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- Darell Galloway 40 years in construction and returns to the class room to learn how to weld. Proves you can learn new skills any time in your career.
Darrell Galloway has worked in construction for 40 years and decided to learn how to weld. Darrell shares his journey from construction to welding. Darrell shares the importance of mentors and the value they bring when you are new to a profession. Darrell speaks from personal and business life experiences.
Xcel Strategies Inc. is a mentoring network that was founded in Savannah, GA in 2012 to care for young people between 15-25 years of age. Xcel exists to FUEL YOUNG PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE and passion to reach the fullness of their potential through a network of wise, seasoned, and trained mentors.
I was fortunate as a young man to have my current father adopt me and become my mentor. He provided guidance and opportunities for me that I would not have had otherwise.
Our hope is that you will be inspired to play a role in helping build a mentoring network around young people in our communities who might be struggling, like I was.
Xcel Strategy Links
https://xceltoday.com
https://www.facebook.com/XcelMentoring/
https://www.instagram.com/xcelmentoring/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQuT3ujVWP7kqaGKRIn4_Ig
https://www.linkedin.com/company/xcelmentoring/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
38 min - Ryan Vandyk Founder of Contract Growth Hub started his career in HVAC and shares the importance of being around talented people with more experience than you.
Ryan Vandyk started his career in HVAC and shares how talented and more experienced technicians helped him advance his career. Ryan has worked in leadership roles for GE and is now the founder of Contract Growth Hub. Ryan has worn many hats in his career and brings a great perspective to success in the trades and business.
About Contractor Growth Hub
Contractor Growth Hub is a full service Manufacturer's Representative, Growth Partner and Consultancy. We work with hand-picked Manufacturers to develop value-packed offerings for the Wholesaler and Contractor in the HVAC/R and Heating Industry.
Contractor Growth Hub Links
https://www.contractorgrowthhub.com/
https://www.instagram.com/contractorgrowthhub/
https://www.tiktok.com/@contractorgrowthhub
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFu64w9EI0atNfJFh1QkEQ
https://www.facebook.com/contractorgrowthhubpodcast
https://twitter.com/Contractor_GH
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
34 min - A talented musician who decided to pivot into the welding profession
Beau Wigington is a professional musician and song writer who changed careers during the pandemic. Beau is a a welder, welding Tutor for Guilford Technical Community College and a Podcaster for Weld.com.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
37 min - Nicole Davis Founder of Fortitude Careers in San Francisco shares how she is helping prepare and train the next generation of construction workers.
Nicole Davis went 30 years in the corporate world working in the corporate world and decided to make a career change in 2020. Nicole is passionate about serving students and helping guide them into great careers. As the Co-founder of Fortitude careers Nicole is responsible for marketing, fundraising, and teaching the Life Mastery course.
About FortitudeWhen Fortitude was conceived, it was in response to the alarming number of young adults who needed help defining a career path. Many, who have more complex and challenging early-life experiences, may not know where to begin to find a career.
At Fortitude, we understand there are several reasons young adults may be seeking a career change. Whether it’s due to challenging life experiences or lack of desire towards a college education, we provide an alternative solution. Working in the construction industry can lead to an extremely fulfilling and lucrative career, with great benefits. Furthermore, there is an increasing demand for skilled labor in our workforce, and we provide a connection between those seeking a career in the trades and companies in need of skilled labor.
As a part of our construction pre-apprenticeship training program, life mastery is a core focus. We provide the skills to communicate effectively, honor commitments, and manage finances - all critical life skills that work in harmony to help make the road easier to travel. Fortitude is the place for young adults to learn more than just a set of trade skills, it is a place where they can learn life mastery skills that will guide them to a more fulfilling life and meaningful career.
Fortitude Careers Links
https://www.fortitudecareers.org
https://www.instagram.com/fortitudebuild/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortitudecareers/
https://www.facebook.com/Fortitudecareers
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
29 min - The journey from bank teller to President of Sam Service Food Equipment business. Nick Cribb's story is just remarkable and proof what's possible
Nick Cribb
Our NicheAt SAM Service we’re always executing quality work on your commercial food equipment and refrigeration problems throughout Georgia and parts of Florida and Alabama. However, we understand our limitations, and focus on what we can do exceedingly well, which means the premier service experience in our industry and nothing less.
Sam Service Inc Links
https://www.samserviceinc.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sam-service-inc/
https://www.facebook.com/samserviceinc/
https://twitter.com/SAMService6
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
40 min - Jake Hall "The Manufacturing Millenial" Keynote Speaker, Content Creator shares how the challenges in manufacturing is creating opportunities for our youth
Jake Hall is the Manufacturing Millennial. He talks about the latest technology in the automation and manufacturing while making it engaging for all audiences. He is an experienced sales professional with extensive knowledge building lasting business relationships across multiple accounts, designing sales strategies, and creating and accomplishing project goals. Proficiency in creating new business opportunities with existing and new accounts by leveraging key strengths and maintain customer relationships.
Our Future is ManufacturingIn the United States Manufacturing contributes $2.37 Trillion to the U.S. economy which is over 10% of all GDP. With over 13 million people in the workforce it is the backbone of the worlds economy.
Jacob Hall is an experienced sales professional with extensive knowledge building lasting business relationships across multiple accounts, designing sales strategies, and creating and accomplishing project goals. Proficiency in creating new business opportunities with existing and new accounts by leveraging key strengths and maintain customer relationships.
His true passion is manufacturing and getting others excited about the opportunity that is in store for others.Jake Hall Links
https://www.themanufacturingmillennial.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCht-nUM5klmIw6mFnGTCvUQ
https://www.facebook.com/themanufacturingmillennial
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrhall/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
37 min - US Navy Diver Commercial Diver who after 20 years in the industry and traveling the world made a career change to help prepare the next generation of Carpenters.
Joe Cadwell works as an apprentice coordinator for the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute in Portland Oregon. After working 20+ years as a commercial diver for the Carpenters Union, Joe began a new career in 2019 as an apprentice coordinator and instructor for the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute, based in Portland, Oregon.
His understanding and appreciation for those who do the hard, dirty and sometimes dangerous work of construction is apparent in his bi-monthly podcast.
Joe created Grit Nation to shine a positive light on the many misconceptions surrounding careers in the blue-collar trades. Every episode is built to redefine what it means to possess skills that can’t be outsourced or rendered obsolete overnight. Skills that provide a pathway to professional and financial success all while building the infrastructure and generational wealth of our nations.
Through inciteful and probing conversations with building trades professionals, authors, and industry leaders, Joe digs deep to uncover the truth about the often misunderstood and under-appreciated blue-collar trades and the people who do them.
"Podcasting has allowed me to meet an amazing cross section of an industry that I am proud to be part of".
Joe Cadwell Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecadwell/
https://www.pnci.org/
https://www.gritnationpodcast.com/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
41 min - From Hollywood Stuntman to Author, Podcaster, and Owner of Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company in The Food and Equipment Industry
Josh Zolin is the CEO of Windy City Equipment Services, a restaurant equipment repair and HVAC company. From his beginnings as a technician, Josh rose through the ranks to become CEO, helping to grow the company from just him and his dad to over forty-five employees.
Windy City Equipment Service, Inc. was founded by owner, Joel Zolin. Starting out as a one-man operation that repaired just a few pieces of restaurant equipment, it has since grown to accommodate thousands of restaurants facilities and now distributes commercial kitchen equipment and food service parts nationwide.
Communication is often overlooked in the modern day service industry. At Windy City restaurant equipment repair we are devoted to communicating efficiently with the customer to come up with the best possible solution to every problem that may arise. By “best possible solution” we mean that we will pass our knowledge and experience on to the customer and work together to determine the most cost efficient way to get the job done without sacrificing the quality of the results. When it comes to the repair and service of commercial restaurant equipment we are unmatched!
What You Will Learn
Josh's journey and the lessons he learned
The career opportunities in the Food and Equipment Industry
How to get into the profession
Josh Zolin Links
https://www.windycityequip.com/
https://www.facebook.com/windycityequipment/
https://www.instagram.com/windycityequipment/
https://www.youtube.com/user/windycityequipment
https://blueisthenewwhite.com/
https://www.instagram.com/joshzolin/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
35 min - Greg Crumpton HVAC Leader, Podcaster, talks about the changes in his industry and what it takes to be successful today.
Greg Crumpton is the Vice President Service Logic, Leader in HVAC with 40 plus years experience, Advocate for the Skilled Trades and Podcaster. Greg believes in giving back to his community and is involved in appear.org and Animal Welfare.
What you will learn
The power of technology and social platforms to learn more about the HVAC industry while building relationships.
Greg Crumpton Links
https://www.servicelogic.com/
http://www.gregcrumpton.com/blog/home/
https://www.instagram.com/gregcrumpton/
https://twitter.com/gregcrumpton
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-outta-crumpton/id1524073282
Greg Crumpton lives by a simple mantra: Relationships drive business. Each week on Straight Outta Crumpton, Crumpton dives into the lost art of networking and speaks with the biggest influencers in business services to learn how they build, nurture and value their professional relationships.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
40 min - Florida Home Builder, Podcaster, and Former D-1 Football player and son of a Marine Vietnam Veteran shares his journey into the home building business
Bill Reiman is a Home Builder for RK Reiman Construction, Podcaster, and former D-1 Football player. After finishing College Bill started working as laborer for RK Reiman Construction. Being out in the field and swinging a hammer taught him how homes were built. This experience was valuable and would help him later in his career. His father advised him to get his real-estate license and sell homes since he had success auto sales.
Bill took his father's advice and quickly found success in this profession, by his 2nd year he was ranked amongst the top agents in Marco Island. Today he works in sales, marketing and works with all their clients from planning to design.
What you will learn on this episode
The importance of taking care of your strategic partners.
Bill Reiman Links
https://rkreiman.com
https://www.instagram.com/imbillreiman/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f2H_1QhRADvH3SUkRLPOQ
https://www.facebook.com/ReimanConstruction/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
41 min
About Skill Stadium
From the publisher's feed
The Skill Stadium podcast features business owners, hiring managers, trade school administrators, and skilled trade professionals.
What you will learn from this podcast is the following:
The great career opportunities in the skilled trades
The benefits
The typical salaries
The process for how you get qualified (training, education)
On the topics of jobs:
You will get insights from what the hiring managers look for.
The importance of a strong online presence.
How to leverage technology with tried and true tactics to get hired.