Welcome to “If Walls Could Talk” where Walls & Ceilings is out to discover just that.
Listen as W&C talks with influencers in the industry who are making an impact. We are helping educate and entertain the wall and ceiling industry as only W&C can do. What brought these people to the industry? What’s in store for the contractor? And “If Walls Could Talk,” what stories would they tell? Find out all of this and more on each episode.
In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, W&C’s Jill Bloom speaks with Mike Mazzone of Statewide General Contracting about the evolving construction landscape in Hawaii, where growth is beginning to pick up after a slow few years. Mazzone shares his personal journey into the industry, the company’s shift toward specialty work like stretched fabric systems, and his unique perspective as a contractor based in the islands.
Contractors are often the subject of people’s poor perceptions of the trade and how they treat customers. And in a digital world, people with negative things to say about contractors don’t sit idly by. W&C Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, said it’s becoming more important for contractors to stand their ground and respond to negative emails and text messages about performance, because it’s that documentation that could be the difference between winning and losing in court. Listen to the full conversation now.
W&C Editor John Wyatt speaks with Gabriel Quintana of the Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau about the upcoming 2025 Wall and Ceiling Conference & Trade Show, happening May 15–17 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This premier event for wall and ceiling professionals features an innovative exhibit hall, educational seminars, a keynote from workplace culture expert Nora Burns, and unmatched networking opportunities.
Lead generation serves contractors well, but do they really know what the first touchpoint was that led a customer to their business? In this episode, Art Unlimited CEO and marketing expert Anna Anderson challenges contractors to think differently about where and how to invest in lead generation.
In this episode of If Walls Could Talk, Jill Bloom interviews Travis Vap, CEO of South Valley Drywall, about the company’s outlook in 2025, their use of technology like 3D modeling and Dusty software to boost efficiency, and his insights on labor and immigration reform.
W&C Editor John Wyatt talks with Greg Oaks of Oaks Bros.
Nestled in the heart of Greenbrier, Ark., the subcontractor has built a formidable reputation in exterior plastering and related construction specialties.
Trim-Tex has acquired Plastic Components Inc., marking its first acquisition in 56 years and expanding its product offerings to include exterior-grade PVC profiles. This strategic move unites two family-owned companies with a shared commitment to quality, creating the industry’s most comprehensive source for interior and exterior PVC finishing solutions.
