In this weeks episode of The Concrete Podcast, Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler talk about GFRC, ECC, and UHPC, and then discuss business with Tommy Hearn, owner of Elemant Concrete Design. You can contact Tommy Hearn at (615) 485-2798

Tommy Hearn, Elemant Concrete Design - UHPC Maker Mix

If you haven’t yet heard, Brandon and Jon are starting a weekly Facebook Live Event called ‘Concrete + Coffee + Questions’ - join the ICT Reactive Facebook Group to watch the last one, and join us each Saturday morning around 8am PST / 11am EST. This week, Jon interviews Brandon and finds out about how he got started, the genesis of the Erosion Sink, the Hindenburg that was ‘The Concrete Cartel’, and where things go from here.

Brandon Gore, Hard Goods - Concrete Erosion Sink, Concrete Cartel, and Doing Your Best

Jon and Brandon and intended to interview Martin Haddock and Ashlea O’Neill of Designer Concrete Supplies Ltd, the new Kodiak Pro distributor in the United Kingdom, but had to postpone it due to audio issues. So instead, Brandon and Jon do what Brandon and Jon do, which is talk about everything from proper acid etching techniques to being a ‘Concrete Bastard’. 

You can reach Brandon and Jon via the Kodiak Pro website at https://www.KodiakPro.com

To sign up for email updates visit https://www.ConcreteDesignSchool.com and scroll to the bottom of the homepage for the signup link.

Jon + BG, Kodiak Pro - How to Properly Acid Etch Concrete, and being a 'Concrete Bastard'

Brandon and Jon discuss what they are thankful for, airing of grievances, and never being in the same location at the same time for security reasons. Then they talk shop with Justin Stevenson, from the importance of getting your hands dirty in a Concrete Design School workshop to concrete crating and freight.

Justin Stevenson - Thanksgiving Episode, Feats of Strength, Concrete Cockroaches

Brandon and Jon catch up after the Thanksgiving holiday and announce the Kodiak Pro OPEN STUDIO. Then they ring Martin and Ashlea of Da Vinci Concrete and Designer Concrete Supplies in the UK to discuss the new distributorship of Kodiak Pro products in Europe. If you’re on the other side of the pond and are looking for the worlds best UHPC concrete mix paired with the only sealer we trust, ICT, contact Martin and Ashlea to place an order. 

Want to continue the conversation? First things first, LIKE us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kodiakpromaterials to receive notifications on new products, tutorials, and events-

Then join the private Kodiak Pro Discussion Group to ask questions pertaining to concrete countertops, sinks, and furniture, and/or Kodiak Pro products https://www.facebook.com/groups/kodiakpro Send us your postal address and we will mail you a ‘Concrete Gangster’ sticker! 

If you want to purchase the absolute best materials to create cutting edge concrete designs, visit www.KodiakPro.com 

We are holding a Kodiak Pro OPEN STUDIO on Monday, February 28th, in Eureka Springs, AR. Come join us for a day of concrete fun, gain confidence with the Kodiak Pro product lineup, and learn new ways to do things. The event starts at 9am and will go into the early evening. The cost is $100 per person, and includes some pretty sweet Kodiak Pro schwag, light refreshments, and cold beer in the evening: https://www.kodiakpro.com/products/kodiak-pro-studio-open-house-february-28-eureka-springs-ar

And lastly, if you are interested in attending the Spring 2022 ‘Pinnacle Concrete Camp’ to learn about fabric-forming concrete sinks, gfrc, uhpc, concrete countertops, DustyCrete, Upright Casting, and the business of running a concrete business, join us February 21-26 in Eureka Springs, AR: http://www.concretedesignschool.com/pinnacle-concrete-camp

You can reach Martin and Ashlea at:

Designer Concrete Supplies Ltd
Unit 54 Canal Bridge Enterprise Centre, Meadow Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4EH
Mobile-  07976 529897
info@designerconcretesupplies.co.uk

Martin Haddock, Da Vinci Designer Concrete - GFRC and ECC in the UK, X-Rated Concrete Sinks

As we turn the page on 2024 and look toward a fresh start, every concrete artisan faces one big question: How do you price your craft so your business truly thrives? In this episode, we’ll clarify the path ahead—examining fair pricing strategies, tackling the quirks of using CementAll for countertops, and understanding the new ICT Fusion Sealer. Along the way, we’ll also share a rare year-end opportunity: buy 2 pallets of Maker Mix or RadMix before December 31st and score a free 5-pad diamond sanding set, a smart move that offsets taxable income and sets you up right. So settle in, take a breath, and let’s ensure your artistry and your balance sheet align as you step confidently into 2025.

Upcoming Workshops:

* RammCrete Workshop: January 11th–12th in Goddard, KS
* Basics Fundamentals Workshop: February 1st–2nd in Goddard, KS. Register now at Concrete Design School!

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Pricing for Profit: Guiding Your Concrete Business into 2025

The Concrete Podcast is dedicated to making the Concrete World a better place. Join Brandon Gore and Jon Schuler as they discuss all things related to high-end decorative concrete; GFRC, ECC, UHPC, Concrete Countertops, Concrete Sinks, Sealer, Tools, Training, and more! New episodes released weekly.

Pricing for Profit: Guiding Your Concrete Business into 2025

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