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In this episode we welcome Will Betances, Owner and Founder of
“Energize Us”, and electrical contractor in the New York & Connecticut area.
Will shares his story of humble beginnings, growing up in Queens NY, and how he
built his multi-million-dollar electrical contracting business without a
college degree.
Most intriguing, he shares his answer to the skilled labor
shortage. He has built an educational platform known as “Energize Us EDU” which
spreads awareness of the opportunities in the skilled trades, as well as provide
opportunities for people to work with him to gain experience… and that is just
the beginning of what he intends to build! Listen to learn more!
What is the Construction Mentor Podcast?
This podcast covers everything there is to know about construction
jobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manager or
construction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs that pay
well. Especially construction jobs that pay well without experience or jobs
that pay well.
Working in construction sounds dirty, it sounds back
breaking, but most people do not realize the variety of opportunities there are
in construction…all available without breaking your back! In today’s world of
construction, avoiding construction accidents by working safely and
intelligently is a top priority!
These are jobs that pay well don’t require a degree. Many of
these jobs make over 100k per year and include benefits i.e., full health
benefits, access to construction vehicles, free construction trucks.

There is no glass ceiling with a career in construction, the
sky is truly the limit! With the right mentorship could be jobs that make you a
millionaire. Regarding job availability and security… these are jobs that will
hire immediately, AND these jobs are not jobs that will be replaced with AI.
The construction industry does not only have physically
laborious jobs on site. The construction industry offers several different
career paths that can make a lot of money; careers in finance, careers in
technology, careers in software, careers in 3D modeling, and 3D design, careers
in architecture, careers in engineering, careers that use AI, and even careers
that operate HEAVY machinery remotely which is almost like a career playing
video games in construction!
Supply and demand is the cardinal rule of economics. The
truth is that skilled trades are dying. The skilled trades shortage is so dire
that all skilled trades are in demand, meaning all skilled trades pay well.
Now, some do pay better than others which is why you need to listen to
construction podcasts and skilled trades podcasts like this one! This is the
best way to find out which blue collar education is the best path for your
future, and could even lead you to becoming a blue collar millionaire.
The construction industry is one of the few, or maybe THE
ONLY industry were the education does not cost you any money. Not only do you
avoid a student loan, but you get paid to get an education. Considering the
current student loan crisis, that makes these careers even more appealing. On
this podcast we do explain student loans and compare them to starting salaries.
Even if you still wanted to pay for an education, the construction related
majors have the highest starting salaries!
Our guests include professionals who are experts in
carpentry work, electrical work, HVAC work, and beyond! Join the conversation
every Tuesday morning at 4:30AM!

On this episode we speak with Brent McCartney from CT Tech,
a technical high school in Connecticut. Brent shares a VERY UNIQUE opportunity that
young people in the area should take advantage of. Even if you do not live in
this area, you should be on the look out for a school like this near you!
A LOT of people message me asking how to start their career
in construction. Highschool students specifically ask me how to get their
career started at a young age without work experience. This is your answer!
If you are interested in a career as a carpenter, electrician,
HVAC technician, plumber, pipe fitter … or even an airplane mechanic, this I a
great opportunity to become educated AND start your career while you are still
in school!
What you may not know is that you can even join a union shop
at 17. On top of that you could even end your apprenticeship early!

Listen and take advantage of these opportunities!

What is the Construction Mentor Podcast?

This podcast covers everything there is to know about
construction jobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manager
or construction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs that
pay well. Especially construction jobs that pay well without experience or jobs
that pay well.
Working in construction sounds dirty, it sounds back
breaking, but most people do not realize the variety of opportunities there are
in construction…all available without breaking your back! In today’s world of
construction, avoiding construction accidents by working safely and
intelligently is a top priority!
These are jobs that pay well don’t require a degree. Many of
these jobs make over 100k per year and include benefits i.e., full health
benefits, access to construction vehicles, free construction trucks.

There is no glass ceiling with a career in construction, the
sky is truly the limit! With the right mentorship could be jobs that make you a
millionaire. Regarding job availability and security… these are jobs that will
hire immediately, AND these jobs are not jobs that will be replaced with AI.
The construction industry does not only have physically
laborious jobs on site. The construction industry offers several different
career paths that can make a lot of money; careers in finance, careers in
technology, careers in software, careers in 3D modeling, and 3D design, careers
in architecture, careers in engineering, careers that use AI, and even careers
that operate HEAVY machinery remotely which is almost like a career playing
video games in construction!
Supply and demand is the cardinal rule of economics. The
truth is that skilled trades are dying. The skilled trades shortage is so dire
that all skilled trades are in demand, meaning all skilled trades pay well.
Now, some do pay better than others which is why you need to listen to
construction podcasts and skilled trades podcasts like this one! This is the
best way to find out which blue collar education is the best path for your
future, and could even lead you to becoming a blue collar millionaire.
The construction industry is one of the few, or maybe THE
ONLY industry were the education does not cost you any money. Not only do you
avoid a student loan, but you get paid to get an education. Considering the
current student loan crisis, that makes these careers even more appealing. On
this podcast we do explain student loans and compare them to starting salaries.
Even if you still wanted to pay for an education, the construction related
majors have the highest starting salaries!
Our guests include professionals who are experts in
carpentry work, electrical...

On this episode we sit down with Nick Stevens, AKA “Big
Daddy Decks”. Nick is in sales for a deck builder in the North Carolina area.
Nick is also a business and sales coach for aspiring deck builders who are seeking
to start their own company OR enhance their existing business.
The BEST part of this episode is Nick’s entrance into the
construction industry. A LOT of people message me about making a career change,
entering construction in their 30’s, 40’s, or even 50’s…. Nick is the living
example that it can be done!
More importantly, Nick failed when he first entered the
industry. As it turned out he was in the wrong role, but he didn’t quit. Also at
that time, Nick was at his personal rock bottom; shocked by divorce, depressed,
drinking too much, and sleeping on his friend’s couches, he struggled to find himself.
You are most qualified to help the person you use to be, which
is why Nick uses his career to help people “build the business man and the
business plan”. Listening to Nick’s triumphant life story is something everyone
can learn from!
Listen, learn, get inspired!


What is the Construction Mentor Podcast?

This podcast covers everything there is to know about
construction jobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manager
or construction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs that
pay well. Especially construction jobs that pay well without experience or jobs
that pay well.
Working in construction sounds dirty, it sounds back
breaking, but most people do not realize the variety of opportunities there are
in construction…all available without breaking your back! In today’s world of
construction, avoiding construction accidents by working safely and
intelligently is a top priority!
These are jobs that pay well don’t require a degree. Many of
these jobs make over 100k per year and include benefits i.e., full health
benefits, access to construction vehicles, free construction trucks.

There is no glass ceiling with a career in construction, the
sky is truly the limit! With the right mentorship could be jobs that make you a
millionaire. Regarding job availability and security… these are jobs that will
hire immediately, AND these jobs are not jobs that will be replaced with AI.
The construction industry does not only have physically
laborious jobs on site. The construction industry offers several different
career paths that can make a lot of money; careers in finance, careers in
technology, careers in software, careers in 3D modeling, and 3D design, careers
in architecture, careers in engineering, careers that use AI, and even careers
that operate HEAVY machinery remotely which is almost like a career playing
video games in construction!
Supply and demand is the cardinal rule of economics. The
truth is that skilled trades are dying. The skilled trades shortage is so dire
that all skilled trades are in demand, meaning all skilled trades pay well.
Now, some do pay better than others which is why you need to listen to
construction podcasts and skilled trades podcasts like this one! This is the
best way to find out which blue collar education is the best path for your
future, and could even lead you to becoming a blue collar millionaire.
The construction industry is one of the few, or maybe THE
ONLY industry were the education does not cost you any money. Not only do you
avoid a student loan, but you get paid to get an education. Considering the
current student loan crisis, that makes these careers even more appealing. On
this podcast we do explain student loans and compare them to starting salaries.
Even if you still wanted...

Best selling author Ken Rusk, author of “Blue Collar Cash” joins the podcast. This episode is like “Think & Grow Rich” but for the Blue Collar world! We discuss Ken’s humble upbringings, what is was like growing up with a physical disfigurement (on his face), how he built his 200+ person company, taking on debt to start a business, how to evaluate the right education and career path, college vs apprenticeships, buying an existing business, how to manifest the future of your dreams, and how he pushed forward continuing success despite cancer striking his family. 
This episode could be a game changer for you! Being a part of it certainly was for me…
What is the Construction Mentor Podcast?
This podcast covers everything there is to know about construction jobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manager or construction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs that pay well. Especially construction jobs that pay well without experience or jobs that pay well.
Working in construction sounds dirty, it sounds back breaking, but most people do not realize the variety of opportunities there are in construction…all available without breaking your back! In today’s world of construction, avoiding construction accidents by working safely and intelligently is a top priority!
These are jobs that pay well don’t require a degree. Many of these jobs make over 100k per year and include benefits i.e., full health benefits, access to construction vehicles, free construction trucks.
There is no glass ceiling with a career in construction, the sky is truly the limit! With the right mentorship could be jobs that make you a millionaire. Regarding job availability and security… these are jobs that will hire immediately, AND these jobs are not jobs that will be replaced with AI.
The construction industry does not only have physically laborious jobs on site. The construction industry offers several different career paths that can make a lot of money; careers in finance, careers in technology, careers in software, careers in 3D modeling, and 3D design, careers in architecture, careers in engineering, careers that use AI, and even careers that operate HEAVY machinery remotely which is almost like a career playing video games in construction!
Supply and demand is the cardinal rule of economics. The truth is that skilled trades are dying. The skilled trades shortage is so dire that all skilled trades are in demand, meaning all skilled trades pay well. Now, some do pay better than others which is why you need to listen to construction podcasts and skilled trades podcasts like this one! This is the best way to find out which blue collar education is the best path for your future, and could even lead you to becoming a blue collar millionaire.
The construction industry is one of the few, or maybe THE ONLY industry were the education does not cost you any money. Not only do you avoid a student loan, but you get paid to get an education. Considering the current student loan crisis, that makes these careers even more appealing. On this podcast we do explain student loans and compare them to starting salaries. Even if you still wanted to pay for an education, the construction related majors have the highest starting salaries!
Our guests include professionals who are experts in carpentry work, electrical work, HVAC work, and beyond! Join the conversation every Tuesday morning at 4:30AM!

On this episode we sit down with Christian Reed, CEO and Co-founder
of Reekon Tools. Christian and his company have done the unthinkable, they have
revolutionized on of the most elemental tools in the construction industry.
They have taken something as simple as a tape measure and applied advanced
technology and a new aged approach to it. These tools are guaranteed to save you
THOUSANDS of manhours on the job by creating efficiencies minute by minute in
the field and reducing the risk of human error. All Made in America, by a Veteran Owned Company!
Listen to this episode to find out how Reekon has done this.
The YouTube video will have footage of the actual equipment and the audio feed
will have detailed descriptions of what we are looking at so you can follow
along on the go! Either format will have you amazed!
We also take a look at Christians personal life, what he was
like in Highschool, his military career, what he learned at the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology aka MIT, and where he sees this company going in the future! Don’t
miss this one!
What is the Construction Mentor Podcast?

This podcast covers everything there is to know about
construction jobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manager
or construction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs that
pay well. Especially construction jobs that pay well without experience or jobs
that pay well.
Working in construction sounds dirty, it sounds back breaking,
but most people do not realize the variety of opportunities there are in
construction…all available without breaking your back! In today’s world of
construction, avoiding construction accidents by working safely and
intelligently is a top priority!
These are jobs that pay well don’t require a degree. Many of
these jobs make over 100k per year and include benefits i.e., full health
benefits, access to construction vehicles, free construction trucks.

There is no glass ceiling with a career in construction, the
sky is truly the limit! With the right mentorship could be jobs that make you a
millionaire. Regarding job availability and security… these are jobs that will
hire immediately, AND these jobs are not jobs that will be replaced with AI.
The construction industry does not only have physically
laborious jobs on site. The construction industry offers several different
career paths that can make a lot of money; careers in finance, careers in
technology, careers in software, careers in 3D modeling, and 3D design, careers
in architecture, careers in engineering, careers that use AI, and even careers
that operate HEAVY machinery remotely which is almost like a career playing
video games in construction!
Supply and demand is the cardinal rule of economics. The
truth is that skilled trades are dying. The skilled trades shortage is so dire
that all skilled trades are in demand, meaning all skilled trades pay well.
Now, some do pay better than others which is why you need to listen to
construction podcasts and skilled trades podcasts like this one! This is the
best way to find out which blue collar education is the best path for your
future, and could even lead you to becoming a blue collar millionaire.
The construction industry is one of the few, or maybe THE
ONLY industry were the education does not cost you any money. Not only do you
avoid a student loan, but you get paid to get an education. Considering the
current student loan crisis, that makes these careers even more appealing. On
this podcast we do explain student loans and compare them to starting salaries.
Even if you still wanted to pay for an education, the construction...

This episode introduces you to the "white collar" world of construction with my former colleague Sam Gray. Sam is an Assistant Project Manager for a 9-figure General Contractor in Southwest Florida, working on a range of projects that includes; hotels, multi-family high rises, hospitals, country clubs, etc.
Sam embodies everything that an executive in construction wants to see in young talent. To be honest, Sam embodies many qualities that I want my own son to embody one day. Sam IS hard work, discipline and heart... combined with confidence, humility, and a HUNGER to learn. He demands to earn his education and experience before he gets to the next step.

Sam shares he and his family's experience with racism; from what it was like during the segregation era in Louisiana, to the construction industry in the 1970's and 1980's, to today. He describes the effect that had on his father, how his father used that to forge him into the man he became, and how he used it to forge Sam into the resilient man he is today (spoiler, Sam's father is his hero and has no time for a victim mentality).

Finally Sam shares his perspective of the construction industry today, as well as a message to those who may not be considering the industry because of a negative narrative that may have been created in their mind.

You won't want to miss this one!

What is the Construction Mentor Podcast?
This podcast covers everything there is to know about construction jobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manager or construction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs that pay well. Especially construction jobs that pay well without experience or jobs that pay well.
Working in construction sounds dirty, it sounds back breaking, but most people do not realize the variety of opportunities there are in construction…all available without breaking your back! In today’s world of construction, avoiding construction accidents by working safely and intelligently is a top priority!
These are jobs that pay well don’t require a degree. Many of these jobs make over 100k per year and include benefits i.e., full health benefits, access to construction vehicles, free construction trucks.
There is no glass ceiling with a career in construction, the sky is truly the limit! With the right mentorship could be jobs that make you a millionaire. Regarding job availability and security… these are jobs that will hire immediately, AND these jobs are not jobs that will be replaced with AI.
The construction industry does not only have physically laborious jobs on site. The construction industry offers several different career paths that can make a lot of money; careers in finance, careers in technology, careers in software, careers in 3D modeling, and 3D design, careers in architecture, careers in engineering, careers that use AI, and even careers that operate HEAVY machinery remotely which is almost like a career playing video games in construction!
Supply and demand is the cardinal rule of economics. The truth is that skilled trades are dying. The skilled trades shortage is so dire that all skilled trades are in demand, meaning all skilled trades pay well. Now, some do pay better than others which is why you need to listen to construction podcasts and skilled trades podcasts like this one! This is the best way to find out which blue collar education is the best path for your future, and could even lead you to becoming a blue collar millionaire.
The construction industry is one of the few, or maybe THE ONLY industry were the education does not cost you any money. Not only do you avoid a student loan, but you get paid to get an education. Considering the current student loan crisis, that makes these careers even more appealing. On this podcast we do explain student loans and compare them to starting salaries. Even if you still...