Why the Trades?

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This week Clelland speaks with Mike Lyons and Caj Meier about their careers in the HVAC controls market. They both share their stories, what lead them into their trade, and how they both wish they would've started sooner!

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Topics Discussed in this episode:

1. High Demand Jobs

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Guest Info

Mike Lyons & Caj Meier

HVAC Controls & Mechanicals, and Security Professionals

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This week Clelland ventures out of the studio and into the Three Boys Farm Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky to talk with Master Distiller, Hunter Coffey. Hunter pours out some knowledge in and surrounding the world of bourbon.

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Topics Discussed in this episode:

1. The Distilling Process

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Hunter Coffey

Master Distiller at Three Boys Farm Distillery

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail

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This week Clelland welcomes LTC (Army) Kirk Duncan to the show. This is a particularly special episode highlighting the Lieutenant Colonel's career in the Army, the education he received, the many benefits that come with enlisting and how they can connect to the trades.

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Topics Discussed in this episode:

1. Military Benefits

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Lt. Colonel Kirk

Connect with LTC Duncan on LinkedIn

GoArmy.com

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This week Clelland welcomes Tony Silver, General Contractor, Real Estate Investor, and Owner of Red Door Properties, to the show. Tony shares his journey from being a full time tradesman to applying his skills and knowledge to investing in real estate.

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Topics Discussed in this episode:

1. Rental Properties

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Tony Silver, General Contractor & Real Estate Investor

Red Door Properties 

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This week Clelland welcomes his older brother, Brandon Russell. Brandon is an expert in the field of heating and air and has over 20 years of experience in the fields of HVAC and industrial refrigeration.

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Topics Discussed in this episode:

1. HVAC

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Brandon Russell

Global Heating and Air Manufacturing

Heating and Air Specialist

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This week Clelland welcomes Eli, 13 year old entrepreneur and owner of a grass cutting business. Eli found that his love of fishing and desire to have better gear necessitated his own money! One day he decided to ask his mom to teach him to mow the lawn. That lesson paved the way to landing his first neighborhood customer. From passing out flyers and knocking on doors he has grown his customer base to 9 lawns.

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Topics Discussed in this episode:

1. Balancing school and a business

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This week Clelland welcomes Scott Barnes, Owner of Urgent Care Roofing, to the show. These two roofers square off and give listeners an aerial view of the running a roofing company. From being a sales rep for a couple companies to a manufacturing job at Ford that just wasn't satisfying, Scott finally embraced his entrepreneurial spirit, starting Urgent Care roofing in

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Scott Barnes

Urgent Care Roofing

www.urgentcareroofing.com

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Highlander Run Club

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This week Clelland welcomes Dayron Rodriguez, owner of Rodriguez Cleaning & Restoration to the podcast. Dayron gives the rundown on his industry, from straight forward carpet cleaning to tile steaming and the certifications needed to treat certain fibers with confidence. While there is a fairly substantial start-up cost entering into the carpet cleaning business, Dayron is proof that with proper motivation and a willingness to work, one can certainly be successful.

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Dayron Rodriguez - Owner, Rodriguez Cleaning & Restoration

www.rodriguezcleanpro.com

FB - @rodriguezcleanpro

IG - @rodriguezcleanpro

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YouTube

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This week Clelland welcomes Brad Lawler of Home Team Inspection Services. Brad explains the process of home inspection. He details the different things home inspectors look for while looking through a house. He shares the story of a first time homeowners that didn't get an inspection and paid for it dearly after the close of their house. Brad shares what it takes to get started should you choose to become a home inspector, from the costs of school and certifications to getting dirty on the job and the money you can make.

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Brad Lawler

Franchise Owner, Home Team Inspection Service

www.homeinspector-louisvilleky.com

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For more information on becoming a Certified Home Inspector, visit → bhi.ky.gov

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This week Clelland welcomes Jack Graham, plumber with Jarboe's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing to the podcast. Jack gets the trade honestly, growing up digging ditches for his dad and learning the trade from the inside out. Jack tells his experience of growing and selling his own plumbing company, Pacific Plumbing, enjoying the day to day while keeping a birds eye view of his career, and why he loves the trade enough to continue working in it for another company now.

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Jack Graham - Plumber

Jarboe's Plumbing

FB - @tkoparkinsons