On this week's broadcast of HomeTalk, host Michael King welcomes Bob Wilkes to discuss replacing rotten or missing wood found in driveways and sidewalks with Trim-A-Slab expansion joint repair/sealer. And Bill Stengel, VP of Summit Responsible Solutions, discusses eco-friendly solutions for pest problems.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "The Challenge of Determining Product Marketability" with Bob Labbe, inventor of the Ultimate Coaster, and joined by our industry expert Kevin Cody, Founder and CEO of FLI Products.

And for HomeTalkUSA's "Made in America" segment, HomeTalk Media's BIG THREE - Host of Made in America Greg Owens welcomes Michael King, "The Cajun Contractor" and host of HomeTalk, & Rita Crompton, "America's Inventor Lady" and host of InventAmerica, for discussion of current issues.

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalk with Michael King.

"HomeTalk with Michael King" radio program airs on King's Broadcasting Network ("KBN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is streamed LIVE by Phoenix Broadcasting Network in over 100 countries. "HomeTalk with Michael King" TV program airs on BizTV Saturdays at 11am EST, and on TUFF TV Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am ET and Sundays at 9am ET. Stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes of "HomeTalk with Michael King" at https://hometalk.info.

HomeTalk with Michael King Broadcast #1138

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HomeTalk Broadcast #1138 (05-10-2025)

Michael King welcomes Bob Wilkes with Trim-A-Slab to discuss replacing rotten or missing wood in driveways and sidewalks. Trim-A-Slab expansion joint repair/sealer is a product made from exterior-grade materials - it installs incredibly fast, looks great, and can be removed and replaced in case you need to run wires for outdoor lighting across your driveway. Additionally, Trim-A-Slab is very durable and is guaranteed for up to 10 years.

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Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalk with Michael King.

"HomeTalk with Michael King" radio program airs on King's Broadcasting Network ("KBN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is streamed LIVE by Phoenix Broadcasting Network in over 100 countries. "HomeTalk with Michael King" TV program airs on BizTV Saturdays at 11am EST, and on TUFF TV Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am ET and Sundays at 9am ET. Stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes of "HomeTalk with Michael King" at https://hometalk.info.

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Topic: Expansion Joint Repair/Sealer (HT-KBN-1138-05102025-HR1-AB)

Michael King welcomes Bill Stengel, VP of Summit Responsible Solutions, to discuss eco-friendly solutions for pest problems. Summit, maker of Mosquito Dunks® and Mosquito Bits®, the most effective mosquito control solutions, is the industry leader in cutting-edge, eco-friendly solutions to tackle the toughest of pest problems for homeowners, pest control operators, and public health officials. For 65 years, Summit has established a reputation for protecting both you and the environment we all live in together. To learn more, please visit: https://summitchemical.com.

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Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalk with Michael King.

"HomeTalk with Michael King" radio program airs on King's Broadcasting Network ("KBN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is streamed LIVE by Phoenix Broadcasting Network in over 100 countries. "HomeTalk with Michael King" TV program airs on BizTV Saturdays at 11am EST, and on TUFF TV Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am ET and Sundays at 9am ET. Stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes of "HomeTalk with Michael King" at https://hometalk.info.

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Topic: Eco-friendly Pest Solutions (HT-KBN-1138-05102025-HR1-CD)

On this week's broadcast of HomeTalk, host Michael King welcomes Mike Dolder with Make Life Easy. Make Life Easy believes that wellness should be accessible, innovative, and luxurious. That’s why they’ve brought together four exceptional brands - EZLIFE, Lifesmart, Lifetrend, and WalkingPad - to create a holistic wellness experience tailored to your needs.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "What Tariffs Mean for Inventors" with Duane Genzlinger (The Box Slider and the Snapper), Floyd & Kristie Henderson (Gear Trakr), & David Streen (EdgyTools).

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalk with Michael King.

"HomeTalk with Michael King" radio program airs on King's Broadcasting Network ("KBN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is streamed LIVE by Phoenix Broadcasting Network in over 100 countries. "HomeTalk with Michael King" TV program airs on BizTV Saturdays at 11am EST, and on TUFF TV Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am ET and Sundays at 9am ET. Stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes of "HomeTalk with Michael King" at https://hometalk.info.

HomeTalk with Michael King Broadcast #1139

HomeTalk Broadcast #1139 (05-17-2025)

On this week's broadcast of HomeTalk, host Michael King welcomes Tom Pugh with Aspect LED, designers, manufacturers, and distributors of high quality LED products. And Tyler Hortin, with Lion Energy, optimizing the way you store and use energy. 

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "How 'New' Does New have to Be?" with Wendi Short (Float No More), Sy Eckhart & Keith Frank (CODAUS.com), & Stacey Hoskins Beeler with Stitch Kentucky.

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalk with Michael King.

"HomeTalk with Michael King" radio program airs on King's Broadcasting Network ("KBN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is streamed LIVE by Phoenix Broadcasting Network in over 100 countries. "HomeTalk with Michael King" TV program airs on BizTV Saturdays at 11am EST, and on TUFF TV Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am ET and Sundays at 9am ET. Stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes of "HomeTalk with Michael King" at https://hometalk.info.

HomeTalk with Michael King Broadcast #1140

HomeTalk Broadcast #1140 (05-24-2025)

Michael King welcomes Tyler Hortin, President of Lion Energy, to discuss SmartEnergy™ solutions. Lion Energy believes we are all on a journey to become energy independent. Their Smart Energy™ solutions will help you optimize the way you store and use energy. They are dedicated to providing safe, silent, renewable power that you can use every day – around the house, in the yard, on an adventure, or during an emergency. Lion Energy does this by engineering, creating, manufacturing, testing, and delivering high-quality energy storage products for home, work, or play.

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Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalk with Michael King.

"HomeTalk with Michael King" radio program airs on King's Broadcasting Network ("KBN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is streamed LIVE by Phoenix Broadcasting Network in over 100 countries. "HomeTalk with Michael King" TV program airs on BizTV Saturdays at 11am EST, and on TUFF TV Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am ET and Sundays at 9am ET. Stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes of "HomeTalk with Michael King" at https://hometalk.info.

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Topic: SmartEnergy Solutions (KBN-HT1140-05242025-HR1-CD)

On this week's broadcast of HomeTalk, host Michael King welcomes Tyler Hortin, President of Lion Energy, to discuss SmartEnergy solutions that will help you optimize the way you store and use energy, delivering high-quality energy storage products for home, work, or play.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "Recipe for a Prototype" with Craig Bush, inventor of RepUp, Jim & Dave Schuelke, inventors of Rodent Stoppers, & joined by our industry expert, John Thompson, Co- Founder & Chief Product Officer of Fruition Labs.

And for HomeTalkUSA's "Made in America" segment, Michael King and co-host Greg Owens welcome Roger Simmermaker, author & professional speaker. Mr. Simmermaker has given over 100 speeches and been featured on more that 100 radio and TV talk shows concerning Buy American and trade policy issues.

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalk with Michael King.

"HomeTalk with Michael King" radio program airs on King's Broadcasting Network ("KBN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is streamed LIVE by Phoenix Broadcasting Network in over 100 countries. "HomeTalk with Michael King" TV program airs on BizTV Saturdays at 11am EST, and on TUFF TV Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am ET and Sundays at 9am ET. Stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes of "HomeTalk with Michael King" at https://hometalk.info.

HomeTalk with Michael King Broadcast #1142

HomeTalk Broadcast #1142 (06-07-2025)

Topic: SmartEnergy Solutions (KBN-HT1142-06072025-HR1-ABCD)

On this week's broadcast of HomeTalk, host Michael King welcomes Bill Stengel, VP of Summit Responsible Solutions, to discuss eco-friendly solutions for pest problems, such as Mosquito Dunks and Mosquito Bits - the most effective mosquito control solution.

For HomeTalkUSA's "Invent America" segment, Michael King and co-host Rita Crompton discuss "What you need to know about filing a patent?" with inventors Brandon Kollar (AR Parts Holding Template) & Jeff Kutas (MB Sentinel), joined by our industry expert, Ray Burrasca, RPB Law Offices.

And for HomeTalkUSA's "Made in America" segment, Michael King and co-host Greg Owens welcome Brandon Kollar, Founder of Edge Independent Product Developers, makers of AR Parts Holding Template. And lan Osborn, Founder & CEO of Wild Ideas Light Company, makers of Night Golf Systems.

Michael King, known as “the Cajun Contractor,” has been in the home improvement and home construction industry for nearly three decades, first by working for a home improvement company and then becoming a fully licensed general contractor owning and managing his own home improvement company. For more than a decade, however, his knowledge and expertise as a general contractor have been put to use by hosting the nationally syndicated television and radio program HomeTalk with Michael King.

"HomeTalk with Michael King" radio program airs on King's Broadcasting Network ("KBN") Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm CT, and is streamed LIVE by Phoenix Broadcasting Network in over 100 countries. "HomeTalk with Michael King" TV program airs on BizTV Saturdays at 11am EST, and on TUFF TV Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30am ET and Sundays at 9am ET. Stream and download radio broadcasts and TV episodes of "HomeTalk with Michael King" at https://hometalk.info.

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