Talking Trades

Send a text In this continuation of our powerhouse season opener, Kris and Edward dive deeper with Zach Saunders—regional director of BNI New Hampshire, Sales Manager at Fairway Independent Mortgage, and public speaker. This second half picks up right where we left off, peeling back more layers on workplace psychology, refining your storytelling systems, and making sure your workflow isn't just working—but working smart. If Part 1 lit the fuse, Part 2 brings the fire. Don’t miss the rest of this high-impact convo that’s built for leaders, builders, and go-getters in the trades. Episode produced by NU Horizon Media Incwww.nuhminc.comMusic provided by RB ReZehttp://www.bandlab.com/rbrezeTalking Trades websitewww.talkingtreadespodcast.comSupport the show

Send a textThis episode on the Talking Trades Podcast, we're diving into a topic that every business owner, contractor, and hardworking entrepreneur needs to hear-mental health in the trades! We sit down with the incredible Kat Treebrook, licensed therapist and founder of Treebrook Counseling to talk about the real pressures that come with running your own business, working long hours, managing team, and navigating the daily stress of life in the trades.Kat brings a refreshing perspective and powerful insight into recognizing burnout before it takes over, why therapy isn't jus for "when things are bad", the emotional toll of trade work (and how to manage it) and how mental health wellness directly impacts performance, relationships, and business growth. Don't miss this powerful conversation with Kat Treebrook- because your mental health is just as important as the bottom line!Episode produced by:NU Horizon Media IncEpisode music provided by:RB ReZehttps://www.bandlab.com/rbrezeSupport the show

Send a textWelcome to Season 2! Talking Trades hosts' Kris and Edward speak with Zach Saunders; regional director of BNI New Hampshire, Sales Manager of Fairway Independent Mortgage and a Public Speaker. This episode was so jampacked full of great content on story telling, workflow and workplace psychology, we had to split it into two episodes! What a way to kick off the new season! Episode produced by NU Horizon Media Incwww.nuhminc.comMusic Provided by: RB ReZehttps://www.bandlab.com/rbrezeTalking Trades Podcast Social linkshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555919817813Support the show

Send a textIn the season 1 finally, Talking Trades host Kris speaks with several small business owners at a craft fair in Wolfboro NH. Guests share their products, services, inspiration and experiences of being a small business. Support the show

Send a textIn this episode hosts' Kris and Edward talk to a junk removal service owner, sponsor of Talking Trades and friend of the podcast Eric Fogel of Junk in R Trunk. Eric shares his story of how Junk in R Trunk started, their services and his commitment to his local community while providing a service to reclaim space. Eric also shares a crazy story of a battle with bee's! Talking Trades and Junk in R Truck also make a commitment for the upcoming holiday season! This episode highlights a great local family owned business who wants to provide a great service while ensuring respect for belongings and giving back to the community. Support the show

Send a textPull up a chair, grab a coffee and get ready for a great conversation! Hosts' Kris and Edward talk to two Real Estate Professionals of REINE (pronounced like rain) who are all about meeting professionals in and around the Real Estate world to build a group of professionals who are like minded. Mark Hanik and Joe Glaude share their plan to build a network of professionals who understand that building relationships takes time but it worth the investment. Speaking of coffee, here's how listeners can support the show by going to buymeacoffee.com/talkingtradesMusic provided by RB ReZe:https://www.bandlab.com/rbrezeJoko Willink (Good) Videohttps://youtu.be/IdTMDpizis8?si=f20W6M4szdAvwum7 Support the show

Send a textIn this episode, Talking Trades Hosts Kris and Edward talk to Kyle Baylis of Baylis Insurance about what type of business insurance might be good for a business owner, what assets you should be protecting, and how forming a relationship with customers has changed Kyle's looks on insurance. Kyle talks about his journey from serving in the military to following a path to running an insurance agency, plus some dad jokes along the way! This episode is full of little tidbits that listeners won't want to miss! Thank you to our sponsor Junk in R Trunk [email protected] Insurance AgencyWebsite:https://baylisinsuranceagency.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BaylisInsurance/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/baylisinsuranceSupport the Podcast by going to buy me a coffee.com/talkingtradesTalking Trades Socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555919817813www.nuhminc.comwww.ionelectricalllc.comSupport the show

Send a textOur longest episode yet! In this episode, Talking Trades hosts' Kris and Edward talk to our guest Adrian Deshaies from EOC Environmental Lakes. Adrian talks about his journey as an educator and how his love for teaching science prepared him for his transition into being a business owner and still making a difference educating his clients about the danger of mold, asbestos and led and much more. Adrian talks about the different kinds of mold, remediation, and how homeowners can have systems in place to prevent dangerous situations and offers some great advice about being diligent can save thousands of dollars in damages. This episode is packed with valuable information for homeowners and contractors alike!  Support the show

Send a textIn this episode Talking Trades host Kris and co-host Edward talk to Don Demers with People Ready Skilled Trades. Don takes us through his journey of growing up around the heavy construction industry with his dad, entering trades school, building his own business and eventually transitioning to People Ready Skilled Trades. Don talks about the interesting concept of a temporary work force in the skilled trades, the benefits and services of hiring and working with People Ready Skilled Trades. This is one episode you won't want to miss! Music (Kick it) provided by RB ReZehttps://www.bandlab.com/rbrezeSponsorship by Junk n R Trunkwww.junkinrtrunk.comSupport the show

Send a textIn this mini episode, host Kris introduces Edward Rivera as Dr. Electrician, the new co-host to Talking Trades. Also stay tuned after for a message from our sponsor Junk n R trunk! Music credit to B ReZe https://www.bandlab.com/rbrezeSponsorship by Junk n R Trunkwww.junkinrtrunk.comSupport the show

Send a textIn this episode, I interview Tanya Cook and Chelsea Brown of Crown Consulting. We talk about how an idea of two friends shared together and turned into the start of a small business. Tanya talks about the importance of book keeping, business systems and how important relationships, which Chelsea talks about mindset from the business coaching side of Crown Consulting. We talk about the importance of networking and how other business owners can bring you business through the power of referrals. The episode is pack full of laughs, insights and most importantly mindset! This is one you won't want to miss!  Support the show

Send a textJoin Talking Trades host Kris on the kick off episode of the show. This one you won't want to miss. The show welcomes David Miller of the Persnickety Painters. In this episode we take a dive into David's story from working the corporate world to stepping into his journey of starting and building a trades business. We talk about some industry questions, and David has some advice for listeners that are looking at hiring a painter or some DIYers. Support the show

Send a textIn this introduction, I talk about what I am hoping to accomplish with  my POD Cast. Jumping into the world of Trades in New Hampshire and New England. I outline the content that listeners will hear from compelling stories to education and humanizing the trades brand. Support the show