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The United States of America is facing a dramatic shortage of tradespeople. We are running out of plumbers, electricians, carpenters, welders, and so many other skilled workers. Why? More people are retiring out of trades, than going into them. Yet the demand and salaries have never been higher. What is behind the trades-gap? Stigma? High schools? Parents? Ironically, trade schools? And more importantly, what can we do to fix it? Join us every other week to interview different tradespeople and start a dialogue surrounding what they do. Our goal? Simple. Make trades sexy.

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The United States of America is facing a dramatic shortage of tradespeople. We are running out of plumbers, electricians, carpenters, welders, and so many other skilled workers. Why? More people are retiring out of trades, than going into them. Yet the demand and salaries have never been higher. What is behind the trades-gap? Stigma? High schools? Parents? Ironically, trade schools? And more importantly, what can we do to fix it? Join us every other week to interview different tradespeople and start a dialogue surrounding what they do. Our goal? Simple. Make trades sexy.

    Tyler Schmidt – Volunteer Firefighter

    Tyler Schmidt – Volunteer Firefighter

    On this episode Nick sits down with Tyler Schmidt. Tyler wears a lot of hats - and one of them is a firefighter’s helmet. By day he’s a husband, a father, and a machine maintenance engineer at a local shop. By night he’s one of the heroes many of us take for granted – rescuing kittens from trees, saving the public from flaming automobile crashes, and making breakfast for little old ladies. Tune in to learn all about Tyler’s trade school experience, his heartwarming EMT/Firefighting stori...

    • 1 u. 6 min.
    Greg Hicks - GSH Handyman Services

    Greg Hicks - GSH Handyman Services

    On this episode we sit down with Greg Hicks who is running his own company offering handyman services to the greater Cincinnati area. Tune in and learn all about the dangers of the job and the refreshing honesty with which Greg approaches his work. 

    • 26 min.
    Jesse Rodgers - Revolution Guitar Works (Luthier)

    Jesse Rodgers - Revolution Guitar Works (Luthier)

    On this episode we're honored to sit down with Jesse Rodgers - talented guitar player, luthier, founder of Revolution Guitar Works, and all-around good dude. If you've ever picked up a guitar or have an interest in working with your hands this is the episode for you. Tune in and see how fast Jesse's inspirational words make Nick cry, decide for yourself whether it was a bad idea to give Alex a microphone, and enjoy brief musical interludes from special guest: Jesse's Fish Tank. https://www.fa...

    • 1 u.
    Coldstream Exteriors - Siding and Roofing

    Coldstream Exteriors - Siding and Roofing

    We were lucky enough to catch up with Tyler with Coldstream Exteriors. He's currently one of the business development managers in Cincinnati! 

    • 30 min.
    Curant Construction's - SouthWest Ohio Roof Division

    Curant Construction's - SouthWest Ohio Roof Division

    Welcome back to Making Trades Sexy! Sorry for the long delay - we were in the process of launching a couple of other podcasts. We are excited about all the things we have in store for this season. Kicking off Season 2, we welcome Currant Construction - or informally known as SWORD. South West Ohio Roofing Division. Join us to hear about what a day-in-the-life is like at one of the most in-demand trades in the United States of America. You can find their website here! 

    • 52 min.
    Auto Mechanics: Bear Car Care

    Auto Mechanics: Bear Car Care

    Join Nick and Cori this week to learn about auto mechanics, car culture, and making a career out of a passion. Special thanks to...Andrew Schneider with Bear Car Care in Cincinnati OhioAlex Winnenberg with BergTech Solutions Cori Stokes with Express Employment ProfessionalsBen Sound for the Sweet Intro and Outro Music

    • 18 min.

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