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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How many episodes does Why the Trades? have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.

Why the Trades? episodes:

June 24, 2022E35: Itchin' to Promote the Trades with Mosquito Hunter, Trish Sherlock
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes Trish Sherlock, Co-Owner of Mosquito Hunters, to the show. Trish tells us how her desire to serve something greater than the dollar lead her to choose Mosquito Hunters as the franchise she invested in.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Buying/Starting a Franchise
Marketing Strategy
Seasonal Work
Challenges of Entrepreneurship
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Trish Sherlock
Co-owner, Mosquito Hunters
FB - @MosquitoHuntersLouisville
IG - @MosquitoHunters Louisville_
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https://frannet.com
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1h 2min
June 17, 2022E34: WE Conduit! with Industrial Electrician, Ben Springer
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes Ben Springer. With 10 years experience as an Industrial Electrician, Planner and Scheduler, Ben tells the ins and outs of electrical work in an industrial facility.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Industrial, Commercial, and Residential Electrical Work
PLCs
Travel Work with Union and Contracts
Universal Industry Knowledge
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Ben Springer
Electrical Planner & Scheduler
www.bc.com
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1h 5min
June 10, 2022E33: Paving the Way for the Trades with Chelsea Ellis-Hogan
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes Chelsea Ellis-Hogan, of Jim Reynolds Asphalt Contractor, Inc. Chelsea tells her inspiring story of stepping out of high school and right into a management position within a 3rd generation business; the challenges she faced and how she overcame them.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Company Culture and Respect
Servant Leadership
Different Ways of Learning
From Blogging to Publishing a Book
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Chelsea Ellis-Hogan - Jim Reynolds Asphalt Contractor, Inc
[email protected]
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1h 8min
June 03, 2022E32: The Dividends of Non-Profits with Talley Russell and Sarah Brady
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes the love and hero of his life, Talley Russell, and another super woman, Sarah Brady, to the show. Together they highlight the work of non-profits and tackle some heavy issues; from poverty to policy change and empowering people to become more self-sufficient.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
The Importance of having a Mentor
The Non-Profit World
Apprenticeship Programs
Empowering People through Education & Skills
Ending the Cycle of Poverty
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Talley Russell - Director of Government Affairs for Humana (Board Member for FSH)
Sarah Brady - Family Scholar House
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1h 21min
May 27, 2022E31: The Trades are Hot! with Josh Lightle, Dave McCoy, and Chad Anglin
Show Notes
This week Clelland combines forces with JCPS again; this time at Pleasure Ridge Park High School featuring their welding program, Chad Lightle, PRP's Academy Coach, Dave McCoy, the Senior Welding Instructor, and Chad Anglin, OM for Wirecrafters, PRP's Welding Community partner. These guys cover the inception of the welding program to the polishing of students into high demand welders and expanding trades programming throughout our nation's school systems.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Connecting with Students
The Importance of Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Career Pathways in JCPS
Partnering with Businesses in the Community
Celebrating the Trades
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Josh Lightle - PRP Academy Coach
Dave McCoy - PRP Senior Welding Instructor
Chad Anglin - Operations Manager for Wirecrafters
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1h 6min
May 20, 2022E30: Current Trade Education with Electrical Teacher, Mike Bauerla
Show Notes
This week Clelland is back at the campus of Prosser Career Education Center, and spoke with Electrical Teacher, Mike Bauerla, and one of his incredible students. They delve into the opportunities and programming at Prosser, and how they're making waves in the national conversation surrounding the trades.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Prosser's Electrician Program
Career Pathways
Community Partnerships
The Future of Electricity
Modes of Learning
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Mike Bauerla, Electrical Teacher
[email protected]
Prosser Career Education Center
FB - @prossercec
IG - @prossercareers
Twitter - @ProsserCareers
YouTube - ProsserTV
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1h 1min
May 13, 2022E29: Trade Principles with Principal Nancy Campbell
Show Notes
This week Clelland visited the campus of Prosser Career Education Center, and spoke with Principal Nancy Campbell. They peeled back the layers of importance in properly preparing youth for the work force and empowering them with skills and experience.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
History of Prosser
Number of Skilled Trades Represented
Community Partnerships
High School Curriculum and Night School
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Nancy Campbell - Principal
Prosser Career Education Center
FB - @prossercec
IG - @prossercareers
Twitter - @ProsserCareers
YouTube - ProsserTV
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1h
May 06, 2022E28: Putting Your General Contracting Worries at Ease with Austin Kessler
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes Austin Kessler, Owner of Total Home Restoration & Remodel in Louisville, Kentucky. Austin nails it with some industry insight and tells his story of becoming an experienced General Contractor before reaching 30; his passions, challenges, successes, failures, and goals for the future.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
General Contractors
Managing Sub-Contractors
Organizational Development
Residential vs. Commercial Contracting
Managing Cash Flow
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Austin Kessler - Owner
Total Home Restoration & Remodel
FB - @TotalHomeKy
IG - @TotalHomeKy
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1h 27min
April 29, 2022E27: Constructing a Path to the Trades in JCPS with Kristin Wingfeld and Beau Johnston
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes Kristin Wingfeld (Specialist of School Business Partnerships with JCPS) and Beau Johnston (Director of Career and Technical Education with JCPS) to discuss the innovations within JCPS concerning the Trades, career pathways, on the job training, and the addition of more trades programs.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Being a Teacher and Administrator
Career Technical Education
Pathways Program in JCPS
Taking Career Pathways National
Creating Workforce
Shaping the Future through Creative Education Reform
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Kristin Wingfeld
Specialist of School Business Partnerships with JCPS
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Beau Johnston
Director of Career and Technical Education with JCPS
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1h 27min
April 22, 2022E26: Plumbing an Educational Supply Line with Jason Disney
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes Iroquois High School Plumbing Instructor, Jason Disney, as well as one of his students and Ambassador of the Trades Program. They discuss the program
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
A Career in Plumbing
Becoming a Trades Teacher
Skilled Trades Programs in High School
Getting Youth Interested in the Trades
Iroquois High School and JCPS Trades Programs
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Jason Disney - Master Plumber
Plumbing Instructor - Iroquois High School
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1h 10min

FAQs about Why the Trades?:

How many episodes does Why the Trades? have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.