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aBOUT US

Ethan McNeil and Trent Keith are brother-in-laws, passionate about the construction industry. Trent spent 20+ years owning and operating a residential remodeling company, growing it from zero employees to eventually a company that serviced half of the state of Indiana. Ethan worked for Trent as his project manager, office manager, and estimator. Ethan eventually broke into the software industry, working with businesses to stay organized and profitable. Their goal with this podcast is to help construction companies and their owners fully realize their potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Contractor Files?

A podcast investigating the inner workings of contractors: the business, the craft and the stories behind the trades.

Who hosts the podcast?

Brothers-in-law Ethan McNeil and Trent Keith. Trent spent 20+ years owning and operating a residential remodeling company, and Ethan worked for him as project manager, office manager and estimator before moving into the software industry.

Where can I listen?

On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.

Who is the podcast for?

Construction companies and their owners. The goal of the show is to help them fully realize their potential.

Is there an app for estimating kitchen and bath remodels?

Yes. Ethan and Trent built the Kitchen & Bath Estimator app to produce remodeling estimates in minutes.

How can I get in touch?

Send a message through our contact page, or visit Get Help.