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

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 then people may or may not buy them. We walk through how he built his business starting his business in HIGH SCHOOL where he made more than his teachers, what advice he would have for those who want to get their own business going, and we will even talk about "how messed up he is". Like many of us Matt has some things going on that he battles; learning disabilities, stress, ADHD, reading at a low level etc.What is the Construction Mentor Podcast?This podcast covers everything there is to know aboutconstruction jobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manageror construction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs thatpay well. Especially construction jobs that pay well without experience or jobsthat pay well.Working in construction sounds dirty, it sounds back breaking,but most people do not realize the variety of opportunities there are inconstruction…all available without breaking your back! In today’s world ofconstruction, avoiding construction accidents by working safely andintelligently is a top priority! These are jobs that pay well don’t require a degree. Many ofthese jobs make over 100k per year and include benefits i.e., full healthbenefits, access to construction vehicles, free construction trucks.There is no glass ceiling with a career in construction, thesky is truly the limit! With the right mentorship could be jobs that make you amillionaire. Regarding job availability and security… these are jobs that willhire immediately, AND these jobs are not jobs that will be replaced with AI.The construction industry does not only have physicallylaborious jobs on site. The construction industry offers several differentcareer paths that can make a lot of money; careers in finance, careers intechnology, careers in software, careers in 3D modeling, and 3D design, careersin architecture, careers in engineering, careers that use AI, and even careersthat operate HEAVY machinery remotely which is almost like a career playingvideo games in construction!Supply and demand is the cardinal rule of economics. Thetruth is that skilled trades are dying. The skilled trades shortage is so direthat 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 toconstruction podcasts and skilled trades podcasts like this one! This is thebest way to find out which blue collar education is the best path for yourfuture, and could even lead you to becoming a blue collar millionaire.The construction industry is one of the few, or maybe THEONLY industry were the education does not cost you any money. Not only do youavoid a student loan, but you get paid to get an education. Considering thecurrent student loan crisis, that makes these careers even more appealing. Onthis podcast we do explain student loans and compare them to starting salaries.Even if you still wanted to pay for an education, the construction relatedmajors have the highest starting salaries!Our guests include professionals who are experts in carpentrywork, electrical work, HVAC work, and beyond! Join the conversation everyTuesday morning at 4:30AM!