What Makes a Concrete Life: Legacy, Balance, and Craft with Joren Smith
What if the road to success wasn’t about chasing more—but about creating better? This week on the show, Brandon and Jon sit down with Joren Smith of Elements Concrete, a craftsman rooted in Maine and ...
2 Apr 202550min
The Fibers That Bind Us: What Japan, GFRC, and Good Business Have in Common
What if the material you choose could shape more than just your next concrete piece—but your entire outlook on the craft? In this episode of The Concrete Podcast, Joe Bates returns fresh off his trip ...
26 Mars 202557min
Washed Away, Built Again: How Caleb Lawson Rebuilt from the Wreckage
Sometimes, life takes everything you’ve built and washes it away. That’s exactly what happened to Caleb Lawson of Lawson Design in Canton, NC, when Hurricane Helene tore through his shop, leaving him ...
19 Mars 20251h 4min
Pricing Concrete Right: Profits, Costs & The Future of Silica-Free Mixes
Most concrete makers are charging too little, working too hard, and wondering why the numbers don’t add up. But what if pricing wasn’t the problem - what if the strategy was? This week on The Concrete...
12 Mars 20251h 2min
Concrete Countertop Mistakes: What DIYers and Pros Keep Getting Wrong
Success in concrete—like life—is about knowing what to fix, what to charge for, and what to let go. In this episode of The Concrete Podcast, we’re talking shop on everything from perfecting your mix t...
26 Feb 20251h 11min
Concrete Countertops: Fixing Mistakes, Making Profits, and Choosing the Right Mix
You poured your heart into that concrete countertop, but now the sealer’s failing, and you're stuck wondering how to fix it. Maybe you're considering a concrete kitchen sink—spoiler alert: don’t. This...
19 Feb 20251h 4min
The Foundation of Good Design: Casting Tables, Mottling Magic & the Art of Building Things That Last
After a three-week break, we’re back—and we’ve got a full pour of insights for you. This episode of The Concrete Podcast is all about setting yourself up for success, whether you’re crafting a massive...
14 Feb 20251h 1min
The Perfect Mix: Crafting Accuracy, Intuition, and Problem-Solving in Concrete Design
In this episode of The Concrete Podcast, we’re unpacking the small details that lead to big wins in the world of concrete design. From weighing every material—yes, even bagged goods—to mastering the a...
22 Jan 20251h
