1/2 In The Toolbag Podcast

PJ and Ally Donnelly sit down for a conversation about her life as an investigative journalist, delving into her extensive background in the field and exploring the exciting directions she plans to take next.

PJ has a sit-down with the iconic lead singer of the Dropkick Murphys, Ken Casey, delving into conversations about music, business, and navigating life as a Boston superstar.

PJ meets up with Sean Kennedy, a fellow developer who constructs projects in the urban landscape rather than the suburbs. They discuss the challenges, shared experiences, disparities, and distinctive aspects of their respective journeys in the field.

PJ, an avid entrepreneur dives into a lively discussion with Stellwagen Beer Company's dynamic crew, exploring the artistry of brewing and discussing the challenges of running a successful brewery in a competitive market. PJ's keen business insight adds depth to the conversation, creating an engaging dialogue on both the craft and commerce of industry.

Victoria Downing is President of Remodelers Advantage, an organization dedicated to helping remodelers build their businesses, and home of the industry's largest peer organization, Remodelers Advantage Roundtables. She is also co-author of Mastering the Business of Remodeling.

Nathan was selected as one of three in the first class of Generation NEXT apprentices and spent the summer of 2017 working alongside the TOH team on the Newton Generation NEXT project. During his time as an apprentice, Nathan helped shine a spotlight on the skilled trades gap in the construction industry in high profile ways—speaking on Capitol Hill before senators and congressmen and appearing at the opening ceremony of the International Builder’s Show in 2018.

Months after his apprenticeship, Nathan was thrilled to receive a call from the Ask This Old House producers to see if he’d be willing to make some house calls both alongside Tom Silva and on his own. Since accepting their offer, Nathan has had the opportunity to travel the country helping homeowners answer questions on home repairs and improvements.

Tami is the Business Development Manager for JLC LIVE. She sits with PJ and Lizzy to talk about JLC Live, its origins, its growth, and where she sees the show headed.

Rob White is a Residential Building Envelope Specialist with GCP. One of his company's great products is GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD®. Rob discusses building for the new extreme weather, installation tips and more.

Shawn Van Dyke is the creator of the SKILLED TRADE | SOUND BUSINESS project and author of The Paperwork Punch List: 28 Days to Streamline Your Construction Business.

Shannon Vogel is the proud founder and co-owner of Reach Social, a certified Social Media Strategist, and a 25-year veteran of the flooring and interior design industry. She sits down with PJ and Lizzy to discuss the industry and how she navigates classic strategies and new and upcoming trends.