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The Tradesman Experience

A show built for Tradesmen, by Tradesmen. We dive into all aspects of business including leadership, team building and adding value to the marketplace. Join us as we share stories, strategies and tactics along with interviews and real life experiences as a Tradesman.
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Episodes

The Art of Business

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, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 154

Morality Distortion

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, 202259 minSeason 3Ep. 153

The Pain of Leadership

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, 202237 minSeason 3Ep. 152

Perfection VS Progression

"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, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 151

Planning to Grow

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, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 150

Emotional Maturity

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, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 149

Intentional Growth with Garrett Daniels

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, 20221 hr 39 minSeason 3Ep. 148

Walk Me Through Your Plan

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, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 146

Stay the Course

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, 202242 minSeason 3Ep. 145

Life Coach for Tradeswomen

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, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 144

Busy or Productive

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, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 143

The Next Gen with Sabrina Casey

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, 20222 hrSeason 3Ep. 142

Badass Tradie Ladies

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, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 141

Imposter Syndrome

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, 202228 minSeason 3Ep. 140

Culture Building with Garrett Hires

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, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 139

Leadership Maturity

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, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 138

Dead End Job

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, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 137

(REVISED) A Hostage Situation

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, 202245 minSeason 3Ep. 136

IG Live Q&A

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, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 135

Get To Know YOURSELF!

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, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 134

Top 5 Ingredients

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, 202234 minSeason 3Ep. 133

Vendor Relations with DJ

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, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 132

Control the Relationship

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, 202257 minSeason 3Ep. 131

Pay Your Dues

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, 202242 minSeason 3Ep. 130

Own Your $H!T

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, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 129

Just Fight About It

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, 202248 minSeason 3Ep. 128

Man in the Arena

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, 202225 minSeason 3Ep. 127

Harden The F^@K Up!

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, 202251 minSeason 3Ep. 126

Lost in the Vision

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, 202246 minSeason 3Ep. 125

Welding & Whiskey

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, 20221 hr 58 minSeason 3Ep. 124
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