The Hammered and Nailed Podcast

Hammered & Nailed is taking a pause: Ariela’s saying “I do,” Jason’s juggling work stuff, and neither of us can fake extra hours in the day. But, we will be back after the cake’s gone and the dust settles!

Construction schedules have long had a bad reputation - created once, posted in the trailer, and then forgotten. In this episode, we sit down with Adam Evarts of allucent to talk about why that old-school approach isn't the best approach today. We explore the shift toward collaborative scheduling, why involving the whole team leads to better outcomes, and how strong relationships are just as c...

We pulled in Maegan Spivey , Lien Randle , Wayne Archuleta , and Drew Boyd to talk with us about contracts - best practices, dos and don'ts, and common pitfalls - then we put them to the test in our ever-challenging Lighting Round! Come listen to the dialog and share with us your contract war stories.

Season 1 is a wrap! Our thanks to the amazing professionals who took the time to be our guests and share their experiences with us. And a huge #highfive to our listeners: THANK YOU! Our email address is hello@thehammeredandnailedpodcast.com :) Stay tuned for Season 2 coming soon!

Get ready to meet Katie Dahlgren, the project manager at Everett Building Company who could teach a masterclass in juggling high-end residential projects while radiating positivity! In this episode, we chat about her secret sauce for steering her team and clients toward success, all while keeping a sense of humor and a firm grip on the project’s timeline. But that’s not all! Tune in to the Lightni...

Join us for an insightful chat with Ryan Harmon, the Director of Pre-construction at Magleby Construction! In this episode, we dive into the world of pre-construction, uncovering best practices that can make or break a project. Ryan shares what success looks like when you nail the process and the pitfalls that can arise when crucial steps are overlooked. But that’s not all! Ryan also reveals the i...

Join Ariela and Jason as they welcome Annie Aldridge from The Designers Concierge, where creativity meets organization! In this episode, Annie reveals how her company empowers interior designers by streamlining their processes and providing essential support. Discover how thinking outside the box is more than just a catchphrase—it's a way of life for designers striving to bring their visions to re...

In this episode, Ariela and Jason head to the offices of John Stennis, co-owner of GYDE Architects—and once an intern under the very same roof! John shares his unique journey from intern to partner, proving that big things can happen when you stick around, persevere, and work hard. We dive into the art (and challenge) of bringing clients into the design process without losing the vision, plus some...

In this episode, Ariela and Jason sit down with Matt Harber, the man who knows how to turn raw steel into architectural masterpieces. Matt spills the beans on the  real  challenges behind high-end residential projects—think design headaches, budget battles, and those ever-shifting schedules that keep everyone on their toes. But here’s where it gets good: Matt explains why bringing in subcontractor...

Ariela and Jason sit down with Tyler Call, the architectural maestro behind Annex Architecture. Tyler shares his journey into the architecture industry and why those early client interviews are the real foundation (pun intended) of any successful project. We talk about the art of building trust and what happens when egos come into the picture and how to handle those situations. If you’re looking f...

Welcome to The Hammered and Nailed Podcast - the podcast where blueprints, bulldozers, and bad jokes come together to build the conversations you didn't know you needed. Join hosts Ariela and Jason as they hammer out the latest in the construction industry, share behind-the-scenes stories from the field, bring on amazing guests, and laugh at themselves (a lot). Whether you're a seasoned pro or jus...