In this RFI episode of the Blue Collar Future Podcast, hosts Jaden Robison and Jessie Demler dive into what's next for the construction industry — from AI and technology to leadership, motivation, and the push to attract younger workers to the trades.

They share personal insights, lessons learned from mentorship, and how to keep excitement alive in your career. The discussion also tackles how the industry can market itself better, create real growth opportunities, and empower the next generation to take pride in blue collar work.

🎙️ Key Takeaways

• Find excitement in everyday tasks — energy fuels growth.

• The trades need a fresh image to attract the next generation.

• Social media can change how we market the trades.

• AI is a tool — not a replacement — in construction.

• Empowerment and mentorship create real leadership.

• Training your replacement accelerates your own growth.

• Luck favors those prepared for opportunity.

• Real relationships still matter in a tech-driven world.

⏱️ Chapters (00:00) – Introduction and Personal Projects (02:53) – Finding Excitement and Hobbies in Work (05:37) – Q: How Can we Attract Young Workers to the Trades (08:17) – Setting Realistic Expectations in Trade Careers (10:57) – Q: Positive and Negative Ways AI Will Affect Construction (24:29) – The Future of the Trades (32:48) – Q: What Are Your Future Goals? (39:53) – Shifting from Scarcity to Abundance (47:39) – Luck, Readiness, and Opportunity

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