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:

April 15, 2022E25: Truth Be Told - with Voice Actor, Verity Jones
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes Verity Jones, Jill of all trades, and maybe a master of a few, but she may never tell you that. Verity tells her story from balancing life, school, and work to running a haunted house and being the master of her own destiny.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Freedom in Entrepreneurship
A Well Planned Business Model
Curating and Running a Haunted House
Importance of Cross Training in the Professional World
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Verity Jones
Voice Actor - @verityvoice
Upright Bassist - Vice Tricks
FB - @vicetricks
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1h 33min
April 08, 2022E24: Go Team Cimtech! - Manufacturing with Jessika Young
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes Jessika Young, Team Member first, CEO second at Cimtech Inc. & Subsidiaries. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and ready to join a team. Jessika shares the core secrets and foundation of the growing success of her Team and Cimtech in the world of manufacturing.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Manufacturing
Welding, Machining, and Fabricating
Team Oriented Companies
Company Core Values
Community Outreach
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Jessika Young - Team Member & Owner/CEO
Cimtech, Inc. & Subsidiaries
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1h 25min
April 01, 2022E23: Is Your Refrigerator Running? It is Thanks to George Bard!
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes Mr. George Bard to the show to 'heavenly touch' on his experience as an Appliance Repair Man. Overcoming adversity and leaving a previous life behind, George shares his story of how a this trade helped him turn his life around.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Appliance Repair Certifications
Appliance Repair Costs
The Entrepreneur Benefit vs. working for someone else
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
George Bard
Owner, Tinks Heavenly Touch Appliance Repair
tinksappliancerepair.com
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1h 22min
March 25, 2022E22: Tech this Out! - with Dr. Telly Sellars, JCTC VP of Technical Education
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes Dr. Telly Sellars, JCTC Associate VP of Technical Education, to the show. Dr. Sellars and Clelland tackle some of the important questions surrounding technical education that prospective students should consider.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Changes in Technology and Job Training
Concerns in Higher and Technical Education
Job Automation and What it Means
Demand for Programmers and Technicians
Workforce Solutions
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Work Ready Kentucky
workreadykentucky.com
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Guest Info
Dr. Telly Sellars
Associate VP of Technical Education
JCTC (Jefferson Community & Technical College)
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1h 35min
March 18, 2022E21: It's Electric, Boogie Woogie - with Mike Schultz
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes friend and master electrician, Mike Schultz to the podcast
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Life of an Electrician
Electrician Apprenticeships
The Pros & Cons of Life as an Electrician
Local Unions
Traveling Electrician
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Mike Shcultz - Project Manager & Estimator
Laswell Electric Company, Inc.
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1h 19min
March 11, 2022E20: A Trade to Root for! - Tree Service with John Ridgill
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes friend and tradesman, John Ridgill, owner of Louisville Tree Service. John shares his diverse professional background and what led him into the woods...ahem, we mean the tree business. Tune in for some insightful business advice and plenty of reasons to get into tree service.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Arborist vs. Tree Cutting
Business Turnover
Business Experience and Savviness
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
John Ridgill
Owner - Louisville Tree Service
FB - @LouisvilleTreeService
502.515.8199
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The Arrow Fund
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Ralphie's Promise
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1h 16min
March 04, 2022E19: This Land is My Land & Your Land with Developer and Builder, Steve Gronow
Show Notes
This week Clelland hit the road and found himself in Brighton, Michigan to interview Steve Gronow, local rock star in the Real Estate, Land Development, and Home Building industries.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Land Development
Real Estate
Business Cashflow
Vacant Land Acquisitions
Marketing & Sales
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Steve Gronow - Owner, Chestnut Home Builders and Real Estate
FB - @ChestnutDev
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1h 46min
February 25, 2022E18: These Guys Have You Covered, Painting with Dorian Vuleta and Justin McCord
Show Notes
This week Clelland welcomes two painters to the show, Dorian Vuleta and Justin McCord. They cover the painting industry top to bottom, touching on multiple ways to make it as a painter and the opportunities it can provide; even when you feel like you may have none.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Commercial vs. Residential Painting
Growing a Painting Business
Landing Contracts
Customer Service
Tools of the Trade
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Dorian VuletaOwner, Kentucky Painting Company .
Justin McCordForemanPhillip Patterson Painting
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1h 26min
February 18, 2022E17: This Guy's No Hack(er) - Cyber Security with Rich Connor
Show Notes
This week Clelland speaks with Rich Connor, owner/operator of Lockstock Cyber Security & Analytics. They talk about the path to a position in this rapidly growing trade, trends in the field, and collaborating with other trades to increase security and profitability.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Security, Connecting Cyber to Physical
Crime Prevention by Environmental Design
Security Analysis
Detect, Deter, and Prevent Crime
How Security can Enhance Your Company's Resum
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Rich Connor
Lockstock Cyber Security & Analytics
...more
1h 37min
February 11, 2022E16: Putting Your Worries Down the Drain - Plumbing with Erik White
Show Notes
This week Clelland speaks with Erik White, Owner & Operator of R.E. White Plumbing. Erik shares his story and sheds some light on the entrepreneurial aspects of running a plumbing business.
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Topics Discussed in this episode:
Local Market Research
Business Expenses in Plumbing
Scaling a Plumbing Business to Sell
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Show Links
Connect with Clelland!
LinkedIn - Clelland Russell
FB - @WhytheTrades
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Guest Info
Erik White - Owner & Operator
R.E. White Plumbing
rewhitellc.com
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1h 30min

FAQs about Why the Trades?:

How many episodes does Why the Trades? have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.