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

Construction Mentor Podcast

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 in construction wants to see in young talent. To be honest, Sam embodies many qualities that I want my own son to embody one day. Sam IS hard work, discipline and heart... combined with confidence, humility, and a HUNGER to learn. He demands to earn his education and experience before he gets to the next step.

Sam shares he and his family's experience with racism; from what it was like during the segregation era in Louisiana, to the construction industry in the 1970's and 1980's, to today. He describes the effect that had on his father, how his father used that to forge him into the man he became, and how he used it to forge Sam into the resilient man he is today (spoiler, Sam's father is his hero and has no time for a victim mentality).

Finally Sam shares his perspective of the construction industry today, as well as a message to those who may not be considering the industry because of a negative narrative that may have been created in their mind.

You won't want to miss this 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 well. Especially construction jobs that pay well without experience or jobs that pay well.

Working in construction sounds dirty, it sounds back breaking, but most people do not realize the variety of opportunities there are in construction…all available without breaking your back! In today’s world of construction, avoiding construction accidents by working safely and intelligently is a top priority!

These are jobs that pay well don’t require a degree. Many of these jobs make over 100k per year and include benefits i.e., full health benefits, access to construction vehicles, free construction trucks.

There is no glass ceiling with a career in construction, the sky is truly the limit! With the right mentorship could be jobs that make you a millionaire. Regarding job availability and security… these are jobs that will hire immediately, AND these jobs are not jobs that will be replaced with AI.

The construction industry does not only have physically laborious jobs on site. The construction industry offers several different career paths that can make a lot of money; careers in finance, careers in technology, careers in software, careers in 3D modeling, and 3D design, careers in architecture, careers in engineering, careers that use AI, and even careers that operate HEAVY machinery remotely which is almost like a career playing video games in construction!

Supply and demand is the cardinal rule of economics. The truth is that skilled trades are dying. The skilled trades shortage is so dire that all skilled trades are in demand, meaning all skilled trades pay well. Now, some do pay better than others which is why you need to listen to construction podcasts and skilled trades podcasts like this one! This is the best way to find out which blue collar education is the best path for your future, and could even lead you to becoming a blue collar millionaire.

The construction industry is one of the few, or maybe THE ONLY industry were the education does not cost you any money. Not only do you avoid a student loan, but you get paid to get an education. Considering the current student loan crisis, that makes these careers even more appealing. On this podcast we do explain student loans and compare them to starting salaries. Even if you still wanted to pay for an education, the construction related majors have the highest starting salaries!

Our guests include professionals who are experts in carpentry work, electrical work, HVAC work, and beyond! Join the conversation every Tuesday morning at 4:30AM!