Why the Trades?

Why the Trades?

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Why the Trades? episodes

  • E25: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 33 min
  • E24: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 25 min
  • E23: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 22 min
  • E22: 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:

    1. 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)

    1 hr 35 min
  • E21: 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:

    1. 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.

    1 hr 19 min
  • E20: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 16 min
  • E19: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 46 min
  • E18: 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:

    1. 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 

    1 hr 26 min
  • E17: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 37 min
  • E16: 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:

    1. 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

    1 hr 30 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.