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Why the Trades? is a dive into the minds of the successful people that chose a trade as a career pathway. In our interviews , we ask the questions – why participants chose their profession, what does an average day look like, what are the pros and cons of their job, and where their specific industry is headed?

Why the Trades?
Why the Trades? is a dive into the minds of the successful people that chose a trade as a career pathway. In our interviews , we ask the questions – why participants chose their profession, what does an average day look like, what are the pros and cons of their job, and where their specific industry is headed? Since many guests are entrepreneurs, we’ll also explore aspects of working for yourself.
This podcast is a tool to educate our listeners on the power of the trades and which one may be calling to them. Whether you’re already a tradesman or looking for a stable and fulfilling career opportunity, we hope you join us on our journey through the trades. .
Hosted by Clelland Russell, entrepreneur, tradesman, author, and advocate for the trades! [email protected]
E18: These Guys Have You Covered, Painting with Dorian Vuleta and Justin McCord
Show Notes This week Clelland welcomes two painters to the show, Dorian Vuleta and Justin McCord. They cover the painting industry top to bottom, touching on multiple ways to make it as a painter and the opportunities it can provide; even when you feel like you may have none. .
E17: This Guy’s No Hack(er) – Cyber Security with Rich Connor
This week Clelland speaks with Rich Connor, owner/operator of Lockstock Cyber Security & Analytics. They talk about the path to a position in this rapidly growing trade, trends in the field, and collaborating with other trades to increase security and profitability. . Topics Discussed in this episode: Security, Connecting Cyber
E16: Putting Your Worries Down the Drain – Plumbing with Erik White
Show Notes This week Clelland speaks with Erik White, Owner & Operator of R.E. White Plumbing. Erik shares his story and sheds some light on the entrepreneurial aspects of running a plumbing business. . Topics Discussed in this episode: Local Market Research Business Expenses in Plumbing Scaling a Plumbing Business
E15: These Guys Are No Air Heads – HVAC Controls with Mike Lyons & Caj Meier
Show Notes This week Clelland speaks with Mike Lyons and Caj Meier about their careers in the HVAC controls market. They both share their stories, what lead them into their trade, and how they both wish they would’ve started sooner! . Topics Discussed in this episode: High Demand Jobs Niche
E14: In Good Spirits with Master Distiller, Hunter Coffey
Show Notes This week Clelland ventures out of the studio and into the Three Boys Farm Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky to talk with Master Distiller, Hunter Coffey. Hunter pours out some knowledge in and surrounding the world of bourbon. . Topics Discussed in this episode: The Distilling Process The Ingredients
E13: Left, Right, Left – Marching through the Military into the Trades with LTC Kirk Duncan
Show Notes This week Clelland welcomes LTC (Army) Kirk Duncan to the show. This is a particularly special episode highlighting the Lieutenant Colonel’s career in the Army, the education he received, the many benefits that come with enlisting and how they can connect to the trades. . Topics Discussed in
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