Michael Upshall's guest appearances

Michael Upshall

Against The Grain - The Podcast

The Marketing Checklist with Hank and Sharyn Yuloff

The Tim Faller Show

Kevin Schultz

Chris Fox

Mike Carey

Ryan Murphy

Kevin O’Connor

Chris Bache

David Cooper

Ben Reynolds

Jack Miller

Mitchell Davis

Brewster Kahle

David Myers

Andy Moore

Stephen Barr

Robert Miller

OwlTail

Tim Faller

From the vault, this episode was recorded because of a suggestion from one of our faithful listeners. Enjoy!Get ready for an insightful episode as we dive into the topic of mistakes—specifically, the ones that cost remodelers and renovators more than just a few shims. We’re not talking about technical slip-ups; we’re tackling the errors that hit remodelers where it hurts the most.Introducing Michael Upshall, the Founder of Probuilt Design + Build in Bolton, Ontario. Michael’s reputation precedes him, with appearances in design and home/lifestyle magazines, as well as regular speaking engagements at GTA Home Shows. With over 35 years of experience as a master carpenter turned renovator and builder, Michael has garnered numerous awards and accolades. In fact, PROBUILT holds the distinction of being the first two-time recipient of the prestigious BILD “Renovator of the Year” Award in 2002 and 2006.In this episode, Tim, Steve, and Michael discuss: Most common business mistakes contractors make The importance of detailed specifications Designing projects within client budgets Pros and cons of competitive bidding vs. design/build approach They also tackle the three biggest mistakes in production: Sales to production hand-off packages Tracking job costs during production Timelines and scheduling intricacies Michael also shares what it is like to build a house in 9 days to be featured in a trade show.We value our subscribers and listeners, and we appreciate your suggestions for future guests. If there’s someone you’ve heard on another podcast or an author of a book who made a lasting impression, please reach out and let us know. Your input matters to us!Join us on this enlightening journey and gain invaluable insights from the knowledgeable Michael Upshall.Stay tuned and stay inspired!

From the vault, this episode was recorded because of a suggestion from one of our faithful listeners. Enjoy!Get ready for an insightful episode as we dive into the topic of mistakes—specifically, the ones that cost remodelers and renovators more than just a few shims. We’re not talking about technical slip-ups; we’re tackling the errors that hit remodelers where it hurts the most.Introducing Michael Upshall, the Founder of <a href="https://www.probuilt.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Probuilt Design + Build in Bolton, Ontario</a>. Michael’s reputation precedes him, with appearances in design and home/lifestyle magazines, as well as regular speaking engagements at GTA Home Shows. With over 35 years of experience as a master carpenter turned renovator and builder, Michael has garnered numerous awards and accolades. In fact, PROBUILT holds the distinction of being the first two-time recipient of the prestigious BILD “Renovator of the Year” Award in 2002 and 2006.In this episode, Tim, Steve, and Michael discuss:<ul> <li>Most common business mistakes contractors make</li> <li>The importance of detailed specifications</li> <li>Designing projects within client budgets</li> <li>Pros and cons of competitive bidding vs. design/build approach</li> </ul>They also tackle the three biggest mistakes in production:<ul> <li>Sales to production hand-off packages</li> <li>Tracking job costs during production</li> <li>Timelines and scheduling intricacies</li> </ul><ul></ul>Michael also shares what it is like to build a house in 9 days to be featured in a trade show.We value our subscribers and listeners, and we appreciate your suggestions for future guests. If there’s someone you’ve heard on another podcast or an author of a book who made a lasting impression, please reach out and let us know. Your input matters to us!Join us on this enlightening journey and gain invaluable insights from the knowledgeable Michael Upshall.Stay tuned and stay inspired!

Costly Mistakes in Renovation with Michael Upshall – [Best of The Tim Faller Show]

In today's episode we will feature audio from an Interview of Michael Upshall, of UNSILO.  The interview was conducted by Matthew Ismail, Director of Collection Development, University of Central Michigan.  Michael Upshall is head of sales and business development at UNSILO, the B2B part of Cactus Communications specialising in AI tools. He started in publishing compiling dictionaries, then moved to editing how-to books for Dorling Kindersley, before co-founding reference publisher Helicon Publishing. He has worked with publishers on digital creation and delivery, including The IET, CABI, and Cambridge University Press, as well as managing  projects for JISC, the UK Association for Digital Solutions in UK higher education. He has written articles and books (Content Licensing, Elsevier, 2009), and writes a regular column on digital publishing. Today Michael gives his take on AI in publishing with a focus on feet on the ground reality.  

In today's episode we will feature audio from an Interview of Michael Upshall, of UNSILO.  The interview was conducted by Matthew Ismail, Director of Collection Development, University of Central Michigan.  Michael Upshall is head of sales and business development at UNSILO, the B2B part of Cactus Communications specialising in AI tools. He started in publishing compiling dictionaries, then moved to editing how-to books for Dorling Kindersley, before co-founding reference publisher Helicon Publishing. He has worked with publishers on digital creation and delivery, including The IET, CABI, and Cambridge University Press, as well as managing  projects for JISC, the UK Association for Digital Solutions in UK higher education. He has written articles and books (Content Licensing, Elsevier, 2009), and writes a regular column on digital publishing. Today Michael gives his take on AI in publishing with a focus on feet on the ground reality.

ATGthePodcast 106 - Artificial Intelligence and Publishing With Feet Firmly on the Ground-with Michael Upshall, UNSILO