{"podcast":{"title":"Fence Guy Podcast","slug":"fence-guy-podcast-7033602","podcast_index_feed_id":7033602,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/544547/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/544547","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/5/4/7/75473a2cd941b57a16c3140a3186d450/FENCE_GUY_FRIDAY_15-20251029-20ppq6av3q.png","author":"Craig Eubanks","episode_count":133,"summary":"Fence Guy Podcast is where fence pros pull up a chair and have real, unfiltered conversations about jobs, growth, and lessons learned. 💪🔥","last_synced_at":"2026-07-11T00:18:22.969581+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fence-guy-podcast-7033602"},"episode":{"title":"96. True Grit and the \"Smoke Show\" with Stephen Brasher | Fence Guy Podcast","slug":"96-true-grit-and-the-smoke-show-with-stephen-brasher-fence-guy-podcast","published_at":"2026-04-29T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fence-guy-podcast-7033602/96-true-grit-and-the-smoke-show-with-stephen-brasher-fence-guy-podcast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fence-guy-podcast-7033602","url":"https://727af13d-9894-410a-86e6-f8e19133dde1.libsyn.com/96-true-grit-and-the-smoke-show-with-stephen-brasher-fence-guy-podcast","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/727af13d-9894-410a-86e6-f8e19133dde1/audio_only_stephen_episode.mp3?dest-id=4694662","summary":"In this episode of Fence Guy Podcast , we're joined by Stephen Brasher , owner of True Grit Fencing out of White Plains, Kentucky . Stephen brings a unique perspective to the \"Fence Fam,\" having transitioned from the coal mines and pallet mills to building one of the most respected up-and-coming fence companies in his region . Before diving into the business, we take a moment to honor a friend of the show, Ryan Miller, and his family during a difficult time of loss . Inside the Industry with True Grit Fencing The \"Mr. Fence\" Blueprint : Stephen shares how early mentorship from industry veteran Sean King helped him build a high-standard foundation from his very first privacy fence . The Pre-Staining Standard : Learn why True Grit pre-stains nearly 100% of their lumber in the shop, ensuring a longer-lasting product and a cleaner job site . Steel vs. Wood : Stephen discusses his \"no-dig\" approach, favoring Titan steel posts over 6x6 wood for their durability and efficiency . The Pine Picket Lesson : A \"plum awful\" experience with treated pine pickets led Stephen to switch exclusively to cedar—a move that saved his reputation and his sanity . Business, Marketing, and Scaling Up Hiring the \"Better Half\" : With Stephen's wife joining the business full-time, we discuss the importance of moving away from \"everything in my head\" to building real systems and processes . Marketing That Sticks : Forget expensive digital ads; Stephen talks about the ROI of high-end vehicle wraps, yard signs, and the surprising power of TikTok . Identifying the Red Flags : From \"cheaper homes\" to a lack of sprinkler systems, Stephen shares what he looks for during an estimate to ensure a job is worth the effort . The \"Smoke Show\" and Gear Talk The Epic Fail : We break down Stephen's viral \"smoke sho…","meta_description":"In this episode of Fence Guy Podcast , we're joined by Stephen Brasher , owner of True Grit Fencing out of White Plains, Kentucky . Stephen brings a uniqu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4385,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fence-guy-podcast-7033602/episodes/96-true-grit-and-the-smoke-show-with-stephen-brasher-fence-guy-podcast/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fence-guy-podcast-7033602/96-true-grit-and-the-smoke-show-with-stephen-brasher-fence-guy-podcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}