Why the Trades?

By Speakeasy Podcast Network

Why the Trades? is a dive into the minds of the successful people that chose a trade as a career pathway. In our interviews , we ask the questions - why participants chose their profession, ... more

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The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.

Why the Trades? episodes:

October 14, 2022E45: Our Season 1 Finale w/Juva Barber
Welcome back! This week, Clelland puts the finishing touches on Season 1 of Why The Trades? with very special guest Juva Barber. Juva is the Executive Vice President of the BIA of Greater Louisville, and she is helping to launch a building institute! The Building Institute of Greater Louisville kicks off its first semester on October 17, with the mission of launching careers in the trades. Together, we’ll cover:
Why trades are the industry of opportunity & one of the few fields to be recession-proof.
Why the shortage of tradespeople exists and how leaders like Juva are addressing it.
Juva’s Top 3 Reasons why YOU should choose the trades.
The opportunities The Building Institute of Greater Louisville can offer.
And more!
With that, we will hang up our spurs for the year and begin work on Season 2! We can’t thank our wonderful guests – and our amazing listeners – enough for making this show possible. More episodes (and puns) are coming in 2023.
Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
Guest Links
Learn more about the Building Institute (and sign up!) here: https://www.buildinginstituteky.com/
BIA Website: https://www.bialouisville.com/
Juva's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juva-sizemore-barber-9b50b73/
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1h 10min
September 16, 2022E44: Needling Dr. Brad Conder About Careers in PT
The very simple exercise of listening to this podcast could help ease your pain and discomfort around picking a career in the trades. This week, Clelland is joined by Doctor Brad Conder for an in-depth discussion about the careers in physical therapy. Brad is also an entrepreneur, owning and operating Focus Physical Therapy in Louisville. As a practicing physician and business leader, Brad has insights on both how to learn PT and how to find freedom in the healthcare field. This week, we'll get into:
Why empathy is such a powerful tool for physical therapists.
The pay, conditions, and expectations that come with a career in PT.
Why so many people suffer from lower back pain, and what you can do to ease it.
And much more! Thanks for checking out the show.
Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
Guest Links
Check out Brad's practice: https://physicaltherapylouisville.com/
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1h
September 02, 2022E43: Pull the Hire Alarm with Life Safety Tech Jeff Chamberlin
This week, Life Safety Technician Jeff Chamberlin joins Clelland to answer some burning questions about the critical skills that go into fire prevention. Starting as an avionics technician in the navy, Jeff has parlayed his military experience into a rewarding career in the trades. In today's episode, he and Clelland discuss:
Who you really need to talk to before deciding to go into the military.
How to "write your own ticket" in the safey business.
The importance of Extreme Ownership - both as a leader and a worker.
The benefits - and mobility - that this important trade can offer you.
And much more! As always, thanks for listening.
Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
Guest Links
Learn more about what Jeff does at Engineered Design Group:
Jeff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-chamberlin-93984540/
Engineered Design Group's Website: https://www.edg-ce.com/
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1h 4min
August 19, 2022 E42: Is the Grass Always Greener? With Guest John Henry
Hey, Listeners! This week Clelland welcomes his good friend John Henry to the show. John is the owner of Cuttin it Close Lawn and Landscaping, a company that he has been operating since the age of 19. The two discuss the ins and outs of owning a lawn and landscaping company.
Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Cuttin' It Close - Lawn & Landscaping - https://cuttinitclose.net
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1h 22min
August 05, 2022 E41: Heavy Metal Art with Jim Doiron & Bobby Britto - The Weber Group
Welcome back listeners for another fantastic episode of Why The Trades. This week, Clelland has a conversation with the guys who keep our rollercoasters from falling to pieces, Jim Doiron & Bobby Britto of the Weber Group. The Weber Group takes on artistic fabrication projects around the world and has designed attractions, exhibits, and rides for amusement parks, zoos, and museums. Some of their clients include Busch Gardens, Nickelodeon, and Lego. Jim and Bobby discuss what it's like to be artistic welders for the firm, and make a compelling case for those who are looking for a place to go with their art degrees.
Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Weber Group Inc - https://webergroupinc.com/destinations-experiences/theming-and-entertainment/
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1h 9min
July 29, 2022 E40: Offshore Opportunities with Blessey Marine Services, Inc
All Aboard for this week's edition of the Why the Trades Podcast. This week, Clelland chats with Chris Estep and Dustyn Grenon from Blessey Marine Services. Blessey owns and operates one of the youngest multi-faceted inland tank barge and vessel fleets in the United States. Chris and Dustyn provide Clelland with information on what barge crew members do from day-to-day, and why life at sea might be the life for you.
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Blessey Marine Services - https://www.blessey.com
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1h 18min
July 22, 2022E39: The Trade That Will Take You to "New Heights" with Line technician Instructors Dee Creech and Greg Stith
On this episode, Clelland brings in Dee Creech & Greg Stith of the Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC) to the studio to discuss the work & life of linemen. They also discuss the Linemen Training program available at JCTC available for those who want to embark on a career as a line technician in the utility industry.
Topics Discussed in this episode:
The training it takes to become a linemen
The pay & hours of line work.
The dangers of the job
Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
Guest Info
JCTC Linemen Training Program
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1h 20min
July 15, 2022E38: On the House Advice with Roofer Julian West
This week Clelland welcomes Julian West, Owner of New Look Roofs, to the show. Julian has 20+ years in the industry had has quickly scaled his company to be one of the top-rated roofing companies in the state of Kentucky. Julian tells all of not only his success, his failures that have made him and his company even stronger
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Building a strong team
The importance of marketing and great reviews
Diversifying your offering
Owning everything you touch!
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Julian West
Owner, New Look Roofs
FB - https://www.facebook.com/roofingnsiding/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/newlookroofingandsiding502/
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1h 2min
July 08, 2022E37: Do you believe in magic? w/ Guest Richard E. Darshwood
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes Richard Darshwood to the studio. By day, Rich is a chef, by night, a world-class magician! Rich tells us about how he got into magic, and what it takes to make a living as a magician. Make sure you check out the youtube video to see some of the magic in action too!
Topics Discussed in this episode:
The different types of magic
How to become a magician
The best books every aspiring magician should read. (40:30)
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Richard E. Darshwood - https://www.darshwood.com
FB - @darshwood.conjurer
YT - Richard E. Darshwood
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1h 8min
July 01, 2022E36: No Permit Needed to Learn, Commercial Construction with Jeff Walston
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes Jeff Walston, with Premise Construction. Jeff walks us through the main differences between commercial construction and residential. He touches on the many pitfalls of the industry, as well as his passion for it that keeps him going.
Topics Discussed in this episode:
Commercial Construction & General Contracting
Contractors vs. Employees
OSHA
Project Management Tech
Cash Flow
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Jeff Walston - Owner, Premise Construction
FB - @PremiseConstructionInc
IG - @PremiseConstructionInc
LinkedIn - Premise Construction
[email protected]
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1h 9min

FAQs about Why the Trades?:

How many episodes does Why the Trades? have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.