EP29: Contractor School Ain't Cool

Back in the day, you used to be able to take trades classes in school, but a lot of that has been phased out to make more room for technology classes. This means “contractor school” essentially doesn’t exist.In this episode, we talk about…How right now is a GREAT time to be a contractor.Why even though business is booming for contractors at the moment, you should safeguard your business for leaner times ahead. (ie, be thoughtful about big purchases)How there’s no contracting school and you do your real learning through experience.Generational differences in working with young apprentices today. For instance, they tend to need more validation on the job from their mentors.The personality type best suited to being in the trades - usually people who enjoy being outdoors and creating things with their hands.Important skills you need to learn for contracting, including math, psychology for understanding people and your own mindset, and marketing.How contracting is hard and the average person needs help and support early and often to get good at it.The differences between business coaches and construction coaches, and how both are important.Links to Resources:Profit Club – Paid Coaching group www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorprofitgroup Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hammerandgrindpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hammerandgrindpodcast/ Brad Huebner’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teamhandy/ Eric Triplett’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theponddigger/ Website – www.hammerandgrind.com Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.