Why the Trades?

Why the Trades?

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Why the Trades? episodes

  • E35: 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:

    1. 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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    FRANNET

    https://frannet.com

    1 hr 2 min
  • E34: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 5 min
  • E33: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 8 min
  • E32: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 21 min
  • E31: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 6 min
  • E30: 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:

    1. 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

    Prosser Career Education Center

    FB - @prossercec

    IG - @prossercareers

    Twitter - @ProsserCareers

    YouTube - ProsserTV

    1 hr 1 min
  • E29: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr
  • E28: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 27 min
  • E27: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 27 min
  • E26: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 10 min

About Why the Trades?

From the publisher's feed

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, what does an average day look like, what are the pros and cons of their job, and where their specific industry is headed? Since many guests are entrepreneurs, we'll also explore aspects of working for yourself. This podcast is a tool to educate our listeners on the power of the trades and which one may be calling to them. Whether you're already a tradesman or looking for a stable and fulfilling career opportunity, we hope you join us on our journey through the trades.