Evan is the youngest woodworker we have ever had on our show. Although he is now a young man, he started his impressive journey at just 10 years old. Evan is down to earth and a huge contributor to the woodworking and content creation community on social media. Listen to our latest episode as we chart shop with Evan.

This is the episode we've been waiting for. Leigh-Ann Allaire joins us LIVE from the main stage at the Calgary Renovation Show. We discuss how to DIY on a budget. How to get that designer look on a friendly budget. Leigh-Ann has years of knowledge in the industry teaching people how to DIY while saving big bucks. Listen to the boys chat with Leigh-Ann resulting in a fun and informative episode. Thank You again to the Calgary Renovation Show for having us out there! If you enjoy the episodes, please follow along, share, like and comment.

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This weeks episode is fantastic. Everyone burns out at one point or another. Whether your burnout is as a result of social media, life, both, or just trying to continue to create content when struggling. In this episode, the boys discuss burnout and how they handle it. Vik talks about how he had just had enough a few weeks ago and how he quickly bounced back.

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This is a very special episode LIVE from the Calgary Renovation Show.

www.calgaryrenovationshow.com/show-features/speakers-celebrities

We had an amazing discussion with Seb Clovis on the main stage.

(The following is his bio on the Calgary Reno Show website)

Sebastian Clovis is not just a licensed contractor; he's a beacon of excellence in every aspect of the construction process, from envisioning architectural details to executing flawless finishes. He has a commitment to crafting enduring, personalized spaces while upholding the standards in the tradition of so many great builders.
His journey began in his teens under the mentorship of a master builder, but he temporarily diverted his path to pursue a football scholarship and a career in the CFL, culminating in a triumphant Grey Cup Championship with the BC Lions in 2006.
Following retirement from professional football, Sebastian seamlessly transitioned back to his first love: renovations. With a diverse skill set honed over years of experience, he emerged as a versatile craftsman, excelling in multiple disciplines and earning the title of a true jack of all trades. Teaming up with his partner, Designer Ayanna Augustine, they have refined a proprietary process for curating and creating stunning homes that reflect their clients' unique visions and lifestyles.

But Sebastian's journey didn't end with contracting; it was the beginning of a third career. His vibrant persona and unparalleled ability to demystify complex construction techniques catapulted him into the spotlight as the captivating host of hit home renovation shows such as ‘Tackle My Reno,’ ‘Save My Reno,’ and most his most recent endeavour, ‘Gut Job,’ streaming now on STACKTV.

In this episode, we chatted with Seb about overcoming your fear and diving right into DIY. Seb was an awesome guest with LOTS of information to provide!!

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Our first episode since returning from the Calgary Renovation Show where we recorded a few live episodes on the main stage. We discuss some of the behind the scenes in this episode, including everything from Alberta beef to the venue itself. We had such a fun experience creating these episodes and are excited to hopefully bring you more and more live episodes in the future.

The boys are heading to Calgary to speak on the main stage and record a few live episodes of the podcast. We discuss puppy yoga and of course we are going to watch a hockey game while we are there! You don't want to miss our first episode of the 2025!!

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Vik @thestumpshop www.thestumpshop.com

Dom @minspiredliving www.minspiredliving.com

We are back with another episode. Do not miss this year's final episode as we are joined by our guest host Eric Spencley from @Spencleydesignco. Eric is a content creator, YouTuber, woodworker and an avid scuba diver. Eric talks all about why YouTube is the main social media platform that you need to get into, if you are looking to make the most money. He also tells us how to pick the best thumbnail picture and why changing your video title after a few weeks may not be the worst idea. The boys also explain why dry walling should be left to the professionals and why re-shooting content is such a pain in the butt. You will leave this episode laughing like a foghorn, guaranteed.

Check out Vik and Dom at:

Vik @thestumpshop www.thestumpshop.com

Dom @minspiredliving www.minspiredliving.com

And our guest co-host this week:

Eric @spencleydesignco

https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencleyDesignCo

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This week we dive right into one of our longest episodes ever. They say time flies when you're having fun and man did we have fun chatting with Thomas Gojkovich, the 1/4 Serbian owner and operator of Thomas Custom Woodworks. Thomas has built up a social media empire well into the hundreds of thousands of followers and subs across his social media platforms, and he did it all from a small one car garage workshop. Thomas also knows all about the Etsy reviews policy and we discuss how Vik deals with his negative reviews.

Thank You for tuning in. You can find out more about Thomas here:

https://thomascustomwoodworks.com/pages/my-story

Vik:

@thestumpshop

www.thestumpshop.com

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Dom:

www.minspiredliving.com