The HODCAST - Building Conversations

The Hodcast is hosted by Sam La Roche and features apprentices, tradespeople, and industry professionals in meaningful conversations about learning the trade, building a career, and continuous development — on site and beyond. From early experiences to leadership insights, it’s a platform for shared learning and growth.New episodes every week.Follow now for conversations worth having. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HODCAST - Building Conversations is a business podcast hosted by The HODCAST, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The HODCAST hosts The HODCAST - Building Conversations, a business show with 53 episodes published.

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  Episode #52

  SEASON FINALE! Why You Struggle With The Basics (And How To Fix It) | Tyler Butt | Conversation #52

  Apr 11, 20261h 7mS1

  <p>Season One Finale.</p><p>In this episode of The Hodcast, Sam La Roche sits down with Tyler Butt — a fast-rising entrepreneur with over 4 million followers across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.</p><p>But this conversation isn’t about social media.</p><p>It’s about something far more important:</p><br><p>Why everyday life feels harder than it should.</p><br><p>From building a brand at a young age to helping millions simplify their routines, Tyler has built his platform around one core idea:</p><p>Simple systems beat motivation every time.</p><br><p>In this e...

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  Episode #51

  Are You Living a Life You Actually Chose? | Will Polston | Conversation #51

  Apr 4, 202652 minS1

  <p>Most people don’t choose their life. They inherit it.</p><br><p>In this episode of The Hodcast, Sam La Roche sits down with Will Polston to explore why so many people feel stuck, even when they’re doing everything “right”.</p><br><p>From identity and belief systems to high performance and burnout, this conversation goes beyond typical self-development advice and asks a harder question:</p><br><p>Are you building a life that’s truly yours?</p><br><p>A powerful episode on clarity, alignment, and what it really takes to change direction.</p><br><p>Find Will...

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  Episode #50

  Why Kindness Is the Hardest Leadership Skill | Carmel Saulbrey | Conversation #50

  Mar 28, 202653 minS1

  <p>What happens when kindness becomes a professional standard, not just a personal choice?</p><br><p>In Conversation 50 of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Carmel Saulbrey, Founder of The Kindness Code, shares her experience leading therapeutic children’s homes and working with young people who have experienced trauma.</p><br><p>This is a conversation about courage, leadership and what it really takes to support people in the most challenging circumstances.</p><br><p>We discuss</p><p> • Building resilience through difficult experiences</p><p> • What trauma looks like in young people</p><p> • The role of kindness...

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  Episode #49

  Why the Best Worker on Site Isn’t Always the Bricklayer | Timmy Mercer | Conversation #49

  Mar 22, 20261h 1mS1

  <p>What does it mean to take real pride in your work?</p><br><p>In Conversation 49 of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Timmy Mercer, Hod carrier for over 4 decades, shares his experience as a hod carrier and what it means to build a reputation through consistency, discipline and graft, Hard Graft!</p><br><p>This episode explores the value of roles that are often overlooked and the people who quietly set the standard on site.</p><br><p>We discuss</p><p> • The role of a hod carrier and why it matters</p><p> • Reliability, standards and work...

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  Episode #48

  “What It’s Like Being a Gay Bricklayer” | Patrick Whitlock | Conversation #48

  Mar 15, 20261h 6mS1

  <p>What does it mean to design a life you can actually live?</p><br><p>In this episode of The Hodcast, Patrick Whitlock sits down with Sam La Roche to talk about his journey as a bricklayer, trainer, father and gay man working in construction.</p><br><p>For years Patrick felt he had to hide a part of himself in order to fit into the culture of building sites. In this conversation he reflects on the pressure that creates and what happens when someone finally decides to stop living a life that only feels manageable.</p><br><p>...

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