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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]
E12: This Advice is on the House, with General Contractor, Tony Silver
Show Notes This week Clelland welcomes Tony Silver, General Contractor, Real Estate Investor, and Owner of Red Door Properties, to the show. Tony shares his journey from being a full time tradesman to applying his skills and knowledge to investing in real estate. . Topics Discussed in this episode: Rental
E11: HVAC & Refrigeration with Clelland’s Cooler Older Brother
Show Notes This week Clelland welcomes his older brother, Brandon Russell. Brandon is an expert in the field of heating and air and has over 20 years of experience in the fields of HVAC and industrial refrigeration. . Topics Discussed in this episode: HVAC Refrigeration Union Trade schools vs. Regular
E10: After School Lawn-Care with Eli
Show Notes This week Clelland welcomes Eli, 13 year old entrepreneur and owner of a grass cutting business. Eli found that his love of fishing and desire to have better gear necessitated his own money! One day he decided to ask his mom to teach him to mow the lawn.
E09: Dueling Roofers with Scott Barnes
Show Notes This week Clelland welcomes Scott Barnes, Owner of Urgent Care Roofing, to the show. These two roofers square off and give listeners an aerial view of the running a roofing company. From being a sales rep for a couple companies to a manufacturing job at Ford that just
E08: You Can Eat Off that Floor, Carpet Cleaning and Restoration with Dayron Rodriguez
Show Notes This week Clelland welcomes Dayron Rodriguez, owner of Rodriguez Cleaning & Restoration to the podcast. Dayron gives the rundown on his industry, from straight forward carpet cleaning to tile steaming and the certifications needed to treat certain fibers with confidence. While there is a fairly substantial start-up cost
E07: Home Sweet Home Inspections with Brad Lawler
Show Notes This week Clelland welcomes Brad Lawler of Home Team Inspection Services. Brad explains the process of home inspection. He details the different things home inspectors look for while looking through a house. He shares the story of a first time homeowners that didn’t get an inspection and paid
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