This week on Trades Talk, Justin White sits down with Eric Triplett, better known as The Pond Digger, to talk about the power of podcasting, AI, community, and leadership. With decades of experience in the trades, Eric shares how his cancer diagnosis, personality awareness, and content creation journey transformed his life and business.

They dive into how AI is already reshaping the contractor experience from property walkthroughs to client-ready reports in minutes, and why podcasting built trust, saved time, and created national exposure. Eric opens up about leading through grief, burnout, and what happens when you really know yourself, and your team.

How Eric launched his podcast after a chance moment with his son

Why AI walkthroughs are helping him close deals faster and deliver more value

What personality tools like Enneagram and DISC unlocked in his leadership

How he ended up working with Gary V

Lessons from cancer, reinvention, and building a second act on a ranch

Eric’s story is raw, bold, and deeply human. You’ll walk away inspired to lead with more clarity, care, and confidence.