{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The ICE Expo Podcast","title":"Episode 9: Pete The Builder ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d46c5ae3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2377,"description":"Join us for an inspiring conversation with Peter Finn, aka Pete the Builder, as he shares his journey from apprentice carpenter to becoming one of Ireland's most recognizable faces in construction.In this episode, Pete opens up about his early days learning the trade, how he accidentally stumbled into television on RTÉ's \"Room to Improve\" with Dermot Bannon, and the evolution of his social media presence. He discusses the viral \"Galway Races\" moment that took the internet by storm, working with content creators like John McGuigan, and his thoughts on how social media is changing perceptions of the construction industry.Pete also shares valuable life advice about consistency, mental health, and his philosophy of \"this too will pass.\" We explore his business MDS Construction, his partnership ventures including the magical Christmas experience at Logos, and his excitement for Ice Expo 2026.Whether you're in the trades, thinking about a career in construction, or just love a good Irish success story, this episode is packed with humor, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom from one of Ireland's favorite builders.\nTimestamps00:00:00 - Intro & Sponsor Message00:00:12 - Welcome & Introduction to Pete the Builder00:00:28 - Early Days: How Pete Got Started in ConstructionGrowing up with a love for buildingGetting his apprenticeship with Hugh RileyLearning to build houses from foundation to finish00:01:42 - Breaking Into TelevisionFirst call from Room to Improve with Dermot BannonFeeling comfortable in front of camerasDoing eight episodes over six series00:02:48 - Transition to Home Rescue & Social MediaMoving to the Home Rescue spinoff showReluctantly getting into social mediaUnderstanding the importance of building a brand00:04:00 - Origin of \"Pete the Builder\"Working with Galway roofersHow a casual nickname became a brand00:04:22 - Dealing with Online NegativityThe reality of having a public profileHandling personal attacks and trollsThe block button strategy00:06:34 -...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FFUUg3zmJxgtUrlETPHqeD3eG0i_yhjQRb2JE5eYaFI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ZjFm/MjVlMzE0YWYzZjFm/YjI1OWNiZDU2M2U1/NDcyMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}