Pay Attention Brian | Ft. Wes Kain of Vanilla Ice Project

Pay Attention Brian | Ft. Wes Kain of Vanilla Ice Project

We sit down with TV personality Wes Kain and discuss all things construction, his involvement on the hit show “Vanilla Ice Project and 90s Hiphop

Pay Attention Brian | Task Rabbit Horror Story

In this episode, we unpack our experience at the International Builders’ Show and break down the products that genuinely stood out — and the ones that didn’t.   We discuss:   * Owens Corning’s EasySheath and why integrated sheathing systems matter * Hidden deck fastening innovations and workflow efficiency * The difference between marketing features and job-site performance * How production builders are evolving * Lessons from early days in the trades     If you’re a contractor, builder, or serious DIYer, this episode is packed with practical insight and honest opinions from the field.

Pay Attention Brian | Feat. Ravin Builders

Today we have a social guest! Check out @ravinbuilders for deck building content and pro tips!

Pay Attention Brian | Swearing On The Jobsite?

Winter jobs, frozen fingers, sketchy clients, and the conversations you really don’t want to have… this one gets honest.   The crew talks about working (or not working) through brutal winter conditions, the difference between a good client and a nightmare one, and why communication can make or break a project. From supplier excuses and schedule expectations to quitting jobs, ruining expensive equipment, and dodging hard conversations — it’s basically therapy for anyone in the trades.   If you’ve ever worked construction, dealt with customers, or tried explaining delays you didn’t cause… you’ll feel this episode.

Pay Attention Brian | Weasels On The Jobsite?

Lunch-hour jobsite talk turns into a deep dive on real carpentry life. We get hands-on with framing tools, talk high-end Ipe decking and real pricing, share hard lessons about jobsite safety and inspections, and swap true stories—from wildlife encounters to inspector run-ins. Informal, funny, and packed with practical trade knowledge you won’t hear in a classroom.