Best Profits Over Wages Podcasts (2024)

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#059 Why Is The Suicide Rate So High In Construction? The Real Reasons, Suicide Prevention Week 49:02

2h ago49:02

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This week is suicide prevention week in the construction industry. Did you know that you are 5.5 times more likely to die from suicide as a person in construction than on the jobsite? Did you also know that you are 4 times more likely to die from suicide than the general population? Don’t worry, it is not something you can “catch” and it is not the…

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#058 Don't Be Fat & Out Of Shape In Construction, How To Be Healthy In The Skilled Trades! 57:19

1h ago57:19

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The modern avatar for a construction worker is fat, and out of shape. We picture a large man with a flannel shirt and his butt crack hanging out of his pants. It does not have to be that way! In this episode we bring in the The "Benchin Bricky" to talk about how he stays in shape as a mason in the UK, how he became a mason, and how much you can mak…

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#057 The DUMBEST Reason To Go To College, Parents & Students... A Message For You! 16:32

10h ago16:32

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Before you decide what college you would like attend and before you decide what career you would like to pursue, you must evaluate the cost of the education vs the salary this will enable you to make. What does a college tuition cost? What will the student loan cost you each month for 30 years until it is paid off? How does the student loan interes…

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#056 #1 Way To Increase Profit Margins In Construction! The Importance of Preconstruction 57:22

6h ago57:22

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What is “Precon” and why is it so important. Precon, or preconstruction, is the single most impactful influence on the outcome of a project, both in the schedule and the bottom line. Meet Andy Leek, Head Of Product at ConCntric. Andy shares his career path, through college and into the Design world, then to the contracting world, and how all of his…

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#055 Market Update For Construction Jobs, Which States Are Hot? Do You Need A Degree To Become A PM? 43:08

24d ago43:08

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Time for a job report! In this episode we bring in George Arnold, a recruiter in the construction industry. George shares insights about the construction jobs market across North America and the United Kingdom! We cover what states are hot for construction jobs, and which are not, how many apprenticeships are available across the country, how do yo…

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#054 Increasing Profit Margins, & Streamline Material Purchasing On Projects With This Software! 50:27

1M ago50:27

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In this episode we sit down with Eric Helitzer, Founder of SubBase. Eric shares his story which started in concrete subcontracting. There he recognized a giant need in the construction industry which inspired him found a tech start-up called SubBase. SubBase is a platform that is streamlining the MOST CIRITCAL aspect of construction, the procuremen…

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#053 Does Your Small Construction Business NEED A.I.? Gain Efficiency Lower Risk For $20 Per Month! 33:15

1M ago33:15

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We sit down with Luke Hansen, CEO of CompanyCam. Luke shares his story growing up in the residential roofing world and how he got an idea to revolutionize the construction industry, especially for small contractors. Luke developed an app to help coordinate and document construction projects in a way that is practically hands free. With Over 200,000…

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#052 Overcoming A 15 Year Battle With Addiction, Making100k In This Trade Without Formal Education! 58:59

2M ago58:59

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In this episode we sit down with Bobby Armstrong AKA @blue_collar_code. Bobby is an HVAC technician in the Phoenix Arizona area with a WILD life story. Bobby shares his life experiences, growing up without an education, moving to several different cities where he gained his experience in the HVAC trades, overcoming a 15 year battle with addiction, …

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#051 Keys To Success For Women In Male Dominated Industries, Critical Skills EVERY Person Needs! 58:52

2M ago58:52

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This episode is for the men too! We sit down with Anna Tompkins and Tiffany Hutcheson, two women in the metal industry and active members of the Association of Women In The Metal Industries. We discuss a variety of topics including what niche they found careers in (metal fabrication & scrap metal buying), keys to success that EVERYONE can learn fro…

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How Third Parties Can Help Break the US Ruling Class’s Stranglehold Over Politics, w/ Eugene Puryear 51:02

2M ago51:02

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How did the US end up with a two-party dictatorship? Are Trump and Biden really the only options? Does lesser evil voting work? If it’s meant to prevent the worst case scenario, then how come it didn’t prevent the genocide in Gaza? Is third party voting really as useless and fascist enabling as Democrats say? To discuss this and more Rania Khalek w…

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#050 How To Make 100K Working Just 6 Days A Month, Start A Business With This Construction Job! 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

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In this episode we sit down with Robert Lujan, Owner and Operator of Lujan Elite Concrete in Southern California. We discuss how he got into the trade, how he started his company 4 years ago, how he has managed to make over 120k per year while only working 6 days per month, how much money immigrants are actually making in this trade, and how he bal…

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#049 Two High Impact Tips To Create Successful Project Schedules In Construction Jobs 22:20

2M ago22:20

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75% of construction projects blow the schedule. Why is that? Because 99% of people do NOT do these simple things! Whether I am working with someone who has been in the industry for 30 years or 30 days, I see the same mistake over and over again... it should not be that way! Incorporate these simple tips into your management strategy and prosper! Wh…

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#048 Does a Non-union Plumber Make More Than You? Overcoming Losing Your Parents To Make Millions! 42:51

3M ago42:51

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In this episode we sit down with Marc Mason to talk about is upbringing and how he has risen to own several 7 figure businesses. Marc walks us through his personal life growing up; being raised by his grandparents, trauma he experienced at a young age, his experience at a vocational high school, getting his plumbing license and the obstacles he ove…

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#047 - 8 Best College Degrees For The Construction Careers That Pay Well! 53:30

3M ago53:30

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A lot of people think that advocating for the construction industry means that you are anti-education. That could not be further from the truth! A lot of people do not realize that there are plenty of opportunities to work in the construction industry, in clean clothes and in an office... in a job that pays well! Listen to this episode to find out …

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#046 5 Reasons Why Subcontractors HATE General Contractors 35:07

3M ago35:07

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Listen to find out why oh why subcontractors hate general contractors! This is a quick one! What is the Construction Mentor Podcast? This podcast covers everything there is to know about construction jobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manager or construction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs that pay w…

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#045 Overcoming Child Abuse, Homelessness To Make Millions In Construction Jobs As A Demolition Man! 55:13

4M ago55:13

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Al Miller has one of my favorite life stories ever shared on this podcast. If they made a movie about his life, it would be a box office hit immediately. Al shares what his life was like when he was abandoned by his parents at 13 years old and thrown into an abusive institution that he could not escape until he was 18. He finally left to become hom…

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#044 Triumph Over The Haters! Never Let Others Doubt Stop You From Making Millions In Construction! 1:05:12

4M ago1:05:12

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In this episode we welcome Will Betances, Owner and Founder of “Energize Us”, and electrical contractor in the New York & Connecticut area. Will shares his story of humble beginnings, growing up in Queens NY, and how he built his multi-million-dollar electrical contracting business without a college degree. Most intriguing, he shares his answer to …

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#043 How To Start Your Construction Career In Highschool, Earning, Saving, & Invest For Retirement! 42:26

4M ago42:26

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On this episode we speak with Brent McCartney from CT Tech, a technical high school in Connecticut. Brent shares a VERY UNIQUE opportunity that young people in the area should take advantage of. Even if you do not live in this area, you should be on the look out for a school like this near you! A LOT of people message me asking how to start their c…

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#042 Shocking Divorce, Suicidal Thoughts, Switching to A Construction Career, Failing & Succeeding! 56:08

4M ago56:08

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On this episode we sit down with Nick Stevens, AKA “Big Daddy Decks”. Nick is in sales for a deck builder in the North Carolina area. Nick is also a business and sales coach for aspiring deck builders who are seeking to start their own company OR enhance their existing business. The BEST part of this episode is Nick’s entrance into the construction…

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#041 Dream & Grow Rich, How To Create The Future Of Your Dreams Through A Career In Construction! 1:17:03

5M ago1:17:03

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Best selling author Ken Rusk, author of “Blue Collar Cash” joins the podcast. This episode is like “Think & Grow Rich” but for the Blue Collar world! We discuss Ken’s humble upbringings, what is was like growing up with a physical disfigurement (on his face), how he built his 200+ person company, taking on debt to start a business, how to evaluate …

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#040 Saving Thousands Of Man-hours On Construction Jobs With These Revolutionary Tools! Reekon Tools 1:02:52

5M ago1:02:52

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On this episode we sit down with Christian Reed, CEO and Co-founder of Reekon Tools. Christian and his company have done the unthinkable, they have revolutionized on of the most elemental tools in the construction industry. They have taken something as simple as a tape measure and applied advanced technology and a new aged approach to it. These too…

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#039 Effects Of Racism Across Generations, Not Being A Victim, Finding Success In Construction Jobs! 1:01:45

5M ago1:01:45

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This episode introduces you to the "white collar" world of construction with my former colleague Sam Gray. Sam is an Assistant Project Manager for a 9-figure General Contractor in Southwest Florida, working on a range of projects that includes; hotels, multi-family high rises, hospitals, country clubs, etc. Sam embodies everything that an executive…

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#038 Overcoming Homelessness at 15 Years Old & Building a 7-Figure Construction Company as a Woman! 45:45

5M ago45:45

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Regardless of your gender I guarantee you will have something valuable to take away from this episode! We cover everything from being homeless as a teenager, to starting your own business at a young age, management techniques (and fails), women in construction, minorities in construction, the truth about the gender pay gap, work life balance, being…

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#037 Overcoming PTSD As a Veteran, Alcoholism, Obesity, & Losing Everything To Find Success In Sales 41:36

5M ago41:36

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In this episode we sit down with Scot Sheffield. Scot has found massive success in an area oif construction that few people consider when they think of pursuing careers in construction. Scot got his introduction to the construction industry while he was in the United States Marines. After the Marines he faced a life time of struggle including PTSD,…

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#036 No One Knows About This High Paying Construction Job, Make 150k Plus! With Less Liability! 44:41

6M ago44:41

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In this Episode we sit down with Matt Graves AKA the Construction Yeti! Matt is has a construction job that the average person does not know exists, but one tat many people in the industry seek to be in. Matt is an Owner's Representative. Listen to this episode to find out what this position means, how much and owner's rep makes, how to become an o…

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#035 Young Woman DOMINATES Construction Industry, The Truth About Entrepreneurship In Construction! 1:06:23

6M ago1:06:23

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In this episode we sit down with Hannah Vogel, owner and founder of Vogel Roofing. Find out how Hannah built a $4,000,000 per year business before she was 30 years old, why she chose construction over a career as a lawyer when NO ONE BELIEVED IN HER, her business partner passing away just as they found success, thriving after the destruction of hur…

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#034 Build A Legacy For Your Family! Make 100K In Idaho, $200,000 In California, No Degree Required! 49:59

6M ago49:59

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In this episode we sit down with Cody owner of his own electrical contracting company and owner of Blue Collar Bones clothing company. Listen to this episode to find out why he coined the mantra "Skip College, Pick A Trade". Cody give us insight to the empire he is working to build and the legacy he wants to build for his family. Cody shares his st…

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#033 Hawaii Disaster Recovery & The Ongoing Crisis In Construction Jobs? Make 200k In This Trade! 32:56

7M ago32:56

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Disaster found the historical town of Lahaina, Hawaii in August of 2023. The recovery effort will be much longer than you may think. Not many realize that Hawaii was already in crisis prior to the disastrously fires. In this episode we get an update on the recovery efforts, how a man started his own construction business by himself, with a truck, a…

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#032 Overcoming Learning Disabilities & ADD, Owning A Successful Construction Business, No Degree Required! 50:33

7M ago50:33

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In this episode we have Working With Matt, he is a career landscaper turned do it all contractor. When I say do it all I mean do it all, go check out his content! He has managed to build quite the business without a college degree AS WELL as generate a huge following BUT he is NOT an influencer, hes just a cool guys who posts things he likes….and t…

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#031 How Do You Become An Architect? Unveiling Truth About Starting Your Own Construction Business! 39:18

7M ago39:18

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In this episode we sit down with Vinnie Lemma, Owner of Trinity Designs LLC and Ammel Construction in Long Island New York. Vinnie walks us through the structure of his multigenerational construction business, why he decided to get a degree in Architecture, what that has meant for his career and business, how much money aspiring architects can expe…

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#030 Earn More Money Than College Grads AS A HELPER In This Trade, No Job Experience, Then make 200K Plus! 41:02

7M ago41:02

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Imagine being able to get a job without any experience, and make more than a college grad. Then, after your apprenticeship, making 200K plus? You can do that in this trade! Listen to episode 30 with Austin from @bluecollaredu to find out what being a linesman entails, how much they make, and how to pursue a career as a linesman aka a high voltage e…

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#029 Revealing The Highest Paying Trade, $144k w No Degree, Overcoming Addiction & Rising In Your Career! 1:06:52

8M ago1:06:52

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In this episode we speak to @BlueCollarBobby , local 550 Sprinkler Fitter in Boston MA. Bobby shares his journey to becoming a sprinkler fitter and how that has allowed him to make well over 144k per year (before benefits) without a college degree. Bobby shares his personal triumph over alcoholism, how he conducted himself like the Tasmanian devil …

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#028 3 Ways To Make Your Construction Project FAIL 35:40

8M ago35:40

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Let's talk about how people screw up their construction projects. Not the top 3 ways, but these are 3 common mistakes that people make on their projects. Do NOT let this happen to you! Prioritize your client's success, even if that means taking the less comfortable road. Most importantly, do not become a "YES person". Learn to manage chaos and mome…

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#027 Award Winning Carpenter Finds Riches In The Niches, Overcame Addiction Found Success in Trades! 1:25:14

8M ago1:25:14

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In this episode we speak to Kevin Choquette, owner and operator of Ravin Builders in Rhode Island. Kevin found riches in the niches, despite having the ability to build a house entirely from the ground up, Kevin decided to focus on building decks. Find out why he has found great success in this niche, how he has been able to separate himself from t…

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#026 Making Money Hand Over Fist In Construction, Gifts in Sobriety 1:18:11

8M ago1:18:11

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In this episode we sit down with Garrett Davis, famously known as "The Life of Bub" on Instagram. Currently he is the part owner of Advanced Home Contracting down in South West Florida. Previously he ran his own carpentry and construction business in Maine. Garrett takes us through his roller coaster of a life story. How he knew that school was not…

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#025 Unleash your Potential Through NCCER, Gain an Education That Pays! with Jennifer Wilkerson 28:22

8M ago28:22

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The best education is an education that PAYS. That makes NCCER the best kind of education out there! In this episode we speak to Jennifer Wilkerson, Vice President of Innovation & Advancement for NCCER. NCCER is the National Center For Construction Education and Research, which is an organization that provides education for construction related fie…

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#024 How To Pursue a Career as an Electrician, Where? When? What Salary? with Bob Terry 29:01

9M ago29:01

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Listen to Episode 24 of the Construction Mentor Podcast to find out how the Independent Electrical Contractors can help you enter the construction industry by developing your skills as an electrician. This is one of the highest paying niches in the trades and my #2 recommendation for anyone considering this as a career path. The national average is…

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#023 Risking A Multi-million Dollar Tile Business For Sobriety, with Adam Mills 52:13

9M ago52:13

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Adam Mills is the Owner of Mills Tile, a high end tile setting company in the Lake Tahoe area. In this episode Adam shares his inspiring story that took him from a "ski bum" to the owner of a multi-million dollar tile company. The road to success was not easy, Adam shares his traumatic experience being stabbed 6 times, including being stabbed in th…

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#022 Becoming Wealthy Without A College Degree, Pipe Welding & HVAC Jobs That Pay Well 38:59

9M ago38:59

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In this episode we sit down with Ronnie “Fitter” Bowen. A local 803 pipe fitter, and construction social media creator / influencer from Orlando, Florida. Fitter Bowen clarifies the difference between plumbers and pipe fitters, walks us through career opportunities and salaries as a union pipe fitter in Florida, how he started in the business, how …

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#021 Escaping Domestic Violence to Find Freedom Through a Career in Construction , with Lia Lamela 44:57

9M ago44:57

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In this episode I interview Lia Lamela. She is not just a woman in construction, she is actually in the trades and loves her growing career as an electrician! She also happens to a podcast which is in the top 1% of all podcasts globally. (check out the "Sparky Life" Podcast). Lia has an inspiring story that everyone can learn from and that everyone…

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#020 The Construction Industry's Silent Mental Health Crisis: What's Really Happening 49:04

10M ago49:04

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We have a mental health crisis in America. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the we lose 14 out of every 100,000 people to suicide which is 132 people per day. Men are 4X more likely to succumb to suicide than women. White men account for 70% of all suicide deaths. The suicide rate for construction professionals is 3.5X h…

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#019 Building Skyscrapers With Wood Instead of Steel & Concrete 47:58

10M ago47:58

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In episode 10 we covered AI and the effect on the future of construction. In that episode we discussed the impact of 3D printing and whether or not that would be eliminating jobs for construction workers. The truth is that concrete has become a commodity. Every year the prices rise as it becomes less and less available. So much so that there is a c…

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#018 - How To Find Your First Job In Construction 24:35

11M ago24:35

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Are you trying to find a job in construction? Are you nervous? Do you know where to start? Do you feel like you need experience but can't find a way to get any? It is ok, we are here to help! In this episode we walk through things you need to know in order to get that first job in construction! Including; how to find a job opportunity, how to dress…

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#017 - College Football, Who Are The Real Winners? 11:27

11M ago11:27

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The football teams are a tiny fraction of the student population at any school ad students take a tremendous amount of pride in their success on the field. The big programs always win year in and year out. But who really wins? Which student body will feel better about their education and their salary after graduation? Which student body really wins…

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#016 - 6 Ways To Manage Expectations, THE Most Important Skill For Success 34:43

11M ago34:43

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Managing client expectations is the single most important part of developing a successful relationship with your client. Managing expectations can also be the most important aspect of succeeding as a leader. Whether it is your client or the teams you are producing with, managing expectations has the most influence on those people wanting to engage …

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#015 - College Football, Who's The Better Bet? #12 Oklahoma vs. #3 Texas & #1 Georgia vs. #20 Kentucky 11:37

11M ago11:37

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A lot of colleges have BIG football programs, but the football teams are only a small group of people at the University. What about the students? Who Really wins? Which school is the better INVESTMENT for their future? #collegefootball #collegegameday #roi #construction #investing #education #mentalhealth #mentor #uga #kentucky #texas #hornsup #hor…

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#014 Autism In Construction, Exceeding Expectations With His Own Carpentry Business w/ Tom Mullaney 1:00:41

12M ago1:00:41

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We sit down with the owner and operator of Black Label Carpentry, Tommie Mullaney. Tommie shares his inspirational story which includes struggles he has with autism, struggles with his parents, dropping out of high school in the 10th grade, and his success as an entrepreneur. His successful carpentry business has brought him freedom as well as a he…

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#013 - # 1 Way To Rise Faster In Your Career, Get Caught Doing This... 19:51

12M ago19:51

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Reality is not reality. Perception is reality. When it comes to your career you must always keep this in mind. In other words, people will create a perception of you, and it may not be justified or fair in your eyes. They may create a perception about someone else that may not be justified or fair either. Have you ever noticed people play favorites…

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#012 Make Millions Flipping Houses, & Starting a Plumbing Business w/ NO COLLEGE DEGREE; Marc Mason 48:06

1y ago48:06

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In this episode we sit down with Marc Mason to talk about is upbringing and how he has risen to own several 7 figure businesses. Marc walks us through his personal life growing up; being raised by his grandparents, trauma he experienced at a young age, his experience at a vocational high school, getting his plumbing license and the obstacles he ove…

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#004 - The COLLEGE INVESTMENT, Student Loan & Tuition Vs. Starting Salaries 32:27

1y ago32:27

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Before you decide what college you would like attend and before you decide what career you would like to pursue, you must evaluate the cost of the education vs the salary this will enable you to make. What does a college tuition cost? What will the student loan cost you each month for 30 years until it is paid off? How does the student loan interes…

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