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John Kenney - Winning Construction Disputes Without the Courtroom
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group to break down one of the most expensive and stressful realities contractors face: construction claims and disputes. From payment conflicts and scope creep to documentation breakdowns and stalled projects, disputes can ...
GRABO showcases HIGH FLOW electric vacuum lifter at Hardscape North America 2025
GRABO, the leader in professional-grade premium power tools, will showcase its HIGH FLOW electric vacuum lifter at booth #27009 during Hardscape North America 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky, from October 22-24. Built to tackle the most porous and challenging materials, HIGH FLOW will be demonstrated alongside GRABO's complete line of electric ...
New TracSafe® Anti-Slip Color Coat All-in-One
TracSafe Anti-Slip Color Coat All-in-One is an odorless water-based technology that bonds firmly to all types of flooring materials. Adding beauty and safety to concrete surfaces has never been easier. Daich Coatings has introduced the new TracSafe® Anti-Slip Color Coat All-in-One product featuring pre-mixed colorful stone coating and an anti-slip sealer, ...
John Kenney - Legal Landmines: Protecting Profits in 2026
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Cotney Consulting Group legal expert John Kenney to unpack the contract mistakes that are still costing contractors serious money in 2026. From vague scopes of work and poorly written change orders to payment disputes and subcontractor agreements ...
Jameson Allen - Safety Beyond the Standard: Rethinking Weather Risk
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Jameson Allen of Flash Weather AI to discuss weather-related risks on the jobsite. The conversation unpacks the biggest threats outdoor laborers face and how those risks are currently defined. They examine OSHA’s standards for weather-related safety, questioning ...
Jameson Allen - Precision Weather and the Future of Outdoor Work
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman talks with Jameson Allen of Flash Weather AI to learn about how they are redefining what weather forecasting can do for professionals working outdoors. Jameson explains what sets Flash Weather AI apart from traditional forecasting, including a deep look at ...
Todd Pieri, Steve Barnes and Michael Krause - Leading Water Safety Through Smart Innovations
In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman sits down with Todd Pieri, Steve Barnes and Michael Krause from AquaStar Pool Products to explore who they are as a company and the story behind their commitment to innovation and water safety. The conversation dives into why compliance ...
John Kenney - Outdoor Operations and Strategies for Success
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman welcomes John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group for an insightful conversation on the future of outdoor living construction. Together, they unpack the trends shaping contractor success—from operational excellence and workforce challenges to rising customer expectations. John shares practical, experience-driven strategies ...
Marketing Insights for Exterior Pros
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Rob Murray of Intrigue Media to discuss insights from 2025’s shifting digital marketing landscape, from the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT to trends in sustainability and the evolving role of Google Ads. Home improvement pros will love ...
Contracts, Safety and Compliance: What Contractors Face Today
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to dive into some of the biggest issues shaping today’s contracting businesses. From navigating vegetation and plant management contracts to staying compliant with OSHA heat illness regulations, the conversation covers real challenges ...
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