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. Click here for the video version.   Action Rock by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/motivational-background-music/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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.   Click here for the video version. Action Rock by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/motivational-background-music/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

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. Click here for the video version.   Action Rock by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/motivational-background-music/   Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/   Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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.   Click here for the video version.   Action Rock by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/motivational-background-music/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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.   Click here for the video version.     Action Rock by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/motivational-background-music/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 [email protected] or at 5612291418   Click here for the video version.   Action Rock by LesFM  https://lesfm.net/motivational-background-music/   Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/   Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today’s Upstryve episode features Journeyman Electrician Eduard Sandulyak, a former Costco employee who with some help from a friend was convinced to join the trades for a better future. He discusses how he came to understand the electrical trade was for him, a few tips on how to know if you are cut out or not and what that application process looked like once he joined the union it’s benefits and why he recommends it. Also, his prospects for the future, as Eduard is very passionate about teaching and has a thriving TikTok on all things electrical!   Click here for the video version.   Action Rock by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/motivational-background-music/   Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Our licensing expert is back! J.D Myers answers all your questions and explains what getting a G.C license is like in the state of Georgia. He goes through the three tiers of licensing, Residential Basic, Residential light-commercial and Unlimited G.C and how these might work depending on what scope of work you plan on doing. He clarifies what the NASCLA accreditation is and what state reciprocity is, and what pricing typically looks like. Also, the meticulous requirements from the testing facility regarding tabs, how many books you’ll need for each test, how to demonstrate experience and more great info on how Upstryve has the tools, so you can get your license in the state of Georgia.   Click here for the video version.   Action Rock by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/motivational-background-music/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In today’s Upstryve episode, you will meet Bailey Bradford, A first year plumbing apprentice. She will tell us how she first got involved in the trades after studying film and doing some DIY projects. Bailey explains the benefits of how pursuing this career only means growth and the many different paths plumbing may take you. She is new to the trades and has had to build her knowledge ground up. She also goes over the pro’s and con’s of going union or non-union and how both are good options depending on where you are in your journey.   Click here for the video version.    Action Rock by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/motivational-background-music/   Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/   Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

On this episode we follow Josh Zolin as he tells us his incredible story on how he went from a frustrated stuntman, not knowing what his next step was, to opening multiple branches alongside his father's business, publishing a book, hosting a podcast and being CEO of Windy City Equipment Service.  He aims at changing the perception of the trades and offering it through his experience as a viable career choice for America's youth.   Josh’s website:https://blueisthenewwhite.com/   Josh’s book:  https://www.amazon.com/Blue-New-White-Success-About-Until-ebook/dp/B07RDMPYDB?tag=scribemedia-20&geniuslink=true   Windy city equipment: https://www.windycityequip.com/ Watch the video version here. Action Rock by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/motivational-background-music/   Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/   Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/