Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best
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Ep. 011 - Running a successful family contracting business and succession planning. Call with Jeff Markway - Retired General Contractor in St. Louis area
Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best
07/02/19 • 34 min
In this episode, you'll listen to my conversation with Jeff Markway, a retired, very successful general contractor from St. Louis. Jeff talks about how to become a successful contractor in the high-end, competitive, remodeling arena as well as how to plan for and manage the succession process of selling/handing down a family business to the next generation. He did it taking over Markway Construction from his father to himself and his brothers, and then from his generation to his nephews.
Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at [email protected]
For a complete listing of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click here
Please follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybook
To learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com
Thanks a lot, Juan Carosso
Ep. 016 - Further discussion of the programs and support offered by National Association of Women in Construction to its members. Call with Jennifer Sproul - Northeast Region Director & NAWIC National Board Member
Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best
07/14/19 • 18 min
In this episode, you'll listen to my conversation with Jennifer Sproul. She is the second NAWIC official that I spoke with regarding the opportunities, programs, and support NAWIC offers its members. After my call with Erin Adkins-Oury, I realized that I had neglected to ask some follow up questions so rather than bother Erin again, Jennifer was kind enough to speak with me. NAWIC is a tremendous organization doing great work to support the careers and futures of women in the construction industry.
For more information about NAWIC please go to: http://www.nawic.org
If you'd like a full list of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click here
Please follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybook
Also, please send me your comments or any ideas you may have to improve the value proposition of the Skilled Trades Playbook. Post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to [email protected]
To learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com
Thanks a lot.
Juan
Ep. 032 - The 3rd session of "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician" with Donny Metcalf on how to successfully differentiate yourself at the journey level
Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best
10/05/19 • 41 min
In this episode, you'll listen to the third session of my "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician" - Donny Metcalf. He gives his opinions and insights on how differentiate yourself at the journey level in the electrician’s trade. He also discusses how to prepare for the inevitable economic downturns.
As I noted in the last couple STP episodes, the overarching objective for these conversations with Donny to be directed by the feedback and questions that we get from you - the listener.
Please send me your questions, comments and feedback for our "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician, as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series.
Here is a link to Donny's LinkedIn profile for your review.
Also, if you have any suggestions on other guests I should invite to add their voices to an STP episode, please send them my way. You can post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to [email protected]
For a full list of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click here
Please follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybook
To learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com
Thanks a lot.
All the best,
Juan Carosso
Ep. 031 - The 2nd session of "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician" with Donny Metcalf - Master Electrician discussing what it takes to succeed as an apprentice.
Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best
09/17/19 • 26 min
In this episode, you'll listen to the second session of my "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician" - Donny Metcalf. He gives his opinions and insights on what it takes to succeed as an apprentice starting out in the electrician’s trade.
As I noted in the last STP episode, number 30, the overarching objective for these conversations with Donny to be directed by the feedback and questions that we get from you - the listener.
Please send me your questions, comments and feedback for our "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician, as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series.
Here is a link to Donny's LinkedIn profile for your review.
Also, if you have any suggestions on other guests I should invite to add their voices to an STP episode, please send them my way. You can post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to [email protected]
For a full list of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click here
Please follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybook
To learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com
Thanks a lot.
All the best,
Juan Carosso
Ep. 030 - Our first "Conversation with the Tattooed Electrician" Donny Metcalf - Master Electrician, with intro to future planned conversations.
Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best
09/17/19 • 20 min
In this episode, you'll hear from Donny Metcalf - Master Electrician from Waco, TX. We'll be discussing our plans to have a number of future episodes called "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician." The overarching objective for these conversations will be to have Donny discuss - in increasing detail - the elements of becoming a successful electrician - as directed by the feedback and questions that we get from you - the listener.
Here is a link to Donny's LinkedIn profile for your review.
Please send me your questions, comments and feedback for our "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician, as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series.
Also, if you have any suggestions on other guests I should invite to add their voices to an STP episode, please send them my way. You can post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to [email protected]
For a full list of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click here
Please follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybook
To learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com
Thanks a lot.
All the best,
Juan Carosso
Ep. 029 - Recent FAME graduate talks about what it takes to be selected along with what it's like to go through and graduate from the FAME program.
Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best
09/09/19 • 29 min
In this episode, you'll listen to my conversation with Paula Rodriguez who recently graduated from the FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) program and currently employed as an Advanced Manufacturing Technician at Toyota. Paula talks about how she became associated with the FAME program and how her high school coursework in PLTW (Project Lead the Way) classes, helped her in being selected. Paula then goes on to describe the comprehensive education, training, and mentorship she and her fellow FAME students gained during the program.
To hear more to a bit more background on Paula's story coming to the US as well as PLTW's great learning programs, listen to Paula's episode on PLTW's InspirED podcast series. Please click here and check out episode #7
For more information on the broader, national FAME Program, please click here
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Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at [email protected]
For more info about the Skilled Trades Playbook and a full listing of episodes categorized by topic, please click here
To learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com
Thanks a lot.
Juan Carosso
Ep. 028 - The very real, economic impact on local and regional communities from launching a local FAME chapter to train Advanced Manufacturing Techs.
Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best
09/09/19 • 43 min
In this episode you'll listen to my conversation with Tony Davis - Executive Director of the Natchitoches Community Alliance Foundation and member of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Tony helped lead the effort to launch the local GeauxFAME chapter to start training Advanced Manufacturing Technicians in Natchitoches region.
We discuss the near-immediate economic benefits experienced by their region from instituting their unique, market-specific implementation of the FAME program. We also talk about the commitments made and challenges faced by students, employers, and educators - all against the backdrop of the tremendous opportunities afforded by working with FAME - the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education.
For more information on the broader, national FAME Program, please click here
and
For more information on the Natchitoches-region GeauxFAME Program, please click here
Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at [email protected]
For more info about the Skilled Trades Playbook and a full listing of episodes categorized by topic, please click here
To learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com
Ep. 027 - Insights and advice from three veterans on how to successfully transition from military service to the civilian workforce.
Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best
09/02/19 • 38 min
In this episode you'll listen to my conference call with Matt Franz & Chris Coker - both US Army veterans and with Ricardo Garcia, a veteran of the Air Force. We have a fantastic conversation where these guys offer their suggestions and recommendations to active duty military personnel and veterans on successfully transitioning into the civilian workforce after military service.
They provide their insights on the timing, tactics, and mindset needed to translate military experience and training into an ideal position and career in the civilian workforce. These great guys also give their thoughts on the support and issues surrounding the families and loved ones of our military folks and veterans.
To learn more about Matt, Chris, and Ricardo, the following are links to the LinkedIn profiles for: Matt Franz, Chris Coker, and Ricardo Garcia.
By the way, Chris Coker also hosts a podcast series - The Suit Soldier Podcast - which helps veterans leverage their military experience in the civilian workforce. Please click here to learn more.
Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at [email protected]
For more info about the Skilled Trades Playbook and a full listing of episodes categorized by topic, please click here
To learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com
Thanks a lot, Juan Carosso
Ep. 026 - Continuing education for those who go through the FAME program (Federation for Advanced Mfg. Ed.) You can also earn a Bachelor's degree in Business Mgmt. or Lean Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt., while working, typically paid for by employers.
Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best
08/26/19 • 25 min
In this episode you'll listen to my conversation with Jimmy Croan, who on behalf of Northwood University, works with the FAME program to offer program graduates - who will already have earned an Associate's degree - the opportunity extend their education with a Bachelor's degree in on of two distinct tracks: Business Management or Lean Operations and Supply Chain Management.
The FAME career and education pathway is designed to be flexible as a "hop-on, hop-off" education tracks that even offer the opportunity to earn a Master's degree - all while working and where costs are typically covered with employers' tuition reimbursement funds.
For more information on FAME Program, please click here
Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at [email protected]
For more info about the Skilled Trades Playbook and a full listing of episodes categorized by topic, please click here
To learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com
Thanks a lot, Juan Carosso
Ep. 018 - Helping hundreds of folks dealing with homelessness, substance abuse, and/or criminal pasts to turn around their situations to find great jobs in the Skilled Trades. Conversation with Luke Kujacznski - Executive Director of Urban Alliance
Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best
07/19/19 • 45 min
In this episode, you'll listen to my conversation with Luke Kujacznski, who outlines how the Momentum Employment program offered through the Urban Alliance in Kalamazoo, Michigan. To date, Momentum has helped more than 200 folks rise above their issues with criminal pasts, homelessness, substance abuse and extreme poverty to train them with the skills to help them find great jobs in the Skilled Trades.
The proven results of the Momentum program are clearly measurable and repeatable. As such, this program needs to be showcased broadly and replicated across the US.
For more information about the Urban Alliance and the Momentum program please go to: https://uainc.org/momentum-urban-employment-initiative/
If you'd like a complete list of all Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic please click here
Please follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybook
If you have any comments or you have any ideas on how I can improve the value proposition of the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series, please post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to [email protected]
To learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com
Thanks a lot.
Juan
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How many episodes does Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best have?
Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best currently has 32 episodes available.
What topics does Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best cover?
The podcast is about Construction, Podcasts, Education, Manufacturing, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best?
The episode title 'Ep. 031 - The 2nd session of "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician" with Donny Metcalf - Master Electrician discussing what it takes to succeed as an apprentice.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best?
The average episode length on Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best is 33 minutes.
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Episodes of Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best are typically released every 3 days.
When was the first episode of Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best?
The first episode of Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best was released on Jun 20, 2019.
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