#758 - Union Roots, Entrepreneurial Roads: Joe Gaspar on Building Joe & Co. Contracting

In this episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we sit down with Joe Gaspar, owner of Joe & Co. Contracting Inc., a trusted name in home renovations and custom construction across the GTA. Joe shares his journey from union member to independent contractor, opening up about:
🔹 The truths of union life—the good, the bad, and why he ultimately chose to go non-union.
🔹 Starting and building Joe & Co. Contracting—focusing on quality, trust, and customer satisfaction.
🔹 The state of today’s labor force—what the future looks like for young tradespeople entering the industry.
🔹 Dealing with good, bad, and best clients—real lessons on setting expectations and maintaining integrity.
🔹 How 2024 has been for business—the challenges, the wins, and staying resilient in a shifting market. Joe brings passion, real-world experience, and no-filter honesty to the conversation, offering advice for tradespeople thinking about starting their own companies and a grounded view of what it takes to survive and thrive in construction today. 🎧 Tune in for a straight-talking, insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and building a legacy one project at a time. 📸 Follow Joe on IG: @joe_and_co_contracting
🌐 Website: www.joeandco.ca
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