#758 - Union Roots, Entrepreneurial Roads: Joe Gaspar on Building Joe & Co. Contracting

The Construction Life by Manny Neves

Episode notes

In this episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we sit down with Joe Gaspar, owner of Joe & Co. Contracting Inc., a trusted name in home renovations and custom construction across the GTA.

Joe shares his journey from union member to independent contractor, opening up about: šŸ”¹ The truths of union life—the good, the bad, and why he ultimately chose to go non-union. šŸ”¹ Starting and building Joe & Co. Contracting—focusing on quality, trust, and customer satisfaction. šŸ”¹ The state of today’s labor force—what the future looks like for young tradespeople entering the industry. šŸ”¹ Dealing with good, bad, and best clients—real lessons on setting expectatiĀ ...Ā 

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