{"podcast":{"title":"The Deconstruction Podcast","slug":"the-deconstruction-podcast-7098054","podcast_index_feed_id":7098054,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/brick-by-brick-construction-success-stories","website_url":"http://jobtable.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1DdGzKKb0FAu_JFYTNAtUpX3ORNiGHLY7hmFVWTaPqI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wY2E2/YmRlMWQzYWU5MWZk/YjNiMTc0MjcyNDYz/YTg0My5wbmc.jpg","author":"Jobtable","episode_count":71,"summary":"Construction isn’t just about building—it’s about breaking things down to make them better. The Deconstruction Podcast dives deep into the untold stories, insider insights, and success strategies that shape the construction industry. Hosted by the founders of Jobtable, we tackle topics that matter most to contractors and entrepreneurs, sharing actionable advice and interviewing industry leaders who’ve paved the way to success. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, spark new ideas, or stay ahead in the game, this podcast is your ultimate tool for construction and entrepreneurship. Powered by Jobtable—the world's simplest construction software.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-12T04:21:01.910797+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deconstruction-podcast-7098054"},"episode":{"title":"From Teaching to Trades: Building a Thriving Renovation Business w/ AMJ Custom Renovations","slug":"from-teaching-to-trades-building-a-thriving-renovation-business-w-amj-custom-renovations","published_at":"2025-11-09T20:53:57+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deconstruction-podcast-7098054/from-teaching-to-trades-building-a-thriving-renovation-business-w-amj-custom-renovations","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deconstruction-podcast-7098054","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/24a9c97e","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/24a9c97e/68aff804.mp3","summary":"What makes someone walk away from a stable career path to build something real with their hands? In this episode of The Deconstruction Podcast , we sit down with Michael Ariganello , owner of AMJ Custom Renovations , to talk about his journey from teaching to running a fast-growing renovation company in Ontario. Michael shares what it’s like starting out in a competitive market, building a trustworthy crew, balancing the tools with business strategy, and how focusing on knowledge over money has fueled his growth. We dive into the realities of the trades today—training the next generation, staying profitable in a tight economy, and how technology like Jobtable helps contractors save time, quote faster, and manage everything in one place. 👉 Learn more about Jobtable: https://www.jobtable.com Subscribe for weekly conversations with real contractors building smarter, more profitable businesses. ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + a client success story using Jobtable 02:10 – Meet Michael Ariganello & the AMJ story 04:15 – Working with family and lessons from his father 09:20 – From teaching to trades: why Michael made the switch 17:30 – The mindset and motivation behind craftsmanship 20:00 – The challenge of training apprentices in today’s trades 33:00 – Competing in a tight renovation market 39:00 – Marketing, referrals & building consistent leads 49:30 – Balancing on-site work with running the business 56:00 – How Jobtable streamlined his quoting process 58:30 – Michael’s best advice for every contractor","meta_description":"What makes someone walk away from a stable career path to build something real with their hands? In this episode of The Deconstruction Podcast , we sit do…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3583,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-deconstruction-podcast-7098054/episodes/from-teaching-to-trades-building-a-thriving-renovation-business-w-amj-custom-renovations/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deconstruction-podcast-7098054/from-teaching-to-trades-building-a-thriving-renovation-business-w-amj-custom-renovations.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}