Built for the Trades

Built for the Trades

Hosted by: Dan Dowdy

How do you build a successful trade company? Find out how other trade company owners are finding success.

Episodes

Recap with Dan Dowdy: Valuing People Over Profit

Season #1

In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, host Dan Dowdy recaps his recent interview with Justin Carrol of P1 Service Group. Justin’s mission is to value people first to enhance lives, and in this recap Dan...
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Valuing People Over Profit

Season #1

In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, host Dan Dowdy welcomes Justing Carrol of P1 Services to the show. Dan and Justin discuss what it looks like to grow a valuable home service company. Justin also...
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Recap with Dan Dowdy: How To Build Trust In The Trades

Season #1

In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, host Dan Dowdy, recaps his recent interview with Terry Petrovick of Team Wow Media. One of the fundamental leadership principles that stood out during the interview...
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How To Build Trust In The Trades

Season #1

In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, host Dan Dowdy welcomes Terry Petrovick Team Wow Media. Dan and Terry discuss what the next generation looks like for building trust in the trades. They will also...
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Three Steps to Attract and Retain Top Team Members

Season #1

In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, host Dan Dowdy covers the three steps to attract and retain top team members for your company and why the “this is the way we’ve always done it” is not as...
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How the Trades Can Benefit from Diversifying with Women and Minorities

Season #1

In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, host Dan Dowdy welcomes Allie Perez with George Plumbing Company in San Antonio. Dan and Allie discuss the traction to be gained by diversifying the trades with...
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How To Recruit In The Trades Using Social Media

Season #1

In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, host Dan Dowdy welcomes Levi Torres with High Five Plumbing in Denver. Levi is doing something that is ahead of the times when it comes to using social media to...
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How to Reduce Your Stress and Have a Clear Vision In Your Life and Business

Season #1

In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, host Dan Dowdy welcomes Stephen Christopher with Wit Digital. Dan and Stephen discuss reducing stress, getting more clear on where you're going, and being able to...
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How Built For The Trades Got Started

Season #1

In this episode, our Founder Dan Dowdy shares his story of where he came from and how Built For The Trades got started. Dan is a second-generation tradesman, growing up in the family business, learning about hard...
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Building Generational Companies with Core Values In Mind

Season #1

In this episode with Dan Dowdy, he interviews Chris Cline from Yochim Plumbing, who is a Founding Member here at Built For The Trades. Dan and Chris chat about their experiences with being second-generation tradesmen...
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Appreciation: The Undervalued Tool in Employee Retention

Season #1

In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, host Dan Dowdy, welcomes Michael Sauer from Scorpion to the show. Dan and Michael talk about employee retention attracting great team members, how to curb The Great...
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Creating the Next Generation of Skilled Tradesman

Season #1

In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, host Dan Dowdy welcomes Brant Martin with Martins Rod and Customs. Dan and Brant talk about bringing in the next generation of tradesmen and women and how to equip...
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