The Don't Do It Yourself Podcast

Tommy is not available today. No-Nonsense Nance welcomes Dennis Rusch from Fully Promoted.  They discuss the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! No-Nonsense Nance covers a variety of topics.The company was formerly called Embroid MeThey are a one stop shop for all your marketing needsThey can put your name and company logo on a wide variety of productsPens can be a great way to market your companyThe do embroidery, screen printing, direct to garment and printing to paper as wellDennis has 3 people working in his storeFully Promoted has a showroom where you can see and touch the products that they customizeIf you need help with a logo or branding, Dennis has designers that he works withMagnetic calendars are very popular with real estate brokersThey have access to 750,000 different products they can customizeFull Promoted has a catalog of American Made productsThey are located in Tewksbury, MAThey can be reached by phone at 978-455-2604You can contact them by email at dennis.rusch@fullypromoted.comThe company’s website can be found at www.fullypromoted.com/andover-maIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy is not in the studio today. Nance talks to Joe Giacalone from Arch Painting. They discuss the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! Tommy 2 Shoes and No-Nonsense Nance cover a variety of topics.Joe is the owner of Arch PaintingThe company has been in business for 22 yearsArch Painting does both commercial and residential workArch painting has about 250 employees at the height of the seasonArch will send out a project manager to review the scope of the projectThe project manager will be able to give an estimate at the time of the visitJoe gives some detail about the commercial work they doWhy should I use Arch Painting instead of a smaller company?Arch offers 0% financing for 12 monthsWhat if I have lead paint to deal with?Arch Painting can handle minor carpentry and has contractors they work with for larger issuesOn residential work, Arch Painting does not collect any payment until the job is doneThey can be reached by phone at 781 933-9335You can contact them by email at joe@archpainting.comThe company’s website can be found at archpainting.comIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy is not in today.  Nance talks about planning your next project. What steps do you need to take before starting?Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! No-Nonsense Nance covers a variety of topics.Know what you need as well as what you wantSummer projects include pools, patios and decksThis is the time for outdoor living and outdoor projectsShould I do anything for ticks & mosquitos?What do I need to know about lawn care?What about the rest of my landscaping?Get someone to come out occasionally to inspect your propertyIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy is not in today.  Nance talks to Maria Erna owner of Wag Premier Grooming Salon. They discuss the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! Tommy 2 Shoes and No-Nonsense Nance cover a variety of topics.Wag Premier Grooming Salon & Self-Service Dog Wash Spa is located in Salem, NHMaria wanted to create a high-end experienceThe tubs were custom built for the salonThe tubs have a hydro-massage feature built inThe provide Paul Mitchell pet grooming productsWag allows pet owners to do the bathing themselvesWag also offers a full line of grooming services for those who don’t want to do it themselvesThe pets are attended at all times and they believe strongly in a crate free environmentThey do everything they can to keep your pet relaxedThey have no heating elements in their dryersThe groomers are canine cosmetologists who are trained in pet CPR and first aidWag Premier Grooming also offers cat groomingWag offers wedding packages for dogs who are part of wedding ceremoniesThey also have coloring servicesThey can be reached by phone at 603 328-5530You can contact them by email at wagplace@gmail.com.comThe company’s website can be found at wagplace.comIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Nance is solo today and she talks to Jamie McNamara from hibu Digital Marketing. They discuss the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! Tommy 2 Shoes and No-Nonsense Nance cover a variety of topics.They do websites, SEO and work with digital advertisingJamie talks about how Facebook ads workHibu can optimize for voice searchHibu helps businesses be found in online listingsThey can build a website that includes optimization for digital marketingHibu can create ecommerce sitesJamie can be reached at 617 312-7557You can contact him by email at james.mcnamara@hibu.comThe company’s website can be found at hibu.comIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy is not here today, so Nance talks about all the things a homeowner needs to be aware of before starting a project. It doesn’t matter what the project size might be, you need to plan.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! No-Nonsense Nance covers a variety of topics.What do I do if I have an emergency repair that needs to be done right away?The first step is to be proactive – put together a list of contractors for various contractors that can help in an emergencyPut the emergency numbers in your contact listWhat if I don’t have a contractor already identified?Once you’ve chosen the provider, you need to be prepared to find other options if they’re busyDon’t react without doing your researchGet a price before you let the contractor start the projectGet the insurance papers from your contractorWith a renovation, where do you start?Before doing anything else, establish a budgetNext, you need to find and interview contractorsPrepare a list of the things you want for your projectMake sure you get an estimate from multiple contractorsOnce you select a contractor, make sure you sign a contractMake sure you take notes when you meet with the contractorFind out about whether the contractor has enough employees to handle the size of your projectYou should do change orders for anything unexpected that comes upIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy and Nance cover the top 6 things you need to know before you sign a contract to have work done on your home. They lay out some potential pitfalls.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! Tommy 2 Shoes and No-Nonsense Nance cover a variety of topics.Have a price in your head for what the job should costEven if it’s a relative, you need a contractBefore you sign a contract, get references and call themMake sure that permits are pulledGet a fixed price bid – not time and materialsMake sure that they have insurance – get a copy of their binder, workmen’s comp, etcCheck with the Better Business BureauMake sure you read every detail of the contractIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy is at a meeting today, so Nance is solo. She talks to Billy Brouck from Salem Sign Company. They discuss the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! Tommy 2 Shoes and No-Nonsense Nance cover a variety of topics.Salem Sign work with big customers and smaller start-up companies as wellThey offer full service to figure out the right sign for each customerThey will do the design work for the signs they deliverTheir pricing is very reasonable, and they work to keep cost downThey do a lot of truck lettering from one to a whole fleetAll of the work is done in houseThey have been in business for 25 yearsThe business is located at 368 N Broadway, Salem, NHSalem Sign can be reached at 603 898-0808If Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy and Nance cover the top 6 things you never want to say to a contractor. They lay out some potential pitfalls.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! Tommy 2 Shoes and No-Nonsense Nance cover a variety of topics.Never tell a contractor that they are the only one bidding on the jobDon’t trust that they have insurance – look at their insurance policyDon’t hire someone on a handshake – you always need a contractNever say that you’re not in a hurryDon’t make the mistake of saying that price is no objectWhat is the number 1 thing you never want to say to a contractor?If Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy and Nance talk to Joe Nassar and Dennis Larocque from Nassar Landscaping & Irrigation, Inc. They discuss the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! Tommy 2 Shoes and No-Nonsense Nance cover a variety of topics.Nassar Landscaping & Irrigation started in 1987 and they have 25 employeesWhat kind of services does the company offer?They do both businesses and residentialThey have an initial consultation with the customer to understand their needsWhat’s involved in a spring cleanup?What kind of lawn issues might you be facing?Call early since they are booking up fastFor plowing, the focus on commercial customersNassar Landscaping & Irrigation is based in Salem, NHThey serve the Southern, NH area and Merrimack ValleyThey can be reached by phone at 603 894-0764You can contact them by email at joe@nassarlandscaping.comThe company’s website can be found at nassarlandscaping.comIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy and Nance talk to Peter Thomas from Total Design Concrete. They discuss the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! Tommy 2 Shoes and No-Nonsense Nance cover a variety of topics.The company provides a wide variety of concrete servicesPeter treats everyone like a celebrityTommy and Nance talk to Pete about some of his recent workPete talks about patterns in concreteConcrete comes in a wide variety of colors and texturesWhat kind of challenges are involved when working with concrete?Water is the main enemy of concreteYou need a very experienced person to get the best resultsTotal Concrete Design has a crew of 8Total Concrete Design is a leader in using new products and technologyTotal Design Concrete is based in Nashua, NHHowever, they will travel anywhere to workThey can be reached by phone at 800 909-9737You can also Message them on FacebookThe company’s website can be found at totaldesignconcrete.comIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy and Nance talk to Dan Stacey from Stacey Tree Service, LLC. They discuss the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! Tommy 2 Shoes and No-Nonsense Nance cover a variety of topics.The company provides a wide variety of tree servicesStacey Tree Service has been in business for over 40 yearsDan talks about some of the tree problems he’s seenIn addition to crane work and tree removal, they do tree pruningIn the fall, they sell seasoned firewoodThe company recycles all trees that are removed or the homeowner can keep the woodStacey Tree Service offers 24-hour emergency service at 603 490-8777They are fully-insured and they are always focused on safetyWhat kind of equipment do they have?Stacey Tree Service is based in Atkinson, NHThey work an area between North Andover, MA and Portsmouth, NHThey can be reached by phone at 603 893-9202You can contact them by email at staceytreeservice@gmail.comThe company’s website can be found at staceytreeservice.comIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy is away and Nance talks about Rodan + Fields. She discusses the products and the opportunities to look younger and make moneyPut That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! No Nonsense Nance covers a variety of topics.Rodan + Fields is committed to their products and resultsProactive was the first product developed by the companyYou can try their products for two months and get a full refund if you’re not satisfiedNancy talks about lash boost which is one of the more popular productsYou only need one swipe at night and in 8 weeks, you have thicker, longer and darker eyelashesThe products are designed by dermatologistsThey have a product called Reverse SkinNancy talks about the 4-step processRodan + Fields is number 1 skin care in North AmericaNancy talks about how to sell Rodan + Fields to make moneyNancy can be reached by phone at 781 254-9110Her email address is ipswichnat@aol.comIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Nance welcomes Mike Strategakis from Rolling Stogies of Hudson, NH. They discuss the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! No Nonsense Nance covers a variety of topics.Rolling Stogies has a storefront in HudsonThey also have a 40-foot custom trailer with a smoking roomThere is a 30-foot awning off the side of the trailerRolling Stogies does all sorts of events: weddings, golf, festivals, corporate events, etc.The service is very affordableMike has been doing this for 20 yearsThey sell both singles and boxes at eventsThe website can be found at rollingstogies.netThe phone number to reach Rolling Stogies is 978 310-7067Rolling Stogies can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/rollingstogies.netThe email address is cigarman@rollingstogies.netIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy and Nance welcome Frank Carter from Micaven Contracting in Wilmington. They discuss the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! Tommy 2 Shoes and No Nonsense Nance cover a variety of topics.The company does general contracting as well as plowing in the winterFrank does small commercial jobs as well as residencesThere are examples of his work on Facebook: facebook.com/micavencontractingTom and Nance talk bathrooms with FrankTommy talks about the work Frank did on his bathroom remodelThey move on to talk about plowingWhat should you be looking for in a plowing contractor?The phone number to reach Micaven Contracting is 978 761-8720The email address is fecarta@comcast.netAs always, the service provides will offer a 10% discount if you mention The Don’t Do It YourselfAll contractors are fully insuredIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Nancy is solo and she welcomes Greg Contreras from G for Graphics. They discuss the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself!  No Nonsense Nance covers a variety of topics.:Greg has been in the graphics industry for over 15 yearsThe company is located in Billerica, MAGreg talks about how he got started in the businessHe was educated in the Philippines and continued his education in New YorkNance talks about how she met Greg and the business they’ve done togetherThey do screen printing, garments, and large format printingGreg emphasizes the importance of communication right from the beginningGreg talks about the process to create great signageYou can reach Greg at 518 365-4016 or by email at greg@gisforgraphics.comTheir website can be found at gforgraphics.comAs always, the service provides will offer a 10% discount if you mention The Don’t Do It Yourself PodcastAll contractors are fully insuredIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

No Nonsense Nance welcomes Prudey Ferrone from Island Medical Laser. They talk about the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! No Nonsense Nance covers a variety of topics.Island Medical Laser is located in Roslyn Heights, New YorkPrudey talks about the services offered by the spaA medical facial is very different from a regular facialIn addition to facials, they do Botox, fillers, body sculpting and so much moreThey offer procedures and product to heal sun damagePrudey started her career at LancômeNance and Prudey talk about empowering womenPrudey talks about the benefits of direct salesThe phone number to reach the company is 516 299-5500The company’s website can be found at islandlaser.comIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Tommy and Nance welcome Mr. Jonathan to this episode to talk about learning how to dance. Jonathan has been dancing since age 3.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself! Tommy 2 Shoes and No Nonsense Nance cover a variety of topics.Is Mr. Jonathan a mushroom?Jonathan has lots of videos on his YouTube channel – just search for Mr. JonathanJonathan talks about the history of swingTom and Nance love to danceJonathan talks about the structure of his wedding dance packageJonathan’s wife is a nationally ranked ballroom dancerIs he a phenomenal dipper?Jonathan videos every lesson, so the students can learn fasterBesides the wedding package, he is also a swing coachJonathan’s website can be found at mrjonathanismydj.comYou can reach Mr. Jonathan by phone at 603 475-1391Jonathan has a special offer for listeners – his 12-week wedding package, a $1200 value is available for only $999 if you mention The Don’t Do It Yourself PodcastIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Nancy is solo today. She welcomes Mr. Jonathan from Mr. Jonathan Is My DJ. They discuss Mr. Jonathan’s DJ services.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself!  No Nonsense Nance covers a variety of topics.Jonathan has been a DJ for over 20 yearsJonathan’s equipment is all digitalHe’ll do events for anywhere from 30 to 3000 guestsHe handles lighting, sound and brings backup equipment for everythingJonathan consults with the client on all aspect of the event to be sure the music is perfectWeddings are a specialty for Mr. JonathanHe has a dance package for weddings that includes dance instructionBy phone, the company can be reached at 603 475-1391Check out his website at mrjonathanismydj.comIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Nancy is solo today. She welcomes Karen Marshall from Boston Concrete Corporation (BCC). They discuss the services offered by the company.Put That Hammer Down and Don’t Do It Yourself!  No Nonsense Nance covers a variety of topics.Boston Concrete Corporation is located in Lowell, MAThey are a ready-mix manufacturerThe company services both business and residentialThey supply concrete for foundations, bridge decks, sidewalks and poolsWith 15 trucks, they can accommodate large poursCan you pour concrete in the cold weather?Boston Concrete does colored concreteThe company is Mass DOT approvedBy phone, the company can be reached at 978 937-7222Check out their website at bostonconcrete.comIf Tommy 2 Shoes won’t do it himself, you should Put that hammer down and contact The Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast at Tommys2Shoes@aol.com. This and every episode of the Don’t Do It Yourself Podcast are taped at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and are hosted on the United Podcast Network.