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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Entering the Game, Even if It’s Not the Right Time

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.