“Grunt Work, Reimagined: Inside the Startup Built for Builders” Published on June 3, 2025 Episode 4 puts the spotlight on Martin Horak, founder of Grunt —a delivery startup built to serve the construction industry. Inspired by the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, Martin transformed an idea into a time- and money-saving service for contractors and DIYers. What you’ll learn: How Grunt streamlines material delivery—saving contractors valuable time on and off the jobsite. Why part

“From Courtroom to Construction Site – Legal Smarts Every Contractor Should Know” Published on May 27, 2025 In Episode 3 of Trade Talk , hosts Erin Bakker and Sarah White welcome Drew Lord, founder of DL3 Construction—and former practicing attorney—to unpack the lessons contractors can learn from the courtroom. Drawing on his experience in insurance and construction law, Drew emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations in contracts and shares practical steps to ma

Anniversary Special- Rebuilt. Rebooted. Reconnected. Published on May 20, 2025 It’s been one full year since the relaunch of Contractors Connect—and what a year it’s been! In this special anniversary episode of Trade Talk , Erin and Sarah celebrate 12 months of growth, reconnection, and transformation in the trades community. From the relaunch party at AJ’s Grayton Beach to the surge in membership across four counties and over 60 trade professionals, this episode is packed wi