Trent Von Holten
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Too Cool for School | Commercial Site Superintendent (available for hire) | Professional Salesman | Former Residential GC | 1st Cor 13:11 |
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On 8/23/23 our home caught on fire. I’m so very grateful for my neighbors who alerted us to the fire, as we were home and unaware. We all made it out with moments to spare before the entire place was engulfed in thick black smoke.
We are rebuilding the home. We have had 5 weeks
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I never understood this about people.
“Oh I didn’t recognize the number so I didn’t answer” is one of the most annoying things to hear.
What if it was an emergency? What if it was your family using someone else’s phone?
It would never come through bc you your phone to ignore
"Decline all calls from unknown callers" is the greatest iphone feature of all time.
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@MacarraoMafra
@stillgray
Wrong - get into an accident and Ubers insurance doesn’t cover you bc you exceeded to occupancy limit. Bet you didn’t know that.
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Lowe’s or Home Depot?
My dad was all about Lowe’s. I favored Home Depot until a couple years ago.
Just feels like Lowes is stocking more products contractors want and Home Depot more of what suburban homeowners want.
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When I was 28 I had a painting company called “The Amazing Paint Company”
I did Venetian plasters, faux finishes, airbrushed solar systems and butterfly garden bedrooms for high end clients. Sometimes a bedroom was $6k just in paint.
Then one day I was asked to build a deck
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@trevizo_gabe
Hell no. I m ow too many little girls compromised by older siblings or parents.
DTA man don’t trust anybody with your daughter
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So I just left the ER.
I have been having migrating chest pain and numbness in my left arm for months.
I was laying on the couch a few hours ago and started to get dizzy and short of breath coupled with chest pain.
I’m very stressed, burning myself out, if you’ve followed
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Just one last comment:
I’m not in sales / im in construction.
I didn’t realize you guys receive so many spam calls.
Obv I can’t answer every call. I personally have to answer a lot of unknown callers and thought it was extreme to set your phone to auto ignore unknown numbers
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@ChaiAndCabin
Good morning. I’m a GA pilot. I’ve never flown a commercial jet but can tell you this. Planes have been designed to handle extreme stress to the airframe. The wings of a 737 can almost clap together before they actually break.
Altitude is your friend. At 30k feet it would be
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@barrettjoneill
What gets me is the vehicle you chose is only safer in this one rare example.
In every other example that’s more likely to happen - it’s more dangerous.
Need to swerve hard to avoid an obstacle - probably gonna roll over and def not going to handle as well as a sedan.
Need
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Well this isn’t going to work.
Island is barely 2’ away from the fridge.
Skinnier island?
Back to the original peninsula?
Move fridge to end of sink wall?
Spare the “should have got a designer” unless you’re gonna pay for it.
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@JeppsenJonny
You’re not lying. Used to do turnovers for apartments etc.
One time I found a skinny vanity drawer chock full of beard trimmings. Like they were saving it.
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ISRO is about to do what hasn’t been done in over 50 years.
TO DA MOOOOOOOON! 🚀🌙
Check out their photos of the Apollo 11/17 landers. Mankind’s greatest exploratory achievement IMHO. India is about to make it look easy.
Chandrayaan-3 Mission:
🇮🇳Chandrayaan-3 is set to land on the moon 🌖on August 23, 2023, around 18:04 Hrs. IST.
Thanks for the wishes and positivity!
Let’s continue experiencing the journey together
as the action unfolds LIVE at:
ISRO Website
YouTube
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@mikedotchapin
Did not know that. I have my phone set to ignore spam calls just not “ignore all unknown callers”
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Before & After
Vuori Nashville
Headed down to Music City this week to do some simple 1yr warranty repairs on a different project before starting the next in Indy.
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@SteelerGirl7777
@libsoftiktok
This is straight grooming. The other is gay grooming. I don’t see a difference
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@Stealx
35k W2; 7 Large dogs
$3500 truck; $150k boat
$267/mo streaming, $69/mo sports package, $100/mo WiFi; But no cable TV
Owns 3 Subaru’s; not gay
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@Moss99Jo
@CraigWrites70
@CityOnTheBayou
@cheerfulclips
You matter and you’re worthy. Start with that G.
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@RedLady2024
@stclairashley
@GodHelpUsTX1
Took my son to a speech therapist and she told us “when we get home to put on Mrs Rachel” … my son speaks very well now.
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@SavingsCaptain
Me while trying to overcome an exterior color objection.
“Well, you can’t see the color from the inside” 🤣🤷♂️
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My face when I realize how stupid it was to wear black while doing drywall 🤦♂️
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Sup X - figured I’d introduce myself again.
My names Trent, I’m a commercial site superintendent for a large national GC.
I might be in a W2 now yet most don’t know I was a residential GC/SMB owner for over a decade.
How did I get my start in residential with no money /
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Level 5 so smooth
Plaster next week / Millwork the week after. Paint tomorrow & the weekend.
Backwrap looking great.
Cove lights / wood surrounds / plaster to come
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@KevinEspiritu
One of the best logos and slogans on earth brotha. No one thinks they literally want to cover the earth in paint don’t be unreasonable.
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Anyone can start a project - not everyone can finish it.
The last 5% is where we separate the proverbial “men from the boys”
Here are some tips on how to round third base and bring her home 🤪
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) -
The hierarchical representation of the project
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When I was 28 I had a painting company called “The Amazing Paint Company”
I did Venetian plasters, faux finishes, airbrushed solar systems and butterfly garden bedrooms for high end clients. Sometimes a bedroom was $6k just in paint.
Then one day I was asked to build a deck
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@sweatystartup
Scrappiest - 2 week bull run all across MN - 180 properties, over 400 work orders (small orders), by myself, no plan just a route & my 1 ton van. Sun up to sun down and find closest motel.
Made $35k and proved my salt - won a contract worth +- $500k/yr with BAFSC back in 2011.
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Still at it. 15 hours in.
Have a few hours in the morning for the final touches.
But we made it. Cleaners just arrived on site.
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When we bought our home there was a note from the previous owner.
It said:
Welcome to your new home, we used the backyard pool for most pool needs.
Me:
Ummmm Duh what else would you use?
(I was thinking they meant the actual pool in the backyard .. I was very confused)
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Kickbacks are illegal so be careful what you say.
I know people who are or did prison time for that secret handshake BS
Asking for a boat or a vacation to Europe in order to get hired for multi million dollar GC job is low life scum bag territory.
You may not get the job but
*** Secret Handshake ***
One reason my businesses failed to scale was that time and again I was hit with what I call “The Secret Handshake”
What’s that you ask?
Well it goes something like this:
CM: (Big arm stretch) Sooo you have been getting a lot of great contracts from
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It is finally time for finishes at the house.
Today marks day 293 since the fire.
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Passed our final inspections / Fire Alarm worked perfectly and would you believe it … JCI was on time 🤯
Store opens July 12th. Completed 2 weeks & 3 days early.
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@LeadershipAcad1
I don’t know how people are able to drive less than 10k miles in a year. That’s what makes it not an option for me.
Heck my 3rd car see’s that many lol
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We lost almost everything from the fire.
As we replace things we want to make sure we’re being smart with our money.
What item do you have “at home” that’s a “must have / can’t live without”
Money / Time savers
Garbage cans
Kitchenware
Toy storage
Pet care
Garage tips
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This world sucks. Read this. No one called 911.
Waiting for a tow truck bc I popped my radiator and I hear this bang. Of course a head on collision right next to me.
I run over and open the door to the grey car within seconds. Convince the guy to step out on his own strength.
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I’m buying tomorrow’s coffee for whoever guesses closest without going over - how much did I spend in RamBoard & material to cover the floor.
(Roughly 2100sqft give or take a few hundo)
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Can’t wait to see you behind the wheel of the Airslayer again
@TravisPastrana
get well soon.
#Subaruambassador
#VSC
@subaru_usa
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@huntercdurham
I remember having this same call. Although my screwing was quick - it was just as painful a call to make.
Through Him, We can brotha. Thanks for sharing.
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“Guess what! I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more tools!”
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@dieworkwear
I let this fad pass right by me. Wing tips with sneaker soles 🤮 I couldn’t even comprehend it!
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Gonna have a talk with my PM about hiring these guys for drywall 🙄
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Real life Sandlot moment.
Just realized the ball my son has been playing with ….
Signed by Darrel Strawberry 🤦♂️
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This is a great metaphor for what it’s like to be a GC.
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Would be remiss if I didn’t celebrate a little.
Although, I’ve had posts with 300 views gain more followers.
Still incredible to see the reach there is on X.
Pick up yah dam phones yah bums!
*dusts shoulder off*
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@roblabonne
Huge positive reinforcement / conga line to the potty with a catchy jingle / prize bag for using the potty (about 10 small prizes) then final prize is new underwear. They will love the new underwear so much they won’t want to soil them.
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My dad passed away 15 years ago today. He was 49. I miss him greatly.
I was 16 here and only had 9 more years remaining.
Needless to say you should call your dad.
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Ty very much. Calls, DM’s, comments
There are good people in this world.
We all struggle and my problems are not any worse or better than anyone else’s.
Little wake up call - peace of mind provided.
I still don’t feel right but it’s different after the tests knowing I’m
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Who’s bright idea was it to put 20lb lights recessed into the ceiling? 🙄
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That’s a wrap. Another one down.
Will take some final photos in a couple weeks when the barricades are removed.
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I’m a commercial site superintendent
I get job offers on every project. Sometimes for a lot more than I make and I keep turning them down bc I love where I work.
These are the things that keep me where I’m at.
1. I run my own show
2. I have back end support
3. No gps
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@GrulkeLamonte
Leave it and if problemo’s come up you can deny deny deny 🤣🤷♂️
I found cannabis edibles left one time .. did not complain. 5 star. Raving reviews
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My dad died 15 years ago due to cancer.
Today was the first time I’ve been able to spend Fathers Day with him since he was alive.
He sure would have loved this.
Dad's been gone for 12 years but it's kind of cool that I can visit him at his zenith on YouTube.
1984 basement tape submission for MTV was a pretty chill song, this isn't the slam dance set.
Pretty prescient a song called Spoiled Americans.
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Bungalow AirBnb in Broad Ripple (Indianapolis) for the week.
We’ve come to really like this area. Interior pics in thread.
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@justfara
@Trace_Cohen
#9
is untrue where I’m at. The urban farm I volunteer at grew over 7k#’s of great produce. They only want the fruit not the veggies. Over 3k#’s of produce grown at the Urban Farm gets tossed out by the food bank. About half each week.
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I know it’s out of place. But this is the fixture that burnt our home down.
We thought this red lamp was a fitting replacement.
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@OrwellNGoode
Always tip - under $100 is always 50% - no matter the quality of service. Sometimes you teach them more with a clear & kind critique while still tipping them rather than stiffing them and saying nothing.
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Who else has a writing utensil obsession?
New pick up.
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The oldest Von Holten meets the youngest
Easter is about forgiveness
My father died when he was 49. At that time my grandfather kinda went a little crazy. Then I stopped speaking to him & it’s been a long time since then.
Over the last year I’ve made several trips to the
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Full house today. 22 men on site.
That comes to 100 sq ft per person
*FA commissioning
*Elec trim out
*Plumb water heater
*Storefront glass
*Gyp repairs
*Millwork
*HVAC transition boxes for spiral diffusers
*Back of house storage racking
*Door slab delivery
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*** How to write an effective Request for Information (RFI) ***
(Takes deep breathe .. this is a long one)
During construction projects, effective communication is crucial for ensuring that all parties involved are on the same page and that the project runs smoothly.
One of
I’ve read and replied to a ton of RFI’s in my career. If you’re looking for a quick response, do your part to facilitate the process.
First, make sure to read and review before submitting. Don’t just pass them along from your subs. Instant turn-off for an A/E when they’e
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A well deserved congratulations. I have a 15 year old Siberian Husky named Roxy!!
Happy Birthday!
I got her soon after my dad passed away. I was lonely and hurt at the time. Something compelled me and on a whim went and bought her from a breeder.
I gave her the name Roxy
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Genuinely grateful for all the comments and insight.
We’ve decided to stick with the peninsula for these reasons:
* no need to move any MEP’s already installed
* max counter space
* pantry
* small adjustment to cabinet order (not made yet)
* pool outside the patio door so
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Lights are on!
And more mud on the jambs .. last coat tomorrow
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Backwrap looking great.
Cove lights / wood surrounds / plaster to come
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I’ve told this story on X before but since this is going around I figured I’d share about the time I got duplicate checks for $20k and kept them.
Contracting B2B can be cut-throat.
As our reputation grew as a “go to” contractor, we gained new clients from all over the
In reference to returning an overpayment or making payments on a paid invoice.
X is full of talking heads - but make no mistake, brutal is what business in free markets should be defined as.
To my “competitors”, We aren’t in kindergarten anymore folks. I’m not your safety net.
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Still remaining:
Touch up
Basement carpet
Email test results for blower door test
Should be mid week before we can officially move back in.
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We have so much work!
If you’re looking for a great place to start/advance a career in commercial construction management - the company I work for is hiring traveling Superintendents & PM’s.
We have offices in Indianapolis, Chicago and Nashville.
Why should you work here?
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When your fiance is the fisherman in the family (and MIL) .. do I have to turn my man card in?
Her brother will never accept me he is like the Michael Jordan of fishing as far as I’m concerned 🤣
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@trentjhughes
Pull behind concrete pump. 1 truck / 1 well paid laborer / 1 concrete trailer. All can be done for much less than $10k to start.
Easy $2500/day 5 days a week / 8 months a year. 4 month vacation.
Don’t steal my idea.
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@LeadershipAcad1
The accident and $500 need from a good employee are completely separate situations and I would handle them as individual issues.
1. Assuming the $500 is for a valid understandable reason I would advance the cash.
2. The accident is the cost of doing business. Retraining a new
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After much review - we found a union bricklayer to build the fireplace (his specialty)
Materials / labor all in for $3500.
Half as much as the Majestic
The budget was tight here so I’m happy with the outcome.
Kind thanks to all that commented with options and ideas
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Good news: All MEP’s and insulation inspections passed at the house today.
Gyp next week. Very glad to finally start to close this up. Been a long road.
Seeing this photo really breaks my heart. Our home may have been outdated and yes it’s going to be all new and nice when
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Electrician quoted $27k to do the rough including switches outlets and cans w/trim. 🤯
First 🚩was the $350 permit fee (permit is already pulled buddy)
So of course the contractor calls me freaking out saying we added a dozen outlets to the garage.
I show him the photo above
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Where are my heavy equipment guys with a soft side?
Put these in your garden. Everyone loves them.
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If anyone is looking for construction manager in the Chicagoland area - DM me.
I’m available soon.
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Can’t even say anything negative … because I was this guy at one time.
Just a Ford Ranger and a dream.
Get it brotha!
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Good question.
What are the differences between each level of drywall finishing?
I’ll try to break this down in a simplified version.
👉Level 0 - No finishing work has been done on the drywall.
👉Level 1 - Joint tape is embedded in joint compound at the seams, but no mud
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