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Scott Foster is a long time friend of Ben Myers (Myers Woodshop).  They've gone to the same college (Harding University) and played Lacrosse together.  Scott is from Soldotna, Alaska, where he runs a construction company with his father and older brother.  The main focus is heavy equipment, such as excavators and dozers.  Foster construction is a small company that focuses on roads, foundations, and earth moving. Scott walks us through the ins and outs of the construction business and the unique challenges working in Alaska is like (dark all day?!). Join the guys as we talk all things Alaska with Scott! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/support

Six months have passed. Jobs have been quit. Markets have been tapped. Cavernous new shops have been renovated. Listen in on the rectangle-table discussion as Pete, Coty, Ben and Brian go over our changing maker lives. And also make at least one horrifying gaffe that reduced everyone to tears We have a special guest from the past rejoin us and join the podcast as a host from now on!  Peter from @rowdyromanfire is now a host! We hope you enjoy this one and we plan to have more episodes way more frequently. Special thanks to our ONE patreon member, stoneflynets! If you want to just the patreon, click here: www.patreon.com/thebuildguildpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/support

We're back after a few months hiatus!  Coty, Brian, and Ben sit down and catch up on what's been going on since the last episode and you won't believe the change Coty's had. Brian's Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FierySquirrelArt Get a fiery squirrel art t-shirt! : https://teespring.com/stores/fierysquirrelart Coty's new realty Instagram @sellingarkansas www.homesforheroes.com/affiliate/coty-skinner Ben's video editor: Vantage Point Productions.  If you would like to contact them: http://twitter.com/VantagePointPr1  To view more of their work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJx7-38fNgpB9yKjeuVLRWw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/support

Our first GIVEAWAY!  Listen for a chance to win some FREE Microjig products! If you're a woodworker, you're going to love this episode!  We talk with Morgan Hop (shortened because we can't spell or pronounce his full last name).  Morgan is the content director for Microjig, a world leader in woodworking tools. He creates all the content, from packaging, social media, instructional and product videos, and YouTube content.  If you've seen anything Microjig, then you've probably seen Morgan. From his humble beginnings as a model to his transition to a one man videography crew, we learn a little behind the scenes of what it takes to create content from a company perspective. This is our first episode with the 4th guest via Zoom.  Unfortunately, Covid affects us all.  Be safe friends! You can find Morgan on Instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/morganhop/ Check out Microjig here : https://www.microjig.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/support

Jack Henderson is a trim carpenter.  He talks a lot about 'shoeing' a house.  He's also buying a house and giving first time home buyers some tips of what to do. Brian is making bugs on the laser. Coty is making a barn door and a lamp. Ben is cutting some samples on the laser and making a enclosure for the Onefinity CNC. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebuildguildpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/support

AJ is an artist that teaches art.  She prefers teaching children because they have a more open mind.  In the summer she usually runs art camps.  Covid 19 is throwing a wrench in the plans.  Find out what she's going to do in it's place.  She own's a tractor but isn't a farmer.  She runs AJ's art studio. Coty gets a new CNC in the shop, a Onefinity CNC, just like Ben got a few weeks ago. We find out that no only is Brian's grades optional, his whole life is. Find AJ's Art Studio here: https://www.ajsartstudio.com/ Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member! https://www.patreon.com/thebuildguildpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/support

On this episode we have woodworker Brett Gordon from Gordons Woodshop. Brett is a....well, it's something with farms and plants, full time employee and does woodworking as a hobby.  He doesn't have robots in the shop (much to Bens dismay) but he does use a combination of power tools and hand tools. Coty makes a chess set for some famous guy. Brian draws spaceships in pen....or pencil?  Oh, and his grades are literally worthless. Ben cuts metal at ridiculous speeds on his new Onefinity CNC. Watch this video on YouTube! Find Brett on instagram : https://www.instagram.com/gordons_woodshop/ https://www.thebuildguildpodcast.com https://www.patreon.com/thebuildguildpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/support

When the Covid-19 Virus locks down the world you hang out with your best friends.  Since we can't be around other people, there's no guest host this time.  Ben, Brian, And Coty discuss how the virus and its extraordinary circumstances affect their businesses.  Ben's wife Molly also decided to start a book blog.  https://www.leggingsandliterature.com/ Brian cannot teach remotely because he has no internet on his phone or at home. Be safe, Stay Happy, Hope. - The Build Guild https://www.thebuildguildpodcast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/support

Ben (Myers Woodshop) and Coty (Arganic Woodwork), two makers from central Arkansas, discuss their recent trip to Workbenchcon 2020, the conference for makers and content creators. They guys break it down by price, food, hotel, sponsorship's, vendors, classes, and meet ups.  Ben gives his thoughts as a content creator and Coty as a full time production shop. Should you attend Workbenchcon next year?  Listen as the guys discuss their thoughts and find out if you'll see them next year or not.  After we talk with Brian (Fiery squirrel Art) about him missing out on the trip. Find Myers Woodshop youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/myerswoodshop Find Arganic Woodworks youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/arganicwoodwork Find Fiery Squirrel Arts youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/fierysquirrelart --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/support

It's the first episode of the new year!  The guys finally catch up after a nearly 3 month hiatus.  They visit with Allen Horn.  Allen is a pest control technician (he works with Ben) and a handy man.  While Allen isn't full time or part time, he does several jobs throughout the year.  From Decks to Fences to a fake baby grand piano, he does it all.  He's learned from YouTube and HGTV.  Yes, you really can learn from TV. You can find Allen at: https://www.instagram.com/allens_workshop You can find the rest of the guys at: https://www.thebuildguildpodcast.com/ Support the podcast at: https;//www.patreon.com/thebuildguildpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/support

Rick Castleman From Castleman Custom Works is a jack of all trades.  While only taking 45 minutes to master custom jewelry, he's also a woodworker, remodeler and a worship leader.  Also, Cotys episode of the TV show, Small Business Revolution (episode 3) finally released, and we catch up on how that has affected his business. You can find Castleman Custom Works at: https://www.instagram.com/castlemancustomworks/ https://www.facebook.com/CastlemanCustomWorks/ You can find the rest of the guys at: https://www.thebuildguildpodcast.com/ Support the podcast at: https;//www.patreon.com/thebuildguildpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/support

Meredith Palmer isn't your typical college student.  She already owns a business called Palmer's Designs.  Starting out designing shoes, she now does everything from paintings, to digital art, to live wedding paintings. Palmer’s Designs is a product of my contemporary and impressionistic style. While she mostly paint on canvas or paper, she has done a wide variety of projects. She loves painting abstracts, as well as landscapes and animals. Her love for bright-bold colors is what makes her art unique. She have done lots of work for local businesses and friends, and have recently been featured in the New York Art Gallery’s website. She specializes in larger-scale works, as well as in-home (or business) consultations. She isa  certified Shutterstock contributor, featured on interior design website Houzz, and was nominated for Student Entrepreneur of the Year for NAWBO in 2016. You can find Palmer's Designs: https://www.palmers-designs.com https://www.instagram.com/palmers_designs/ https://www.facebook.com/PalmersDesigns101/ You can find the rest of the guys at: https://www.thebuildguildpodcast.com/ Support the podcast at: https;//www.patreon.com/thebuildguildpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebuildguildpodcast/support