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Coach Ike

Helping people find a better career, better life style, and better mind set. Not enough people are aware of the opportunities in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industries! There is NO OTHER industry that offers such a broad spectrum of career paths with such high probabilities of substantial wealth. While most people think of the industry as "boots and jeans" working for "slave wages". Very few people are aware that most skilled trades people make well over $100,000 per year. Most are also unaware of the project management and executive positions available through out the industry. Not to mention the golden opportunities to become an entrepreneur and your own boss! This podcast highlights all of these opportunities, the increasing demand, decreasing supply, advancement and effect of new technology, and more. Most importantly our guests will share their stories of triumph over struggles such as poverty, difficulties in childhood, drug addiction, racism, immigration, mental health, disabilities, and more.... Please listen and share! You never know who's life will change from listening to this podcast!

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#017 - College Football, Who Are The Real Winners?

The football teams are a tiny fraction of the student population at any school ad students take a tremendous amount of pride in their success on the field. The big programs always win year in and year out. But who really wins? Which student body will feel better about their education and their salary after graduation? Which student body really wins in these matchups?Let's dive in!Key words...Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Saletraining, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Constructionsounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Constructionjobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with noexperience, Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make youa millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow youto travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobsthat hire immediatelyCareers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without adegree, careers in techBlue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,blue collar edu, Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman, Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loansexplained, student loan crisis, student loan plannerHighest starting salaries, Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentrywork, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schoolsElectrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electricianwork, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electriciancourse, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electricalbasics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electricaltroubleshootingHVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVACwork, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

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#016 - 6 Ways To Manage Expectations, THE Most Important Skill For Success

Managing client expectations is the single most important part of developing a successful relationship with your client. Managing expectations can also be the most important aspect of succeeding as a leader. Whether it is your client or the teams you are producing with, managing expectations has the most influence on those people wanting to engage in business opportunities with you again. Make them want to see you again! In this episode we cover 6 ways to manage expectations, for clients, subcontractors, coworkers, trades, design teams, subordinates, and the list goes.Key words...Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Saletraining, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Constructionsounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Constructionjobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with noexperience, Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make youa millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow youto travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobsthat hire immediatelyCareers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without adegree, careers in techBlue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,blue collar edu, Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman, Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loansexplained, student loan crisis, student loan plannerHighest starting salaries, Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentrywork, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schoolsElectrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electricianwork, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electriciancourse, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electricalbasics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electricaltroubleshootingHVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVACwork, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

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#015 - College Football, Who's The Better Bet? #12 Oklahoma vs. #3 Texas & #1 Georgia vs. #20 Kentucky

A lot of colleges have BIG football programs, but the football teams are only a small group of people at the University. What about the students? Who Really wins? Which school is the better INVESTMENT for their future?#collegefootball #collegegameday #roi #construction #investing #education #mentalhealth #mentor #uga #kentucky #texas #hornsup #hornsdown #oklahoma #boomersooner #studentloans #studentdebt #tuition #career #wealthKey words...Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Saletraining, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Constructionsounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Constructionjobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with noexperience, Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make youa millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow youto travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobsthat hire immediatelyCareers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without adegree, careers in techBlue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,blue collar edu, Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman, Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loansexplained, student loan crisis, student loan plannerHighest starting salaries, Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentrywork, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schoolsElectrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electricianwork, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electriciancourse, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electricalbasics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electricaltroubleshootingHVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVACwork, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

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#014 Autism In Construction, Exceeding Expectations With His Own Carpentry Business w/ Tom Mullaney

We sit down with the owner and operator of Black Label Carpentry, Tommie Mullaney. Tommie shares his inspirational story which includes struggles he has with autism, struggles with his parents, dropping out of high school in the 10th grade, and his success as an entrepreneur. His successful carpentry business has brought him freedom as well as a healthy salary of over $200,000 annually!Someone you know needs to hear this episode....please subscribe and share!Key words...Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Saletraining, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Constructionsounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Constructionjobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with noexperience, Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make youa millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow youto travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobsthat hire immediatelyCareers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without adegree, careers in techBlue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,blue collar edu, Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman, Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loansexplained, student loan crisis, student loan plannerHighest starting salaries, Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentrywork, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schoolsElectrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electricianwork, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electriciancourse, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electricalbasics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electricaltroubleshootingHVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVACwork, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

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#013 - # 1 Way To Rise Faster In Your Career, Get Caught Doing This...

Reality is not reality. Perception is reality. When it comesto your career you must always keep this in mind. In other words, people will create a perception of you, andit may not be justified or fair in your eyes. They may create a perceptionabout someone else that may not be justified or fair either. Have you ever noticed people play favorites with people whodon’t deserve it? Maybe it is your parents with your sibling, or maybe it is asports coach, or teacher….or worst of all, your boss. We will all experiencethis at one point in our lives. In life we should not care what other people think. But inour careers, we should care deeply about what other people think. Because otherpeople’s perception of us, directly correlates with our value, ourcompensation, and position. Ultimately you cannot control what other people think, BUTyou can influence the heck out of them. One could teach an entire seminar on the different ways todo this, but for this blog I want to concentrate on one specifically. That is, showing up earlier, and leaving later…. thaneveryone. Now, the popular narrative today is “work life balance”.Which is fine, you can probably adequately do your job within the normal 8am –5pm window, and then you can enjoy your life. Do not misconstrue what I am saying, you should enjoy yourlife. But you should also seek any opportunity to separateyourself from the rest of the pack. There is a MASSIVE opportunity to do so, bysimply being there outside of the normal 8-5 window.This opportunity is especially available to the young peopleout there. Without being married, having children, a mortgage, and all of theother responsibilities of adulthood in full swing, this is you time to takeadvantage of this opportunity!Most seasoned professionals I speak with have noticed thatnew hires today tend to make a habit of showing up late and leaving early. Theythink they are fooling someone when they say “there was an accident” on the wayin. Or that they “have a doctor’s appointment”, or “need to take their car tothe shop” or they “have a family event to go to”. At some point the excusesbecome too common. Eventually the truth is that they do not want to work thefull day, they want to come and go as they please because they do not prioritizetheir job, the opportunity, or practicing the discipline required to maximizetheir production. That is large in part because they think the job is there toserve them, instead of them being there to serve the job.What many of us find hilarious is when these same people wholeave early, stay late, they expect to be compensated for every minute thatthey spend past 5pm. Even when they are invited to a networking even with anopen bar!Let me tell you this…stop seeking immediate compensation forthis time. The compensation will come but will come at a much later date. Thinkof it this way, you are making a deposit…an investment that will be cashed in,at sometime in the future. When I was 22 years old working in NYC, I made a point ofthis. I wanted everyone to know that I would be there when they arrived, and Iwould still be there long after they left. Making that a habit helped forgeseveral relationships that just recently allowed me to cash in on myinvestment!I saw 5:00pm – 10:00pm as my opportunity to knock out anytedious paperwork that I could not get to during the day and or be proactive onsuch tasks that were not “due” but that I knew would be a time suck later. Most importantly these were tasks that I knew would sendnotifications and/or emails to my...

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#012 Make Millions Flipping Houses, & Starting a Plumbing Business w/ NO COLLEGE DEGREE; Marc Mason

In this episode we sit down with Marc Mason to talk about is upbringing and how he has risen to own several 7 figure businesses. Marc walks us through his personal life growing up; being raised by his grandparents, trauma he experienced at a young age, his experience at a vocational high school, getting his plumbing license and the obstacles he overcame on his way to a lucrative business career.Marc is part owner of RCL Mechanical, a plumbing contractor in Massachusetts. Marc has also successfully flipped well over 100 houses and currently has 50 plus new developments in the works. Marc is a wealth of knowledge we all could learn from. Especially any young people who are facing the same obstacles Marc did at a young age and especially for those with entrepreneurial aspirations and those with an appetite for real estate investing!Key words...Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Saletraining, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Constructionsounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Constructionjobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with noexperience, Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make youa millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow youto travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobsthat hire immediatelyCareers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without adegree, careers in techBlue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,blue collar edu, Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman, Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loansexplained, student loan crisis, student loan plannerHighest starting salaries, Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentrywork, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schoolsElectrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electricianwork, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electriciancourse, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electricalbasics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electricaltroubleshootingHVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVACwork, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

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#009 - 2 Types Of Construction, What Are They & What Are The Career Opportunities?

What is the difference between core and shell construction versus T.I. construction (tenant improvement). What do those terms mean? Do they pay differently? Is one type of construction a better career path than the other? Does one type of construction pay a better salary? Does either type of construction look better on the resume? Is either better during a recession? In this episode we cover it all. Like most things in life there are plusses and minuses to both!Key words...Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Saletraining, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Constructionsounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Constructionjobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with noexperience, Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make youa millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow youto travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobsthat hire immediatelyCareers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without adegree, careers in techBlue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,blue collar edu, Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman, Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loansexplained, student loan crisis, student loan plannerHighest starting salaries, Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentrywork, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schoolsElectrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electricianwork, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electriciancourse, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electricalbasics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electricaltroubleshootingHVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVACwork, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

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#008 - 4 Ways To Create Value For Your Career Through RFI's

Submittals are the most important document in construction. But RFI's are the lifeblood of construction.What is an RFI? An RFI is a "Request For Information". Essentially, a formal way of asking a question.There can be so much power in the art of asking questions. Asking questions can help you influence people, influence their perspective of you, which helps you sell, helps you manage, and most importantly help you create VALUE FOR OTHERS.However, you cannot ask questions frivolously or haphazardly. If you do then you could create a negative perception! You could be perceived as lazy, incompetent, or careless. Essentially, a nuisance that no one wants to work with!Due diligence, did you try to answer it? How could you?Did you try to come up with suggestions considering costs, schedule, pros/cons?Did you spoon feed the information to expedite an answer?Did you put a deadline with a clear impact?What about answering RFI`s? What about answering questions?Don’t just answer the question like a politician and consider it closed out. Call for a meeting!This is another chance to show your value and earn that bonus, raise, or promotion at the end of the year!Key words...Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Saletraining, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Constructionsounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Constructionjobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with noexperience, Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make youa millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow youto travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobsthat hire immediatelyCareers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without adegree, careers in techBlue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,blue collar edu, Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman, Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loansexplained, student loan crisis, student loan plannerHighest starting salaries, Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentrywork, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schoolsElectrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electricianwork, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electriciancourse, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electricalbasics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electricaltroubleshootingHVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVACwork, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

17:0531/08/2023

#007 Abandoned By Parents, Institutionalized, Abused, Then Homeless, NOW Making $20,000,000 a year!

In this episode we interview Al Miller, Owner of Wildcat Renovation LLC. He shares his story from the beginning. Included in his story: What it was like as a boy in Iowa, being institutionalized as a young teenager in an abusive facility, being homeless at 18 years old with no one to rely on, and now today owning and operating a demolition company that generates $20,000,000 in revenue per year!If anyone was ever given an opportunity to play the victim, it is Al. But he never did! By developing a strong mindset, strong skillset and willingness to do anything it took to succeed, Al is living proof that the sky is the limit in construction!Key words...Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Saletraining, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Constructionsounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Constructionjobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with noexperience, Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make youa millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow youto travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobsthat hire immediatelyCareers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without adegree, careers in techBlue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,blue collar edu, Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman, Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loansexplained, student loan crisis, student loan plannerHighest starting salaries, Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentrywork, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schoolsElectrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electricianwork, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electriciancourse, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electricalbasics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electricaltroubleshootingHVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVACwork, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

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#006 - 4 Ways To Enhance Your Career Through Submittals!

Submittals are the single most important project document on a construction project. They also happen to be the project documents that everyone strives…not to do!The truth is this, submittals are tedious, monotonous, boring, and honestly do not take an incredible amount of experience to do. That is why this is the MAIN TASK for entry level positions in the architecture, engineering, and construction fields. In the general contracting or subcontracting world, your employer will want this to be one of your main job functions for the first 5-10 years of your career.Are you excited yet???Probably not. That is why most interns, co-ops, entry level people look to alleviate themselves of this responsibility as fast as possible. They see this as “bitch work”. They understand the concept, they understand the process, and if this is the bulk do for years on end, they feel like their career is stagnating. They would rather work on something sexier like finances, or staffing, bidding, managing others, or business development.Thus, they become unhappy, and they feel an impulse to move on. They are missing the opportunity. First, submittals are a great way to learn how to build. When you are sending a submittal to the design team, or you are the design team reviewing the submittal you are paying attention to the details of building materials that have always existed, but you did not realize was there. Doing so will literally teach you the nuts and bolts… how things come together. You will look at the details of everything around you, that you did not even know were there. Secondly, they teach you how to build a schedule, and prioritize which aspects of the project require focus, right out of the gate.THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY to become the subject matter expert of your project. For contractors the Project Managers and project superintendents do not have time to get into the intimate details of the project.For the design team, they can be busy updating drawings, managing client requests, assisting the contractors address coordination issues that require immediate attention.In either case you can become the most valuable asset to your team. You can become the person they know they can rely on to keep 99 things moving when they must concentrate on 1. You can be the catalyst by which the entire project continues to move forward.When your executives and other upper management check in on the project, they will specifically ask your project managers and superintendents what they think of you. This is your opportunity to make sure they can help but tell them how valuable you really are. These are not the only people your executives will seek out for feedback. They will also ask your clients for feedback. That is the most important feedback!Typically, weekly meetings are held with the client, contractors, and design team. You never know what questions may be asked in these meetings. Especially from the client...They are hyper specific, usually about some finish detail that they REALLY care about but is not in the critical path nor does it affect the schedule at that time, yet they expect you to have the answer. Again, the project managers are often distracted by a multitude of “bigger picture” issues. Thus, they do not have the answer.I have been in this situation many times. It sucks. Knowing you are working yourself to the bone putting out forest fires and still make the client feel like you are inadequate because you don’t have the answer. Unit another team member speaks up to save the day! Now, that is a sigh of relief…which is GREAT. As a team, the more knowledge you have a s a team, the more competent everyone looks.There is no better way to gain your team’s respect and appreciation than to step-up and become the expert!Becoming the expert on the project…. this is your shot to shine in front...

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#005 - 3 Reasons Why Going To College For The Social Aspect Is a BAD Idea

It is funny, more and more people today are questioning the validity of college as a necessity. We all know the reasons why, let’s not go over them here. Yet many parents still want their children to go to college. Not because of the merit or return on the investment, but because “well I still want them to go for the social aspect”.We have ALL heard that one, right? What does that mean? To “find yourself”? To learn how to be an adult?To learn how to socialize with adults?To cut loose?To make friends? To make mistakes? Or my favorite…for “polish”?Why? I hope those aren’t the reasons because I could do all of those things for a lot cheaper than a college tuition…but for the heck of it, lets talk about the “social aspect”.You should be able to find yourself in high school, or at least get an idea. You definitely could if you had the right mentor. But let’s say you still haven’t found the path you want to take. Would you rather expose yourself to different industries by trying them? Spending time, getting experience, seeing what it was like while making some money? Or would you rather throw tens-of-thousands of dollars at an education, “trying” that out, when it may not even be practical to the industry anyway, only to turn around and decide you want to “try something else”.“But you are talking about career path, I am talking about being exposed to new people and new ideas”. Ok, lets address that one. I have met more diverse people in the workforce that I have learned more from then anyone I met in college. Do you know why? Because they have ACTUAL LIFE EXPERIENCE. Not to mention…I don’t know if you have seen a college campus recently, they are not exactly promoting diverse thought like they use to. They are the definition of a monolith.Let’s move onto “be an adult”, “socialize with adults”, or “polish”. Ask anyone who has been in any industry for a long time. Entry level graduates have worse and worse social skills every year as time goes on. If college is supposed to “socialize you” then they are all failing across the board.Whether it is verbal communication, writing skills, professional emails, event networking, dinner function etiquette, or even something as simple as dressing the part…college graduates are piss poor across the board. So much so that young people who do dress and carry themselves professionally stick out so much, that they are sought after and coveted.The good news is…. there is an opportunity! The bar is low my friends!Again, being around people with real world experience as early an often as possible is the answer here. Lastly, lets talk about friends and lifestyle.If I were to make a list of things, you could do or have in your life that are proven to have a negative affect on your life, they are in abundance in college.Inconsistent sleep patternsExcessive drug & alcohol usePromiscuityMasturbationPoor dietLack of purpose or even the desire to find oneLiving for the moment, short term satisfactionGroup thinkVictimhoodCheating on exams, as a groupSurrounding yourself with people who compete at overindulging in these things instead of making each other better and challenging one another.I can’t express to you how many people I have removed from my life since college and how I am better for it. Not because they are bad people but because my relationships we based on these things (no not masturbation with friends so get off my back on that one). People would avoid 8:00am classes and reasons to get up before 10:00am. People drank every chance they got. Pizza or donuts after a long night of drinking. We would spend entire days hungover on the couch, eating comfort food, only to sometimes start drinking again. People would play the victim...

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#003 - ONLY 17% of Americans Make A $100k Salary, Why Is That?

$100,000 is NOT a lot of money. Yet only 17% of the US population is above that salary benchmark.The bar is SO LOW for you to obtain a lifestyle that 83% of Americans will never hit. One problem is that people aren’t even looking at the construction or engineering industries as an option!If you show up, and you care, you will hit that benchmark...and then some!Key words...Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Saletraining, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Constructionsounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Constructionjobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with noexperience, Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make youa millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow youto travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobsthat hire immediatelyCareers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without adegree, careers in techBlue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,blue collar edu, Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman, Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loansexplained, student loan crisis, student loan plannerHighest starting salaries, Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentrywork, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schoolsElectrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electricianwork, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electriciancourse, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electricalbasics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electricaltroubleshootingHVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVACwork, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

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#002 - Population Collapse Is a REAL OPPORTUNITY In Construction

There is no doubt that the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry is facing a population collapse. What does that mean for you?With an increasing demand, and a decreasing supply... there is an unprecedented opportunity to create your own wealth!Key words...Construction Jobs, Construction Manager, Construction Saletraining, Construction Fails, Construction Simulator, Construction vehicles, Constructionsounds, Construction truck, Construction accidents, Construction sites, Constructionjobs interview, construction jobs that pay well, construction jobs with noexperience, Jobs that pay well without a degree, jobs that can make youa millionaire, jobs that pay well, jobs that pay over 100k, jobs that allow youto travel, jobs that don’t require a college degree, jobs that AI can’t replace,jobs that Pay 100k a year without a degree, jobs that will be replaced with AI,jobs that will make you a millionaire, jobs that make over 100k a year, jobsthat hire immediatelyCareers that make a lot of money, careers in finance,careers for introverts, careers that don’t require a degree, careers without adegree, careers in techBlue collar millionaires, blue collar boys, blue collar man,blue collar edu, Skilled trades shortage, skilled trades that pay well,skilled trades vs college, skilled trades in demand, skilled trades are dying,skilled trades jobs, skilled trades podcast, skilled tradesman, Student loan forgiveness, student loan debt, student loansexplained, student loan crisis, student loan plannerHighest starting salaries, Carpenter work, carpenter tools, carpentry basics, carpentrywork, carpentry podcasts, carpentry apprenticeship, carpentry hacks, carpentry course,carpentry projects, carpentry tips, carpentry schoolsElectrician work, Electrician tools, Electrician basics, Electricianwork, Electrician podcasts, c Electrician apprenticeship, Electrician hacks, Electriciancourse, Electrician projects, Electrician tips, Electrician schools,electrician vs plumber, electrical design, electrical engineering, electricalbasics, electrical wiring, electrical engineering course electricaltroubleshootingHVAC tech, HVAC system, HVAC work, HVAC tools, HVAC basics, HVACwork, HVAC podcasts, HVAC apprenticeship, HVAC hacks, HVAC course, HVAC projects,HVAC tips, HVAC schools, HVAC vs plumber, HVAC design, mechanical engineering

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