Part 2 Insights From 30+ Years as a Journeyman Carpenter with Clyde King

What makes a great apprentice? How has technology advanced construction? What happens to builders who don’t adopt new technology? These are questions only a seasoned tradesperson can answer… Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Clyde King, a construction professional and journeyman carpenter with United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. Clyde shares unique insights and stories from his 30+ year long career in carpentry, highlighting the best technological advancements in construction and his approach to developing great apprentices. Clyde was first introduced to carpentry with a hammer and a hand saw. Since then, things have come a long way for the trades! After 8 years in the Marines as a young man, Clyde worked a non-union carpentry job for 16 years before joining a carpenters’ union. Listen in to hear his greatest misstep as a young carpenter and the powerful lesson he learned as a result. “If we don’t get these younger people involved and pass our knowledge on, the trades are in trouble. So, with my 30+ years from project management to superintendent to general foreman to foreman to worker, let’s take little bits and let’s pass this knowledge on.” – Clyde King What You’ll Learn in This Episode:·       How Clyde is using new technology and skills to market his business and share his knowledge with the next generation of tradespeople.·       Developing an apprentice & Qualities of a great apprentice.·       Navigating conflict between contractors. Clyde has a wise Learning and Misstep: They say build to the drawings, but sometimes the drawings will bite you in the ass. Listen to your intuition if something doesn’t look or feel right!\  Deepen your self awareness with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D Use Coupon Code for sweet discount: JESSE Get yourself a sample of the Lean & Love Reflection Guide with journal prompts that help you focus on your most important relationships: https://www.depthbuilder.com/reflection-guide  Check out my NEW book, Lean & Love – 5S Love Letters: A #NoBS Look Into How Your Relationships Create #RipplesOfImpact at https://www.depthbuilder.com/5s  For all other links and resources, check out my Bio Link: http://depthbuilder.bio.link  Connect with Clyde: Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clyde-king-6a95a49bConnect with him on Facebook:Subscribe to his YouTube channel:Stay tuned for his podcast! Resources Mentioned:   This episode’s show notes were written by Kayla MacEachernTo connect, email her at [email protected] Lets leave the Construction Industry Better than We Found It https://www.depthbuilder.com/construction-leadership-lab Download the free PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be