Part 2 Insights From 30+ Years as a Journeyman Carpenter with Clyde King
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
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
Previous Episode
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:
· Why baby boomers have such a hard work ethic.
· How Clyde learned carpentry.
· The evolution of construction technology & Tools that have made the biggest impact on carpenters.
· The challenges of working with people who don’t embrace changes in technology.
Engage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills: https://www.depthbuilder.com/emotional-bungee-jumpers
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!
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
Next Episode
From Banker to Multi-Million-Dollar Construction Business Owner with Gloria Marie Fuentes
Are you thinking of making a shift in your career, perhaps a shift to the trades? What’s holding you back from switching careers? Whatever it is, this conversation is bound to give you a push in the right direction.
Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Gloria Marie Fuentes, a Licensed Contractor, Trades Advocate, and Founder/Principal of GloJoy, a construction and real estate development company based in New York. Gloria details her journey of leaving her career in banking to build a wildly successful construction company, all while breaking norms and focusing on her strengths.
After realizing that banking and real estate were not her passions, Gloria shifted to the construction and development side of real estate – something that truly lit her up. Then, what was first a hobby evolved into a lucrative full-time career as a contractor and entrepreneur. Now, she’s doing business her way, with no regrets. Well, maybe just one... not starting sooner!
“Slow and steady wins the race. I’m not trying to build this multi-billion-dollar construction business overnight. I’m not trying to compete with some of these larger prime contractors... that have been around for ages, but I’m also going to do things my way. I’m not going to do things the way the construction industry has said that I have to do it.” – Gloria Marie Fuentes
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
· Social media has a crucial business growth tool.
· Why Gloria left real estate to start a construction business.
· Ways to avoid the physical toll of working in the trades.
· How she started GloJoy and realized construction was her purpose.
· Equality in the Trades: Why people shouldn’t underestimate women in the trades.
· PSA: We need more construction attire and PPE designed for females!
Deepen your self-awareness and influence with a cohort of professionals: 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 Gloria:
Visit her website: https://www.glojoy.co
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloriamarie
Follow GloJoy Construction on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glojoy.co
Connect with Gloria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamfuentes
Resources Mentioned:
Iron Elk: https://www.ironelk.com
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
Learnings and Missteps - Part 2 Insights From 30+ Years as a Journeyman Carpenter with Clyde King
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Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Mr. Clyde king. We pick it back up on the story he has around the apprentice that he lucked out and just happened upon And if this is the first time you're listening to the learnings and missteps podcast. Welcome. And thank you for showing up. We're all about enhancing the image of careers in the trades. And we got a library of episodes for y'all to listen to. So after you finished this one, go back and catch part one
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