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From intern to full-time crew member, Max Rogers shares his journey with the Perkins Builder Brothers. Hear how he chose custom homes over commercial building and what it means to join the crew for real.
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In this episode of Let Jaime Talk, Jaime welcomes Max Rogers, the newest full-time member of the Perkins Builder Brothers crew.
Max’s story is one of following passion over convention. After graduating with a Construction Management degree, he had the option to pursue a commercial building career. Instead, he chose the custom home route, where craftsmanship, creativity, and personal connection define the work.
Jaime and Max talk about how his early internship with the Builder Brothers sparked an interest that turned into a full-time role on the crew. They dive into what it’s like to transition from the classroom to the jobsite, the lessons learned building alongside a tight-knit team, and why custom homes felt like the right fit for his future.
This episode is a window into the mindset of a builder starting his career, balancing education with hands-on experience, and choosing a path rooted in craft and community.
Check out Max's band on Spotify! (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1elCYrKRtZIcFQ8ptQ3bF2?si=SPNwAPrBR8yAZd2ddX1DEw)
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(Part 2: Releases on Monday 8/25)
Beyond the jobsite, Max picks up the banjo with his bluegrass band, Upstream Rebellion. In part two, Jaime and Max dive into music, rhythm, and balancing life between building and performing.
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When you’re building a custom home, some materials ("muhterials") you can fudge a little — and some you absolutely cannot mess up. In this episode, we focus on the big-ticket, high-stakes items where precision matters most: concrete for your foundation, framing lumber for your walls, and any custom-made pieces that you can’t just grab off the shelf.
We’ll cover:
- How to calculate concrete volume so you’re not paying for last-minute truckloads (or stuck with a useless extra pile)
- Why getting framing material counts right can save you time, money, and headaches down the road
- The special planning that goes into custom windows, doors, and built-ins
- Pro tips for double-checking your numbers before placing that order Because in home building, a little extra math now can save you thousands later — and keep your project on schedule.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Morning Chit Chat
00:12:37 - Calculating "Muhterials"
01:34:35 - Ending AD FREE Podcast videos and early access are available exclusively to our Paid Patreon members!
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AS ALWAYS: A special shout-out to:
Our STICK BUILT members: Dakota Smith, Casey Nix, Eric Holcombe, Garret Crane, Evan Thayer, Hiram Andrews, Jeff Wheat, Kitterbell, and Steven Hovey!
As well as our HAMMER TIME members: Eric H., Brian Thomas, Lou, Kent Orourke, and Mike Von Neupert!
A huge “Thank You” goes out to all of our Patreon Supporters!
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In this episode, we’re giving you a look at what’s been going on inside the Perkins Builder Brothers MEGA modern house build!
From never ending drywall and massive amounts of tongue and groove to little details you may have missed, the team and subcontractors are making tons of progress—and we’re finally starting to see it all come together.
We know it may seem very slow-going right now....without many episodes on the Perkins Builder Brothers channel, but this is a big house....with tons of custom features! Come hang out as we chat about what’s been done, what’s coming up, and a few lessons learned along the way.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Morning Chit Chat
00:09:35 - Perkins Builder Belt
00:22:52 - Interior Progress Updates - The Mega Modern Build
01:24:32 - Ending
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As well as our HAMMER TIME members: Eric H., Brian Thomas, Lou, Kent Orourke, and Mike Von Neupert!
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#PerkinsBuilderBrothers #ModernBuild #HomeUpdate #BuilderPodcast #MegaBuild
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Jaime’s back at it—this time debating one of (his) life’s greatest dilemmas (at the moment): how many trucks is too many, and can you have a work truck and a family truck? New work truck smell or old truck reliability. Is it worth trading in the squeaky seat and mystery stain for a shiny touchscreen and a payment plan? Or do the old rigs still have more heart left to give...despite all the quirks?
But wait, it gets better—because once you’ve got your truck, where are you gonna park it? Jaime dives into the ultimate showdown: carport vs. pole barn vs. shed. Do you go simple, go big, or just build one of each and call it a day?
From truck dilemmas to storage logistics, it’s a full-throttle episode of opinions, tangents, side stories, and just a little envy of people with dry tools and covered parking.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Giveaway Details
00:05:12 - Morning Chit Chat
00:10:26 - MEGA build quick update
00:13:40 - Work Truck Dilemma
00:45:09 - Carport, Pole Barn, or Shed?
01:17:42 - Ending
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Our STICK BUILT members: Dakota Smith, Casey Nix, Eric Holcombe, Garret Crane, and Steven Hovey!
as well as our HAMMER TIME members: Eric H., Brian Thomas, Lou, Kent Orourke, and Mike Von Neupert, !
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In this episode, Jaime sits down with his brother and longtime business partner, Erik Perkins, for an honest, humorous, and heartfelt conversation about life behind the scenes at Perkins Builder Brothers. From growing up in the Appalachian mountains to becoming YouTube sensations in the world of home building, the brothers reflect on their journey — both as family and as leaders of a thriving construction business.
Listeners will hear stories from their childhood, how they’ve handled the pressure of growing a YouTube channel alongside quality custom homes, and the challenges of balancing family, work, and friends. Whether you're a builder, a fan of their videos, or someone who just appreciates real talk between brothers, this episode delivers laughs, insights, and a deep look into what it means to build a life — not just a house.
A huge shoutout to all of our Patreon supporters, thank you for helping make this podcast possible!
A special thanks to our STICK BUILT members:
Dakota Smith
Casey Nix
and our HAMMER TIME members:
Brian Thomas
Eric H
Lou
Mike von Neupert
Kent Orourke
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From cleaning gutters to cleaning out garbage disposals, every homeowner knows the pain of those small-but-mighty chores that always seem to pile up. In this episode, we vent, laugh, and swap tips about the most annoying tasks lurking on the homeowner’s to-do list. Why do they feel so overwhelming? Are these a once a year kind-a-thing? Join us as we share stories of DIY triumphs and disasters, new chores we didn't even know about, and the satisfaction of finally crossing some of those pesky jobs off the list. Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or a newbie, you’ll come away feeling seen, inspired, and maybe even motivated to tackle that long-overdue task.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro and Weekly catch-up/chit chat
00:34:17 - Main Topic: Pesky Homeowner Tasks (Jaime's To-do List)
01:19:12 - Homeowner Chores (The Internets To-do List)
01:51:07 - Ending
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Get ready to hang out with Jay, the guy who’s not only a huge part of the Perkins Builder Brothers crew but also the star of his own YouTube channel, @BUILDING_JAYS_WAY.
We’re chatting about how Jason went from swinging a hammer on job sites to sharing his projects (and plenty of laughs) with fans all over the world. He spills the beans on what it’s really like working with the Perkins Builder Brothers, some of his favorite builds, where it all started, and how he balances everything from faith, family, friends, and fun with doing things “Jay’s Way.”
If you love building stuff, good stories, and a few laughs, you won’t want to miss this episode.
Tune in and learn just a little bit more about Jay's family life, work life, and a few things that might just surprise you!
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Hey everyone! Join us this week as we get caught up!
Jaime’s back on the mic with a big update on the Mega Modern Build — what’s working, what’s been a total headache, and if you are watching....some descriptive visuals to help us all visualize the final look and feel of the largest build the Perkins Builder Brothers have ever done, and maybe the largest they ever do! Want to follow along with visuals we are using? Visit this link (https://www.advancedhouseplans.com/plan/royal-palms).
Plus, it’s Q&A time! There are always more fan questions than we can answer, so Jaime is taking some time out of this week's episode to tackle some of those questions.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Morning Chit chat
00:18:26 - MEGA Modern Build Update
00:49:00 - Fan Questions and Responses (not answers)
01:31:30 - Signing Off
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On this episode of Let Jaime Talk, the turf talk gets serious (and sometimes a little ridiculous). Hosted by a Jaime, a grass-cutting fanatic, and Ben who does love some time behind a mower! This show dives into Jaime's world of lawn equipment, landscaping tales, and all his machines that chop, trim, and whir their way through green Perkins glory.
From deep dives on "Weed-eating" vs. "Weed-whacking", how and when to sharpen those lawnmower blades, Lines...circles...or checkerboards? But there is always a god tangent or ten to keep things interesting! We bring you practical advice, entertaining stories, and the kind of banter only found in the back aisle of your favorite hardware store.
Whether you're a weekend warrior with a push mower or a pro with a trailer full of gear, we’ve got the blades and banter for you. Start your engines, drop the deck, put on those headphones and tune in with us this week for Jaime's fresh cuts. Bonus points for those that listen to this episode while cutting the grass!
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The bearded man himself! This week, we get the pleasure of getting to know another one of the Perkins Builder Brothers team members just a little bit better. Ray Jones is a man of many talents, and in this episode we will learn about the life Ray has lived before joining the crew, his life now, and what's to come! We want to give Ray a huge thank you for taking the time to join us on this podcast, it was a great conversation, and we all learned something!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Morning chit-chat
00:17:50 - Interview: Ray Jones
01:58:20 - Ending
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Many things can send Jaime down a rabbit hole....in this episode we plan to get stuck talking about a few things Jaime loves...his cars, trucks, and trailers! We all know Jaime is a very practical guy, with many practical toys...in this episode we need to have a conversation about why he chooses these specific cars, trucks, & trailers. What makes them so special? As well as what advice he has for others about choosing the right ride at the right price! Who knew he could talk for almost two hours about his cars, truck and trailers...and guess what we did not even get to talk about his favorite "whips" from the past!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Morning chit-chat
00:21:46 - Main Topic: Jaime's Cars, Trucks, and Things He Tows
01:47:50 - Ending
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By popular request, we continue on our journey to interview all the members of the Perkins Builder Brothers team. Jono is here in the studio this week to bless us with his wisdom and knowledge. We all know that Jono is one of the most elusive and mysterious of the Perkins Builder Brothers crew....and he is a quiet one on the job site. Join us during this episode as we try to get Mr. Clawson to open up and tell us some about who he is, what has made him the carpenter and "international man of mystery" that he is today.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Morning chit-chat
00:18:06 - Main Topic: Special Guest - Jono
01:32:30 - Ending
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I know we mentioned a potential guest being on this week, but we decided to go ahead and record the follow-up to THE ACCIDENT episode with THE DEVICE episode. In this podcast, we will let Jaime talk all about his hand after the accident and how he came about being introduced to a prosthetic device. Jaime will go into full detail about the Naked Prosthetics device (https://www.npdevices.com/), all the way down to the tiny screws that hold it all together! He will talk pros and cons and everything he has been able to do to push the device to what seems like limitless capabilities. We hope this conversation can help anyone who has been questioning exploring a prosthetic device like Jaime's for themselves, a loved one, friend, or just anyone they know who might have been affected by a life-altering accident.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Morning chit-chat
00:19:00 - Main Topic: Jaime's Prosthetic Device - "The Bionic Hand"
01:32:30 - Ending
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It has been a little more than 5 years now since.... The Accident. In this episode, Jaime talks to Ben about that dreadful day with all the details. What was he doing, why, how? What was going through his head, and so much more. Join us as we revisit a tragic time in Jaime's past, and how he dealt with the pain and confusion during that time. We start off with discussing the layout of his workshop, and then move on to what he was working on that morning, and the woodworking tool that changed his life forever.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro & Morning Chit-chat
00:25:13 - Main Topic Part 1: Setting the scene - Jaime's workshop
01:02:31 - Main Topic Part 2: The Accident - In Jaime's Words
01:53:19 - Ending: See you next week!
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Finally! Arlo is here! Join us this week ad we sit down and catch up with Arlo after his retirement from the Perkins Builder Brothers crew. We get in to all sorts of fun discussions with Arlo during these two episodes. ARLO Part Two will be releasing to Patreon members on Wednesday morning 5/14, it will release to everyone else on Thursday 5/15.
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This week, we are tackling as many questions from the fans as we can to try and catch up a little bit! The questions just keep rolling, and we just can't get to all of them! Listen along as we discuss a little bit of life and try to answer a lot of questions! Yes, this episode is a little shorter than some of the previous, with us having to squeeze in a spontaneous recording due to Jaime having to be out of town for a funeral.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro & Morning Chit-chat
00:24:45 - Questions from the community
01:11:48 - Ending: See you next week!
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Listen in as Jaime and Ben discuss the topic of...getting a job as a builder. Jaime and Erik receive tons of emails asking about if they are hiring, or taking on interns. They also receive emails that ask question about the best ways to get stated in a building career, or starting your own home building business. We will try our best to fully explore this topic, so that those listening can walk away with a good game plan of how to get started pursuing their passion. The points we cover in this episode are not only relevant to getting a job as a custom home builder, these points cross over to many other trade jobs....parts are just good advice for any job/career you pursue!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro & Morning Chit-chat
00:32:09 - Main Topic: Getting A Job! Advice On Starting Your Trades Career.
01:22:41 - Questions from the Community
01:50:15 - Ending: See you next week!
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