In this episode of The Builder Sessions, Chase Barber shares his journey from a log truck driver to the founder of Edison Motors, a company focused on building electric trucks. He discusses the importance of collaboration, the challenges of manufacturing, and the lessons learned from mistakes. Chase emphasizes the need for integrity in business and the value of community support through crowdfunding. The conversation also touches on the future of trucking, the role of open source in development, and the impact of global collaboration on innovation.

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Byron Schmidt - Byron Builds!

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April 10, 2024

On this episode we chat with Byron Schmidt of Byron Builds. We talk about the commercial side of carpentry and framing, importance of having a drive when learning, and how investing in yourself is crucial to your development and success as a skilled trades person. All this and more on this episode of The Builder Sessions!

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RAE RIPPLE!

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March 27, 2024

On this episode we have RAE RIPPLE! We talk about her passion for inspiring young people and reducing the dream gap, how failures in life are actually redirections, and how all you need is Determination and Faith in yourself to succeed. All this and more on this episode of The Builder Sessions!

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David Johnson - Boom Nation

The Builder Sessions Podcast

March 15, 2024

On this episode, we chat with David Johnson from Boom Nation. We talked about the history and evolution of the company, the global need for qualified skilled-trades people, and he gave some great advice for trades people looking for employment. All this and a lot more on this episode of The Builder Sessions!

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