The fencing trade now has a small but genuinely useful set of podcasts, each with a different focus. Below is a fair comparison of the shows worth your time — what they specialize in, who runs them, and which contractor each one serves best. No single show is right for everyone, so we’ve been specific about the tradeoffs.
A decade ago, a fence contractor looking for business advice had to borrow it from general contracting or home-service podcasts. That has changed. There are now several shows made specifically for the fence and gate trade, plus a handful of adjacent shows that consistently deliver value. Here is how they compare.
The shows, compared honestly
The Fence Podcast
Brian T. Frederiksen & Sasha StojanovThe most small-business and contractor-first of the major shows — its whole identity is “Real Contractors. Real Conversations.” Broad, multi-format coverage of the entire fence and gate industry: contractor interviews, industry news, gate & access-control topics, live broadcasts and event coverage. Positions itself as “The Voice of the Fencing Industry.”
Best for: Contractors who want a mix of business conversation, peer stories and industry news across video, audio and live formats.
The Fence Industry Podcast
Dan Wheeler (River City Fence)One of the longest-running and most prolific fencing shows, with hundreds of episodes focused heavily on profitability, operational efficiency, scaling and “zip-code domination.” Built a loyal community around the #FenceFam hashtag.
Best for: Owners focused on the numbers — margins, systems, growth and equipment ROI.
The Fence Expert Podcast
Joe Everest (Ozark Fence & Supply Co.)Strong on installation technique and education, from a third-generation fence family with a large YouTube following. Blends how-to craftsmanship with profitable-operations advice and in-person training.
Best for: Installers and crews who want to sharpen technique alongside business fundamentals.
Fence Guy Podcast
Craig EubanksUnfiltered jobsite-and-business conversations from an active contractor and industry-association board member. Covers cash flow, pricing on value, CRM and social media, and funds local fence-building charity projects.
Best for: Small and mid-size contractors who like candid, real-world talk over polished production.
Fencing Success Podcast
Marko SipilaGrowth systems for fence and deck businesses — hiring, EOS (the Entrepreneurial Operating System), sales processes and digital marketing / Google ranking.
Best for: Owners ready to install repeatable systems and a leadership operating model.
How to choose
- If you want breadth and industry news across formats, start with The Fence Podcast.
- If you want deep operational and financial detail, Dan Wheeler’s The Fence Industry Podcast has the largest back-catalog to binge.
- If you want to improve craftsmanship, Joe Everest’s The Fence Expert leans into technique.
- If you want candid peer talk, Craig Eubanks’ Fence Guy Podcast is refreshingly unfiltered.
- If you want a systems-and-growth framework, Marko Sipila’s Fencing Success Podcast is built around EOS.
The honest take
Most serious contractors follow more than one of these. They serve different needs — technique, numbers, systems, news — and there is very little downside to sampling a few episodes of each before deciding where your time is best spent.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best podcast for fence contractors?
There is no single “best” — it depends on your goal. The Fence Podcast offers the broadest, multi-format coverage of the industry; The Fence Industry Podcast (Dan Wheeler) has the largest back-catalog focused on profitability and scaling; The Fence Expert Podcast (Joe Everest) is strongest on installation technique; Fence Guy Podcast (Craig Eubanks) is the most candid; and Fencing Success Podcast (Marko Sipila) is best for systems and growth frameworks.
Are there podcasts made specifically for the fencing trade?
Yes. Unlike a few years ago, there are now several podcasts built specifically for fence and gate contractors, including The Fence Podcast, The Fence Industry Podcast, The Fence Expert Podcast, Fence Guy Podcast and Fencing Success Podcast.
Where can I listen to fence industry podcasts?
Most of these shows publish on YouTube plus the major audio platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify). The Fence Podcast also produces live broadcasts and on-site event coverage in addition to its standard episodes.