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The Lost Art Of the Skilled Trades — 91 episodes

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Data Centers Are Booming and Pipe Welders Are in Demand — Here's How to Get In

2

Inside Aircraft Maintenance Careers: Pay, Pathways & the Fight to Keep Talent (with AMFA)

3

What SkillsUSA Builds That Employers Actually Need | Serenity Satterfield

4

Everyone Talks About Supporting the Trades. SupplyHouse Actually Does It

5

What the Trades Don't See (But We Do) | Aaron Witt, BuildWitt

6

What Happens After 30 Years in the Trades? | Herb Sargent

7

300,000 Welders Short and It's Getting Worse

8

Sarah Stork Started Welding at 32… Now She Builds Steel Sculptures

9

Why HVAC Technicians Can’t Afford to Skip Steps Anymore | Jay Henderek, ESAB

10

Why the Best Tradesmen Never Cut Corners with John Henderson of ESAB

11

Why Some People Succeed in the Trades — And Others Don’t

12

What Actually Separates the Best Plumbers (Character Over Skill)

13

Why Welding Is Losing Young Talent (And How to Fix It)

14

You’re Not Who We Want Out Here: A Woman’s Reality in the Skilled Trades

15

How to Build a Career in Aircraft Maintenance (FAA Certified, In-Demand)

16

Welding Workforce Shortage: How to Get Into the Welding Trade & Where Welding Jobs Are Headed

17

Plumbing, Pressure & Competition: Lessons from A WorldSkills Competitor with Charles Goede

18

The Truth About Plumbing Careers — Purpose, Pay & Starting at 40

19

Why Union Careers Win: Pension, 401(k), and Healthcare Benefits Explained w/ Tom Bigley

20

Inside Home Depot’s $50 Million Commitment to America’s Skilled Trades

21

From Trader Joe’s to Trades: Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Over with Brandon McKane

22

Miller Welding Cobots Are Creating More Welding Jobs with Sam Noland

23

Welding the American Dream: How John King Built Success Without College or Connections

24

AI Isn’t Taking Your Welding Job with Tyler Sasse, Western Welding Academy

25

How Lowe’s Is Investing $50 Million to Build the Next Generation of Tradespeople

26

Women in Welding: Breaking Barriers in Skilled Trades Careers with Shanen Aranmor

27

Building Trades Careers for Autistic Youth: Employment & Advocacy w/ Danny Combs

28

Building High Paying Trade Careers: How Manufacturing Can Make a Comeback in America w/ Roger Atkins

29

From Nurse to Mechanic: Why Women Belong in the Trades with Desiree Hill

30

High-Paying Plumbing Trade Careers & Apprenticeship Paths w/ Daniel Quinonez

31

How Women Are Breaking Into STEM and the Skilled Trades w/ Destiny Simone Adams

32

Why Gen Z Is Choosing Trades Over College w/ Mark Hedstrom (SkillsUSA)

33

RV Technician Career Path, Training, Salary with Curtis Hemmeler on Skilled Trades Careers

34

Josh Nieves on Electrician Careers, Union Access & Trades Mentorship

35

Skilled Trades Summer Camps: How Angie Simon is Creating Careers in the Trades for Youth

36

Roger Wakefield: How to Succeed in the Trades Industry

37

When to Replace Your Roof and How to Scale a Roofing Business with Trenton Wisecup

38

Trade School vs. College: How to Start a High-Paying Skilled Trades Career with Ryan Eisenhauer

39

Marcus Sheridan’s Guide to Building a Skilled Trades Brand That Stands Out

40

How to Get Into the Trades as a Woman: Apprenticeships, Representation & Skilled Trades Careers w/ Judaline Cassidy

41

How to Start a Welding Career: Trade School vs Apprenticeship Paths + Career Growth Insights w/ Bill Myers

42

How Ferguson Is Tackling the Skilled Trades Gap: Building Future Plumbers, HVAC Techs & Electricians w/ Melissa Hazelwood

43

This Old House Host Kevin O’Connor on Why the Trades Still Matter

44

How to Become an Electrician: Union vs Non-Union Journeys + Apprenticeship Insights w/ Jon Lock

45

Building a Skilled Trade Business in Today's Market with Brian Hamilton

46

From Kansas to the World Stage: A Diesel Tech’s success at WorldSkillsUSA

47

Mechanic to Media Mogul: A skilled trades journey with Ryan R. Sullivan

48

From VR Training to Real-World Success in the Skilled Trades with Bharani Rajakumar

49

How SkillsUSA Texas is Building the Next Generation of Tradespeople with Crystal Latham Alford

50

SkillsUSA: Skilled Trades Careers, Competition, and Opportunities with Brooke Gatchell

51

Welding for Space: James Holster on Moon Landers & Rockets

52

The Future of Welding & Skilled Trades Careers with AWS President Michael Krupnicki

53

Skilled Trades Careers & Workforce Development with Boyd Worsham

54

Angela Coldwell on Skilled Trades Careers, Apprenticeships, and Education

55

Barry Zekelman on Empowering Skilled Trades Careers, Leadership, and Industry Advocacy

56

Inspiring Women in Skilled Trades: Jennifer Cline’s Journey of Advocacy, DIY, and Creativity

57

Revolutionizing Skilled Trades Careers: Technology, Sustainability, and Apprenticeships with William McCoy

58

Entrepreneurship and Financial Viability in Skilled Trades with Ryan Kiscaden on the Lost Art of the Skilled Trades

59

Overcoming Challenges: ADHD and Personal Growth in the Trades with Jamie Mcmillan

60

Breaking Stereotypes: Women Thriving in the Automotive Industry With Bogi Lateiner

61

Siemens and Education XR: Revolutionizing Trade Training with Immersive Technology

62

Women in Trades: Overcoming Stigmas and Finding Success with Paige Knowles

63

Safety and Success in Roofing: Melvyn Scofield on Trades and Financial Planning

64

From Apprentice to Contractor: Joshua Mellott's Trade Journey

65

The Power of Asking for Help in Trade Careers with Tony Mormino

66

Transforming Work Culture in Skilled Trades: Trust, Communication, and Empathy with Tyler Campbell

67

Inside the Life of a Lineman: Challenges, Tips, and Hurricane Stories with Austin Laulainen

68

The Power of Personal Branding in The Skilled Trades with Stefanie Couch

69

Barbie the Welder's Journey of Personal and Professional Growth

70

Why Texas is a Magnet for Business & the Trades: Insights from Ed Curtis

71

Gamifying Skilled Trades: Ruchir Shah on Engaging Training Solutions and Industry Challenges

72

Empowering Young Men Through Trades: Michael Rounds on the Mission of Williamson College of the Trades

73

The Importance of Non-Destructive Testing: Ensuring Safety in Various Industries with Donald Booth

74

Career Paths in Collision Repair: Brandon Eckenrode on School Programs and Entrepreneurial Dreams

75

Championing Women in Trades: Jennifer Green’s Advocacy and Achievements

76

The Welding Passion: Mark Fisher's Journey Through the Skilled Trades

77

Building Careers Through Welding: Matt Scott's Dedication to Teaching and Student Success

78

Understanding The Evolution of Tools and Home Construction with Eric Goranson

79

Vocational Career Paths: Early Exposure and Hands-On Learning Kate Cinnamo

80

Nate Bowman's Career Tips: Welding Industry Insights and Innovations

81

Breaking Barriers: Exposing Girls to Construction Careers with Mary Gaffney

82

Teaching the Future: How Joshua O'neal Shapes New Welders for Success

83

Women in Welding: Shattering Stereotypes and Building Careers

84

Navigating the Trades: Success Stories from the Field

85

The Financial Upsides of Blue-Collar Careers

86

Combating Labor Shortages in Construction with David Mcneil

87

Profits and Wrenches: Pathways from Technician to CEO in the Trades

88

From Electrician to Entrepreneur: The Doug Winston Journey

89

What If All the Skilled Trades Disappeared

90

From Tanks to Tools: A Marine's Journey into the Skilled Trades World

91

Welding is A Dying Career Path