Empowering the Next Generation of Tradespeople with Doug Winston

In this conversation, Scott Politakis interviews Doug Winston, the owner and CEO of DNM Electrical Contracting. Doug shares his journey in the electrical contracting industry, the importance of skilled trades, and the need for mentorship and advocacy in this field. He discusses the challenges faced by students and parents in navigating trade education, the role of AI in the industry, and the significance of safety and training. Doug emphasizes the need to restore pride in skilled trades and the importance of bridging the skills gap through effective apprenticeship programs. The conversation also touches on Doug's passion for racing and how it parallels his business approach.If you'd like to learn more about Doug and his initiative to bring mentorship into the trades find more about him here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-winston-8311b339?trk=public_post_feed-actor-namehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/tradementor-org?trk=public_post-textDid you enjoy what you heard today? We would love if you would leave us a review to spread the word. Thank you for listening and as always stay safe out there.