The Tradesman Experience

This week Nate and I jumped on to Instagram for a live Q&A session. Thanks to everyone that joined us. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

Nothing happens in buisness until a sale is made. This week we discuss the misunderstandings of what selling really is. We lay out the bullet points of how to approach your next client and create an experience for them like none of your competetors, allowing them to choose what is best for them. This way you can stop selling and start serving. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week Nate and I discuss cancel culture, healthy eating, sunday night blues, monday morning depression and the importance of being proud to be in the trades. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week we dive into a very expensive operating cost of a business, rework. What is the percentage of rework? What is the contingency plan? What is causing the rework? Nate and I work to answer these quesitons along with many others and explain what it really costs to redo something. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week we discuss some of the current buzz words that are used to help people get shit done. Motivation, momentum, purpose & discipline are some of the words on our list as we end with the mindset of a monster. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week we discuss an interesting question, Why do Managers exist? Nate and I sit down and explain the behaviors that encourage chickenshit leadership and the hierarchy of titles. IG @thetradesmanexperience IG @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

Welcome to a new year of The Tradesman Experience. This episode we discuss many broad topics reflecting on 2021 and some of the things you need to already be doing in 2022. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

It doesn't matter what you know, it only matters that you apply what you know. This week Nate sits down with two clients of The Tradesman Experience. Patrick and Mary Coyne with Authentic Roofing & Garrett Daniels with R&D Fabworks share their stories as they discuss leadership, sales, coaching & all things business. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

Leadership is not a position of authority. This week we revist this concept and discuss how to lead up from the bottom or the middle. Thanks to Brad Martin for this question. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

What drives financial success in business? What is the main cause of business failure? How can you overcome poor sales and no profit? Our guest this week is Liam Morin with Profit for Contractors and these are some of the questions we answer in our conversation. Check them out on YouTube and Instagram @profitforcontractors @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week we revisit the 6 laws as discussed in episodes 3&4. We share what we have learned about them, how we've applied them and our leadership journey. We also reveal some news regarding coaching in 2022. Thanks for helping us reach this milestone of 100 episodes. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This episode is raw, dark and authentic. We are joined by Cam Hill, a welder and mental health advocate, to dicuss the reality of alcohol abuse, food abuse, depression, the dark passenger and the necessity to involve yourself with good people. Keep it real. GET SHIT DONE IG @justchillin91 (Cam Hill) @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week Nate, my brother Matt and I all sit down share our stories of starting our businesses. We discuss single owner/operators, transitioning to a team, work load management and how our value increases with every team member. @lumberjacked53 @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

Back on the mic with me this week is my good friend Lance Liggett founder and CEO of Thigh Huggers. Lance was on the podcast in Sept 2020 #33. That will give you a great back story on Lance and the business. This week we discuss explosive growth, making the leap to full time buisness owner and the continuing process of being innovative. IG @thigh_huggers W thighhuggers.com IG @thetradesmanexperience W thetradesmanexperience.com E [email protected]

Flying solo this week on the podcast. I dive into who is stealing your time, or more importantly who are you giving your time to. The Coach The Player The Sideliner The Dreamer The Critic The Complainer The False Prophet The Tribe The Monster @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week we discuss the struggles between subcontractors and general contractors. What is the right way? What is the best way? Is the client winning? These are some of the questions we answer in this conversation based on a real example. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week we jump into another suggestion from Instagram. Business 101. We discuss business planning, financial planning, market planning and the nuts & bolts of starting and growing your company. IG @thetradesmanexperience IG @natenewton87 E [email protected] W thetradesmanexperience.com

We finally open up (a little bit) about the pandemic, share our experience at the local high school welding class and brainstorm on ideas to create workshops that will introduce people to the trades. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week we sit down with Aaron West, the CEO of Nevada Builders Alliance. This converstion is packed full of information ranging from economics, politics, buisness and brining awareness to the next generation of trades people. Check out their website: NevadaBuilders.org @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 @nevadabuilders thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

What should you expect from the 'employee' side? What causes toxic work places? When should you leave? Join us this week as we answer these questions and a few others with our experiences both good and bad. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

What should productive arguing look like in your company? Join us this week as we identify what you need to have, what leadership looks like in these situations, how communication should be and how to build a "Best Idea Wins" culture. IG @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 E [email protected] W thetradesmanexperience.com

What do you need to progress in a company, a team or as a leader? Join us this week as we deconstruct Attitude Ambition & Skillset and help identify what you need to cultivate them. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

What should owners pay themselves? This is a quesiton I recieve often. Nate and I dive into the mindset, idea and sacrifices of paying yourself as an owner. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

On this episode, Nate and I dive into a question that was sent to us. We disuss all things Leadership, Teamwork and Sytems. Thank you to Josh Hewett for the question. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This is a brief story about one of the most impactful people I have ever met. @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week I am joined by Adam Deuling with Deuling Design. Strap in for this high energy conversation as we discuss starting a side hustle, taking the leap to full time and the sacrifices for building success. IG @adeuling E [email protected] @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

Exhaustion, stress, whiskey & random thoughts guide this weeks episode. Join Nate and myself as we discuss the importance of purpose over people along with everything else that comes to mind. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

Here is the audio from our IG Live Q&A on 8/5/21. Thanks to everyone that joined us and submitted questions. I hope we were able to answer them and add value to you. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week I am joined by both owners of Battle Born Welding Nate and Matt. Tune in as they share the wins and losses of business, leadership, hard decisions and the importance of planning. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 @lumberjacked53 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that is has taken place." George Bernard Shaw. Join us this week as we discuss the benefits and problems with digital forms of communication. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

What does it take to be a World Class Athlete? Join me this week as I sit down with Worlds Strongest Man Competitor Travis Ortmayer. We dive into purpose, strength and never giving up. Follow Travis on IG @travis_ortmayer @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week as I fly solo on the mic, I quickly dive into the false idea that hard work alone equals success. Join me as I layout a snapshot method to developing a plan and achieving your definition of success. IG @thetradesmanexperience E [email protected] W thetradesmanexperience.com

Often we say things like "Business Plan", "Marketing Plan", "Financial Plan". This week we dive into what those mean and some of the nuts and bolts of how to create them. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

Impatience is often confused as entitlement, however being soft and giving up is a weakness. This week we discuss an ever growing concern of the labor force, the reality of getting tougher and what it takes to be a tradesman. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

This week we follow up from #74 where we discussed the things you need to have implemented before paying someone the BIG BUCKS. But what if you already have that position, that person and it's not going well. This episode we discuss some actions and strategies that will help correct everyone and get the right people doing the right work. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

Too many people start a 'business' and ultimately end up owning a job. Join me this week as I talk with founder and CEO of FieldPulse, Gabe Pinchev, as we discuss knowing the difference, how it impacts the market place and what you can do to change it. Check out Gabe and his Team at fieldpulse.com @fieldpulse @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

What happens when you pay someone what they ask and it doesn't work out? Who's fault is it? Join us this week as we discuss how to prevent this from happening and damaging your company. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 [email protected] thetradesmanexperience.com

Welcome back to another episode of stories, laughs and amazing lessons. Back in the studio is my brother Matt and joining us for the first time is our friend Nick Coleman. Grab a drink, set back and prepare to laugh your ass off. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 @lumberjacked53 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

Join us this week as we welcome our friend Pat Pollifrone aka Big Sticky and the front man for the band Miller Holler (@miller.holler) to the show. He shares his story of starting a lawn business, playing music, starting a tire shop during covid and is now back in music. Check him out on IG @miller.holler or @patpollifronemusic @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

When it comes to a business, everything is determined by leadership. Part of that leadership is having systems in place so the business can operate effectively. Join us this week as we dive into the benefits and necessity of operating systems. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 [email protected] thetradesmanexperience.com

Meet Jeremme McGilvray with Group West Construction. Jeremme joins us for a great conversation on new generations coming into the trades, job opportunities, hiring, working with subcontractors, sharing his journey as a tradesman and defining what a true craftsman is.

In this episode Nate and I discuss the difference of Teaching vs Training. Tune in as we share personal stories, explain leadership behavior and how to recognize what you can do better. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

What a high energy interview! Join me and Nate as we share the mic with a special guest Haley the Fabricator. We discuss finding your craft, women in the trades and the new generation in the trades. @haleythefabricator @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

It's necessary to take time off, detach and reenergize. But when is it a good time? Join me and Nate on this weeks episode as we discuss time off, being intentional about it and having a team that will support you.

This week I have back on the mic my brother Matt Huite. We discuss his experience of working IN & ON the business, leadership struggles, growth vs expansion, building the team and a multitude of other real life examples of being successful and continuing to grow. IG @thetradesmanexperience E [email protected] W thetradesmanexperience.com

Most businesses don't say NO to clients because they don't know they should. Join me on this weeks podcast as we discuss how to say no or how to create options for your clients so everybody wins. @thetradesmanexperience [email protected] thetradesmanexperience.com

What does it take to be better? Constant self evaluation. Want to know how to do it? Join us on this weeks episode. Learn how to evaluate and prepare to be better tomorrow than you are today. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com [email protected]

If you are a young leader, a new leader or a young new leader, join Nate and I this week as we share and dissect the best definition of Leadership. We share real life examples and lay out a way to make you more effective as a new leader. IG @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 FB The Tradesman Experience & Podcast E [email protected] W thetradesmanexperience.com

Join Nate, Theresa, Becca, Amanda and myself as we share our experiences, struggles and best take aways from the 75 Hard challenge. From physical transformations to mental toughness this is a wide ranging and hilarious conversation that should inspire you to start doing better RIGHT NOW!

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