Handforged

About Handforged

Handforged is the podcast where host Frank LeBlanc sits down with builders, makers, and self-made entrepreneurs who skip the Ivy League playbook and get results anyway. From master plumbers to indie coffee-roasters, guests share the wins, the wipeouts, and the tools that kept them moving.

Publisher

Frank LeBlanc

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Jun 2024

Latest episode

2 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jul 2025

   From Sandcastles to World-Class Sculptures: Greg Grady’s Journey in the Sand Sculpting and Event Industry

   Sand sculptor Greg Grady recounts his journey from local beach hobbyist to internationally recognized artist, discussing how he built a business around his passion in an interview.

2. 

   20 Jun 2025

   Keep Paychecks Flowing: Alex DeQuattro on Aflac for the Trades

   Aflac specialist Alex DeQuattro explains to host Frank LeBlanc how supplemental insurance helps contracting businesses maintain cash flow during accidents and illnesses, offering financial security for owners and crews in this interview.

3. 

   21 May 2025

   What does it actually take to grow a business and keep your sanity?

   In this episode of Handforged, business coach Ed Keohan joins Frank to break down what keeps small business owners stuck—and what it really takes to scale without burning out. From vision-setting to leadership structure to managing chaos in the trades, Ed shares tactical insights that every owner-operator needs to hear.

Who has been a guest on Handforged

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Greg Grady
• Alex DeQuattro
• Michael O’Rourke

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.