Best 10x Pod Group Network Podcasts (2025)

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Sealing Roof Leaks — Quick Fixes Before Major Damage 44:32

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A roof leak at two in the morning feels like a crisis. You hear the drip, see the stain, and picture the repair bill climbing by the minute. This three-chapter field manual turns that panic into a clear plan. It teaches you how to stabilize the interior, find the real path of water, make a safe quick patch in dry weather, and prove that the fix hol…

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Patching Drywall — Small Holes, Clean Finishes 41:00

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A smooth wall changes how a room feels. In this step-by-step field manual, you learn the exact sequence to patch drywall so repairs vanish in daylight and under raking light at night. Chapter 1 covers small defects—nail pops, tiny picture-hook holes, shallow dents—and shows how to bevel, fill thin, and feather with a four- and six-inch knife for fa…

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Replacing a Light Switch or Outlet Safely — Step-By-Step, Code-Aware 20:32

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Learn how to replace a single-pole light switch and a standard duplex outlet the safe, code-aware way. We start with planning and de-energizing at the breaker, then verify zero volts with a non-contact tester and multimeter. You’ll map conductors, label wires, and check box-fill before touching a screw. In the install phase, you’ll land hot, neutra…

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Repairing a Running Toilet 28:14

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A toilet that never stops running wastes gallons a day. This hands-on guide teaches you how to map the tank parts, run a dye test to locate the leak, replace a flapper the right way, adjust the float to one inch below the overflow, and swap a fill valve that will not shut off. You’ll confirm success with simple marks, timing, and an overnight check…

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Everyday Tool Skills — Jump-Start a Car Safely 46:22

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A dead car battery can turn a normal morning into a stressful scramble. This step-locked field manual takes the panic out of the moment and replaces it with a calm, proven process. Across three detailed chapters, you’ll learn exactly how to set up, connect, and verify a safe jump-start on any standard twelve-volt vehicle. Chapter One covers the fun…

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Fixing a Leaky Faucet 52:13

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“Fixing a Leaky Faucet” turns an annoying drip into a quick, safe win. Chapter 1 shows you how to confirm where the leak starts, identify your faucet type by handle travel and trim, shut off water the right way, and build a precise parts list. Chapter 2 walks through the actual repair with three paths: compression (washer and seat), cartridge or ce…

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How to Change Your Car Oil — Step by Step 46:47

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This complete three-chapter guide takes you through everything you need to know about changing your car’s oil at home. Written in clear, natural language for beginners and careful hobbyists, it breaks the job down into safe, step-by-step actions that anyone can follow. Chapter One covers preparation: why oil changes matter, how to select the right …

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Building a Barndominium: Step-by-Step Guide 54:00

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Building a Barndominium — The Complete Step-by-Step Guide is a field-tested roadmap that takes you from first sketch to a clean Certificate of Occupancy. It speaks to owner-builders and pros who want straight answers, safe methods, and code-smart details without fluff. Chapter 1 locks the plan and budget so the project is buildable and bankable. Yo…

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How to Build Your Dream Shed — Step-by-Step Guide from Foundation to Finish 29:17

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Building your own shed is one of the most rewarding backyard projects. This guide walks you step by step through the entire process — from choosing the right site and laying a solid foundation, to framing sturdy walls, setting a roof, and finishing with siding, doors, and paint. Along the way, you’ll learn essential safety checks, tool tips, and sm…

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Building an Off-Grid Home: From Groundwork to Winter - A Homesteading Journey 53:58

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A couple picks a parcel by reading the land with simple tools and patient notes. They test soil, trace sun and wind, and check access in bad weather. Water and power come first. They compare a drilled well to rain catchment, flag a cistern for gravity head, and size a modest solar setup with a quiet generator as backup. Paperwork and erosion contro…

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DIY Solar Power on a Budget: Your Beginner’s Guide to Off-Grid Living 34:02

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In this episode, we explore how to build a budget-friendly DIY solar power system perfect for off-grid living. Our step-by-step guidance walks you through essential topics such as load math, LiFePO4 battery setup, and MPPT programming. Discover how to wire a pure-sine inverter and maintain your system to ensure your lights, phone, laptop, router, a…

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Year-End Maintenance Checklist for Trades 34:00

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Avoid January breakdowns with our step-by-step field manual! In this episode, we present a comprehensive year-end maintenance checklist designed specifically for small trades shops. This guide helps you lock in schedules, pass inspections, keep your trucks road-ready, and kick off the new year clean and confident. Tune in and set your shop up for s…

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Hiring Your First Helper 50:02

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Stop guessing and start hiring with confidence! In this episode, we present a step-by-step field manual designed specifically for small shops in the work and trades industry. From establishing the legal setup for hiring to crafting clear job posts, conducting structured interviews, and managing clean payroll, we've got you covered. Plus, learn abou…

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Effective Customer Communication for Field Service Pros 19:28

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Master the art of customer communication designed specifically for field service professionals. In this episode, we provide a clean talk track ideal for technicians who aim for first-time fixes and fewer callbacks. You'll discover simple scripts, clear metrics, and proof points that customers can retain. This comprehensive guide is tailored for the…

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Smart Pricing Strategies: Mastering Margins and Markup 39:13

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In this episode, delve into essential pricing strategies that empower you to work with confidence. Understand the crucial differences between margin versus markup, discover how to build a real shop rate, and learn to set floors for materials. We’ll guide you on how to block labor time effectively, blend a whole job to meet your target profit, and n…

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Thermal Imaging Techniques for Efficient HVAC and Electrical Diagnostics 37:42

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In this episode of Torque & Tape, we present a clear, step-by-step field manual for using thermal imaging techniques to accelerate diagnostics for HVAC systems, electrical panels, motors, and building envelopes. Discover how to set emissivity, control span, and effectively pair images with meter proof. Learn to build detailed reports that secure ap…

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Grounding and Bonding Essentials 31:07

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Electrical Skills for Professionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By 10x Pod Group Network

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Mastering Change Orders: A Contractor’s Guide to Effective Jobsite Communication 32:44

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Win change orders without raised voices with our guide on construction management. In this episode, we unveil a step-by-step system designed for contractors and project leads that teaches how to set clear rules, capture clean tickets, and bill with proof. Learn essential skills for effective jobsite communication, protect your schedule, lock writte…

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Mastering HVAC Leak Detection: Finding and Fixing Ghost Leaks 44:46

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Discover how to master HVAC leak detection with our comprehensive field manual. This episode dives into essential techniques to confirm real loss and stop callbacks. Learn the critical steps for sealing service ports, pressure testing with oxygen-free nitrogen, correcting for temperature drift, and running deep vacuum and rate-of-rise tests. Isolat…

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HVAC Airflow Optimization 32:55

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In this episode of Torque & Tape, we provide a comprehensive HVAC guide focusing on airflow optimization using static pressure. Join us as we explore how to measure, diagnose, and fix airflow issues for HVAC systems. Learn the best practices for placing ports, reading manometers, and translating static to cubic feet per minute. We'll guide you thro…

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Key Safety Setups to Prevent Jobsite Injuries 57:23

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In this episode of Torque & Tape, we explore critical jobsite safety setups designed to prevent injuries and foster a secure work environment. This steady, field-tested guide covers seven essential setups including lockout tagout procedures, effective fall protection strategies, clean air controls, and how to conduct hot work safely without inciden…

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From Apprentice to Leader: Proven Steps for Trades Success | Leadership Guide 40:04

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Embark on a proven path from apprentice to crew leader with our expert guide on Trades Leadership. This episode lays out clear steps, clean proof, and steady habits that stand up to inspection and earn respect in the field. Designed specifically for the trades, we provide actionable insight for real shop and site conditions, including numbers and s…

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Maximize Tool Life: A Field Manual for Effective Maintenance 43:28

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Unlock the secrets of effective tool maintenance with our comprehensive guide on preventive care in trades education. This episode focuses on essential practices to stop rust, keep torque steady, align saws, protect batteries, and ensure proper compressor care. Discover how to establish weekly and seasonal routines that blend shop manual habits wit…

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Essential Duct Design Tips for HVAC Professionals 53:20

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Discover essential duct design tips for HVAC professionals in this comprehensive guide. A clear, field-tested system for residential duct design includes techniques such as room CFM targeting, pressure budgets, friction-rate sizing, and velocity analysis. Learn how to select terminal fittings and layout strategies that minimize losses while ensurin…

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Leak-Free Brazing Techniques for HVAC 28:32

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This comprehensive field manual explores leak-free brazing techniques for copper and brass joints in HVAC applications. Learn the essentials of safe setup, clean fit up, nitrogen purging, flame control, and alloy feed—all tailored to ensure your joints pass inspection and stay leak-free. You'll also discover how to conduct crucial proof tests using…

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Passing Inspections on the First Visit 43:31

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Pass rough and final on the first visit with a calm, repeatable field system. This how-to trades manual walks you through every step, from setting scope on paper to handing the owner a clean turnover packet. You will learn how to prep a site, meet safety rules, speak numbers that match the label or plan, and show proof in one minute. Chapter by cha…

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Truck Stock That Saves the Day — HVAC Service How-To 58:17

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Show up prepared, finish in one trip, and leave proof. “Truck Stock That Saves the Day” is a hands-on HVAC service field manual built for blue-collar upskill. You get a repeatable truck layout, a fast restock loop, and a safety kit routine which keeps you sharp on the first call and the last. Across seven tight chapters, the guide walks you through…

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Breaker Sizing and Code Mistakes to Avoid 1:08:44

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Size the breaker right the first time and pass inspection with proof. This field manual walks you through load math, ampacity by temperature rating, standard wire to breaker pairs, AFCI and GFCI by room, multiwire safety, and real world derating and voltage drop. Built for working pros and apprentices who want a clean checklist, clear numbers, and …

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Solder vs. Braze vs. Press: Education How-To Trades Guide 1:15:05

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A clear, step by step education how to for trades pros and apprentices. Learn when to solder, when to braze, and when to press copper. Get the exact numbers, tests, and records that pass inspection the first time. Built for plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical work in the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Estimating Small Jobs Without Losing Your Shirt 1:17:40

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Stop underbidding for good. This practical how to guide gives you a repeatable system for screening small jobs fast, locking scope in writing, building labor hours with real adjusters, pricing materials with clean markup, recovering overhead, holding a firm minimum, and protecting profit with written change orders. Learn the close out routine that …

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Load Calcs Made Simple: Residential Panels 1:17:35

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Pass inspection on the first visit. This practical field manual walks you step by step through residential electrical load calculations, from floor-area base to fixed appliances, dryer and cooking demand, the largest-motor adder, and the final conversion to service amperes at two hundred forty volts. You get a clean panel schedule, balanced legs, a…