Working Game

Hello again!

Here we are with another episode of the Working Game! This episode, we are visiting with Jose Rosario from UA Local 210. He is a very motivated individual in his second career, in the reserves, and in his third year of the apprenticeship. All this while raising kids and taking care of his family. Talking with Jose, I see his dedication to Excellence in all endeavors. He is proud and always striving for excellence even if things are not perfect!

If you are striving for success, and are close to as motivated as this kid, you should check out UA.org. on this page, under the Join the UA Tab click on find a local and there is a number to contact the local in your area. Just click the link in this sentence and check it out!

I have also mentioned Reel Pipe and Valve. One of the absolute best providers of pipe, valves, and fittings in our industry. They have a history of excellence in their endeavors and now moving toward improvement by expanding their capacity to serve by increasing their inventory. Get ahold of Bo or Austin Reel by calling 317-639-8421 or clicking this link for Reel Pipe and Valve. Let them know Chad from the Working Game sent you!

Some other folks who are helping to support the cause are listed here and you can get with them to see how they can help you!

Milwaukee Tool

FloSource

Quality Tool and Supply

E-Tank

These are all folks who have had a hand in helping me do what is right and providing Top Notch service to my customers. 

Keep coming back! There are more good times to be had! 

Thanks for sticking around, and feel free to go to my Anchor page and help the cause by clicking the support button!

From Chad and Josh at the Working Game! 

What's up workers!? 

Today we are taking time from our busy schedule and talking to Dawson Dix from Local 3, Plumbers out of Colorado. Dawson is a 4th year apprentice. He has already earned his plumbing license, has one more year to finish his apprenticeship, and acquire all the certifications he can. This will make him a valuable worker to any contractor who is looking to hire. 

He also makes the statement about how much work is out there, and this presents the need for more folks in this trade that is essential to the function of our society. 

If you would like to secure a career in an industry that will improve your lifestyle, and ability to stay employed, and is just damn fun, check out UA.org. This is a website where you can find a local wherever you are in the country. Just click the link, go to the find a local tab, and look for the one nearest you. 

The beauty of this is, you are never alone in this industry. There are so many great people to help you along the way. Even with my 30+ years I still rely on others to help along the way! Here are a few of the great folks I have excelent relationships with. 

FloSource, They are WBE certified, family owned, built on quality and provides an exceptional customer experience. Click the link or call 800-752-5959

Reel Pipe & Valve, Another family owned business that has never let me down, even off hours! Click the link or call 317-639-8421

This episode of Working Game we get to meet Dylan Harper from UA Local 502 out of Louisville KY. He is a good ole youngster who is union proud and living the dream! Talking with Dylan is like talking to a local brother even though we are from different locals. It is amazing the common ground between folks who have the same interests like being benevolent, providing the best service by getting the best training, looking out for each other, and protecting our future.

If you have found yourself hearing this episode and want to be a part of this bright and shiny future check out UA.org. No matter where you are in the country, there is a local who is willing to talk to you and see if we can get you started in the process of improving your livelihood. 

As you may know, I am being backed by Milwaukee Tool. In return, I would like you to check out their platform for apprentices. It is called Milwaukee Grid. Just click the link and sign up as an apprentice.

I would say not to mention... But I am going to mention Reel Pipe and Valve. They have helped me throughout my career numerous times. A long standing, family owned supplier who is there and willing to help you provide the best service possible. Click the link to their website or call 317-634-8421.

Anthony Agresta is young and full of ambition. He has done well planning his move to get where he is today. He is at the starting line of his future. Anthony is in a good place to be and I am hoping we can get this information out there and help other young bucks realize what it takes to get started in laying out your own success in the future. 

Now let's see him finish! I am going to be following Anthony through the apprenticeship, bugging him all the way, and keeping an eye on his progress and where this takes him as he matures and moves into a qualified, certified, journeyman in the building trades. Granted this is going to take 5 years so stick around and see. 

I know here in Indy at Local 440 we are accepting applications for the upcoming year. The deadline to have them completed is 1/30/2023. So if you have the motivation and can use your head and your hands, we are located at 1521 Brookville Way Indianapolis, IN 46239. 

If you are not in Indy, go to UA.Org and find a UA Local near you!

If you are already an apprentice and are looking for similar folks to bounce ideas off of and expand your learning recourses check out Milwaukee Tool's GRID, Just click the link and you can sign up as an apprentice. 

If you are very interested, email me and I will help you get where you need to be. 

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Grab a beer! Take a listen! 

This episode we have a guest all the way from Denver, Colorado. Out of Plumbers Local 3 named Kaj McLaughlin and Jacob Brown out of Local 440 Indianapolis, IN. Just gonna have a few and meet some good people who are giving their best run at living the American Dream!

Talking about different experiences and maybe learning a thing or two about how things are different we also hope to share the information on how you can get in on this awesome opportunity to help you advance, improve, and succeed!

If you are in Colorado, check out Plumbers local 3! Browse around on the page. If it appears to be something you might be super interested in, go to the contact page and fill out the form with your info and leave a message about your interest!

If you are in Indy and want a chance to learn from me personally, go to Local 440's page. look us up and see where it goes!

No matter where you are in the country, there is an opportunity for you! Check out UA.Org and go to find a local. There you can find a contact for someone anywhere you are!

If you are already an apprentice, you should join the GRID. This is a platform is by apprentices, for apprentices. You can collaborate, bounce ideas off of each other, see what others are up to, and possibly see some incentives from Milwaukee Tool!

Toward the end, I had to throw in a plug for my Reel friends! By that I mean Bo and Austin Reel for Reel Pipe and Valve. Their family has provided the absolute best service in the supply industry to me for years. If you are in need of piping materials of all kinds, the resources they have developed over the years is second to none. They have helped me out in so many ways throughout my career, I can't even count. Give 'em a call, at 317-639-4821!

Click the links on this page and check out all the places where you can find help or success! I guarantee it is all GOOD! Don't forget to show the love for the podcast! Go to Working Game and see how you can support this effort! Leave a message, click the support button and help us out! Most of all, I hope you enjoy it and keep coming back! 

It has been a rough couple of weeks but won't let it stop me! Josh and I had a conversation with Eric Olsen for this episode. We discussed a bit about one of the most horrible experiences that he has witnessed while at work. Pretty gross! We finished it off with some more tails of deer chasin' too. 

I have made mention of a big get together in hopes to raise a bit of funding for an old friend of mine who has finally been approved for a kidney transplant. The Friendsgiving event for steve Blakley will be at 8411 Windfall Ln. Camby, IN 46113 inside Heavy's Sports Cafe on November 27th from 2-6 pm. There will be raffles, 50/50 drawings, and other games to enjoy. Come help raise money so Steve can stop getting stabbed with a dang needle on a regular basis!

For those of you outside of this area who are listening, please spread the word about the podcast. There are plenty of opportunities here to find employment in a very rewarding career. As I had mentioned in Cincinnati, OH at Local392.com. Get in touch with Matt Taylor. He will be glad to help you out there.

For all apprentices who are already building their American Dream through this industry, check out Milwaukeetool.com/GRID and sign up for GRID. A platform by apprentices for apprentices. You can share thoughts, and ideas, and get incentives on some of the best tools on the market from Milwaukee Tool! 

Hi all! In this episode, Josh and I talk to Tom Sallee a bit about his perspective on the American Dream and get a view on the differences between union and non-union work. Then we continue to BS a little after that about just regular ole normal shit. 

I do make mention, if you are right out of high school or just looking for a fresh start, you can head to UA Local 440 Plumbers, Steamfitters, and HVAC Technicians JATC Training center at 1521 Brookville Way in Indianapolis and check it out. Fill out an application! With great pay, benefits, and the best training, you can start to live your American Dream. If you would like to learn more go to this web page for UA Local 440.

Don't forget to come back, download your favorite episodes and check out the site link below to help support, leave a message or comment. Even if it is a rant, we may use it in an upcoming episode! would love to hear what you want to explore in the future!

If you are looking to start your own podcast, you can contact me for pointers by email. [email protected]

I recommend the platform I am using called Anchor. It is a free platform and gives you plenty of recourses to launch from. It is super easy to use. In fact, it is so easy even I can do it!

Today on the Working Game we introduce Josh Brawner as one who could be a regular and help make the podcast a bit more entertaining. The guest today is Andy Miller, a union electrician who is running for Indiana State Representative in District 93. Take a listen, learn a bit about him, and get out and spread the word! That's what we need is to get his name out there and get someone in the house that will speak up for the working people of Indiana!

He also shares a few of his real-life experiences on the job as a real working stiff! Come along, have a listen, and enjoy!

I also mention a local, family-owned business that has helped me live my American Dream. Check out their website if you have any piping material needs at home or work! It is www.servicepipe.com

In this episode, we get to hear Brice's view on the American Dream. Plus a peak into one of his real-life experiences as a working stiff. It is all in the line of fun, just trying to remind folks of how you can find light in some of the dirtiest and hot conditions while under pressure. It is all about perspective and how you wish to accept it which allows you to live the American Dream. 

More episodes to come, and I hope to be introducing some new people to help make this a more enjoyable time soon. This is brand new and is already evolving so please stick around and watch us grow! If you would like to help out and support this effort feel free to go to the link at the bottom of the page or click here to sign up for donations or leave a voice message. You never know, you may end up in an episode.

In today's episode, we will pave the way for what to expect in the interviews on this podcast. This will give you an idea of what to expect but no way to define what will come out of it. It is hard to say what you will get when collaborating with individuals who have different views. That is where the fun begins!

If you think you might like this, stay tuned. We have been interviewing some pretty good working stiffs so far!