Learnings and Missteps
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The Learnings and Missteps Podcast is about unconventional roads to success and the life lessons learned along the way.
You will find a library of interviews packed with actionable take aways that you can apply as you progress on your career path.
Through these interviews you will learn about the buttons you can push to be a better leader, launch a business, and build your influence.
Find yourself in their stories and know that your path is still ahead of you.
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Becoming a More Impactful, Self-Aware, People-First Business Leader with Chris Gutkes of Island Elevator
Learnings and Missteps
08/11/22 • 56 min
Personal development is a huge part of anyone’s career, even for those in the trades industry. Self-awareness, empathy, honesty, and communication are key factors to being an effective leader, business owner, and most importantly, becoming the best version of yourself.
Join me in this episode as I speak with Chris Gutkes, President of Island Elevator, a people-first company offering the most comprehensive selection of elevator products and services on Long Island, NY. As a 4th generation elevator professional, Chris has lived a life full of learnings and missteps and he’s here to shed light on each one of them in a very powerful way.
Tune in to learn how Chris came to understand the necessity of people-first communication, technological innovation, and personal development in the trades industry. (Hint: It took a lot of failing forward!)
“The biggest problem for business owners these days is putting the right people on the bus and then putting the people on the bus in the right seat.” - Chris Gutkes
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
· Navigating changes in society and technology as a trades professional & Why you need to embrace change, not resist it.
· The importance of improving your communication and embracing technological innovation alongside your technical understanding of a trade.
· How Chris uses his strengths to succeed in the elevator industry.
· Why building talent is more effective than recruiting talent.
· What does it mean to be a people-first company?
· Valuable advice for people interested in a career in the trades: Define what YOU value & Find a company that invests in its employees to build upon that value.
· Strengths, skills, and goals Chris looks for when hiring field technicians.
· Chris’s top recommendations for getting a job in skilled trade.
· How getting sober and practicing mindfulness and empathy impacted his life and leadership.
· Chris’s Learning and Misstep: Failing is part of the job, but it teaches you A LOT!
“You can’t just close your eyes and pretend things aren’t happening because while you’re waiting on hold to order your pizza, mine’s already in route because I ordered it on DoorDash. That’s where the elevator industry is going, that’s where HVAC, plumbing, electric, everything’s going to be remote monitored, touching through different platforms It’s not harder, it’s just different.” - Chris Gutkes
Watch this episode on YouTube:
Connect with Chris:
Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgutkes
Resources Mentioned:
Island Elevator: http://islandelevator.com
Listen to the LnM episode with Edward Rivera: https://apple.co/3wfDIjZ
Listen to Diary of a CEO with Malcom Gladwell: https://apple.co/3zMUUxR
Simon Sinek on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SimonSinek
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss: https://amzn.to/3bJCy9g
Chris Do of thefutur: https://thefutur.com/team/chris-do
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/3A8TcIx
Make yourself a priority and get more done: https://www.depthbuilder.com/do-the-damn-thing
Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Behttps://www.depthbuilder.com/books
Lessons Learned From Rapid Business Growth & Letting go of Employees with Michael Bauman
Learnings and Missteps
09/08/22 • 50 min
Struggles, we all face them. In school, in work, in our personal lives, and in our relationships. If we use the lessons we learn from the struggles we face to inspire the rest of our choices, there’s no saying what we can’t achieve.
Join me in this episode as I speak with landscaper, entrepreneur, and opportunist, Michael Bauman, about the lessons he’s learned from starting a business, the dangers of achieving rapid business growth, and how he’s recovering after recently firing several valuable employees.
I connected with Michael through TikTok where he’s been interviewing his team members and creating content from the discussions. Michael embraces discomfort and talks to his employees about real life stuff. From marriage advice to real exit interviews, he and his team are providing insightful entertainment for days! So, I welcomed Michael on LnM to discuss some of his own personal insights he’s gained along his entrepreneurial journey.
“Having a team around you to especially make up your weaknesses is how you succeed.”
– Michael Bauman
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
· Why Michael started creating content on TikTok & His content creation goals for the future.
· How to overcome fear and overwhelm and gain momentum in starting a business.
· Why business plans aren’t necessary to create a successful business.
· How it feels to let go of employees & What Michael is doing to recover from the major loss.
· You can’t do everything and you can’t do it alone! Make sure your team’s strengths compensate for your weaknesses.
· Michael’s Learning and Misstep: In business, fast growth isn’t easy on anyone.
Watch this episode on YouTube:
Connect with Michael:
Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bauman-83b796124
Follow him on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionslegacy
Subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQEuQGvnB6VpTdNrJKJvOyQ
Make yourself a priority and get more done: https://www.depthbuilder.com/do-the-damn-thing
Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Behttps://www.depthbuilder.com/books
Lester Young Path to Redemption
Learnings and Missteps
03/28/23 • 48 min
We got a special treat for you. I got to interview Lester Young on the OG Spotlight Livestream and his story moved me so I felt the need to share the conversation here. Lester's story is one of perseverance after spending 20 years in prison he is now walking in service to others.
Taking the lessons he learned and paying it forward.
Path 2 Redemption Website:
https://path2redemption.org/about-lester
Connect with Lester on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lester-young-b1b6a0106/
OG Spotlight Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4HBlU2XGH3id41VbANSJCD7
Backstage Pass Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GG6fNGuvOOB6koRbGLOdh7
Emotional Bungee Jumpers:
https://www.depthbuilder.com/emotional-bungee-jumpers-Group1
Lean & Love Audio Book:
https://www.depthbuilder.com/lean-love-audio-book
Make yourself a priority and get more done: https://www.depthbuilder.com/do-the-damn-thing
Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Behttps://www.depthbuilder.com/books
Part 2 From Apprentice to WorldSkills Competitor: Where the Trades Can Take You with Louise Azzopardi
Learnings and Missteps
05/04/23 • 25 min
The trades can take you places you have never been before, including an international skilled trades competition!
Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps with Louise Azzopardi, a heavy vehicle mechanic turned life coach, mentor, and motivational speaker based in Sydney, Australia.
Louise was the first woman to compete in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at the WorldSkills International Competition. If anyone knows the value of discovering what you don’t know, it’s Louise.
What started as a career in the trades evolved into using her experience to support other tradeswomen in overcoming self-doubt and feeling confident in everything they do.
If you remember one thing from this conversation, remember this bit of wisdom: Every choice can be a good choice and every option can be a good option.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
· Louise’s unique journey into the trades.
· What it’s like to transition from high school to an apprenticeship in heavy vehicle mechanics.
· Tips and advice for apprentices learning a new trade.
· How everything you accomplish (and don’t accomplish) is because of your mindset.
· Did earning potential influence your decision to enter the trades vs. college?
· Louise’s experience competing at the WorldSkills Competition.
· College vs. Trades: Which is the better option?
· Navigating imposter syndrome, sexual harassment, and sexism as a woman in the trades.
· What led Louise to become a life coach.
Louise has two Learnings and Missteps: You’re still worthy despite your “mistakes” & Look before you do something.
“Don’t waste your time pretending to know everything because that’s preventing you from learning everything.” – Louise Azzopardi
This episode’s show notes were written by Kayla MacEachern
To connect, email her at [email protected]
Connect with Louise:
Visit her website: http://louiseazzopardi.com
Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-azzopardi-699072126
Read more on the Learnings and Missteps Blog: https://www.depthbuilder.com/blog
Resources Mentioned:
SkillsUSA: https://www.skillsusa.org
WorldSkills Competition: https://worldskills.org
Engage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D Coupon Code 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
Make yourself a priority and get more done: https://www.depthbuilder.com/do-the-damn-thing
Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Behttps://www.depthbuilder.com/books
From Apprentice to WorldSkills Competitor: Where the Trades Can Take You with Louise Azzopardi Part 1
Learnings and Missteps
04/27/23 • 47 min
The trades can take you places you have never been before, including an international skilled trades competition!
Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps with Louise Azzopardi, a heavy vehicle mechanic turned life coach, mentor, and motivational speaker based in Sydney, Australia.
Louise was the first woman to compete in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at the WorldSkills International Competition. If anyone knows the value of discovering what you don’t know, it’s Louise.
What started as a career in the trades evolved into using her experience to support other tradeswomen in overcoming self-doubt and feeling confident in everything they do.
If you remember one thing from this conversation, remember this bit of wisdom: Every choice can be a good choice and every option can be a good option.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
· Louise’s unique journey into the trades.
· What it’s like to transition from high school to an apprenticeship in heavy vehicle mechanics.
· Tips and advice for apprentices learning a new trade.
· How everything you accomplish (and don’t accomplish) is because of your mindset.
· Did earning potential influence your decision to enter the trades vs. college?
· Louise’s experience competing at the WorldSkills Competition.
· College vs. Trades: Which is the better option?
· Navigating imposter syndrome, sexual harassment, and sexism as a woman in the trades.
· What led Louise to become a life coach.
Louise has two Learnings and Missteps: You’re still worthy despite your “mistakes” & Look before you do something.
“Don’t waste your time pretending to know everything because that’s preventing you from learning everything.” – Louise Azzopardi
This episode’s show notes were written by Kayla MacEachern
To connect, email her at [email protected]
Connect with Louise:
Visit her website: http://louiseazzopardi.com
Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-azzopardi-699072126
Read more on the Learnings and Missteps Blog: https://www.depthbuilder.com/blog
Resources Mentioned:
SkillsUSA: https://www.skillsusa.org
WorldSkills Competition: https://worldskills.org
Engage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D Coupon Code 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
Make yourself a priority and get more done: https://www.depthbuilder.com/do-the-damn-thing
Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Behttps://www.depthbuilder.com/books
Part 2 Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople with Paige “Plumber Paige” Knowles
Learnings and Missteps
05/18/23 • 26 min
Most plumbers you know are middle-aged men, am I right? Well, you’re about to hear from a young woman who’s transforming the skilled trades industry, making it a space for people of all ages and genders to find success and fulfillment.
Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Paige Knowles, aka Plumber Paige, a 20-year-old construction management student, business owner, skilled trades advocate, public speaker, social media influencer, and author.
From a trade-curious daughter of real estate investors to a plumbing and heating student in high school, Paige is now an established entrepreneur and creator who’s empowering youth across the country to be the next generation of skilled trade professionals. Listen up as she shares the incredibly eye-opening challenges, opportunities, learnings and missteps she’s encountered along the way and what she hopes to achieve in the future.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
· Social media tips for growing your following.
· Advice on working with aggressive/abrasive men as a woman in the trades.
· How can we improve mental health and wellness in construction workers?
· Is passion real or ridiculous?
· How do you find fulfillment in the trades?
Paige has a very important Learning and Misstep: Standing up for yourself and finding your voice is hard, but SO necessary and worth it.
This episode’s show notes were written by Kayla MacEachern
To connect, email her at [email protected]
Engage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D Coupon Code 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 Paige:
Visit her website: https://www.plumberpaige.com
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plumber_paige
Follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plumber_paige
Subscribe to her YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IJ5SnTgY_MIEZJgvTbE9A
Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-knowles-36970a1b1
Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008302020811
Resources Mentioned:
3M ‘Skilled’ documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5qo-lOEKKg
Kickass Careers Canada: https://www.kickasscareers.ca
Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls: https://www.letsbuildcamp.com
Watch the episode with Louise Azzopardi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUObsPSHGyc
Make yourself a priority and get more done: https://www.depthbuilder.com/do-the-damn-thing
Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Behttps://www.depthbuilder.com/books
Part 2 Insights From 30+ Years as a Journeyman Carpenter with Clyde King
Learnings and Missteps
06/01/23 • 26 min
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!
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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-6a95a49b
Connect 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 MacEachern
To connect, email her at [email protected]
Make yourself a priority and get more done: https://www.depthbuilder.com/do-the-damn-thing
Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Behttps://www.depthbuilder.com/books
Calibrating the Mechanism
Learnings and Missteps
07/28/23 • 3 min
This is a quick update of some adjustments that will be hitting the airwaves. You can expect a Monday Morning Hug every Monday and a medley of solo pods with our Host Jesse Hernandez and interviews with trades professionals.
Deepen your self-awareness and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE)
Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You are Intended to be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books
For all other links and resources, check out my Bio Link: http://depthbuilder.bio.link
Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Behttps://www.depthbuilder.com/books
Be a make it happener
Learnings and Missteps
07/31/23 • 2 min
This thought is on complaining. More specifically its about redirecting the energy used to complain towards helping others.
Have you ever thought to yourself "I really like talking to whats his name, his complaints are super valid"
I choose to only complain about things that I am prepared to take action on.
Deepen your self-awareness and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE)
Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You are Intended to be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books
For all other links and resources, check out my Bio Link: http://depthbuilder.bio.link
Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Behttps://www.depthbuilder.com/books
Finding Your Niche in the Trades, Growing Strategically, & Keeping a Business Alive During a Recession with Angela Gardner
Learnings and Missteps
07/02/22 • 50 min
If one thing’s certain about working in a non-traditional role, it’s that you’ll never retire without a learning and misstep. Thankfully, we have people like Angela Gardner to empower women to build non-traditional careers, despite how dirty or unconventional it might be, and to create supportive communities for women in the trades so they can truly thrive.
In this episode, I welcome Angela Gardner, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Hill Electric Company, Co-Host of the Women Talk Construction podcast, and Co-Founder of Women Construction Forum. Angela is passionate about all things construction - from highlighting the power of women in construction to building brands and relationships as a marketing and sales professional.
Listen in to learn how Angela got a role in a non-traditional industry after a career in fashion design along with her top advice and insights as a female leader in the trades!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
· Marketing tips, strategies, and opportunities for trades/construction businesses
· What it’s like to market and recruit for the trades at schools
· There is a WIDE variety of roles in the trades industry (other than being a laborer)!
· Unexpected challenges you might face when transitioning from a residential trade to a commercial trade
· Carrying the burden of leadership
· The mindset needed for sustainable, strategic growth in any company
· What Angela has learned from the many tradespeople in her family
· Insights on keeping a business alive during a recession & Advice on laying off employees
· Angela’s Learning and Misstep: The struggle of being a Giver/Helper, life as an introverted, recovering co-dependent & The importance of learning how to deal with grief in a healthy way
Connect with Angela:
Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asanterini
Listen to Women Talk Construction: https://womentalkconstruction.com
Visit the Women Construction Forum: https://forum.womentalkconstruction.com
Hill Electric: https://hillelectric.net
Resources Mentioned:
Bring Back the Trades: https://www.bringbackthetrades.com
Lift Training: https://lifttraining.com
Don Gardner Architects: https://www.dongardner.com
Codependent No More by Melody Beattie: https://amzn.to/3zWHbpV
Make yourself a priority and get more done: https://www.depthbuilder.com/do-the-damn-thing
Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Behttps://www.depthbuilder.com/books
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How many episodes does Learnings and Missteps have?
Learnings and Missteps currently has 181 episodes available.
What topics does Learnings and Missteps cover?
The podcast is about Leadership, Construction, Inspirational, How To, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Careers.
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The episode title 'Lisa Payan: Finding Complete Fulfillment as a Woman in Construction' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Learnings and Missteps is 47 minutes.
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The first episode of Learnings and Missteps was released on Sep 22, 2020.
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