Ep 179 Dan Clapper - InterplayLearning.com
In this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres sit down with Dan Clapper, Commercial HVAC and Facility Maintenance Expert at Interplay Learning, to explore how technology is reshaping the way trades professionals learn, train, and grow their careers. The conversation dives into the future of workforce development, discussing how digital training empowers companies to upskill employees faster, reduce turnover, and bridge the skilled labor gap that continues to challenge the industry.
Episode 179 of the The Trades Podcast podcast, hosted by Dan Clapper, Interplay Learning Training Team, The Trades Podcast Production Team, Jeff Mudd, Danny Torres, titled "Ep 179 Dan Clapper - InterplayLearning.com" was published on October 23, 2025 and runs 51 minutes.
October 23, 2025 ·51m · The Trades Podcast
Summary
In this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres sit down with Dan Clapper, Commercial HVAC and Facility Maintenance Expert at Interplay Learning, to explore how technology is reshaping the way trades professionals learn, train, and grow their careers. The conversation dives into the future of workforce development, discussing how digital training empowers companies to upskill employees faster, reduce turnover, and bridge the skilled labor gap that continues to challenge the industry.
Episode Description
In this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres interview Dan Clapper, Commercial HVAC and Facility Maintenance Expert at Interplay Learning, to uncover how digital innovation is transforming education in the skilled trades.
Dan discusses how Interplay Learning is empowering tradespeople and companies with 3D simulation and virtual reality (VR) training that bridges the gap between theory and hands-on experience. The platform helps organizations train employees faster, increase safety awareness, and improve retention rates by delivering practical, repeatable training scenarios anytime, anywhere.
The conversation covers the growing need for accessible trades education, the challenges of recruiting and developing skilled workers, and how technology can make technical learning engaging and effective for all skill levels. Dan also shares real success stories from companies leveraging Interplay Learning to upskill their workforce and build stronger, more confident teams.
Whether you’re an HVAC professional, facility maintenance manager, or business owner looking to modernize your training approach, this episode will show how innovation is driving progress in the trades industry.
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