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The Upstryve Podcast Cesar Valencia
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We sit with various tradespeople who are experts in their field and chat about their skilled trades journey. It is a chance for you to learn from the people out there getting their hands dirty and doing the work all while flourishing in this underrated industry. These are general contractors, builders, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, drywall installers, tile setters, and more. If you have ever considered starting a career in the trades, starting your own business, or are already a tradesperson and are eager to learn how the best in the game do it, then the Upstryve Podcast was made for you.
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Should You Become An Electrician?
Meet Alex Tenwesteneind, a Journeyman electrician who shares with us his humble beginnings working out of his father's business and where he is now as the Big Red Electrician, And how continuously learning and growing keeps the spark alive in his trade.
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Entering the Game, Even if It’s Not the Right Time
The Upstryve Podcast is all about hearing highly motivated, and inspiring people tell their stories. Today we step into the fascinating mind of Jon Dawson a multifaceted man who started his entrepreneurial journey when he decided college wasn’t for him, He talks about how he started his remodels, and all the different avenues one can take when joining the trades. He stresses the importance of what he calls “sales media” and why every contractor should be on social media today more than ever, and the power of passive income.
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How Do Women Break Into & Excel In A Male Dominated Industry
Today’s guest is Nilva Gonzalez. She explains her beginnings in the trades, she started in the most difficult of circumstances after a divorce and being a mother of three to now thriving as a multiple license holder and running her own businesses, From general contracting, to roofing to solar. Nilva currently holds a General Contractor and Roofing license that allowed her to scale her business. We also discuss the role of women in this industry. Why it is important, and how to get more women in the skilled trades to keep on building together.
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Focus Less On Money And More On Serving Your Clients
Today’s episode features Clay Nelson. He tells us how he grew his YouTube channel and what this did for him as a business and as a person, the commitment, discipline and sacrifice to give educational content where it is much needed has payed off and how a human more customer based approach to business is fundamental to grow and thrive in the trades.
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What Is Construction Management and Why Is It Important
Our featured guest on today’s podcast is Mariah Bowen, owner of Broven consulting. She’s been around the trades since she was a child and has learned so much throughout the years, she’s now helped countless tradespeople with their businesses with her expertise. Listen to how she got started, what it is she does exactly, and how she stresses the importance of systems in the construction management world.
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How To Become a General Contractor In South Carolina
Our licensing expert J.D Myers is back with all the information on how to get your G.C license in the state of South Carolina. As we know, each state's requirements are different, J.D explains the tiers of licensing and how he strongly recommends always going for the biggest license you can according to your qualifications. He goes into detail of what the benefits are, and also touches on how doing the tests through NASCLA can help in the long run. You can chat with JD at Jd.myers@upstryve.com or at 5612291418
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