This week we have Colton McCormack , a diesel mechanic and host of Certified Wrench Podcast , joining us from the Lone Star State. He gives us some insight into what it's like being a heavy equipment tech and what's involved in keeping the iron up and running...along with plenty of jokes about Vaseline... Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Ric...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 19
This week we have Matt's buddy, Steve, on the podcast to discuss the in's and out's of being a plumber. Steve is a union plumber, he's also a certified welder and a foreman doing commercial construction running smaller jobs. Hope you guys enjoy the episode! Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business,...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 18
This week we are joined by Albert, known as SoldierofDirt81 on Instagram. Albert runs a track loader in San Antonio, Texas. We talk about how he got into the industry as well as the in's and out's of track loaders. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and Matt is a general contractor....
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 17
This week Jackson Alonzo joins us to discuss how the trades are a great career path for people with learning disabilities. For those who struggle in a traditional learning environment, the skilled trades can be an awesome path to a very lucrative career. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business, an...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 16
On this episode we get to sit and chat with Rick....version 2. Rick brings in his buddy to talk about what it's like to be a farmer and what they do outside of the obvious things like planting and harvesting. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and Matt is a general contractor....
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 15
This week we discuss how to go about having difficult conversations with your superiors on the job. Communication is terrible in the trades and sometimes it can be hard to start the dialog with a foreman or superintendent. We also discuss why it may be appropriate to leave an employer and when to make that call. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creat...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 14
This week Bryan's dad, David Furnace , joins the podcast to discuss how to manage debt as you grow your company. What is good vs. bad debt? What do you do when you get in over your head? From there we move on to discuss techniques for marketing your business effectively. Matt also officially becomes the third chair on the show! Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator a...
Dec 07, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 13
This week we hang with Rick's friend, Matt as we discuss the age-old argument: is Redbull or Monster the better energy drink? We then get into Matt's history in the trades and how he went about starting his business. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and Matt is a general contractor....
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 12
This week we discuss the worst jobsite accidents we have been around. From a crane collapse to trench cave in's we talk about crazy situations that have occurred on the job. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and Matt is a general contractor....
Nov 23, 2021•51 min•Ep. 11
On this week's episode we speak with Daniel Fisher from the Associated Equipment Distributors . Daniel is a lobbyist that resides in DC and is very knowledgeable on the in's and out's of the bill. Scott Finch also joins the show for the first time to help discuss the many topics we cover. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/ope...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 10
This week we discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of starting in and out of the union when getting into the skilled trades. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and Matt is a general contractor....
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 9
This week we pick the brain of Aaron Witt , Chief Dirt Nerd at Build Witt . We talk about everything from the importance of office space to what was going through his mind as he rolled his skid steer. Later we get into some of the problems plaguing the skilled trades when it comes to workforce development. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Ri...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8
This week we talk about what's involved when going to start a company in the trades. Whether you are starting from scratch or moving your side hustle over to being a full-time gig, we've got some basics to get you going in the right direction. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and Matt is a...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 7
Bryan and Rick are both down with Covid. Today we talk about what our experiences were like as well as the state of the country when it comes to the conversation about Covid. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and Matt is a general contractor....
Oct 19, 2021•57 min•Ep. 6
Today we discuss whether or not people should be able to smoke in the skilled trades. The conversation devolves into porta-john stories... Sorry guys, we are children... Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and Matt is a general contractor....
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 5
On today's episode we discuss the generational gap we are experiencing in the skilled trades currently. We talk about some potential causes as well as how we can help bridge the gap between the older and newer generations. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and Matt is a general contractor....
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 3
Today we discuss what someone should expect before getting into the trades. We try to cover some of the realistic conversations you should have before getting into the skilled trades before covering all of the great aspects of becoming a tradesmen. Donate and support the show!
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 4
On today's episode we discuss how each of us got into the industry and a bit of our work history. Are we qualified to be talking? You decide... Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and Matt is a general contractor....
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 1
In today's episode we discuss some of the features of Case's new TV620B CTL Skid Steer as well as talk about some other Case machines. Donate and support the show! Sweat & Grime is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. Bryan is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, Rick is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and Matt is a general contractor....
Oct 01, 2021•54 min•Ep. 2
