment of the "never say die" spirit. He walked away from the trade once—literally leaving his boots and hardhat behind with a sign that read "Hasta La Vista"—to try his hand at banking. But the corporate grind cou...

It pays off to be the host of a Podcast.  Sometimes I get to sit down with the VP of a major drywall company like Advance Tools.  Today's episode I'm talking with DeAnne Shallcross about a family owned business spanning 4 generations and a century.  That's right 104 years of innovation and tool design in the drywall space.  DeAnne is as nice as they come and extremely well spoken.  She's a leader...

Huge shout out to Cathy for referring Todd to the podcast.  Once you start following Todd you can't help but to like him.  His content is bright and uplifting but what really caught my attention is the location he's been working at.  We discuss Geoa Haven above Nunavut territory and his home in beautiful Bonavista. Todd has a wonderful demeanor and brings an eire of innocence to the show on this,...

It's been happening more and more that people are discovering The Drywall Podcast organically.  This was the case for JP.  His marketing person, Zach Ellison found TDP and thought JP would be a good fit.  Although JP has little experience in the world of drywall, he saw a flaw in the way outside corners were being done and felt he had a solution.  He's been working on the idea for the last 6 years...

That one time when you get the interview you've been working toward since you started.  This is that interview.  I reached out to Mike on a whim not quite knowing if he'd return my email.  Man was I wrong.  He emailed me immediately and we set a date for the next day.  The rest is history, or his history rather.  Mike is a smart guy and that comes across as soon as we start talking.  We quickly se...

Shout out to Chad Hesser for keeping after me to interview Justin Delk.  I love speaking with professionals in the trade and Justin is about as professional as they come.  Justin is a technical field rep for USG or Mud expert and he's been in and around the drywall industry since he was 19.  He was an apprentice in the union but quickly rose the ranks within his company.  However, there was a time...

Talk about a power house.  From 3-D printing to growing his YouTube page to over 360K followers Guy has accomplished an amazing amount of success over his life.  Huge shout out to Greg Strebe for the introduction.  From the start of the interview I felt like we'd known each other for a very long time.  We talk about the products Guy is inventing with his immense 3-D printer collection but we take...

Why would anyone switch from a prominent position to be a drywaller?  Well, Maykel did just that.  Better known on Instagram as mayktapetech, Maykel started out as an attorney in Cuba to impress his father.  He managed to escape to Toronto but that wasn't the end of his challenges.  He ended up homeless before when he noticed another man speaking Spanish and desperately asked him for help.  That m...

Sitting down with Jeff Hains has to be one of the biggest rewards I've gotten from being a podcaster.  Not only is he well spoken, but we both share an affinity for drywall and we ask the question, Why?  Like me, Jeff is an explorer and isn't afraid to wade into the deep end when it comes to trying new products.  That was the case with Muddskip and why he's changed everything about his approach to...

I had the opportunity to sit down with Shawn Fawcett, or Fozzie as he's called sometimes, and catch up on what's been happening since he was on the show last.  Shawn has now become a member of the two timers club on the drywall podcast.  His last episode aired in December of 2023 and is also very good.  Shawn is a well rounded contractor and recently had the opportunity to go to China to represent...

Eli has a special super power.  It's the constant inspiration he's received from his father after having lost his leg in a car accident.  We talk about that and how his father continues to work despite his injury.  We also discuss how Eli has faced his fears in recent days and has conjured up the courage to put himself out there on social media.  We also discuss training "the new guy" and how that...