The Trades Podcast

Ed Brady

President and CEO

Before being appointed President and CEO of Home Builders Institute (HBI) in 2018, Brady led a large regional home building company in Illinois. Following the 2008 financial crisis, he served on the Bipartisan Policy Center Housing Commission, working with other leading experts to advance the nation's housing policy. He serves on the Advisory Committee of the Bipartisan Policy Center's (BPC) J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy. He has also served on boards for Chicago Federal Home Loan Bank, Enterprise Community Partners, Illinois Habitat for Humanity, as well as on other economic development and housing-related boards. Brady was the National Association of Home Builders 2016 Chairman. In 2018, he was inducted into the Illinois Home Builders Hall of Fame and in 2023 inducted into the National Housing Hall of Fame.

We empower individuals by providing free in-demand skilled trades training and education

We produce talented graduates who are ready to make an impact in the building industry

We solve national industry challenges while addressing economic inequality at the local level

We advocate for workforce development solutions to address the construction labor market shortage, which is at a crisis level

• Financial stability and career opportunities for American workers
• Housing accessibility and affordability for all
• Industry productivity jeopardized by the need for 2.2 million skilled workers over the next 3 years 
• Diversification within trades training to create a more inclusive and equitable industry

HBI is the nation’s leading nonprofit provider of trade skills training and education for the building industry. HBI is building the next generation of skilled tradespeople and HBI graduates are transforming their communities and building America’s homes.

We change lives by educating, inspiring and preparing individuals for careers in the building industry.

We are the leading educational resource for career technical education in the building industry.

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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.

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.

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1348 La Mirada Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078

Office Manager

As an Office Manager at TMC Engineering, I manage the daily operations and administrative tasks of the office, ensuring efficiency and quality. I have a high school diploma and over two years of experience in the construction industry, including 1.5 years as a Fleet Administrator at Eagle Paving Company, where I was responsible for maintaining and tracking the vehicles and equipment. My goal is to support the mission and vision of TMC Engineering by providing the best service to our clients and partners.

Project Coordinator

After many years of helping my husband open and build a highly successful, construction company(s), I have decided to open my own firm with a slightly different operating emphasis.  My business model is based on an approach that I have followed my entire adult life, which is “Family First”.  I want to provide a place where customers will feel my passion for providing the most value to them through employees whose abilities and needs are nurtured in the workplace.

From my family owned and operated company, I have the platform to provide leadership in this area within our industry and community as a professional continuation of what I have been doing for decades.

-Julie Marie Monraz

The Monraz company team of engineers, designers, and construction professionals bring a thoughtful approach to your project as a whole. Each project we undertake begins with our clients needs, desires, and vision for your project? Let’s explore how to make your project exactly what you envisioned.

Superior workmanship, Transparent business practices, Stringent safety standards, Projects on schedule and within budget, are just a few reasons why our clients keep coming back and continuously refer us to new clients.

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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.

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.

At Skillcat, we strive to create a better future for blue-collar workers by providing accessible courses on our app. We offer many courses through our app to help people quickly get the certificates they need for their careers. Our team works hard to make sure these courses are practical and helpful, making learning enjoyable and effective. Our goal is to help as many people as possible start careers they love in skilled trades, without it being too expensive or difficult. Join us at Skillcat to learn a trade, get certified, and build a career you're proud of.

Data- Driven Insights

SkillCat's Dashboard inform, measure, and assess your talent development strategy for skilled trades. Demonstrate each tradesperson’s progress with our real-time, verified performance data.

Practical On-The-Job Skills

Provide relevant content for any trade role, career stage, and learning style. Advance through short Clips, hands-on projects, immersive experiences, courses, and Professional Certificates tailored to your trade skills path.

Upskill Across Multiple Trades

Leverage our skill-based content and trusted credentials to build a skilled and agile workforce. Equip your team to learn emerging technologies and excel across all trade sectors through any change.

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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.

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.

P.O. Box 320398
Franklin, WI 53132

Phone: 414-333-1888
Toll Free: 888-217-2599

Email:  [email protected]

https://excelcontractor.com/

Since 2000, Excel Custom Contractors, LLC. has taken your ideas and made them a reality with a unique personal touch all your own. We have customized our services to your needs and created the right project scope to fit in your budget and time schedules. We pride ourselves in using the right products and the right craftsmen to get your dream realized. We continue to develop long lasting relationships with our customers, and even consider them friends. Thank you for the years of success and look forward to serving you in the future.

The company was started by Robert McDonald in May of 2000 when he felt the need to provide higher quality service and products to the construction industry in Southeastern Wisconsin. The desire was to meet the challenging needs and high level of customer demands with Integrity, Superior Service and Unmatched Warranties. Based on the Southwestern corner of Milwaukee County in the City of Franklin, he formed Excel Custom Contractors, LLC. Excel Custom Contractors currently serves the entire Southeastern Wisconsin, Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois communities. We proudly searve Waukesha, Menomonee Falls, Brookfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, New Berlin, Pewaukee, Hartland, Lake Geneva and surrounding areas.

It was with the idea of providing ‘custom’ized customer service, to meet the unique individual tastes and product performance goals of his customers. Today Excel Custom Contractors has grown into a mid-sized Residential and Commercial General Contracting and Remodeling Company that can handle any size project from the foundation to the roof. Excel Custom Contractors prides itself in doing the best job the right way the first time, this ensures our customers will get what they expect from both their product choices and quality construction installations.

Since the Spring of 2009, Excel Custom Contractors has brought on a new addition to it’s ownership with James Lawrence Jr. of Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Jim has been working for Excel Custom Contractors for the previous five years as a Carpentar Foreman in which he ran many varying crews and has now become its Vice President and COO. Together with their combined expertise and knowledge of products and skillful installations Excel Custom Contractors is positioned to continue to grow and enhance its offerings to its every expanding customer base.

I’m a business entrepreneur, and I consider myself a visionary. I’m always looking to improve on the status quo, and build better projects. I look for more intuitive processes as well as ways to provide higher quality. My soft skills include thinking out of the box, creativity, and trouble-shooting. I see challenging projects as opportunities rather than obstacles. I highly value work well-done, so that means I’m often particular in how we build things. I strive to build things to last, and my ultimate goal is to see our customers experience complete satisfaction with our work.

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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.

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.

We have been selling, installing, repairing and maintaining residential garage doors and openers since 1945. During the past three quarters of a century Radford Garage Doors & Gates of San Diego has worked for many of San Diego’s homeowners, HOA’s, property management companies, home warranty insurance companies, developers and contractors.

Radford Garage Doors & Gates of San Diego offers a vast range of custom wood, custom aluminum glass, custom copper faux wood, fiberglass, steel wood grain and steel garage doors in different design options from traditional to modern and contemporary.

As a locally and family owned San Diego company we take pride in our reputation for quality products and workmanship, timely delivery and excellent customer service.

Our Showroom is open
Mon to Fri 9AM to 5PM.
Sat by appointment only.
Sun Closed.

9185 Chesapeake Dr
San Diego, CA 92123

Phone: (858)-925-2700
Fax: (858) 925-2701

We also serve the entire Orange County.

27281 Las Ramblas, Suite 200,
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone: (949) 881-4785

E-mail: [email protected]

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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.

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.

After a decade producing events and a covid lockdown, I've seen a need for dependable Handymen in the San Diego Area. We have a group of amazingly talented Handymen who are solutions oriented and are people you wouldn't mind having do some work in your house. Go to www.hugehandymansd.com to book and appointment or get a quote.

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We are a collective of experienced, reliable, and solutions-based handymen. San Diego is full of great handymen, but where do you find them? And how do you get them to show up when they say they will? After working on a smaller scale, we decided to solve this problem. We vet the handymen, guarantee their quality of work, and INSURE everyone under a California contractor’s license. Even better, we only do small to medium sized jobs so we don’t get committed to long projects and can meet your needs in a reasonable time frame (and price!). Our friendly staff will make you feel comfortable with us in your space, and most pets like us too!

Dependability: We are committed to being the reliable choice for all your handyman needs, ensuring that we show up when promised and deliver quality work every time.

Communication: Open and transparent communication is at the heart of what we do. We keep you informed every step of the way, from project assessment to completion. If we deem a project is out of our wheel house, we have great referrals for you as well!

Customer-Centric Approach: Your satisfaction is our priority. We tailor our services to meet your unique needs and strive to exceed your expectations with every project. Not every project goes as planned, but we will do whatever it takes for a 5 star experience. 

In an industry where unreliability is the norm, we stand as a beacon of dependability. Our unwavering commitment is to deliver not just quality work, but a service experience marked by reliability, trustworthiness, and a departure from the stereotypical 'flakey' handyman. We aim to be the reliable partner you can consistently count on for all your residential and commercial needs, providing a level of service that instills confidence and sets a new standard of excellence in the industry.

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.

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.

Currently a contractor sales manager in the NE market for Decks and Docks. Due to her decades of pull thru activities she has excellent relationships with contractors cascading the NE market.

Contact Lainie Sleppin

Decks and Docks Lumber Company opened its flagship store in St. Petersburg, FL in 1991. In 2005, Gary Roberts and Mark Wallace purchased the company and began the expansion. The second location in Sarasota, FL opened in the Fall of 2005 and the rest was history. We are fueled by our mission to bring high-quality products and top-notch service to marinas, contractors, and homeowners all along the coast.

Today, Decks and Docks Lumber Company has grown to serve the entire East Coast of the United States from the Florida Keys all the way up to New York. Throughout the growth, we’ve remained dedicated to great customer service, top-of-the-line products, and a simple love of the building materials industry.

Don’t have a Decks and Docks location near you, just hang tight. We’ll be seeing you soon.

Decks & Docks is your one-stop shop for all of your decking needs. From lumber to tools and hardware, we carry everything you need to get the job done right. When it comes to decking, you have options. Whether you’re looking to craft a gorgeous backyard retreat from wood, composite, or PVC decking, Decks & Docks has top-of-the-line options to help bring your vision to life. If you’re not sure what type of decking you should get, don’t worry. Our team is happy to help you determine which type of decking will work best for your project. Ready to get started? Stop by one of our locations or contact us online to learn more.

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.

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.

Leo Hefner has been a savvy businessman for over 20 years, whether its Real Estate, Electrical, or running an underground Utility company. Leo loves to learn new things and apply his strategic mind to solving problems. He equally loves meeting new people and building connections.

Leo’s major in college was automotive technology and he has always had an innate understanding of all things technical from automotive engines to computers to machinery.

He is very excited to have started the San Diego branch of Patriot Pipeline with his partner Toby. Together they look forward to bringing Patriot Pipeline’s stellar workmanship and reputation to San Diego. He is excited to create new relationships with contractors and clients and continue his long- standing attitude of providing excellent customer service with superior workmanship and believes a good reputation is both earned and vital to success.

5500 Grossmont Dr. #440-2472
La Mesa CA, 91942

PatriotPipeline.com - San Diego

(619) 777-5601

[email protected]

CSLB: #1115225

At Patriot Pipeline, Inc., there are three words that we live and breathe: responsiveness, efficiency, and reliability. We believe in doing things right the first time, every time. We go above and beyond our competitors by not only ensuring that we provide the highest quality of workmanship in the industry but also doing it with a level of professionalism unmatched by others.

When you hire Patriot Pipeline, you are adding our staff members to your team. We believe that by working together, emphasizing communication and coordination, we can deliver a superior service and help you to complete your project on time and within budget.

At Patriot Pipeline, Inc., there are three words that we live and breathe: responsiveness, efficiency, and reliability. We believe in doing things right the first time, every time. We go above and beyond our competitors by not only ensuring that we provide the highest quality of workmanship in the industry but also doing it with a level of professionalism unmatched by others.

When you hire Patriot Pipeline, you are adding our staff members to your team. We believe that by working together, emphasizing communication and coordination, we can deliver a superior service and help you to complete your project on time and within budget.

• Efficiency – Our project management team will help you from beginning to end to ensure that your project is completed on time. We believe that efficiency is essential to success. One way we achieve this is by managing our team so that you don’t have to.
• Responsiveness – With Patriot Pipeline, we are here for you from the initial consultation to the project completion. Our proactive approach ensures that our clients do not have setbacks. Whether working with office staff or our teams in the field, we always work quickly to get the job done.
• Reliability – All of our team are well-trained experts, with nearly 90% of our on-site employees carrying safety certifications. Our project management team is comprised of highly-qualified industry leaders that are committed to meeting quality standards.

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.

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.

After successfully building a family business over 15 years, my passion for building strong leadership teams began when I discovered the book Traction and the Entrepreneurial Operating System.

By implementing EOS® in my company, I witnessed a remarkable shift. My employees aligned more with the company’s vision, executed tasks more consistently, and formed strong teams to run the company.

Embracing EOS®, I achieved a pivotal milestone – stepping out of the day-to-day operations and empowering the leadership team to run the company.  Now, as a Certified EOS Implementer®, I help frustrated business owners take control.  My approach involves simplifying, clarifying, and guiding clients to realize their visions through the implementation of EOS® in their organizations.

The Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) is a powerful catalyst in my strategy. Tailored to extract the best from a team and deliver desired results for the business, EOS® offers a complete system equipped with simple tools, concepts, and a proven process to seamlessly implement into any organization.

• Founded, Co-Founded, and Partnered in multiple businesses over 30 years
• Passionate about helping visionary leaders gain traction & build great companies

Getting everyone in your organization 100% on the same page with where you’re going and how you plan to get there.

Instilling focus, discipline, and accountability throughout the company so that everyone executes on that vision—every day.

Helping your leaders become a more cohesive, functional, healthy leadership team.

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.

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.

Murray Lampert. License 485038

OUR ADDRESS

2851 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 310

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 285-9222

https://murraylampert.com/careers-at-murray-lampert/

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Murray-Lampert-Design,-Build,-Remodel/Jobs

YOU KNOW YOU'RE HEARD.
We listen to what you like and why you want it. If it's too costly, we'll offer you a couple of alternatives to choose from. We treat the design and build as a collaborative process.

WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK.
This may be the first renovation project you've gone through. But you can relax, as we'll be there with you every step of the way. We'll let you know what to expect and how much it will cost before any building begins.

WE DON'T SELL, WE EDUCATE.
We're never going to lay a heavy sales trip on you. Instead, we'll listen to you, and then offer some suggestions at a variety of price points. The final decision is up to you. No upselling and we are not change order driven.

WE WORK WITH YOUR BUDGET.
There aren't going to be any surprises at the end of your project. Sure, you might fall in love with a tile that is a little beyond your budget. But we'll let you know and even try to make up for it in other portions of the project.

WE BELIEVE IN ONE-ON-ONE RELATIONSHIPS.
You'll have the same architect, interior designer, and project manager for the duration of your project. That way, they know every detail of your project, and the reasons why certain choices were made. This provides you with a more proactive service and greater continuity. You are backed by Gregg Cantor and Rachel Cantor, the 3rd and 4th generations in the family business.

YOU BENEFIT FROM OUR EXPERIENCE.
Since we were established in 1975, we've learned a thing or two along the way. We can usually spot a situation before it becomes a costly problem, and we are always considerate of our clients budget.

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.

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.