The Line

You might’ve heard me say these words if you’ve listened to the podcast: Come On! This is what I say to pretty much everything that  Mike Williams of the H&H Group had to share when he stepped up to the line.  He talks about real issues, about what it is to be an employee, and to go from being an employee to being a CEO. Mike covers what it is to be truly involved in a company. He also reveals what I believe is a huge secret to success in life. I love the stories of the men and women who come from the front lines to then lead the organization. Mike truly cares about the people who work at the H&H Group.  He also cares about the clients. We discuss the issues that they have to deal with in their industry and the ways that they have to pivot.  I believe that he shared some key insights into staying alive to fight another day. I encourage you to check it out wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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In this week’s episode of The Line I sat down with two amazing women who shared their stories in the trades. Hannah with Georgia Power and Melanie with Titan Electric both have very different journeys in the same industry. This is continued proof that careers in the trades are multifaceted and we don’t even realize the level of opportunity available. We get really intense in our conversation talking about real life situations and how to handle them. Heather and Melanie shared some great insights and knowledge by stepping up to the line. I encourage you to hear their stories and see where you can learn from them and apply their well earned wisdom to your benefit.  

New Episode of the Line Podcast is Live! 

 This week on the Line, we sit down with John Predham of Black Electric, a company with more than 85 years of history in the electrical industry. John is carrying that legacy forward — not just by delivering high-quality service to clients, but by investing in the next generation of tradesmen and women.

 When we caught up, John that week had just stepped out of his truck and into a ditch to lend a hand on the job — areminder of where he came from and what real leadership looks like. In this episode, we dig into his story — the early days, the tough calls, the victories, and the lessons. It’s a realand honest conversation about building a career with integrity, staying grounded, and making space for others to grow.

 🎧 Check it out now — you won’t want to miss this one.

#TheLinePodcast #Blackline#TradeLeadership #Electricians #SkilledTrades #ConstructionLeadership#PodcastRecommendation #JohnPredham #BlackElectric #BuiltNotBought#InTheTrenches

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In this episode of the line, it is a true shout-out to Lancaster, Pennsylvania’s heritage, legacy and future. I sat down with Levi of Quarry View  Building Group and we discussed the importance of not allowing progress to destroy the experience of making sure that we remember the old ways. We can pay homage to the way that things were done while learning new things, but still not forgetting the old things. It’s important to remember those who have come before us. In this episode, we get to experience some of their work and their tradecraft. What I will tell you is, Levy shares some of the most honest answers and invites you into a truly humbling and real conversation. Drops Monday at 5 AM everywhere you listen to a podcast.

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Joshua travels to Georgia state a couple times a year for Blackline and he really enjoys his time there. On one of the trips he got to have a conversation with Ashley Davis of Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc. She is the chief operations officer where her experience helped her and the team initiate key strategies to utilize as a company. She tells apretty amazing story about family, culture building, and investing in people. Ashley is pretty proud of the things that Lawson has been doing for almost 80 years. We would encourage you to listen too as they are strategies that work and Lawson is proof. This is a real and honest conversation and it’s also a lot of fun. It drops Monday morning at 5 AM. Tune in every Monday for a new episode.

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When in life you start to do things to improve and better yourself, there may be people around you who aren’t doing that same thing. Maybe they’re just coasting. Those people can sometimes feel threatened because they realize you’re succeeding and putting in the effort and they are not. They may think their job is threatened, or it may just make them look bad. They may respond in ways that aren’t always appropriate, and maybe, they are downright rude and intimidating.  To quote the mentor of our guest, “Mr. Perry, you don’t let nobody punk you.” You have to stand up for what you’re doing and believe in it enough that it doesn’t matter how people treat you.  You judge if how they react is worth your time. Invest in it when it’s worth your time to defend it.  In this podcast with Wilson Matthew Betances  of Energize Us LLC , We talk about the raw truth, we talk about the foundation of what it is that we need to do in the trades and how you need to be impacting the industry that you’re in. We talk about some of the tools that you can use no matter how uncomfortable I might find them to be. The reality is, you establish yourself on a foundation of raw, real truth and you can stand up to anything or anyone that might be trying to put you back down. Tune in every Monday for a new episode.

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The statement “ ground zero ” refers to a starting point or a base for some activity. At Blackline our vision is to lift the view of the skilled trades and our mission is to communicate that the people have value. Let us give a little context as to why we have a vision statement and mission statement at BLACKLINE. A vision is something that you see, you envision, and you never really are done with a vision. A mission is something that you set out to do, a goal, and you can complete that mission. At Blackline, we will never stop lifting the view of the skilled trades but, that is just the starting point of us communicating the true value of the men and women that do the work. we can say that in this podcast episode with Andrew Brown, he achieves our mission by communicating the value that the men and women at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 showed him. It changed his life. They changed the course of his life and what it is that he would do. Andrew Brown introduces himself as a skilled trade advocate. He posts every single day to communicate the value of the men and women who do the work that others might experience what he experienced on that day that changed his life. Check this episode out and let us know what you think. Tune in every Monday for a new episode.

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Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting theskilled trades. This week I sat down with Edwin Parra of McCarthy Building Companies and Tim McDonald, president of Linear Technical College. I think it’s pretty cool to have had the opportunity to sit down with one of the nations oldest and larger contractors and we have a conversation with Tim, who is leading a college for the trades. We talk about how it’s not who you know but, it’s how hard you work. It’s the attitude and the effort that you’re able to put into something so you’re able to get something back out of it. We talk about the true success that you gain through your investment. These guys believe what they say and they live it. This truly is a real, honest, and authentic conversation. Check it out anywhere you listen to podcasts. Tune in every Mondayfor a new episode.

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Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. This week Joshua and the team of Blackline Institute step up to the line. We know this is thesecond week in a row that we’re dropping a podcast related to Blackline Institute but, this really isn’t about the institute. This podcast is about the men and women that are entering the workforce. The Blackline Institute had its graduation the other week. It wasn’t just the graduation of students but, the graduation of our institute. We were certified by the state of Pennsylvania to be an accredited training program. I sat down with those who have been on our advisory board and invested and worked to make this happen. I had honestconversations with the men and women who have done the work. We talked about the need for skilled workers in the trades. We talked about what it is from the students perspective and what it is from the companies perspective. We talked about putting your money where your mouth is. We’re not giving up. We’re going to continue to lift the view of the skilled trades. We would challenge you to do the same. Step up to the line, make a difference in your business, in yourpeople, in your country. Check it out everywhere you listen to podcast first thing Monday morning. Tune inevery Monday for a new episode. --------------------------

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Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. This week Joshua and Caleb Arnold of Blackline Institute step up to the line. We’re showing up Monday morning at 5 AM with my discussion with Caleb Arnold We sat down and talked about what it is to have grit. What does it really take to not give up, continue to have the fortitude, and desire to be able to carry the badge of honor that is not quitting? We talk about the Blackline Institute apprenticeship and what it is that we’re doing to equip people for the future. Check it out everywhere you listen to podcasts first thing Monday morning.

 Tune in every Monday for a new episode.

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