Hacking Concrete with Tim Seay & Landon Blanks
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsHacking Concrete is a show about building a business in the decorative concrete industry. We will cover every aspect our our business, from dealing with customers to executing projects and everything in between.
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The Tough World of Concrete Coatings: Blake Dungey Breaks It Down
January 16, 2024 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this episode, we interviewed Blake Dungey from Volt Coatings and we talked about scaling from an owner operator to a 4 crew epoxy garage floor business. Sponsored by Dewalt: https://dewalt.com Learn from us: Decorative Concrete School https://decorativeconcreteschool.com Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UXtTYOBb1po To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hackin...
This was so stressful...
December 27, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBOn this episode we talk about the most stressful project we've ever done. A local college had 12k square feet of concrete poured, and they broadcast colored aggregate into it. Once it cured we had to grind and polish it to expose the aggregate. Sponsored by Dewalt: https://dewalt.com Decorative Concrete School https://decorativeconcreteschool.com Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rH9Ris9Boi0 To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our...
Concrete FOMO - #28
August 16, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBOn this episode we talk about how we have been taking on too many projects because of FOMO... Decorative Concrete School https://decorativeconcreteschool.com Danny Barrera, Concrete Marketing School https://concretemarketingschool.com Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bgjewpCMImc To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Foll...
Landon, we've got a problem... 🤦🏻♂️ #27
August 09, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBOn this episode we talk about some different issues we've had with employees over the years in our concrete business. Decorative Concrete School https://decorativeconcreteschool.com Danny Barrera, Concrete Marketing School https://concretemarketingschool.com Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1_gnj2RX8k4 To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http...
I cant believe we are doing this again...
January 31, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBOn this episode, we talk about how we are adapting our marketing efforts as we (probably) head into a recession. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Do5v62QvvoY To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva Follow Tim on Twitter:...
This is Probably a Bad Idea... #25
December 08, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBOn this episode, we talk about how we handle incoming leads. We always try to get people to fill out our online form... but some people just don't want to do that. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aK0WxakAMzQ To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA Follow Tim on Instagram: ...
Why Do We Keep Doing This?! #24
September 01, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBOn this episode, we talk about the direction we'd like for our concrete business to go...even though the business keeps pulling us in a different direction. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1uqsSz169cc To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA Follow Tim on Instagram: http://...
Whats worse? Bidding Projects or Punch Lists?
June 22, 2022 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBOn this episode, we talk about the two things we spend a ton of time on that we don't really charge for... Bidding & Punch lists. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kbGha-cMGQo To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva Follo...
Whats worse? Bidding Projects or Punch Lists?
June 22, 2022 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBOn this episode, we talk about the two things we spend a ton of time on that we don't really charge for... Bidding & Punch lists. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kbGha-cMGQo To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva Follo...
Who is Rick Lobdell? The Philosopher of Decorative Concrete & the Fastest Engraver on the Planet.
April 27, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBOn this episode, we talk with Rick Lobdell about everything from decorative concrete to crop circles and Van Gogh. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e2iJ0-NV4S8 To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva Follow Tim on Twitte...
Who is Rick Lobdell? The Philosopher of Decorative Concrete & the Fastest Engraver on the Planet.
April 27, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBOn this episode, we talk with Rick Lobdell about everything from decorative concrete to crop circles and Van Gogh. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e2iJ0-NV4S8 To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva Follow Tim on Twitte...
Easy Money with Ryan from Victory Outdoor Services :: #21
March 29, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWatch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IPagNB0ruG0 Visit Ryan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/VictoryOutdoorServices To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow Tim on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TimDCVA Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva Foll...
The Oldest Trick in the Book :: 12kft of Metallic Epoxy, 20k ft. of Stained Concrete
January 22, 2022 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBWatch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IPagNB0ruG0 Here is a link to the Three Color Metallic Epoxy Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB--_YtnZzE This is the story about applying metallic epoxy to 12,000 square feet and grinding, staining and sealing 20k square feet. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow Tim on ...
They Tried to Get Us Drunk : Hacking Concrete 19
October 29, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBHere is a link to the Full Project Tutorial on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aDhcmjjEgKs Here is a link to the YouTube video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/We-Q52Q3mXU In this episode, we are talking about everything that went on behind the scenes when we stained the concrete for Ballast Point Brewery. In this project, we ground the concrete to remove tile grout to prep it for the concrete stain. Then we applied the concrete stain and sealed it with epoxy and urethane. To listen to more...
How to Get Screwed on a Polished Concrete Project
August 22, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis was, by far, the hardest polished concrete project we've ever worked on. The worst part about the job was that we knew it was going to be bad, and we still allowed ourselves to get caught up in it. In this episode, we are going to walk you through the process from pre-construction, to scheduling to actually doing the work, and were going to show you all of the mistakes we made along the way that would have changed everything for us. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete vis...
The Colorblind Artist that Owns a Decorative Concrete Company : Hacking Concrete Podcast #17
May 03, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThis is the final episode in a 4 part series that was recorded at the Decorative Concrete Expo in Ohio. In this episode we sit down with Rick Lobdell of Concrete Mystique from Nashville, TN. We talk about what it's like to be an art school graduate in the concrete business. Rick specializes in custom engraved designs in stained concrete, concrete overlays or epoxy coatings. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear ht...
Who is Mike Day? The story of a concrete finisher turned YouTuber with over 100k Subs.
April 22, 2021 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis is the third episode in a 4 part series that was recorded at the Decorative Concrete Expo in Ohio. In this episode we sit down with Mike Day of Day's Concrete Floors from Maine. We talk about some of his successes and struggles running his concrete finishing company. We also talk about how he ended up running a YouTube channel with >100,000 subscribers. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favto...
Bob Harris EXPOSED (How he almost got arrested in Paris) : Hacking Concrete Podcast #15
April 12, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThis is the second episode in a 4 part series that was recorded at the Decorative Concrete Expo in Ohio. In this episode we sit down with Bob Harris from the Decorative Concrete Institute and talk about his career. He tells us about a few milestones in his career, from writing a book while riding down the road in a car to pouring rubber on the cobblestone streets of London to make concrete stamps. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite...
Hacking a Trade Show with Jeff from Decocrete
March 29, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThis is the first episode in a 4 part series that were recorded at the Decorative Concrete Expo in Ohio. In this episode we sit down with Jeff from Deco-crete supply and talk about all of the things that go into running a trade show. He tells us how the show got started and we talk about all of the different teachers that are there conducting in-person demos & training. Some of the trainers that were at this show were Bob Harris, Rick Lobdell, Rachel Bruce, Crystal Ploszay and Josh Russel...
Are we really going to another trade show?
March 10, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this podcast, we discuss going to the Decorative Concrete Expo / Northeast Concrete Expo. The World of Concrete got postponed this year, so were excited about trying something new. Subscribe to Stack Construction Takeoff Software: https://www.stackct.com/referral-program-landing-page/?utm_source=0031Q000026dgoCQAQ&utm_medium=wom&utm_campaign=referralprogram 0:00 Intro 0:50 Las Vegas Problems 3:05 We Missed Decorative Concrete Council Awards Show 10:10 Finding new products at World of ...
Are we really going to another trade show?
March 10, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this podcast, we discuss going to the Decorative Concrete Expo / Northeast Concrete Expo. The World of Concrete got postponed this year, so were excited about trying something new. Subscribe to Stack Construction Takeoff Software: https://www.stackct.com/referral-program-landing-page/?utm_source=0031Q000026dgoCQAQ&utm_medium=wom&utm_campaign=referralprogram 0:00 Intro 0:50 Las Vegas Problems 3:05 We Missed Decorative Concrete Council Awards Show 10:10 Finding new products at World of ...
Throwing Competitors Under the Bus?! Balancing business and personal relationships.
June 30, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this video, we discuss how we balance personal relationships with good business practices. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco... Our concrete companies: http://deco...
Throwing Competitors Under the Bus?! Balancing business and personal relationships.
June 30, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this video, we discuss how we balance personal relationships with good business practices. To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow Tim on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva Follow Tim on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timdcva Follow Landon on Instagram: http://instagram.com/modernpolishedco... Our concrete companies: http://deco...
Grinding Concrete from a Boat?! :: Hacking Concrete in the British Virgin Islands
May 07, 2020 01:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode we sit down with Nathan from Alternative Concrete Solutions @concretebvi to talk about what it is like to operate a decorative concrete business in the British Virgin Islands. Nathan tells us different stories about epoxy floors, polished concrete, concrete overlays, concrete countertops, and what it's like to commute to the job by boat. Follow Nathan from Alternative Concrete Solutions in the British Virgin Islands: IG: https://www.instagram.com/concretebvi/ YouTube: http...
Grinding Concrete from a Boat :: Hacking Concrete in the British Virgin Islands
May 07, 2020 01:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode we sit down with Nathan from Alternative Concrete Solutions @concretebvi to talk about what it is like to operate a decorative concrete business in the British Virgin Islands. Nathan tells us different stories about epoxy floors, polished concrete, concrete overlays, concrete countertops, and what it's like to commute to the job by boat. Follow Nathan from Alternative Concrete Solutions in the British Virgin Islands: IG: https://www.instagram.com/concretebvi/ YouTube: http...
We got FIRED...and now were going to Vegas. (World of Concrete 2020)
January 28, 2020 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode we talk about how we were fired from a polished concrete job before it even started. We also discuss how the relationships between superintendents and project managers can negatively effect your relationship with general contractors and owners. We also discuss the upcoming World of Concrete 2020 trade show in Las Vegas. Follow Nathan from Alternative Concrete Solutions in the British Virgin Islands: https://www.instagram.com/concretebvi/ To listen to more episodes of Hack...
We got FIRED...and now were going to Vegas. (World of Concrete 2020)
January 28, 2020 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode we talk about how we were fired from a polished concrete job before it even started. We also discuss how the relationships between superintendents and project managers can negatively effect your relationship with general contractors and owners. We also discuss the upcoming World of Concrete 2020 trade show in Las Vegas. Follow Nathan from Alternative Concrete Solutions in the British Virgin Islands: https://www.instagram.com/concretebvi/ To listen to more episodes of Hack...
The Hardest Metallic Epoxy Project We've Ever Done 😅🤪😎🥳
October 16, 2019 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBWatch the video version of this podcast at https://dcva.us/hackingconcrete This the 9th episode (and the 3rd video episode) of the Hacking Concrete podcast. In this episode we talk about how we installed 12k square feet of metallic epoxy. This was one of the most difficult (and fun) projects we've ever taken on, and it was fun to sit down and talk about it now that it's over. Thanks for letting us use the lizard clip, Neco. https://instagram.com/necobowen https://instagram.com/stoneds...
Slow Winters ❄️ and Busy Summers ☀️
July 10, 2019 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThis the 8th episode (and the 2nd video episode) of our Hacking Concrete podcast. In this episode we talk about how business gets slow during the winter and busy during the summer. Watch the full video at http://dcva.us/hackingconcrete To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/timdcva Follow Landon...
The Goverment is Taking Our Shop... Now What?!?
March 28, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBThis the 7th episode (and the 1st video episode) of our Hacking Concrete podcast. In this episode we discuss how the government is taking our shop and tearing it down. We also talk about a major issue we had on a polyurea caulking job. Watch the full video at http://dcva.us/hackingconcrete To listen to more episodes of Hacking Concrete visit: http://dcva.us/podcast Our favorite tools & camera gear http://dcva.us/favtools Our podcast, Hacking Concrete: http://dcva.us/podcast Follow me on...
A One Star Review!?!
January 08, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBOn this episode we talk about getting one-star business reviews. It can happen to anyone and we talk about how frustrating/disheartening/embarrassing it can be. More importantly, we discuss what you can do about it! We’re looking forward to our upcoming trip to the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. Are you going? Let us know by sending us a message on Instagram. DM either of us @modernpolishedconcrete or @timdcva. We’d love to hang out while we are there.
A One Star Review!?!
January 08, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBOn this episode we talk about getting one-star business reviews. It can happen to anyone and we talk about how frustrating/disheartening/embarrassing it can be. More importantly, we discuss what you can do about it! We’re looking forward to our upcoming trip to the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. Are you going? Let us know by sending us a message on Instagram. DM either of us @modernpolishedconcrete or @timdcva. We’d love to hang out while we are there.
The one about disasters.
July 11, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBIt happens to all business owners. No matter how hard we try, we can't always avoid mistakes. This episode is about some of our biggest disasters. Here is a link to the polished floor we discuss early in the episode.
Dealing with Disgruntled Customers
March 20, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBWe ran across an article in the newspaper about someone who was unhappy with a polished concrete job. We discuss specific quotes in the article and what could have been done to avoid some of the problems.
Realestalking :: Concrete Floors and Countertops with the Calfees
December 21, 2017 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, we interview Daryl and Johanna Calfee. We discuss two unique concrete projects that we were able to do for the Calfees. For their personal residence, they asked us to turn a 100 year old concrete slab that was covered in glue and old mortar into a finished living room floor. For one of their restoration projects, they asked us to create white concrete countertops for the kitchen. Both projects had unique challenges, and it was fun to discuss them with Daryl and Johanna....
Our biggest metallic epoxy job
November 09, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBThis is the story of our first big metallic epoxy project. This was a 9 day project that consisted of the following: Day 1-3 Grind & patch the concrete Day 4 Apply primer Day 5 Apply epoxy mortar membrane Day 7 Apply metallic primer Day 8 Trowel metallic epoxy Day 9 Apply Urethane Early in the show, we discuss marketing. We always struggle with whether or not we are being too sale-sy and how that effects our business's image. Here is a link to the new marketing video we created as...
Our first polished concrete job.
October 19, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode we tell you our story of how we went from not owning a concrete grinder one month to grinding & polishing 80k square feet the next month. We cover everything from making samples, pre-construction meetings with a huge company, & executing the project.