EPISODE · May 21, 2024 · 1H 5M
#044 Triumph Over The Haters! Never Let Others Doubt Stop You From Making Millions In Construction!
from Construction Mentor Podcast · host Ryan "Ike" Eisenhauer
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 hebuilt his multi-million-dollar electrical contracting business without acollege degree. Most intriguing, he shares his answer to the skilled laborshortage. He has built an educational platform known as “Energize Us EDU” whichspreads awareness of the opportunities in the skilled trades, as well as provideopportunities for people to work with him to gain experience… and that is justthe beginning of what he intends to build! Listen to learn more!What is the Construction Mentor Podcast?This podcast covers everything there is to know about constructionjobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manager orconstruction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs that paywell. Especially construction jobs that pay well without experience or jobsthat pay well.Working in construction sounds dirty, it sounds backbreaking, but most people do not realize the variety of opportunities there arein construction…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 incarpentry work, electrical work, HVAC work, and beyond! Join the conversationevery Tuesday morning at 4:30AM!
What this episode covers
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 hebuilt his multi-million-dollar electrical contracting business without acollege degree. Most intriguing, he shares his answer to the skilled laborshortage. He has built an educational platform known as “Energize Us EDU” whichspreads awareness of the opportunities in the skilled trades, as well as provideopportunities for people to work with him to gain experience… and that is justthe beginning of what he intends to build! Listen to learn more!What is the Construction Mentor Podcast?This podcast covers everything there is to know about constructionjobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manager orconstruction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs that paywell. Especially construction jobs that pay well without experience or jobsthat pay well.Working in construction sounds dirty, it sounds backbreaking, but most people do not realize the variety of opportunities there arein construction…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 incarpentry work, electrical work, HVAC work, and beyond! Join the conversationevery Tuesday morning at 4:30AM!
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