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Screw & Glue is the podcast for contractors, remodelers, and professionals in the bathroom remodeling industry who want to build smarter, more profitable businesses.
Each episode dives into the real-world side of bath remodeling — from acrylic shower wall systems and tile-look panels to installation efficiency, supplier relationships, product access, and contractor marketing strategies. We break down what’s working in today’s shower and bathroom market, what’s costing contractors money, and how to increase margins without increasing overhead.
Whether you’re searching for a reliable acrylic shower wall supplier, exploring wholesale bathroom product opportunities, or looking to streamline your remodel process, Screw & Glue delivers practical insights, industry conversations, and actionable takeaways you can apply immediately.
We cover:
• Acrylic shower walls and tile-look panel systems
• Subway, hexagon, and herringbone shower designs
• Installation methods and labor cost comparisons
• Dealer programs and supplier relationships
• Marketing strategies for bathroom remodelers
• Scaling a bath remodeling business
• Industry trends and product innovation
This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s an insider conversation about the business of bathroom remodeling — what works, what doesn’t, and how to build a system that sticks.
New episodes weekly.
There are a lot of dealers in this industry who know how to remodel a bathroom.
They can waterproof a pan.
They can hang board.
They can float a wall.
They can make it look clean.
But ask them their material margin…
Silence.
Ask them what their supplier strategy is…
Blank stare.
Ask them what their cost per lead is…
Different conversation.
And that’s the gap.
Welcome to Screw & Glue.
This isn’t a tile podcast.
It’s not a tools podcast.
It’s not a “check out this cool shower build” podcast.
This is where bathroom remodelers build smarter businesses.
If you’re installing bathrooms and you’re booked out…
But you still feel like you’re grinding…
If your sales are decent but your bank account doesn’t reflect the stress…
If you’ve ever looked at your schedule and thought, “There has to be a better way to run this”…
You’re in the right place.
This is for contractors who don’t just want to install.
They want leverage.
They want margin.
They want systems.
They want control.
Let’s just say it.
Most bathroom remodelers are operators.
Not business owners.
They buy from whoever is closest.
They price based on “what feels fair.”
They run jobs based on experience.
They market when things slow down.
And it works.
Until it doesn’t.
Margins get tight.
Suppliers squeeze you.
Install times creep.
You hire help and overhead explodes.
Leads dry up and now you’re scrambling.
And nobody ever taught you how to think about this stuff.
You learned how to build.
You didn’t learn how to structure a business.
That’s what this podcast is about.
Let’s talk about the name.
Screw & Glue.
It’s simple.
That’s what we do.
We fasten things.
We bond things.
We build things that last.
But in business…
You need more than screws and glue.
You need strategy.
You need supplier leverage.
You need pricing discipline.
You need installation efficiency.
You need predictable lead flow.
Otherwise you’re just working harder each year for the same money.
Here’s what you can expect from this show.
We’re going to talk about:
Supplier strategy.
Not “where do you buy tile.”
But:
How do you negotiate?
How do you structure relationships?
How do you protect margin?
When do you diversify?
When do you consolidate?
We’re going to talk about profit margins.
Not theory.
Real numbers.
Markup vs margin.
Material control.
Change order discipline.
How to stop bleeding money on “small stuff.”
We’re going to talk about installation efficiency.
How do you cut a 10-day job to 7 without cutting quality?
Where are you losing time?
Where are callbacks actually coming from?
What systems reduce chaos?
And we’re going to talk marketing.
Not branding fluff.
Lead flow.
Offer positioning.
Pre-qualifying.
Why most remodelers attract the wrong clients.
And how to fix that.
This won’t be motivational.
You don’t need motivation.
You’re already working 10–12 hour days.
What you need is clarity.
You need someone to say:
Here’s how this works.
Here’s what most guys miss.
Here’s what actually moves the needle.
Some episodes will be solo breakdowns.
Some will be interviews with operators who’ve figured something out.
Some will challenge the way you think about your current setup.
If you get uncomfortable at times, that’s probably a good sign.
Here’s the real shift.
If you’re listening to this…
You’re not just a bathroom remodeler.
You’re a business builder in the bath remodeling industry.
That’s different.
A remodeler asks:
“How do I get this job done?”
A business builder asks:
“How do I build a machine that gets jobs done predictably, profitably, and repeatedly?”
That’s the conversation we’re having here.
We’re going to keep this practical.
No fluff.
No filler.
No exaggerated income claims.
Just:
Strategy.
Systems.
Execution.
If an idea doesn’t increase profit, reduce stress, or create leverage…
We won’t waste time on it.
If this resonates with you…
Subscribe.
Share it with another remodeler who’s thinking bigger.
And start listening with a different mindset.
Not “How do I work harder?”
But:
Where am I leaking margin?
Where am I exposed?
Where can I build smarter?
That’s what Screw & Glue is about.
Building smarter bathrooms.
And even smarter businesses.
See you in the next episode.