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EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 47 MIN

Getting Promoted In The Trades | S1E23

from Dirt to Docks Podcast · host Matt Cone | Trey Lomel

In this episode, Trey and Matt dive into one of the most overlooked skills in the trades: professionalism.Everyone talks about work ethic. Everyone talks about skill.But nobody talks about the one thing that actually gets you promoted from the field to the office:➡️ How you present yourself.We break down why the way you show up — your communication, your attitude, your appearance, your consistency — says more about your future than how many boards you can cut or pilings you can set.We cover:• Why some guys get promoted even if they aren’t the most skilled• How to represent yourself like a leader (even before you are one)• The daily habits that make your boss trust you with more• The mistakes that silently kill promotions• Why professionalism matters more in the next generation of blue-collar work• How small improvements create massive opportunitiesIf you’re in the trades, on a crew, or working your way up and wondering,“How do I take the next step?”…this episode lays out the roadmap.Because in 2025 and beyond, you don’t just need to be good with tools —you need to carry yourself like someone who can represent a company.

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