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Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast

Forge Contractor Alliance

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/8j. Total Éps: 51

At Forge Contractor Alliance (FCA), we know firsthand what it is like to be in the trenches—solving every problem, wearing every hat, and wondering if this whole thing is working. Whether you’re a solo-preneur or leading a team, your business should inspire pride, purpose, and prosperity—for you, your clients, and everyone connected to the work. Forge Contractor Alliance exists to help you develop perspective, lead with intention, and grow with purpose. Through community, mentorship, and practical systems, we walk with you on the journey toward fulfillment. This is your invitation—to thrive in business, and in life.

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Unique Ability: Building Companies Around Strengths - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast

Épisode 51

mercredi 22 juillet 2026 • Durée 43:08

Every business owner dreams about growth, but growth has a way of exposing the weaknesses you didn't know were there. In Episode 51, Josh and Kenton discuss what it really means to build a company that can scale, inspired by Jim Collins' Good to Great and the lessons that have become especially relevant as Ridgeline Roofing and Gott Energy work through their merger.

The conversation centers around one of the book's most important principles: first who, then what. Before strategy, before vision, before expansion, the right people have to be in the right seats. Josh reflects on how rereading Good to Great years later has completely changed his perspective on leadership, accountability, and what it takes to become a Level 5 leader.

From there, they dive into the realities of leading a merger between two growing companies. While the opportunities are exciting, so are the challenges. Legal structures, shareholder decisions, operational systems, branding, and maintaining cash flow all compete for attention at the same time. Josh shares how difficult it can be balancing long-term vision with the day-to-day responsibility of keeping production moving during the busiest season of the year.

The episode also explores how AI is helping streamline operations by creating meaningful KPIs, improving scheduling efficiency, and building standard operating procedures that give teams more ownership while allowing leadership to focus on growth. Rather than simply filling a calendar, Josh explains why strategically scheduling crews, resources, and projects creates healthier businesses and stronger results.

Kenton brings the conversation back to leadership and culture, reminding listeners that as companies grow, communication between the office and the field becomes increasingly important. Larger organizations naturally gain efficiencies, but without intentional leadership they can also lose the connection that made them successful in the first place.

Whether you're running a contracting business, leading a growing team, or simply trying to become a better leader, Episode 51 is a practical discussion on scaling the right way by building strong people, simple systems, and a culture that can grow for years to come.

Forge is where contractors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders come together to build stronger companies and become better leaders.

Original theme music composed and performed by Ben Smith

Produced by Seth Steward Productions

Co produced by Kalen Wookey

Website https://forgealliance.ca/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forgecontractoralliance

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575541841797

X https://x.com/forge_ca@Forge_CA

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Delegation: Leadership, Mergers - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast

Épisode 50

mercredi 8 juillet 2026 • Durée 49:45

Instead of teaching a framework or breaking down a business principle, we're inviting you into a real conversation that was happening behind the scenes. As Ridgeline Roofing & Solar and Gott Energy explore what a future together could look like, Josh and Joel sit down to work through the questions every growing company eventually faces.

How do you scale without losing focus? When does a great opportunity become a distraction? How do you structure leadership so people spend their time in their unique abilities instead of getting buried in day-to-day operations?

Throughout this episode, we unpack topics like mergers and acquisitions, executive team structure, delegation, recruiting top talent, organizational design, residential versus commercial markets, First Nations opportunities, and the importance of building systems that can truly scale. This isn't a polished success story. It's a transparent look at the messy, strategic conversations that happen before big decisions are made.

If you're building a company, leading a growing team, or wrestling with competing opportunities, this episode will give you an honest look at how experienced business leaders think through complexity before committing to a path forward.

Residential, commercial and industrial growth • Building companies that last Forge is where contractors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders come together to build stronger companies and become better leaders.

Original theme music composed and performed by Ben Smith

Produced by Seth Steward Productions

Co produced by Kalen Wookey

Website https://forgealliance.ca/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forgecontractoralliance

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575541841797

Culture: Building a Company Without Losing Who You Are - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast

Épisode 49

mercredi 24 juin 2026 • Durée 46:54

Hiring can grow your company, but hiring the wrong people can quietly destroy the culture you've worked so hard to build. Forge Contractor Alliance, Josh, Kenton, and the team share honest stories from years of building companies, making hiring mistakes, and learning what truly matters when bringing people into your organization.

From the dangers of hiring out of desperation to the importance of values, culture, working interviews, probation periods, and even knowing when it's time for someone to move on, this conversation dives deep into the realities every contractor faces. The crew discusses why urgent hiring almost always leads to long-term pain and why culture matters more than skill alone.

They share how a single bad hire can impact an entire team, the importance of clear job descriptions and expectations, and why working interviews and probation periods can help both employers and employees determine whether the fit is right. The conversation also explores the reality that some employees are meant for a season, and why handling those transitions well benefits everyone involved.

Throughout the episode, the team reflects on the balance between investing in people and maintaining healthy boundaries, building a company that people genuinely want to be part of, and the lessons learned from decades of mistakes, successes, and difficult conversations. Whether you're hiring your first employee or leading a growing team, this episode offers practical wisdom and candid experiences to help you build a stronger business and a healthier culture.

Original theme music composed and performed by Ben Smith

Produced by Seth Steward Productions

Co produced by Kalen Wookey

Website https://forgealliance.ca/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forgecontractoralliance

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575541841797

X https://x.com/forge_ca

Hiring: Finding People Who Fit Your Culture - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast

Épisode 48

mercredi 10 juin 2026 • Durée 34:48

Hiring is one of the hardest and most important responsibilities a business owner faces. In this episode of Forge, Josh, Joel, and the team dive into the realities of recruiting, hiring, and developing great people.

They discuss why experienced hires don't always work out, the value of hiring for character and culture over technical skill, and how building a strong team often starts with finding people who share your values.

The conversation explores everything from referrals and networking to AI-powered hiring tools, diversity in the workplace, and the challenges of scaling a company into new markets. Most importantly, they discuss why successful businesses are built on more than profit, they're built on people, community, and creating opportunities for others.

Whether you're hiring your first employee or building a team of fifty, this episode offers practical insights into finding the right people and creating a culture where they can thrive.

Original theme music composed and performed by Ben Smith

Produced by Seth Steward Productions

Co produced by Kalen Wookey

Website https://forgealliance.ca/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forgecontractoralliance

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575541841797

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Building Strong Teams: Work Ethic, Leadership - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast

Épisode 47

mercredi 27 mai 2026 • Durée 42:27

Hiring is one of the hardest parts of building a business, especially in the trades. In this episode of Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast, the crew sits down for a real conversation around hiring, leadership, work ethic, and what it actually takes to build strong teams in small business contracting.

Kenton, Josh and Joel, on the Forge Alliance team dive into their personal experiences hiring in roofing, solar, and construction businesses under the $10M mark, where owners are often still directly involved in every interview, every hire, and every difficult people decision.

The conversation explores everything from identifying teachable employees, building company culture, handling seasonal workers, and why mindset matters more than resumes. They also unpack the tension many contractors feel with younger generations entering the workforce, while challenging the common narrative that “young people just don’t want to work.”

Instead, the episode focuses on leadership responsibility, mentorship, and the opportunity business owners have to shape young workers into future leaders through accountability, teamwork, and hard work.

This episode is packed with honest stories from the jobsite, lessons learned through years of hiring mistakes and successes, and practical insight for contractors trying to build teams that actually last. If you’re a contractor, business owner, foreman, or someone responsible for building culture inside a growing company, this conversation will hit home.

This is a real conversation for contractors, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, and business owners who want to build better companies, stronger teams, and healthier cultures over the long term.

No corporate scripts, no surface level business talk, just practical lessons, honest experiences, and perspectives forged through years of building businesses and leading people.

Original theme music composed and performed by Ben Smith

Produced by Seth Steward Productions

Co produced by Kalen Wookey

Why Most Contractors Struggle to Hire Great People - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast

Épisode 46

mercredi 20 mai 2026 • Durée 53:34

Hiring people is easy. Hiring the right people is one of the hardest things a business owner will ever learn how to do.

In this episode of the Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast, the conversation goes deep into the realities of hiring, leadership, company culture, and the long term impact people have on a business.

The crew unpacks the difference between simply filling a role versus intentionally building a team, and why understanding yourself as a leader is often more important than understanding the resume sitting across the table.

The discussion explores how hiring changes as a company grows, from the early days of building a small tight knit crew, to scaling teams and attracting people who can complement weaknesses, strengthen culture, and help move a company forward long term. They talk openly about the lessons learned through failed hires, losing valuable employees, building trust, and the importance of aligning people with core values rather than just technical skill alone.

A major focus throughout the episode is the idea that businesses are built around people, not just systems. Whether it’s hiring apprentices, office staff, experienced tradespeople, or future leaders, the conversation highlights how personality, teachability, humility, work ethic, and culture fit often matter more than what’s written on paper. The crew also dives into how company reputation, social media presence, networking, and internal referrals all play a massive role in attracting quality people in today’s market.

There’s also an honest discussion around leadership growth itself. The episode touches on the reality that employees do not always stay forever, and how business owners need to learn to lead with an open hand while still creating environments people genuinely want to be part of. From mentorship and growth opportunities to creating clear expectations and defining company values, the conversation offers a grounded look into what building a strong team actually looks like behind the scenes.

This is a real conversation for contractors, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, and business owners who want to build better companies, stronger teams, and healthier cultures over the long term. No corporate scripts, no surface level business talk, just practical lessons, honest experiences, and perspectives forged through years of building businesses and leading people.

Automation: Why Contractors Can’t Ignore AI with Tim Joyce - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast

Épisode 45

mercredi 13 mai 2026 • Durée 31:00

What happens when entrepreneurs stop fearing AI and start learning how to use it properly?

In this episode of the Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast, Josh sits down with Tim Joyce of Nooma Logic to talk about the real world impact of AI and automation in business, especially for contractors, entrepreneurs, and growing teams.

From streamlining repetitive admin work to improving customer communication and giving business owners their time back, this conversation dives into the opportunities, risks, and realities of adopting AI in today’s world.

The discussion covers everything from automation workflows and CRM integration to security concerns, team onboarding, productivity, and why many businesses are already falling behind by ignoring these tools. Tim also shares insight from working with companies across industries, including large organizations and First Nations development groups, while Josh opens up about Ridgeline’s own journey implementing automation into day to day operations.

This episode is not about replacing people. It’s about empowering teams, reducing friction, creating better systems, and allowing people to focus on the work they are actually good at.

If you’re a contractor, entrepreneur, manager, or business owner curious about AI but unsure where to start, this is a grounded and practical conversation worth listening to.

Original theme music composed and performed by Ben Smith

Produced by Seth Steward Productions

Co produced by Kalen Wookey

Website https://forgealliance.ca/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forgecontractoralliance

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575541841797

X https://x.com/forge_ca@Forge_CA

Clarity: Finding Your Role with Kalen Blake - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast

Épisode 44

mercredi 6 mai 2026 • Durée 46:12

In this episode of the Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast, Josh sits down with Kalen Blake, the creative behind Ridgeline’s media and a key driver of the company’s growth over the past year. Kalen shares his path from working multiple jobs at a young age, to building and scaling an e-commerce business, to running a brick-and-mortar operation that generated millions in revenue before the age of 21.

From importing products across international markets to navigating the realities of ownership, this conversation breaks down what it actually takes to build something from nothing. At its core, this episode focuses on finding where you operate best and how that decision shapes everything.

Josh and Kalen dig into the transition from entrepreneurship to stepping into a defined role within a team, and how clarity, structure, and the right environment can unlock a higher level of performance, creativity, and long-term growth without burnout.

A major theme throughout is the role of social media in modern business. Not the polished, corporate version, but real, consistent, and human content that builds trust, drives leads, and connects you directly to your community. Kalen shares why business owners need to stop overthinking content and start showing up, even when it feels uncomfortable.

This is a conversation about alignment, growth, and building something meaningful, whether you are leading from the front or creating behind the scenes. If you are a contractor, business owner, or someone trying to figure out your next move, this one will resonate.

Original theme music composed and performed by Ben Smith

Produced by Seth Steward Productions

Co produced by Kalen Wookey

Website https://forgealliance.ca/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forgecontractoralliance

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Crews: Hire Right, Train Better, and Build Strong Teams - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast

Épisode 43

mercredi 29 avril 2026 • Durée 46:30

In this episode of the Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast, Kenton Friesen of Friesen Contracting and Josh Eisworth of Ridgeline Roofing and Solar sit down to unpack something every trades business struggles with but few truly dial in, training and recruiting. This is not a surface level conversation.

It is a real and honest look at what it actually takes to build a team from the ground up, especially in an industry where formal training systems are almost nonexistent and most people are expected to figure it out on the job.

They dig into the tension between productivity and development, the constant pull between getting the job done today and investing in someone who might make you ten times more efficient tomorrow.

Josh shares recent experiences intentionally pulling new hires out of the normal crew environment to train them one on one, allowing them to fail, slow things down, and actually learn the trade. It is inefficient in the short term. Jobs take longer, mistakes cost money, and production dips. But the payoff is clear. Guys become capable, confident, and productive far faster than the traditional shadow and carry material approach.

Kenton brings decades of experience into the conversation and reflects on what it means to train not just workers, but men. This goes beyond skill and into character, work ethic, and professionalism. Together, they explore why hiring experienced tradesmen often does not work the way you would expect, and why so many of the best long term team members are built from scratch. Culture, mindset, and attitude consistently outweigh experience, especially in a trade like roofing where standards vary widely from company to company.

The conversation also moves into recruiting, because you cannot talk about training without talking about who you are bringing in. From the unpredictability of hiring to improving vetting systems and rethinking where to find the right people, they break down what it means to increase your odds in an industry known for high turnover.

There is no perfect formula, and both Kenton and Josh admit they have been wrong many times when judging who would succeed and who would not. At its core, this episode is about playing the long game. It is about understanding that the fastest way to build a strong and reliable team often looks slower on the surface. It is about being willing to sacrifice short term output to multiply long term capacity.

Communication: Different Teams, Different Standards – Forge Contractor Podcast

Épisode 42

mercredi 22 avril 2026 • Durée 54:15

Welcome back to the Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast. Josh Eisworth from Ridgeline Roofing and Kenton from Kenton Friesen Contracting. Two contractors in the trenches every day, on the tools, in the books, working with crews, customers, and everything that comes with running a business. This podcast is just an extension of that, real conversations about what we’re actually dealing with.

In this episode, we get into communication, what it looks like inside a growing company, where it starts to break down, and how different teams handle it in completely different ways. From switching platforms and trying to integrate crews, to realizing not everyone communicates the same or even wants to, there’s a lot here that we’re actively working through.

We talk about repetition as a leader, setting clear expectations, and the balance between over communicating and not saying enough. There is also a big focus on conflict, when to avoid it, when to lean into it, and how to handle it without letting emotion take over. Because the reality is, most issues in business do not come from bad intent, they come from miscommunication.

We also touch on team dynamics, public versus private communication, and how the wrong message in the wrong setting can create bigger problems than it should. Plus a bit of real life context, spring in Northern BC, unpredictable weather, and how that chaos mirrors running a business this time of year. Like always, this is not theory. It is what we are dealing with right now, figuring it out as we go.

Original theme music composed and performed by Ben Smith

Produced by Seth Steward Productions

Co produced by Kalen Wookey

Website https://forgealliance.ca/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/forgecontractoralliance

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