There is an art to business, your craft, to communication and to leadership. This week we share a definition of Art and what it really looks like in business. Checkout the podcast on Youtube. Subscribe to The Toolbox. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 154
How do you define right and wrong? Where does your moral compass point? How do you measure the behavior of others? This week we dive into answering these questions, define morality and share our experiences and stories in discovering our meaning of rightousness. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Dec 19, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 153
What does it take to be a high performing leader? This week I walk through the difficulties of becoming a leader. You have to understand the expectations, aknowledge the sacrifices & be willing to commit to it every day. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Dec 12, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 152
"It's not about perfection, it's about progression." If you have worked with me at all this is something you here me say often. This week we dive into a little better understanding of what it means and how to use it as a tool for building success. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com The Tradesman Experience Youtube Channel
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 151
With the end of the year approaching, most people are scrambling to get things done. You should be planning for next year. This week we discuss the different growth plans you need to have. The company, the systems, the people and the market all need to be looked at when deciding where you want to go. Develop a growth plan and do it on purpose. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 150
Behavior is the defining factor of successful people. This week we take a deep dive into the character qualities of emotional maturity. Between having emotional awareness, discipline & boundaries, we lay out a list of necessary behaviors to acheive emotional maturity. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 149
Joining me this week is Garrett Daniels, owner/operator of R&D Fabworks in Northern Kentucky. Garrett shares his story of getting into the trades, starting a buisness and making the decision to invest in himself as a leader. We also dive into his experience with the leadership coaching and the opportunities it has created for him and his family. @rndfabworks @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 148
5 words that will change everything about your leadership, your team and your business. This week we discuss delegation, setting the expectation and what those phrases really mean. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 146
New updates about The Tradesman Experience! What does it take to stay the course? This week I dive into 5 steps to help you chart the course, identify the non-negotiables & stay the course. Communicate Connection Creation Commitment Consistency Check out The Tradesman Experience YouTube channel IG @thetradesmanexperience E thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com W thetradesmanexperience.com...
Oct 24, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 145
Virtually in the studio this week from Australia is Louise Azzopardi. Louise is a Life Coach for Tradeswomen. We discuss her experience in the trades, how to ask hard questions and what the internal dialouge should be for growing. Please reach out to Louise if you have any questions on her coaching or how she can work with you. @louiseazzopardicoaching @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 144
This week it's back to normal for one episode. Nate and I discuss the difference of being 'busy' vs being 'productive'. Too often we create a story that we are busy because we are supposed to be. We share our perspectives, opinions and some of the things we do to ensure we don't get wrapped up in the lie of being busy. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 143
As our series of Women in the Trades continues, this week we share our conversation with Sabrina Casey, a heavy diesel mechanic out of Oregon. At 24 years old she brings a new perspective of her generation. Stories of trials, failures, frustrations and victories all told over a glass of whiskey fill this episode with nuggets of information. Sabrina's TikTok is dieselbabe97 @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com...
Oct 03, 2022•2 hr•Season 3Ep. 142
This week we sit down with an all woman fab team out of Reno. This whiskey laced conversation is packed full of banter, laughs and dick jokes. On the mics are Kayla, Claire & Sami. They share their stories of getting into the trades, battles they face daily and ultimately how to win in the trades. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetraesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Just returning for The Contractor Fight conference in Denver, I wanted to share some of my experiences and observations. As I witnessed and spoke with other contractors this week one of the topics that kept coming up was that they didn't feel like they deserved their success. This week I jump into Imposter Syndrome and some of the ways to navigate through it and work towards success. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com...
Sep 19, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Developing opportunity, growth and a culture require leadership. This week we sit down with Garrett Hires, the team leader and shop foreman for Battle Born Welding. He shares his story from growing up with a mechanic father, becoming a firefighter and moving into welding. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 @hires thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 139
The greatest common factor to successful teams, compainies and people is LEADERSHIP. Being a common topic, we jump on the idea of leadership maurity and share stories about some of our favorite people. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 138
What is a Dead End Job? This week we work to answer that question. Navigating the conversation throught mindset, poverty, stupidity and lack of awareness Nate & I share our opinions and advice on resolving the problem of a dead end job.
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Too often the growth and development of companies, teams, relationships and people are held hostage. This solo episode, and revised from its original broadcast, I discuss what behaviors to look for, what a relationship of growth looks like and identify the things in your life that is preventing you from being successful. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Aug 23, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Thanks to everyone that joined me on the Q&A. Discussing the self standard along with answering the quesions. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 135
Self awareness is difficult. It takes humility, purpose and discipline. This week we jump into the most important ingredient to great leadership. We ask hard questions and discuss the internal conversation you have to have to be a successful leader. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 134
Solo this week on the mic I disuss the coaching, the toolbox and dive into what 5 things every business needs to succeed. Please leave a review, a rating and share our podcast. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Aug 01, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 133
This week we sit down in the studio with our friend DJ and discuss the importance of building quality working relationships between vendors and contractors. They share their current working relationship, how they created it and what conversations they have to continue to improve. A big thanks to DJ and Burns Machinery! @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 132
What is the quality of your relationship with your business, your position in the company or the company you work for? This week these are the quesitons that we dive into. We share our stories, perspective and opinions on how to improve this in your life. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Jul 18, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Success is never owned it is only rented and the rent is due everyday. This week we discuss paying your dues and earning your spot in the trades. We share some of our stories and people we have witnessed get it right and wrong. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Jul 11, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 130
The first half of this conversation we discuss the coaching program and The Toolbox. Then we dive into what it means to own your shit. Leadership is not a title or position. So what should you do if you are not an owner or someone in a leadership position? This week we share experiences from our past and help layout a path for growth and success even if you do not want to promote. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 129
This week Nate and I discuss the importance of working together with other people in the other trades. We talk about how to communicate, developing a healthy job site and how to be accountable for your schedule. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Jun 27, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 128
This weeks episode starts off with an exerpt from a speech by Theodore Roosevelt in 1910. It's important to know who you are listening to. Make sure you celebrate yourself. Recognize when you need to go it alone. @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Jun 20, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Why are so many people soft? What does it mean to have more grit? This week we dive into a conversation that comes from a quetion through the world of social media. How do you build GRIT into people? Nate and I discuss how to culitivate that out of people. But at the end of the day you have it or you don't. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Jun 13, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Having a Vision is important. Setting goals is important. But what happens when you become overwhelmed or distracted by the goal. This week we discuss our own struggles with staying focused and disciplined. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Jun 06, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 125
Back together on the mic is Nick Coleman with Eagle Point Welding and my brother Matt with Battle Born Welding. They sit down with me and Nate as we laugh, joke, discuss the real struggles of business and go through a bottle of whiskey @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
May 30, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Season 3Ep. 124