Welcome to The Trade Talks Live, where we celebrate the blue-collar trades and everything they stand for! Join us every Wednesday form 3-4PM Central time as we dive into national news, review trade websites, and share tips on mindset growth to help you succeed. Don't miss this hour of insights, inspiration, and practical advice! What does it really take to build a career in the trades—and why do so many people underestimate it?
From carrying shingles up ladders as a kid to building one of the top roofing operations in Florida — this conversation dives deep into the real life of the trades. 🔨🔥 We talk about: • Getting started in roofing at 13 years old • Why trades became the path instead of college • The toughest parts of learning roofing • Florida roofing codes vs Texas roofing • Making money in the trades with piecework • How roofing crews really get paid • Metal roofs, shingles, tile, and commercial roofing • Building crews, leadership, and teaching the next generation This is an honest look at what it takes to succeed in construction, the lessons learned on the roof, and how hard work can turn into opportunity. If you're in the trades, thinking about getting into roofing, or just want to hear real stories from the industry — this episode is for you. 👇 Drop a comment: What trade would you have gone into if not your current career?
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