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<description>&lt;p&gt;We welcome &lt;strong&gt;Nuno Fonseca&lt;/strong&gt;, founder of &lt;strong&gt;Portuguese Products&lt;/strong&gt;—a company built on &lt;strong&gt;passion, heritage, and innovation&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nuno’s story is anything but conventional and this show is about having the opportunity to reinvent yourself. From his early days as a &lt;strong&gt;personal trainer&lt;/strong&gt;, through his &lt;strong&gt;Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey&lt;/strong&gt;, to the demanding hours in &lt;strong&gt;IATSE 873&lt;/strong&gt; on film sets, Nuno lived the grind. But when the intensity of the film industry became overwhelming, he made a bold decision: &lt;strong&gt;to reconnect with his Portuguese roots&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now, as a &lt;strong&gt;business developer for architectural materials&lt;/strong&gt;—specializing in &lt;strong&gt;stone and ceramic tiles from Portugal&lt;/strong&gt;—Nuno is on a mission to bridge two worlds: 🔹 &lt;strong&gt;Portugal’s craftsmanship&lt;/strong&gt; with &lt;strong&gt;North America’s construction needs&lt;/strong&gt;. 🔹 &lt;strong&gt;Traditional materials&lt;/strong&gt; with &lt;strong&gt;modern architectural trends&lt;/strong&gt;. 🔹 &lt;strong&gt;A love for culture&lt;/strong&gt; with &lt;strong&gt;a commitment to quality&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this candid conversation, Nuno shares: 🏛️ The &lt;strong&gt;timeless beauty of Portuguese stone&lt;/strong&gt; and why it’s gaining global attention. 🌍 His &lt;strong&gt;personal mission to promote Portugal’s craftsmanship&lt;/strong&gt; and booming &lt;strong&gt;real estate opportunities&lt;/strong&gt;. 💡 The &lt;strong&gt;shift from film industry burnout&lt;/strong&gt; to building a business with &lt;strong&gt;purpose and passion&lt;/strong&gt;. 💪 And, of course, how &lt;strong&gt;Jiu-Jitsu taught him resilience&lt;/strong&gt;—both on the mat and in business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From the streets of Little Portugal to the architecture of Lisbon, this episode reminds us how culture, craftsmanship, and courage can build not just great structures—but a meaningful life.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;strong&gt;Tune in now!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📧 &lt;strong&gt;Contact Nuno:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:nuno@portugueseproducts.ca"&gt;nuno@portugueseproducts.ca&lt;/a&gt; 📞 &lt;strong&gt;Call:&lt;/strong&gt; 416-985-1585&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This show is brought to you by.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Schooley Mitchell&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don’t let extra expenses keep you from achieving the success you deserve. Reach out today to schedule your risk-free analysis and unlock your savings!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.schooleymitchell.com/office/aegiuggio/about/"&gt;www.schooleymitchell.com/office/aegiuggio/about/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:erika.giuggio@schooleymitchell.com"&gt;erika.giuggio@schooleymitchell.com&lt;/a&gt; 416-605-0193&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try 3WAY today and revolutionize your drywall game. Perfect corners, every time!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To purchase or check out some “how to videos” to see installs in action, visit &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://3way.ca"&gt;3way.ca&lt;/a&gt; or connect with them at 306 514-3768 or drop them an email &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:3waytheworld@gmail.com"&gt;3waytheworld@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stop being chained to your construction company. That's what Revalate delivers to contractors like you, who are trying to figure out AI, and automations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Book time now. &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.Revalate.comon"&gt;www.Revalate.comon&lt;/a&gt; IG &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/Revalate.inc/"&gt;@&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Revalate.inc"&gt;Revalate.inc&lt;/a&gt;. Reach out at 416-474-5755.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Construction Life

Manny Neves

#745 – From Film Sets to Portuguese Stone: Nuno Fonseca’s Journey of Heritage & Innovation

APR 8, 202597 MIN
The Construction Life

#745 – From Film Sets to Portuguese Stone: Nuno Fonseca’s Journey of Heritage & Innovation

APR 8, 202597 MIN

Description

<p>We welcome <strong>Nuno Fonseca</strong>, founder of <strong>Portuguese Products</strong>—a company built on <strong>passion, heritage, and innovation</strong>.</p><p>Nuno’s story is anything but conventional and this show is about having the opportunity to reinvent yourself. From his early days as a <strong>personal trainer</strong>, through his <strong>Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey</strong>, to the demanding hours in <strong>IATSE 873</strong> on film sets, Nuno lived the grind. But when the intensity of the film industry became overwhelming, he made a bold decision: <strong>to reconnect with his Portuguese roots</strong>.</p><p>Now, as a <strong>business developer for architectural materials</strong>—specializing in <strong>stone and ceramic tiles from Portugal</strong>—Nuno is on a mission to bridge two worlds: 🔹 <strong>Portugal’s craftsmanship</strong> with <strong>North America’s construction needs</strong>. 🔹 <strong>Traditional materials</strong> with <strong>modern architectural trends</strong>. 🔹 <strong>A love for culture</strong> with <strong>a commitment to quality</strong>.</p><p>In this candid conversation, Nuno shares: 🏛️ The <strong>timeless beauty of Portuguese stone</strong> and why it’s gaining global attention. 🌍 His <strong>personal mission to promote Portugal’s craftsmanship</strong> and booming <strong>real estate opportunities</strong>. 💡 The <strong>shift from film industry burnout</strong> to building a business with <strong>purpose and passion</strong>. 💪 And, of course, how <strong>Jiu-Jitsu taught him resilience</strong>—both on the mat and in business.</p><p><strong>From the streets of Little Portugal to the architecture of Lisbon, this episode reminds us how culture, craftsmanship, and courage can build not just great structures—but a meaningful life.</strong></p><p>🎧 <strong>Tune in now!</strong></p><p>📧 <strong>Contact Nuno:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:nuno@portugueseproducts.ca">nuno@portugueseproducts.ca</a> 📞 <strong>Call:</strong> 416-985-1585</p><p><strong>This show is brought to you by.</strong></p><p>Schooley Mitchell</p><p></p><p>Don’t let extra expenses keep you from achieving the success you deserve. Reach out today to schedule your risk-free analysis and unlock your savings!</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.schooleymitchell.com/office/aegiuggio/about/">www.schooleymitchell.com/office/aegiuggio/about/</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:erika.giuggio@schooleymitchell.com">erika.giuggio@schooleymitchell.com</a> 416-605-0193</p><p></p><p>Try 3WAY today and revolutionize your drywall game. Perfect corners, every time!</p><p>To purchase or check out some “how to videos” to see installs in action, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://3way.ca">3way.ca</a> or connect with them at 306 514-3768 or drop them an email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:3waytheworld@gmail.com">3waytheworld@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>Stop being chained to your construction company. That's what Revalate delivers to contractors like you, who are trying to figure out AI, and automations.</p><p></p><p>Book time now. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.Revalate.comon">www.Revalate.comon</a> IG <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/Revalate.inc/">@</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Revalate.inc">Revalate.inc</a>. Reach out at 416-474-5755.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>