Back on the podcast this week is Tom Reber, founder of The Contractor Fight. We dive into what it means to 'change your story'. From fitness to toxic masculinity, 3 steps to change your story, to identifying where you are, this conversation is aggressive and wide ranging. thecontractorfight.com thetradesmanexperience.com @thecontractorfight @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Jun 05, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 185
To often people don't make a decision. They are not confident in what they want or who they are. Be a MONSTER and be decisive. @thetradesmanexperience
Jun 01, 2023•6 min•Season 4Ep. 184
What is toxic masculinity? Does it really exist? Is there an attack on masculinity? This week we answer these questions and many more. We dive into the different roles of provider, supporter and protector as well as share our own faults as men. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
May 29, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 183
Are you a nice guy or a good man? Listen to the week's GSD episode!
May 25, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 182
Most of the time a Partnership is that ship that doesn't sail. Why is this? Join me on this conversation about asking hard question, building strong partners & understanding the level of accountability that it takes to own a buisness. @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
May 22, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 181
What are things about you that you will not compromise on? Do your non-negotiables conflict with your values? Do you judge others based on your non-negotiables? Find out on this week's GSD episode.
May 18, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 180
We all know that one person that just figures it out and gets it done. Doesn't need permission, doesn't make excuses and doesn't complain. This week we have in the studio Holden Jacklin, a Get Shit Done Mother Fucker as Nate describes him. From amplifying your talent to learning patience, this conversation is full of good info. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
May 15, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 4Ep. 179
What is the difference between a habit and a routine? Find out on this week's GSD episode. @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
May 11, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 178
How often do you feel like you're not working hard enough? In this episode I discuss the struggle of performance guilt. Between finding things to do to fill your time and vacation discipline, there are often times we stay bust to feel productive. @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
May 08, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 177
People believe what they see, not what they hear. What does your behavior say about you? Does your behavior align with your words? Find out on this week's Get Shit Done episode. @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
May 04, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 176
This week we dive into a question about micro-managing. Is your team working to accomplish the result or are they working to not disappoint you? Join us as week go down this path of leadership, self awareness, micro-managing & leveraging disappointment. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
May 01, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 175
Some people live in the present and plan for the future. Others live in a moment of the past often called the glory days. Are you one of those? Find out in this weeks Get Shit Done episode. @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexpereince.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Apr 27, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 174
Having confidence is what you charge is important. This week Nate and I discuss knowing your worth, building confidence, communicating with the client & overcoming the simple mistakes of selling. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 173
I found myself hiding behind my reputation because my ego told me to! This week on the GSD I share a recent story and hard questions I had to ask myself to move past a bad client. @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Apr 20, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 172
"In 2020, there were 1,008 deaths on American job sites, while approximately 5,500 construction workers died by suicide. Over 5X the rate of workplace fatalities... I can't walk onto a job site without safety mentioned, but rarely, if ever, do I hear about mental health." Aaron Witt, Feb 23, 2023. This week we have Aaron Witt of Dirt Talk on the show to discuss mental health. Aaron shares his introduction to the trades as we dive in to hard conversations, therapy, leadership and personal develop...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 171
On the first installment of Get Shit Done we are discussing GOALS! Such an overused term. Why does no one like goals? Because they don't understand them. Learn how to create them, chart the course, assess and course correct as needed. @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexpereince@gmail.com
Apr 13, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 170
Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations are something we talk about a lot!. This week we discuss what that looks like from the client's perspective and how to create that clarity. Communicating with clear expectations and sometimes drawing a line in the sand is necessary. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Apr 10, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 169
It's frustrating for Leaders when people quit their job over their own neglegence. This week is an unfiltered rant about lazy people, poor excuses & reasons managers exist. @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Apr 03, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 168
Too much work and not enough help is a common narrative in business today. This week we deconstruct that phrase, work to understand it and reconstruct a new narrative. Saying NO to jobs, attracting high performers & creating opportunites in your business are a few of the solutions to having better work and a better team. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Mar 27, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 167
This week it's just us on the mic. What does it take to build a team? Who needs to be your first hire? How do you create positions in the company? We aswer these questons, share our weekend birthday trip, laugh at our 'nerf war' stories and discuss the value of having quality friends. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 166
This week we welcome back Nick Bezates! In this wide ranging coversation we discuss specializing your craft, managing burnout, morning routines and defining the day. Check him out on Instagram @bezatesn @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 165
This week Nate is back in the studio and we have a special guest (virtually). Deryk Garrett, owner of Hot Shot Speciality Welding, is a returning guest from episode 58. We discuss what he has learned over the past two years, how his team has grown, what shifts he has made with his business and the importance of delegation. @hot_shot_welding @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 4Ep. 164
How important is marketing your business? How would you define marketing? This week we answer these questions and a bunch more in this wide ranging conversation with Brittany Murphy from One Thing Marketing. As a company that specializes in working with skilled trade companies, they understand how to work with you in a way that will compliment your business and growth. onethingmarketing.net brittany@onethingmarketing.net @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@g...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 4Ep. 163
There is a difference between 'Out Growing' people and leaving people behind. This week, solo in the studio, I discuss operational & leadership captivity. What does it mean when someone can't grow anymore? What are some of the factors that constitute a person's behavior? These questions and many more are discussed in this weeks episode Operational Captivity. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com...
Feb 20, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 162
When we get questions, we give answers. This week comes from one of our listeners and falls as a good follow up to last weeks podcast. Nate and I discuss how to build LEADERSHIP EQUITY, how to spend LEADERSHIP EQUITY and why it is necessary to create before you start pushing your agenda. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 161
Leadership does not mean authority. This week we discuss understanding the capacity of leadership and how that impacts someones position. Often times a person operating in a number 1 position, may be a better fit for a number 2 or number 3 postion. There needs to be leaders on all levels. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Thank you for being on this journey with us! Thank you for the continued support and growth. It has been awesome! This week we reflect on our 3 year journey and side bar with random conversations. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 158
This week we have two guests in the studio, Ken & Shelace Shoemaker. What does it take to compete on a World Stage? Shelace shares her story of working, training and competing on the Olympia Stage as an IFBB Pro. We discuss discipline, teamwork, nutrition, mindset and a wide range of topics in this amazing coversation. @shelace_ifbbpro @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com...
Jan 16, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 157
This week we share lessons learned, some of our favorite podcasts, books and top moments of 2022. Thank you for an amazing year!! @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com Youtube - The Tradesman Experience
Jan 09, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 156
To be a great leader you must know when and how to follow. This week we discuss what this looks like and how to use it to elevate your leadership. @the tradesmanexperience @natenewton87 thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperience@gmail.com Youtube - The Tradesman Experience
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 155