The Outdurable Living® Show
Join host Scot Sheffield from Fortress Building Products as he meets with the innovative builders who are pushing outdoor living spaces to the next level.
Episodes
13 episodes
There’s No Growth in the Comfort Zone
In this episode we chat with Josh Ferri at his international headquarters in "maybe Minneapolis", as he talks about pushing boundaries and taking risks in business.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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41:12
Cody Blake on Growth, Goals & Pushing Limits
Cody Blake shares how setting meaningful goals and embracing discomfort helped him grow from a bowling mechanic into a confident deck-building professional. He discusses the value of a growth mindset, personal challenge, and continually pushing...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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19:02
Alex Larson on Building TL Decks & Outdoor Living
TL Decks founder Alex Larson shares how risk-taking, craftsmanship, and a passion for outdoor living shaped his career and the company he built. He also shares how embracing change has helped him grow as a contractor and why he’s excited about ...
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Episode 11
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18:08
He Wrote the Book on Construction
Meet Mark Wille, The Author of You Can Too! The ABCs of Construction Tech, who discusses the benefits of introducing kids to the trades and building a new generation of builders.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:06
Hollywood Moments
We sit down with Tony McKlem of Hollywood Decks to talk about his journey, why shows like JLC Live matter, and the endless opportunities construction offers. From teaching in Spanish to sharing insights on distribution, sales, and the importanc...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:40
Strong Roots in Steel
Following a successful Fortress Evolution Master Class in Northern California, we chatted with Joe Frith of Mountain Decks about his background, and why steel deck framing is different.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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14:39
Building the Future
At JLC, we talked with Tim McNamara of McNamara Contracting and founder of the Young Craftsman Foundation about getting more people into the trades.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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10:48
Innovation on the Jobsite
Levi Tippetts from T.C. Decks sat down and talked with us about using steel deck framing for the first time, building award-winning decks, creating new tools for the jobsite and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:08
Partners Like Family
Hear from Marshall and Jordan Smith of The Deck Supply as they share insights from the supply side of the business. We talk about the role showrooms play in helping contractors showcase products, plus other trends and changes shaping the indust...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:47
California Dreamin'
In this episode, we speak with a California Fire Safe Council expert about wildfire-ready construction, meeting code requirements, and how changing behaviors can drive stronger fire mitigation in our communities.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:55
Talking with Matt
In this episode, we chat with Matt from “Working with Matt,” who’s built a massive social media following by sharing outdoor living tips, advice, and entertaining content.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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37:33
Episode 1: Understanding the Podcast
In this episode, we introduce the purpose and future of the Outdurable Living® Show. The show will connect builders across regions and create a space to share ideas, challenges, and solutions. Learn how pros from across the country are using Fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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11:52
An International Chat at IBS
Join a dynamic conversation with partner builders from the U.S. and Canada as they share insights on creativity, standing out from the competition, and building with premium framing and railing products backed by a limited lifetime warranty. He...
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Episode 2
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41:02