{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a87409c8bb2ad8b53727d6f/6a625a767d20badb282908b8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Ground Up: 34 Years of Building a Successful Trade Business Doug Winston","description":"<p>In this insightful interview, Doug shares his 34 years of experience in the skilled trades industry, discussing the importance of niche focus, the undervaluation of trades, the impact of AI, and strategies for success and resilience in business.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 The Journey of an Electrical Contractor</p><p>02:31 Niche Focus and Business Strategy</p><p>05:07 The Value of Skilled Trades</p><p>07:42 Education and Vocational Training</p><p>10:20 Challenges in the Trade Industry</p><p>12:59 The Importance of Apprenticeships</p><p>15:52 Building a Successful Business</p><p>18:24 Mentorship and Workforce Development</p><p>22:16 The Role of Apprenticeships in Skilled Trades</p><p>23:26 AI's Impact on Employment and Skilled Trades</p><p>28:30 Health, Safety, and Culture in the Industry</p><p>32:19 Lessons Learned from Business Challenges</p><p>35:51 The Intersection of Racing and Business</p><p>37:52 Business Books and Their Relevance</p><p><br></p><p>Joe Dalton</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;Resources</p><p><br></p><p>TradeMentor.org - https://tradementor.org</p><p>https://www.transamseries.com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>skilled trades, entrepreneurship, apprenticeships, AI impact, business resilience, career pathways, trade industry, safety culture</p>","author_name":"Joe Dalton"}