The Trades Podcast

The Trades Podcast

By Jeff Mudd, Danny TorresBusinessEntrepreneurship
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The Trades Podcast episodes

  • Ep 80 Brandon Lucero- TMMAcademics.com
    Brandon Lucero

    Appliance repair business owner technician. YouTube influencer. Professor and author
    www.tmmacademics.com 
    www.tmmappliancerepairfl.us

    https://youtube.com/@TMMApplianceRepair

    Contact Us

    (954) 799-3017

    TMM Academics​ - Success Begins Today​​

    2345 W 80 ST #15
    HIALEAH, FL 33016

    Based out of Hollywood, FL, TMM Appliance Repair is not like any other appliance repair company you’re used to.

    Our small crew of highly skilled and ethical technicians is able to provide the same caliber of workmanship as larger companies but with a much greater personal touch. And because we have smaller overhead costs, we’re able to give you our high-quality appliance repairs at a lower price. Win-win!

    To find out if our appliance repair services are right for you, call now! (¡Hablamos español!)

    Our Story

    Brandon Lucero, owner of TMM Appliance Repair, has been in the appliance repair trade for over a decade. He always had a strong interest in appliances and technical problem-solving since he was a young man, so he got his professional certifications as soon as he could and dove in headfirst. 

    In 2012, Lucero established TMM Appliance Repair on a foundation of hard work, professional integrity, and dedication to his customers’ best interests.

    TMM is an acronym that stands for “The Most Memorable.” Our company’s mission is to stand out from the pack, do the best work possible, and give customers the VIP treatment they’ll always remember. 

    Unmatched Appliance Repair Expertise 

    Specializing in home appliance repairs for basic, premium, and built-in units, we’re your source for the following services:

    • Refrigerator repair
    • Oven repair
    • Stove and range repair
    • Dryer repair
    • Washer repair
    • Garbage disposal repair

    We use our 12+ years of firsthand experience to deliver prompt service and even faster results. There’s virtually no appliance issue that could stump our skilled technicians.

    In addition to our on-the-job experience, we also keep up with continued product training and education. We attend trade shows every year and cultivate partnerships with the industry’s top manufacturers so we can deliver the most up-to-date appliance repair service possible. As a result, product recalls and warranty work are no problem for us!

    To boost your confidence in our team even further, we’re fully licensed, bonded, insured, and certified by the EPA to work with refrigerants. In other words, when you get your appliance fixed by TMM Appliance Repair, you can rest assured that you’re in good hands.

    Serving Broward and Miami-Dade Counties

    TMM Appliance Repair is proud to be a local, family-owned business. We’re Hollywood natives, and we travel all across Broward and Miami-Dade counties to take care of our fellow community members in need.

    Plus, as a local appliance repair company, we share your values. We honor our veterans, law enforcement, and senior citizens. We value a strong work ethic and have a passion for helping people. 

    Call now to get started!

    About The Trades Podcast

    Website
    https://www.thetradespodcast.com

    Hosted by
    Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

    The Trades Podcast is the voice of the trades community. Where industry leaders turn for Ideas, Inspiration, and Information they need to build lasting success.

    Let's Build Together

    If this episode gave you something of value, inpired you or helps you be a better business person, share it with another contractor or leader from the trades community. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more people discover these conversations.

    50 min
  • Ep 79 Jamie McMillan- KickAssCareers.ca & MadeInTheTrade.com
    JAMIE MCMILLAN MADE IN THE TRADE 

    Jamie McMillan is the founder and primary spokesperson of KickAss Careers. She is a Motivational Speaker, Journeyman Ironworker, Apprentice Boilermaker, Outreach Specialist, Author, Visionary and Advocate for Skilled Trades, Technology, Mental Health, Homelessness and Youth.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-mcmillan-90010397/

    https://www.kickasscareers.ca/kickassteam

    https://madeinthetrade.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/kickass_careers/

    https://www.instagram.com/made_in_the_trades/?hl=en

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/kickass-careers/?viewAsMember=true

    IT'S ALL ABOUT THE JOURNEY

     

    Jamie became an ironworker in 2002 when women only represented 2% of the workforce across Canada and the United States. She thoroughly understands the struggles and challenges of working a male dominated workforce and is on mission to break down the negative misconceptions and stereotypes.

     

    Through KickAss Careers Jamies travels approximately 30 weeks a year providing engaging keynote presentations and workshops to more than 50,000 students, parents, educators and employers each year across North America. Her efforts have gained international notoriety for opening doors and minds to the possibilities of well-paid careers in skilled trades and technology sectors.

     

    Over the years Jamie has received the Top 20 Under 40 Award for making an impact in the metal trades, the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Champion Award and District School Board of Niagara Technology Education Partnership Award for her commitment to youth in schools across the province of Ontario. 

    ​

    In 2018 she received the Hamilton YWCA Women of Distinction Award for being a trailblazer excelling in her field promoting leadership and equal advancement opportunities. In 2019 Jamie was named a co-chair on a National Skilled Trades Advisory Committee to create a campaign to promote careers in skilled trades as first choice pathways to youth for the Canadian Federal Government by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

    ​

    Jamie continues to speak professionally across North America, works on various construction projects whenever possible and enjoys helping out at a homeless shelter for women.

     

    Most recently, Jamie joined the Helmets to Hardhats Canada team as an Outreach Specialist providing career opportunities in the Building Trades for serving, transitioning and former members of the military.

     

    In her free time she loves to hang out with family, friends, travel, climb mountains and hike with her tuxedo cat, 'Spud Wrench.'

    About The Trades Podcast

    Website
    https://www.thetradespodcast.com

    Hosted by
    Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

    The Trades Podcast is the voice of the trades community. Where industry leaders turn for Ideas, Inspiration, and Information they need to build lasting success.

    Let's Build Together

    If this episode gave you something of value, inpired you or helps you be a better business person, share it with another contractor or leader from the trades community. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more people discover these conversations.

    47 min
  • Ep 78 Dante White- Oppuous.com
    Founder and CEO,
    Dante White

    https://oppuous.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/Oppuous

    https://www.instagram.com/oppuous/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/oppuous/

    Oppuous started off as a question, an idea, a thought, a wish, and ultimately a movement. Too many times we’re told “you can’t do this”, “you’ll never make it”, or “that’s dumb”, etc. Oppuous believes that everyone should have an opportunity to reach their dreams and everyone has value. As such, Oppuous does its best to give back to the community by employing Veterans, the homeless, single parents, and the generally disenfranchised. We give back to the community because WE ARE THE COMMUNITY. I want to build a better world for my son and OUR WORLD. For too long capitalism has taken everything and given nothing.

    I became an entrepreneur in part due to my humble beginnings as a minority growing up in a military home. I went through the traditional means of putting myself through college with student loans, odd jobs, and late nights studying. I was successful in any position I took and “climbed the corporate ladder.” In 2013, I became a father and realized on the day I held my son in my arms; that my life was no longer my own and everything I did had to be for him. While I made many incredible connections, learned so much, became a public speaker, interviewed by magazines, and gained invaluable experience in the Tech space; I yearned for more. I became an entrepreneur to build generational wealth for my son, invest in myself and my community, and follow my passion. The Pasion was that I can do good while doing great, we can create something larger than ourselves, we can create opportunities for each and every person on this earth; because after all: An opportunity for you, is an opportunity for us.”​Join Oppuous in our movement.Highly driven, results-oriented, and high-revenue-producing professional with 7+ years’ sales and marketing experience and a passion for driving business objectives through understanding, maintaining, and cultivating relationships. Strong and successful communicator, thought leader, and evangelist in the tech space with a knack for leveraging social media to spread personal and professional brand awareness and build relationships. Currently holds position as VP of Education at local Toastmaster’s International chapter in support of improving public speaking and communications skills. Always meets and exceeds commission-based sales goals, quotas, and expectations while consistently delivering revenue-generating, high-impact results through expertise in:

    • Engineering innovative solutions to obstacles and finding creative ways to align services and products 
    • Shortening sales cycles & increasing sales by identifying improvement areas and streamlining processes 
    • Taking a team of average performers to the next level, quickly turning them into high-revenue producers 
    • Driving sales by establishing rapport & trust & building strong and positive internal and external relationships
    • Prioritizing and conducting multiple concurrent initiatives independently in fast-paced, changing environments 
    • Working smarter, rather than harder, with unmatched enthusiasm and an extremely personable sensibility

    About The Trades Podcast

    Website
    https://www.thetradespodcast.com

    Hosted by
    Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

    The Trades Podcast is the voice of the trades community. Where industry leaders turn for Ideas, Inspiration, and Information they need to build lasting success.

    Let's Build Together

    If this episode gave you something of value, inpired you or helps you be a better business person, share it with another contractor or leader from the trades community. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more people discover these conversations.

    42 min
  • Ep 77 Bruce Rosenblatt-RarefiedAirEnvironmental.com

    Contact Bruce!

    [email protected]

    (619)888-4840


    Born and raised in San Diego and educated at Helix High School, San Diego State University and continuing his education at UCSD. President of Rarefied Air Environmental and experts specializing in asbestos, lead, bacteria, VOC, dioxins, particulates, water quality, meth, THC, chlorinated pesticides, advanced fire surveys, mold and many other types of testing and environmental consulting. Bruce Rosenblatt is richly involved in the community. Bruce has added CAI Past President to the distinguished list of professional organizations he belongs to, such as the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, Indoor Air Quality Association, California Air Resources Board, San Diego Insurance Adjusters Association ( Board Member), Actionable Insights ( Board Member), Community Associations Institute ( Former Executive Board Member), California Association of Community Managers, Past President of Lemon Grove Rotary. Previously working for himself for 26 years in specialty contents textile restoration and as a subcontractor for the property insurance restoration industry. Bruce enjoys traveling to the South Pacific, snorkeling, body surfing, golfing, restoring & entering car shows with his 1966 Sunbeam Tiger and Jag ( I have a British car fetish) operating amateur radio station K6JU and working the radio room special events station on board the USS Midway.

    Specialties:
    Certified State of California Department of Insurance
    Teacher & Provider for Continuing Education Credits
    IICRC Certifications in WRT, FSRT, OCT, AMRT
    CARB Certified
    FCC Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator

    Rarefied Air Environmental provides California State-licensed inspectors to perform fully-comprehensive site surveys and reports for asbestos, lead, mold, bacteria and more…

    We are licensed and certified to perform industry leading site assessments and provide reports for:

    • Asbestos
    • Lead
    • Mold
    • Bacteria
    • Soot/Smoke Particulates
    • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s)
    • Dust Mites
    • Particulates & Nuisance Dusts
    • Methamphetamine
    • THC
    • and more…

     

    NO COMPETITION!

    ✓ Fastest Results

    ✓ Most Affordable

    ✓ Clearest and Most Concise Reports in the Industry

    ✓ Unbelievable Customer Service

    About The Trades Podcast

    Website
    https://www.thetradespodcast.com

    Hosted by
    Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

    The Trades Podcast is the voice of the trades community. Where industry leaders turn for Ideas, Inspiration, and Information they need to build lasting success.

    Let's Build Together

    If this episode gave you something of value, inpired you or helps you be a better business person, share it with another contractor or leader from the trades community. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more people discover these conversations.

    52 min
  • Ep 76 Michael McSweeney- MyCHF.org

    Michael McSweeney - Career Technical Education Coordinator

    Michael provides resources and support for Donald Chaiken Building Industry Technology Academy instructors and students. He represents the construction industry by educating school districts, counselors and parents on the growing demand for skilled craftspeople and viable career paths construction has to offer. He has 35 years experience as a General Contractor and served as Sr. Housing Policy Advisor for the San Diego BIA. Michael joined BITA in 2021.

    Email: [email protected]

    Call: (619) 884-5354

    About

    Public affairs professional leveraging over 20 years of experience specializing in representing the interests of relevant businesses, organizations or associations. Demonstrates expertise in identifying and developing strategic opportunities for engagement and/or partnership to cultivate and build relationships and open communication channels in support of concerns and investments. Extensive experience with long-range planning encompassing land use, housing, transportation, and water planning. Tenacious communicator and trusted advisor to convey complex concepts and information well with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and the public. Proven track record planning, managing, and participating in the work of teams engaged in developing, implementing, testing, and evaluating programs or projects of significant impact in terms of cost and service impact.

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    — Represented the interests of the almost 700 member companies and their 40,000 employees on a wide range of public policy issues, which affect their businesses and livelihoods.
    — As part of the local BIA’s legislative efforts, advocates for legislation, candidates, and positions in North San Diego County that are compatible with Building Industry Association of San Diego County legislative priorities.
    — Established and built business from start up to generate $600K figure sales annually. Sold services to residential homeowners and produced 100% of all new business through referrals. Fostered relationships by building trust and rapport with customers.
    — Prepared and produced construction estimates for projects averaging $650K and 6-9 months in duration, developed and managed full scope of work, acquired permits, and provided Quality Assurance (QA).

     

     

    About The Trades Podcast

    Website
    https://www.thetradespodcast.com

    Hosted by
    Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

    The Trades Podcast is the voice of the trades community. Where industry leaders turn for Ideas, Inspiration, and Information they need to build lasting success.

    Let's Build Together

    If this episode gave you something of value, inpired you or helps you be a better business person, share it with another contractor or leader from the trades community. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more people discover these conversations.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Ep 75 You Just Graduated HS! Now What?- TheTradesPodcast.com
    The Trades PodcastA Podcast About Skilled Trades for Every Step of Your Career

    Skilled trade workers are dedicated professionals who make our world a reality. Want to know why your toilet flushes, your house stays the right temperature, and the lights come on? Thank a tradesperson! Every week on this skilled trades podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and DJ Danny talk with business owners, tradespeople, educators, and representatives from trade organizations. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting on your skilled trade journey, The Trades Podcast has something for you.

     

    Our Mission: Encouraging Young Adults in the Trades

     

    Across the United States, there is a short supply of workers in every industry, not just the building trades. The retirement of the aging baby boomer population puts the skilled trade industry even more at risk. We need the next generation of tradespeople to become active.

    For young people in skilled trades careers, a few simple soft skills like time management and learning how to ask appropriate questions to increase their knowledge will make them more valuable to their employers. We encourage the combination of learning technical knowledge along with people skills as a path to advancement.

    We know that there are plenty of high school students along with people in their 20s and 30s who would benefit from a career in the trades. For too long, high schools have been emphasizing college as the main route to a fulfilled life. There is no doubt that our great country needs advanced college graduates, but it also needs professional tradespeople who build the houses we live in, the bridges and roads we drive on, and the offices we work in. We hope to show the younger generation that a career in the skilled trades is a great option for a full and prosperous life.

    About The Trades Podcast

    Website
    https://www.thetradespodcast.com

    Hosted by
    Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

    The Trades Podcast is the voice of the trades community. Where industry leaders turn for Ideas, Inspiration, and Information they need to build lasting success.

    Let's Build Together

    If this episode gave you something of value, inpired you or helps you be a better business person, share it with another contractor or leader from the trades community. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more people discover these conversations.

    44 min
  • Ep 74 Daniel Cummins- BarrioLoganPowderCoating.com
    Sandblasting & Powder Coating Professionals of the San Diego County Area

    Phone: 619-314-9030
     

    Email: [email protected]
     

    Address: 2393 Newton San Diego, CA 92113

    Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
     

    Saturday & Sunday: By appointment only

    Barrio Logan Powder Coating and Sandblasting is a comprehensive surface preparation and powder coating job shop located in Barrio Logan San Diego. We bring your new and old metal surfaces to life by restoring and preserving them for years to come.

    Whether you are looking to restore metal furnishings or looking to get a fresh set of rims before getting back on the road, our team has done it all! We offer decades of experience, state-of-the-art technology and a dedication to our environment that goes unmatched by our competitors. We bring your new and old metal surfaces to life.

    Give Barrio Logan Powder Coating and Sandblasting a CALL or Text us Today at 619-314-9030 or request a free quote here. 

     

    We Strive To Meet & Go Above Expectations for Our Clients & the Environment

    Barrio Logan Powder Coating and Sandblasting takes pride in doing our best to protect the environment as much as we can, while still providing the results and service you deserve.

    Our team utilizes eco-friendly materials and applications, in addition to accessing natural electrical power sources, such as solar and wind.

    Barrio Logan Powder Coating and Sandblasting cares about you and our community in all aspects of our business. Choose the company that puts our community and clients at the forefront of our service. 

    We are a job shop that has a very broad base of customers including fab shops, automotive parts (for coating or sandblasting), industrial, military, aerospace, boats/yacht parts, architectural, commercial Items, sheet metal shops and residential projects. 

     

    About The Trades Podcast

    Website
    https://www.thetradespodcast.com

    Hosted by
    Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

    The Trades Podcast is the voice of the trades community. Where industry leaders turn for Ideas, Inspiration, and Information they need to build lasting success.

    Let's Build Together

    If this episode gave you something of value, inpired you or helps you be a better business person, share it with another contractor or leader from the trades community. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more people discover these conversations.

    48 min
  • TheTradesPodcast.com- Where is the value in The Trades?
    The Trades PodcastA Podcast About Skilled Trades for Every Step of Your Career

    Skilled trade workers are dedicated professionals who make our world a reality. Want to know why your toilet flushes, your house stays the right temperature, and the lights come on? Thank a tradesperson! Every week on this skilled trades podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and DJ Danny talk with business owners, tradespeople, educators, and representatives from trade organizations. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting on your skilled trade journey, The Trades Podcast has something for you.

     

    Our Mission: Encouraging Young Adults in the Trades

     

    Across the United States, there is a short supply of workers in every industry, not just the building trades. The retirement of the aging baby boomer population puts the skilled trade industry even more at risk. We need the next generation of tradespeople to become active.

    For young people in skilled trades careers, a few simple soft skills like time management and learning how to ask appropriate questions to increase their knowledge will make them more valuable to their employers. We encourage the combination of learning technical knowledge along with people skills as a path to advancement.

    We know that there are plenty of high school students along with people in their 20s and 30s who would benefit from a career in the trades. For too long, high schools have been emphasizing college as the main route to a fulfilled life. There is no doubt that our great country needs advanced college graduates, but it also needs professional tradespeople who build the houses we live in, the bridges and roads we drive on, and the offices we work in. We hope to show the younger generation that a career in the skilled trades is a great option for a full and prosperous life.

     

    About The Trades Podcast

    Website
    https://www.thetradespodcast.com

    Hosted by
    Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

    The Trades Podcast is the voice of the trades community. Where industry leaders turn for Ideas, Inspiration, and Information they need to build lasting success.

    Let's Build Together

    If this episode gave you something of value, inpired you or helps you be a better business person, share it with another contractor or leader from the trades community. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more people discover these conversations.

    39 min
  • Ep 72 Ron Blackburn - OurDesign.com

    RON BLACKBURN 

    [email protected]

    https://www.facebook.com/people/OurDesign/100063593709084/

    https://ourdesign.com/

     

     Ron grew up in Orange County and has been a San Diego resident for over 20 years. Ron has a passion for connecting people, building relationships and giving back. He chairs 3 committees, sits on 2 boards for the San Diego Building Industry, is a board member for 18 non profit boards around the country and is an Honorary Sheriff for the San Diego Deputy Sheriffs Association. Within the Building Industry, Ron is a developer, sub-contractor, material supplier, safety product supplier, architect and consultant. When building high-end custom homes, Ron will procure products from around the world to create a truly unique and exquisite product at a price that is not possible using local resources. He handles all phases of building and has 40 years experience in the Industry.

    PURCHASE Ron's Book "Build Trust" HERE

    In Build Trust, Ron Blackburn and Mike Moore share how nothing of value happens without trust and how to develop a culture of trust in your life and business. Build Trust uncovers how your intentions, motives and purpose are the key to creating the trust that elevates your leadership, relationships and results. If you've been working hard and struggling to build the relationships to grow your business and improve your life, Build Trust reveals how your intentions could be misaligned and blocking your road to success in both. You'll learn how to adjust, adapt and make the changes needed to unlock your ability to make the connections and build the relationships that create and sustain lasting success. If you believe creating and developing relationships built on trust can improve your business and life, then you will enjoy reading, and applying, the lessons, examples and wisdom found in Build Trust.

    About The Trades Podcast

    Website
    https://www.thetradespodcast.com

    Hosted by
    Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

    The Trades Podcast is the voice of the trades community. Where industry leaders turn for Ideas, Inspiration, and Information they need to build lasting success.

    Let's Build Together

    If this episode gave you something of value, inpired you or helps you be a better business person, share it with another contractor or leader from the trades community. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more people discover these conversations.

    39 min
  • Ep 71 Andy Henley- Hen-House Decks OhioDecking.com
    GET IN TOUCH
    • 3626 Broad Vista st nw,
      Uniontown OH 44685
    • [email protected]
    • Call Andy 330-617-3111
      Call Adam 330-697-2899
    • Hours by appointment
    • We do now have a Design center located in Hartville OH

    https://www.facebook.com/ohiodecking/

    https://www.instagram.com/henhouse_decks/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@henhouse_andy?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

    https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/hen-house-decks-pfvwus-pf~1990764492?

    WELCOME TO HEN-HOUSE DECKSMODERN DECKS FOR THE MODERN WORLD

    In short, we are your go-to team of expert craftsmen offering expert design and install services. Likewise, our team is the perfect choice for decks, front porches, deck roofs, railings, and more. By using only the top-tier brands on the market, we’re able to offer our customers excellent quality and workmanship. In addition, we work with you every step of the way. As a result, we make your vision become a reality. Get started on your project today.

    WHO WE ARE

    Hen-House Decks is a locally owned and operated deck construction company founded by Andy Henley. Henley has been involved in the decking business for over 10 years. Likewise, he has worked for multiple reputable Ohio deck builders in N.E. Ohio, some of which are now larger companies. In early 2017, Andy decided to take his career to the next level. In order to do so, he parted ways with his former partner to form Hen-House Decks. With our creative and modern style approach, our decking company has been taking the industry by force.

    WHAT WE DO

     

    At Hen-House Decks, we are a team of expert craftsmen offering design and install services. For example: decks, front porches, deck roofs, railings, and more. Using some of the best products in the business, we are certified Trex Pro Dealers and a part of NADRA. We only the best decking materials available, and top-tier products on the market such as Trex decks. Consequently, we are able to offer our customers excellent quality and workmanship. As the area’s top deck contractors, we bring our customers’ visions to life. We accomplish this task, at an affordable price, by using state-of-the-art design tech.

     

    About The Trades Podcast

    Website
    https://www.thetradespodcast.com

    Hosted by
    Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres

    The Trades Podcast is the voice of the trades community. Where industry leaders turn for Ideas, Inspiration, and Information they need to build lasting success.

    Let's Build Together

    If this episode gave you something of value, inpired you or helps you be a better business person, share it with another contractor or leader from the trades community. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more people discover these conversations.

    44 min

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