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Prestained for Success: Growing Stain Divisions and the Gopher Wood Advantage

In this episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast, host Billy Grove sits down with Caleb Roth, CEO of Expert Stain & Seal, Stain & Seal Experts, and Gopher Wood.

They dive into proven strategies for adding and scaling a profitable staining division inside an established fence company—covering startup budgeting, team training, and operational tips.
In the second half, Caleb introduces Gopher Wood, his innovative line of factory-prestained cedar, and explains how it’s reshaping the fence industry.

Whether you’re a fence contractor looking to expand services or a supplier curious about the future of prestained products, this conversation delivers practical insights you can use right away.

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Mark Olsen of SWI Fence joins Billy Grove for an in-depth conversation about building one of the country’s most respected fence companies and creating a powerhouse YouTube channel that educates contractors and homeowners alike.

In this episode, Mark shares:

• His journey into the fence industry and the early lessons learned
• How SWI expanded to three locations nationwide
• The strategy behind his instructional videos and real-world product testing
• Why transparency and innovation matter more than ever in fencing

Whether you’re a fence professional, a DIY enthusiast, or just love a good success story, you’ll walk away with insights you can use on your next project or in your own business.

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• Mr Fence Academy
• National Metal Industries
• J.C. Gury Signs & Decals
• Orlando Hinge Company

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⚠️ “I almost lost my eyesight…” 🦺💥

In this episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast, I share the hard lessons I’ve learned about safety in the fence industry—from nearly going blind after a grinder accident to nail gun mishaps and screwdriver stabs.

This isn’t just about my mistakes—it’s about how you can create a culture of safety on your fence crew and avoid injuries before they happen.

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Mr Fence Academy, National Metal Industries, J.C. Gury Signs & Decals, and Orlando Hinge Company.

#GateKeepersPodcast #FenceLife #FenceSafety #FenceProfessionals #MrFenceAcademy #NationalMetalIndustries #JCGurySigns #OrlandoHingeCompany

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

MR FENCE ACADEMY

www.mrfenceacademy.com

NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES

www.nmifence.com

JC GURY

www.jcgury.com

ORLANDO HINGE COMPANY

www.swanhinge.com