EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 26 MIN
Episode 77: Million Jobs, No Excuses: Time to Step Up
from Workforce Skills with John Morris
The job market is wide open — are you ready to show up or sit out? In this episode, John Morris fires off some truth about the 4.18 million people retiring this year, the one million open construction jobs, and the 192 million job openings expected over the next decade. He shares the inspiring story of DJ — a former employee and second-chance hire who went from prison to owning his own painting company — and challenges listeners to stop blaming and start grinding. Whether you’re new to the trades or thinking about the next generation taking over your business, this episode is a wake-up call to take a long, honest look at your attitude, your work ethic, and your future.
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The job market is wide open — are you ready to show up or sit out? In this episode, John Morris fires off some truth about the 4.18 million people retiring this year, the one million open construction jobs, and the 192 million job openings expected over the next decade. He shares the inspiring story of DJ — a former employee and second-chance hire who went from prison to owning his own painting company — and challenges listeners to stop blaming and start grinding. Whether you’re new to the trades or thinking about the next generation taking over your business, this episode is a wake-up call to take a long, honest look at your attitude, your work ethic, and your future.
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