The Ultimate Deck Podcast

It's one of the biggest struggles any homeowner will encounter in their list of home renos - is the extra money for a composite deck worth it over a low cost pressure treated deck?  We wholeheartedly believe that it is...and here are 13 and a half reasons to support that.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

3D design services are becoming more and more a part of the decking building process.  From free design tools online, to paid services provided by landscapers and deck builders, these tools can provide a fantastic visual for your upcoming project.  Let's learn a little bit more about the value and options of this trend!   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Our history with Dave and Joey gave us the confidence that we didn't have to spend any time prepping for this episode, we knew we would just connect, hit it off, and fill the entire hour and then some.  Maybe that was a mistake.  On today's episode of completely random thoughts, laughing, and stupidity... we rip of a round table for the ages with the Brolaws live in our studio!   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

February is here, IBS is over, and spring is soon to be sprung.  And that means every manufacturer has committed to their game plan for 2020.  So on this episode, we discuss what all of the big brands are bringing to the table in 2020.  Included in this conversation, Trex, Timbertech, Fiberon, and Deckorators.  What's new, what's hot, what's no... let's go!   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Pressure treated lumber is the go to material for framing decks in almost any market, anywhere.  But steel has slowly gaining attention over the last number of years mainly via Trex Elevations steel framing.  But now new options are coming to market such as Fortress Evolutions steel framing and DexSpan aluminum framing that are helping from both a distribution, availability, and price point.  So maybe it's time to start talking about metal alternatives a little more.  Here's a variety of reasons you should consider metal framing.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

There are no shortage of trade shows in our industry... IBS, DeckExpo, LOC, WRLA, JLC Live and on and on.  And then there are local home, garden, and spring shows in every market.  All of these shows fall into 3 main categories: Product Trade Shows, Buying Shows, and Home Shows.  We discuss all the above and chat about what value they could bring to your business.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

One of the biggest challenges of running a business in the decking industry, or literally any industry ever, is finding good people.  As a business grows beyond the founder doing everything, it's pivotal to find the people that can help you succeed.  And there's a few key points that help weed through the masses to find those good people.  We tackle that on Episode 61.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

It's not often that contractors are so in tune with the backend of their business, but Michael Scott of Simcoe Decks has a passion for the numbers.  In spite of being in the very early stages of his company, Mike understands the importance of knowing your numbers, implementing processes, and the psychology of his customers.  There's a lot to learn in today's episode of The Ultimate Deck Podcast, episode 60.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020!  At this time of year, the gyms are full and burger joints see a slump in sales as we all make resolutions that we hold for at least 72 hours.  But what about your business?  This is a great time to make some adjustments and get off to a good start for the year.  So here are 5 resolutions you should consider for your business.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

What a year it's been!  In late 2018, we decided to start a podcast.  We had an idea in mind and knew what we wanted to do, but no concrete plan.  Well, as it turned out, 2019 was a great year for the podcast.  And so, let's have a look at the who, the what, and the how 2019 treated The Ultimate Deck Podcast.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman