Send us a text On this episode, we talk about how we got into the concrete business. We start at the very beginning and work our way through the past 20 years. Sponsored by Dewalt: https://dewalt.com Decorative Concrete School https://decorativeconcreteschool.com Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A-Td9UAPhG0 To listen to more episodes…

Send us a text On this episode, we talk about how we got into the concrete business. We start at the very beginning and work our way through the past 20 years. Sponsored by Dewalt: https://dewalt.com Decorative Concrete School https://decorativeconcreteschool.com Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PkKvBSqdgoc To listen to more episodes…

Send us a text On 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 …

Send us a text On 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://decorativeconcr…

Send us a text On 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 Co…

Send us a text On 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 mor…

Send us a text On 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 Concr…

Send us a text On 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 …

Send us a text On 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://…

Send us a text On 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 podca…

Send us a text On 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 Con…

Send us a text Watch 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​ Follo…

Send us a text Watch 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 vis…

Send us a text Here 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 c…

Send us a text This 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 w…

Send us a text This 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 concr…

Send us a text This 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 w…

Send us a text This 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 rub…

Send us a text This 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 c…

Send us a text In 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&u…

Send us a text In 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…

Send us a text In 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…

Send us a text In 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 Vega…

Send us a text Watch 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…

Send us a text This 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 & c…

Send us a text This 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 Concre…

Send us a text On 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…

Send us a text It 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.Tim Seay & Landon Blanks

Send us a text We 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.Tim Seay & Landon Blanks

Send us a text This 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 st…

Send us a text In 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.Tim Seay & Landon Blanks