Side Hustle Squad Podcast – Ep 312

Podhouse: 7 Podcasters. One House. Big Conversations at ConExpo!
Host: Mike Garvey
Date: February 26, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, host Mike Garvey presents a special announcement: the launch of "Pod House," a collaborative initiative bringing together seven top podcasters under one roof during ConExpo 2026 in Las Vegas. With ConExpo being one of the largest construction and green industry trade shows, Mike discusses how this unique content creation project aims to generate high-level conversations, foster community, and provide valuable insights to listeners. The episode serves as both an introduction to the Pod House concept and a call for audience participation, ensuring the content is shaped by listener interests and questions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Concept of Pod House

• Origin Story:

  • Mike and Eric Triplett (The Pond Digger) conceived the idea of Pod House after collaborating at an Airbnb during an industry event in 2025.
    • “He was staying at my Airbnb, we were doing some podcasts and I came out of my room and I said why don’t we just do this as a pod house?” – Mike Garvey [01:40]

• Purpose:

  • Pod House gathers 6-7 leading podcasters for a multi-format content creation event alongside ConExpo, with plans for morning briefings, late-night debriefings, and casual business chats.

• Format:

  • Mixing long-form discussions, man-on-the-street interviews at ConExpo, reels, and spontaneous recordings, all in a relaxed, collaborative setting away from the noisy expo floor.

2. Community and Audience Participation

• Engagement Encouraged:

  • Listeners are invited to submit topics, questions, or problems they want discussed by the powerhouse group of podcasters.
    • “I really want to talk about what you want to talk about, so please reach out to me.” – Mike Garvey [03:13]
    • “If there is… something you want us to talk about or hit on, message me. I want you to participate and we can come up with answers to your questions.” – Mike Garvey [02:30]

• Collaborative Potential:

  • Mike envisions shows featuring all seven podcasters at once, tackling listener-submitted topics, with the broader goal of increasing value for the entrepreneurial audience.

3. Who’s Involved

• Core Pod House Members:

  • Mike Garvey (Side Hustle Squad)
  • Eric Triplett (The Pond Digger, Deep End Podcast)
  • John Pajak (Profits with Payjack)
  • Larry Della Santee (Amazing Creations NJ)
  • Naylor Taliaferro (LCR Media)
  • More podcasters announced as events proceed

• Why These Podcasters:

  • Each brings a unique perspective from the green industry, construction, podcasting, and entrepreneurship. The group collectively covers finance, marketing, technology, operations, and business growth.

4. Event Details & Future Plans

• ConExpo as the Kickoff:

  • Pod House debuts at ConExpo 2026 (Las Vegas), regarded by Mike as “the biggest trade show in the world or the nation” for heavy equipment, robotics, tech, and all things construction/green industry. [01:20]
  • The model will be replicated at other industry events and “the big buildup will be out at Equip,” promising even more content and surprises.

• Unique Content Creation:

  • Expect “high level conversations,” practical advice, and fun behind-the-scenes moments:
    • “We’re relaxed, you know, crack a beer and just talk about our businesses life. And it’s just going to be such good content having us all under one roof…” – Mike Garvey [05:48]
  • Target audience: contractors, landscapers, small business owners, dealers, brand reps, and content creators.

5. Supporting Resources, Community, and Mentorship

• Podcasts and Social Channels:

  • Mike gives shoutouts and Instagram handles for involved podcasters and suggests checking out each for additional value.
    • “Check out Instagram if you’re following already. Amazing Creations nj, that’s Larry on Instagram. John Pajak profits with paycheck. Naylor Taliaferro with LCR Media. Eric Triplett, the Pond Digger…” – Mike Garvey [06:18]

• Mentoring:

  • Mike encourages finding mentors, getting involved in live events, and reaching out for advice:
    • “Get a mentor, get a coach in what you need help with, you need help with finances and knowing your numbers, get John Paycheck…you, you need a group, you know, look at Naylor Taliaferro’s group. You need anything, you could always ask me anything that maybe I can help you with. If not, I could point you in the right direction…If I don’t know something, I’ll find out for you.” – Mike Garvey [07:05]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Pod House’s Value:

  • “There’s going to be microphones everywhere, there’s going to be cameras everywhere, high level conversations.” – Mike Garvey [02:10]

• On Shaping Content With Listeners:

  • “If you have something that you want to talk about, hit me up…we might have all seven of us on at one show at one time.” – Mike Garvey [03:00]

• On Community Spirit:

  • “Building community, building friendships. Attend these live events, get a mentor, get a coach…” – Mike Garvey [07:15]
  • “I appreciate you guys. I appreciate the loyalty to the show. Again, we’ve crossed over 300 shows now. I can’t believe it. It’s been over almost three years of doing this and I love it and now we’re off to something bigger and I’m really excited about Pod House so we’ll leave it there.” – Mike Garvey [08:30]

Important Segment Timestamps

• Introduction and Pod House Announcement:
  • [00:52] Mike introduces the episode’s focus and the Pod House project
• ConExpo and Podcaster Collaboration Details:
  • [01:30] Discussion of ConExpo’s scale and why Pod House is launching there
• Invitation for Listener Participation:
  • [02:30] Mike asks for input on topics and problems to cover
• Pod House Format and Future Events:
  • [05:36] Mike describes multiple planned Pod House events and the unique content model
• Mentorship and Community Building Advice:
  • [07:05] Mike encourages listeners to seek out mentors, resources, and community

Final Thoughts

This episode is a rallying call to side hustlers, small business owners, and green industry professionals to join an evolving community rooted in growth, collaboration, and authentic conversation. The Pod House initiative promises high-impact, genuinely helpful content delivered by a “dream team” of industry podcasters, with listeners empowered to shape the direction and depth of future episodes.

Check out the involved podcasters on their socials, look out for Pod House content from ConExpo, and don’t hesitate to submit your questions or hear your business topics discussed by the best in the business.