Construction Mentor Podcast

In this episode we speak to  @BlueCollarBobby , local 550 Sprinkler Fitter in Boston MA. Bobby shares his journey to becoming a sprinkler fitter and how that has allowed him to make well over 144k per year (before benefits) without a college degree. Bobby shares his personal triumph over alcoholism, how he conducted himself like the Tasmanian devil in his 20s, and how hes become a better husband, father, and leader of a household in his 30's.

Check out this episode to find out more about sprinkler fitters, what they do, what they make, and how to become one!

What is the Construction Mentor Podcast?

This podcast covers everything there is to know about construction jobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manager or construction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs that pay well. Especially construction jobs that pay well without experience or jobs that pay well.

Working in construction sounds dirty, it sounds back breaking, but most people do not realize the variety of opportunities there are in construction…all available without breaking your back! In today’s world of construction, avoiding construction accidents by working safely and intelligently is a top priority!

These are jobs that pay well don’t require a degree. Many of these jobs make over 100k per year and include benefits i.e., full health benefits, access to construction vehicles, free construction trucks.

There is no glass ceiling with a career in construction, the sky is truly the limit! With the right mentorship could be jobs that make you a millionaire. Regarding job availability and security… these are jobs that will hire immediately, AND these jobs are not jobs that will be replaced with AI.

The construction industry does not only have physically laborious jobs on site. The construction industry offers several different career paths that can make a lot of money; careers in finance, careers in technology, careers in software, careers in 3D modeling, and 3D design, careers in architecture, careers in engineering, careers that use AI, and even careers that operate HEAVY machinery remotely which is almost like a career playing video games in construction!

Supply and demand is the cardinal rule of economics. The truth is that skilled trades are dying. The skilled trades shortage is so dire that all skilled trades are in demand, meaning all skilled trades pay well. Now, some do pay better than others which is why you need to listen to construction podcasts and skilled trades podcasts like this one! This is the best way to find out which blue collar education is the best path for your future, and could even lead you to becoming a blue collar millionaire.

The construction industry is one of the few, or maybe THE ONLY industry were the education does not cost you any money. Not only do you avoid a student loan, but you get paid to get an education. Considering the current student loan crisis, that makes these careers even more appealing. On this podcast we do explain student loans and compare them to starting salaries. Even if you still wanted to pay for an education, the construction related majors have the highest starting salaries!

Our guests include professionals who are experts in carpentry work, electrical work, HVAC work, and beyond! Join the conversation every Tuesday morning at 4:30AM!

Let's talk about how people screw up their construction projects. Not the top 3 ways, but these are 3 common mistakes that people make on their projects.

Do NOT let this happen to you! Prioritize your client's success, even if that means taking the less comfortable road.

Most importantly, do not become a "YES person". Learn to manage chaos and moments of crisis by educating your project teams AND how you can set up your team to avoid these situations in the first place.

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projects, HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical

engineering

In this episode we speak to Kevin Choquette, owner and operator of Ravin Builders in Rhode Island. Kevin found riches in the niches, despite having the ability to build a house entirely from the ground up, Kevin decided to focus on building decks. Find out why he has found great success in this niche, how he has been able to separate himself from the competition, increase profit margins, and alleviate his bandwidth with his UNIQUE business model.

Kevin's success as a business owner is not the most inspirational part of his story. Kevin is a high school drop out who found himself battling a drug addiction that took over his life. His addiction landed him homeless, under a bridge. Listen to this episode to find out how that forged him into the man and business owner he is today, how that enabled him to identify is purpose, and how it propelled him to be a national award winning deck builder!

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In this episode we sit down with Garrett Davis, famously known as "The Life of Bub" on Instagram. Currently he is the part owner of Advanced Home Contracting down in South West Florida. Previously he ran his own carpentry and construction business in Maine.

Garrett takes us through his roller coaster of a life story. How he knew that school was not for him, his entrance into the trades, how he started his own business, and his triumph over his severe drug addiction.

His addiction was so bad that he actually overdosed twice, and he tells us how that was still not rock bottom for him.

The best part of his story is the way in which he was able to overcome his addiction and use that journey to find "gifts" that have enabled him to make money hand over fist in the construction industry.

Listen like and subscribe, but most importantly SHARE this episode. We all know someone who needs to hear stories like this!

Key words...

Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Sale

training, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Construction

sounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Construction

jobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with no

experience,

Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make you

a millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow you

to travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,

jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,

jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobs

that hire immediately

Careers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,

careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without a

degree, careers in tech

Blue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,

blue collar edu,

Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,

skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,

skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman,

Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loans

explained, student loan crisis, student loan planner

Highest starting salaries,

Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentry

work, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,

carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schools

Electrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electrician

work, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electrician

course, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,

electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electrical

basics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electrical

troubleshooting

HVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVAC

work, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,

HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

The best education is an education that PAYS. That makes NCCER the best kind of education out there!

In this episode we speak to Jennifer Wilkerson, Vice President of Innovation & Advancement for NCCER.

NCCER is the National Center For Construction Education and Research, which is an organization that provides education for construction related fields. Opportunities for education include; trade training, online curriculums & trade tasks, knowledge tests & performance tests, and certifications that are transferable from region to region.

They even serve as a conduit to apprenticeships!

These opportunities are for ANYONE. Whether you are graduating from High-school, want to make a career change, or even looking for a second chance as you come out of a correctional facility NCCER has the opportunities for you.

In fact the effect these programs have on prison reform is truly PROFOUND.

Listen to this episode to find out more about the opportunities, different career paths, what those career paths PAY YOU, and much more!

Listen to Episode 24 of the Construction Mentor Podcast to find out how the Independent Electrical Contractors can help you enter the construction industry by developing your skills as an electrician. This is one of the highest paying niches in the trades and my #2 recommendation for anyone considering this as a career path.

The national average is $65,000 per year before overtime. 

In larger markets like New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, etc. electricians are making over $50 per hour before overtime. That is $100,000 per year, before benefits.

In smaller markets with much lower costs of living they are making $46,000 to $64,000 as you learned in this video. 

In either case, all trained and skilled electricians have the option to start their own business and take this valuable skill to their community, where the sky is the limit for yearly earnings!

If you are interested in a career as an electrician go to ieci.org for more information! 

You don’t need experience, and it is NEVER too late to start your career!

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Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Sale

training, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Construction

sounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Construction

jobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with no

experience,

Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make you

a millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow you

to travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,

jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,

jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobs

that hire immediately

Careers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,

careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without a

degree, careers in tech

Blue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,

blue collar edu,

Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,

skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,

skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman,

Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loans

explained, student loan crisis, student loan planner

Highest starting salaries,

Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentry

work, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,

carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schools

Electrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electrician

work, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electrician

course, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,

electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electrical

basics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electrical

troubleshooting

HVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVAC

work, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,

HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

Adam Mills is the Owner of Mills Tile, a high end tile setting company in the Lake Tahoe area. In this episode Adam shares his inspiring story that took him from a "ski bum" to the owner of a multi-million dollar tile company.

The road to success was not easy, Adam shares his traumatic experience being stabbed 6 times, including being stabbed in the throat, and his triumph over alcoholism. A battle that almost cost him his business, but not in the way you think. Adam put his company and life's work ask risk to accomplish sobriety for the betterment of his family.

Adam's path to recovery was unique as he did so without Alcoholics Anonymous. You must listen to find out how!

Of course, Adam also give insight to the opportunities as a tile setter, what career opportunities there are, what installers earn for wages, what salaries his project managers make as well as other benefits!

I promise you, everyone can learn something from this episode! Please like, subscribe, and share... this episode could save someone's life.

Key words...

Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Sale

training, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Construction

sounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Construction

jobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with no

experience,

Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make you

a millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow you

to travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,

jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,

jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobs

that hire immediately

Careers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,

careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without a

degree, careers in tech

Blue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,

blue collar edu,

Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,

skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,

skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman,

Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loans

explained, student loan crisis, student loan planner

Highest starting salaries,

Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentry

work, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,

carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schools

Electrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electrician

work, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electrician

course, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,

electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electrical

basics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electrical

troubleshooting

HVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVAC

work, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,

HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

In this episode we sit down with Ronnie “Fitter” Bowen. A local 803 pipe fitter, and construction social media creator / influencer from Orlando, Florida. 

Fitter Bowen clarifies the difference between plumbers and pipe fitters, walks us through career opportunities and salaries as a union pipe fitter in Florida, how he started in the business, how much money he is making compared to his friends who went to college, how to become a stand out apprentice on a job site, and much more!

Make sure you follow Fitter Bowen on IG… he definitely makes pipe welding look sexy! 

Key words...

Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Sale

training, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Construction

sounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Construction

jobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with no

experience,

Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make you

a millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow you

to travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,

jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,

jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobs

that hire immediately

Careers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,

careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without a

degree, careers in tech

Blue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,

blue collar edu,

Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,

skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,

skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman,

Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loans

explained, student loan crisis, student loan planner

Highest starting salaries,

Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentry

work, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,

carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schools

Electrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electrician

work, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electrician

course, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,

electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electrical

basics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electrical

troubleshooting

HVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVAC

work, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,

HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

In this episode I interview Lia Lamela. She is not just a woman in construction, she is actually in the trades and loves her growing career as an electrician! She also happens to a podcast which is in the top 1% of all podcasts globally. (check out the "Sparky Life" Podcast).

Lia has an inspiring story that everyone can learn from and that everyone should share, it could actually save someone's life.

Lia is a survivor of domestic violence. When she separated herself from that situation, she lost everything. She only had her car, her pets... she did not even have a career or source of income that she could rely on. This was the type of situation that keep many women afraid to escape their own abusive relationships.

At this time she sought an opportunity in the trades. She tells us her triumphant story, going to trades school while living in a woman's home, working through an expedited apprenticeship, getting her license.... all on her road to personal freedom.

Lia also shares her views on being a woman in a male dominated industry. The good, the bad, and the ugly. She shares advice on how to navigate such a male dominated world, and the benefit of pursuing such a career, AND the benefit for the industry to have men and women working along side each other.

Most importantly she shares how a career in construction enable her to serve her ultimate PURPOSE to help others, and deliver value to the lives of others.

Key words...

Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Sale

training, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Construction

sounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Construction

jobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with no

experience,

Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make you

a millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow you

to travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,

jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,

jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobs

that hire immediately

Careers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,

careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without a

degree, careers in tech

Blue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,

blue collar edu,

Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,

skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,

skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman,

Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loans

explained, student loan crisis, student loan planner

Highest starting salaries,

Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentry

work, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,

carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schools

Electrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electrician

work, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electrician

course, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,

electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electrical

basics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electrical

troubleshooting

HVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVAC

work, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,

HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

We have a mental health crisis in America.

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the we lose 14 out of every 100,000 people to suicide which is 132 people per day. Men are 4X more likely to succumb to suicide than women. White men account for 70% of all suicide deaths.

The suicide rate for construction professionals is 3.5X higher than the general population.

According to the Center of Protection for Workers Rights…

Key words...

Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Sale

training, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Construction

sounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Construction

jobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with no

experience,

Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make you

a millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow you

to travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,

jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,

jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobs

that hire immediately

Careers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,

careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without a

degree, careers in tech

Blue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,

blue collar edu,

Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,

skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,

skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman,

Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loans

explained, student loan crisis, student loan planner

Highest starting salaries,

Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentry

work, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,

carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schools

Electrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electrician

work, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electrician

course, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,

electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electrical

basics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electrical

troubleshooting

HVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVAC

work, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,

HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

Of the 10.8 million construction professionals, 15.3% or 1.6 million suffer with depression and anxiety.

7.3% or 800,000 are taking antidepressants or prescription medication for depression and anxiety.

According to EHS Today, 80% or 8 million construction professionals feel work related stress.

It is paramount for us to discuss “why” so many people struggle.

Even more importantly, what are we doing to help people?

There are a lot of “Band-Aids” out there. We need to get to the root of the problem, and help people build a stronger foundation.

Check out Episode 20 of The Construction Mentor Podcast. We discuss the mental health crisis in the construction industry.

Please like and share…there are a lot of people who are struggling out there, that could benefit from this episode.