The Tradesman Experience

Creating The Experience with Eddy Oneil

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Eddy Oneil, founder of Poseidon Construction & Services.  We discuss business, Subcontractor relationships, and creating th...

Maturing in the Skilled Trades with Daniel Perea

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation has been a long time coming.  In the virtual studio is Daniel Perea, owner of Apex Welding.  In this conversation, Daniel shares h...

More Chickenshit Leadership

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a long time since we dove into this topic!  Since several years have passed we decided to revist the topic of chickenshit leadership.  Thi...

GSD #39 BURNOUT

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout is a symptom. 

TruPros with Greg Giroux

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How important are profits?  How do you calculate profits?  What is financial discipline?  This week in the virtual studio is my friend Greg Giroux,...

Don't Start a Business

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to start a business?  Should you start a business?  This week we dive into the discussion of starting a business and if it's worth...

GSD #38 STOP COMPLAINING

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not everyone gets a trophy

Leveraging Social Media with Mitch Smedley

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I sit down in the virtual studio with Mitch Smedley.  Mitch is the owner of Smedley Plumbing, founder of Trade Wins Consulting and runs ...

GSD #37 Chicken or the Egg

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What came first in business, the sale or operations? 

Whatever It Takes

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'll do whatever it takes!   That's something we say or hear people say.  But what does that mean??   This week we dive into that question and sh...

All Things Business with Pete Neubig

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a phenominal conversation!! This week I have the privledge to inteview Pete Neubig.  Pete is founder of VPM Solutions, a fellow podcaster, and a...

GSD #36 ACCOUNTABILITY & EXPECTATIONS

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you need to have a successful relationship? 

Beards, Bourbon & Podcasting

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a lot of fun! We are joined by Joel Potter, host of Bourbon & Ballistics Podcast and Co-Owner of First Line Ballistics, and we talk about...

GSD #35 SHOWING UP

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you show up everyday? How do you show up after a loss? How do you show up after a win?

Remote Team Members with Joni Wolfswinkel

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Joni Wolfswinkel.  Joni is a realestate investor, entreprenuer, podcaster and a GSDMF.   This is a wide ranging coversati...

JobTread with Eric Fortenberry

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by Eric Fortenberry, Founder and CEO of JobTread.  If you want to have a successful business then you have to have successful s...

GSD #34 SKILLS

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What skills do you have?  What skills do you need?   What is Skill Stacking??

Interpretation of Delegation

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How would you define delegation?  This week we unpack what delegation means, how to achieve it and what it takes as a leader to do so.   @natenewto...

GSD #33 COACHING

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about coaching!

Round 2 of Green Tree Bookkeeping

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Back by popular demand we have Gina Malvestuto, owner of Green Tree Bookkeeping  We continue our conversation of knowing your numbers.  What is brea...

Leadership Through Football

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with two highschool football coaches Kyle and Morgan.  These are two men that Nate coached under during the season at Douglas H...

R.O.I.

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is your ROI?

BOOMNATION

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Please welcome BOOMNATION to the show!  In this episode I sit down with Brent and David as they share the ideas, the purpose and the work that they a...

GSD #32 RESET

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rest, Recovery & Reset are a part of training and growth.  

Scaling Your Business with Steve Rozenberg

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Growing your business, scaling your business and delegation are very very difficult.  So how do we do it?   This week I am joined by Steve Rozenber...

GSD #31 RESOLUTIONS

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No one care about your New Year's Resolutions. 

Restructuring

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When do you know it's time to restructure?  This may be your habits, your attitude, your business or your operations.  Join us this week as we discu...

GSD #30 WANTS & NEEDS

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you invest in what you need or spend money on what you want?

Green Tree Bookkeeping with Gina Malvestuto

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do you need a bookkeeper?  This week we jump down the rabbit hole of bookkeeping.  My guest is Gina Malvestuto, owner of Green Tree Bookkeeping....

GSD #29 BE PROFESSIONAL

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you define being a professional? 

Pay Structure & Raises

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you pay your team? How do you navigate your success? What are the growth opportunites in your business?  This week we answer these questions a...

Welding Business Owners Podcast

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sat down as guests on the Welding Business Owners Podcast with Kevin Johnson.  After our conversation last week we decided we had much m...

GSD #28 THOUGHTS

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you think about while you're driving?

Managing Operations with Kevin Johnson

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finding like minded people can end up in hours of conversation! This week our guest is Kevin Johnson, owner of JMW Specialty Welding and Fabrication, ...

GSD #27 PERMISSION

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Give yourself permission to win!!

No Excuses with Patrick Coyne III

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To often people seek out excuses instead of solutions.  This week we sit down with Patick Coyne III, owner of Desert Valley Landscapes, and dive into...

Young Pros with Nathan Cruz & Chance Smith

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What an exciting and wide ranging conversation this is!  Nate and I are joined this week by Nate Cruz and Chance Smith, owners of Sierra Timber Scape...

GSD #26 UNAPOLOGETICALLY

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Never apologize for being excellent. 

The Agreement

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you become a leader, manager, boss, team player, employee or anything that requires you to do something, you are entering into an agreement.  Th...

GSD #25 SIGNIFICANCE

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is your driving need?   We have 6 basic needs; Certainity, Uncertainty, Significance, Connection, Growth & Contribution.    Shifting to growt...

Million Dollar Wall

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In business there are several 'Walls' that you will hit.  The first is the $1,000,000 wall.   Although many companies never reach it, there must be...

Automation Integration

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we recap Fabtech 2023.  We discuss interactions, conversations and ALL of the new automation in the fabrication world.  Are we being repla...

GSD #24 INTENTIONALITY

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do it on purpose!!   Be aware.  Be mindful.  Be intentional.  Add this one thing to your life and it will change everything.   

Perseverance with Casey Bernard

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you give up to early?  How hard will you fight for the things that you want?  This week I sit down with Casey Bernard, owner of Fix It All, as he...

GSD #23 GOOD TIMBER

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Resistance builds strength.  Why do we seek comfort?  Why do we avoid conflict?   Good Timber by Douglas Malloch 1922

(March 1, 2020) Welcome to the Grind

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the most underrated quality of success. GRIT.  Listen in as we talk about the book GRIT, by Angela Duckworth,  and reveal...

Boundaries & Expectations

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You need boundaries in your life.  You need to know how to set clear expectations.  But what does that look and sound like?  This week we dive deep...

GSD #22 MONSTER

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you emoby the MONSTER MENTALITY??  Let's find out.....

When To Give Up

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the difference between FAILURE, QUITTING & GIVING UP?  This week we discuss these and work to answer the hard question, When should I give up...

GSD #21 Top 10 Books

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here are the books: Total Money Makeover 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Extreme Ownership Leaders Eat Last Leadership Strategies & Tactics Atomic H...

Think Like An Owner

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking like an owner is not a 'positional' thing.   This week we discuss how to embrace this mindset as an employee and an owner.   @thetradesma...

GSD #20 ETHOS

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is your Ethos?  What is your code of behavior?   Let's find out!!

Why I'm Here

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why I do what I do is a question I get often.  In this episode I finally take the time to answer it.  From early years, introduction to the trades, ...

GSD #19 Sins of Communication

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People often misuse Communication.  Join me as we go through 10 Sins of Communication and how they impact people. 

Death By Meeting

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some companies have too many meetings.  Some companies don't have enough meetings.  Most don't know how to structure a meeting.  This week we discu...

GSD #18 KEEP SWINGING

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Law of 5 is a lesson I learned early on from the writings and teachings of John Maxwell.  This week's GSD I unpack this lesson and discuss what h...

Sales

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sales are more simple than we make it! But the truth is you won't survive without it.  This week we dive into sales, communication and systems that w...

GSD #17 Oath of Growth

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recently heard the phrase 'Oath of Poverty' and it struck me!  Join me as I discuss the oath that we take with ourselves and how that shows up ever...

Head Hunting

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are looking for a top performer to add to your company, realize they are currently working.  This week we discuss what to look for, how to rec...

GSD #16 TOP 10

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the qualities of CHICKENSHIT LEADERSHIP?  Here is my list of the top 10 qualities that make up such a person. 

Ask Me Anything

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We made it to 200!  This week we celebrate with questions from the listeners.  Ranging from career choices, drug experiences, life and beard care, w...

GSD #15 EXECUTE EXECUTE

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Too often people fall in love with the idea, and neglect the process.   Build a plan and execute execute execute.  

War Room Conversations

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to increase the health of your culture you must have War Room Conversations!  This week we dive into what that looks like and how to crea...

GSD #14 MANAGERS

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People don't leave jobs, they leave leaders!

Operational Tolerance

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite quotes is "It's not what you preach, it's what you tolerate."  This week we discuss the things you tolerate in your business, in y...

GSD #13 A JUSTIFIED COMPLIMENT

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Someone's opinion of you is none of your business.   Be the writer of your own story, be the wolf among sheep and be the monster in the darkness.

Operational Excellence

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How well does your business operate?  Would it survive the school bus test?  This week we dive into operations of the business, keeping the human fa...

GSD #12 CAPACITY

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is your operating capacity?  What is your operating potential?  What is the difference?  Find out in this weeks GSD episode! @thetradesmanexpe...

Operational Capacity

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the operational capacity of your team?   Do we create unrealistic expectations for their performance? Why don't they care as much as I do? ...

GSD #11 GET FIT

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You need to be fit in multiple areas of your life.   Physical, Relationship, Financial, Mental, Social.   They all compliment each other and will ...

The Client Gets A Vote

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We try to make a perfect plan, then immediately it goes to hell.  This week we discuss the concept of Everyone Gets A Vote.  The client, the weather...

GSD #10 CONSUMPTION

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are you consuming?  Social medai, sports statistics, alcohol, movies...   How much do you know about yourself compared to your favorite sports...

Accountable Growth

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is your growth plan?   What should you do after onboarding?   How do you know what your team wants?   Join us this week as we answer these ...

GSD #9 THE TRUTH

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you lying to yourself?  Are you lying to others?  Are others lying to you?  Let's find out.  

Cultural Asset

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How are you adding value?  How are you leading others? Are you a cultural asset?   This week we dive into these questions and more on how to become...

Change Your Story with Tom Reber

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 to...

GSD #8 BE DECISIVE

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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.  @thetradesmanexperi...

Toxic Masculinity

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 int...

GSD #7 A NICE GUY

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a nice guy or a good man?  Listen to the week's GSD episode!

A Broken Ship

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

GSD #6 NON-NEGOTIABLES

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 no...

GSDMF with Holden Jacklin

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

GSD #5 Habits & Routines

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the difference between a habit and a routine? Find out on this week's GSD episode. @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetrade...

Performance Guilt

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

GSD #4 BEHAVIOR

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

A Disappointing Result

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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?   ...

GSD #3 GLORY DAYS

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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? ...

Confidence In Your Worth

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having confidence is what you charge is important.  This week Nate and I discuss knowing your worth, building confidence, communicating with the clie...

GSD #2 REPUTATION

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 my...

Mental Health with Aaron Witt

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"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...

GSD #1 GOALS

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 under...

The Role of the Client

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations are something we talk about a lot!. This week we discuss what that looks like from the client's perspective a...

DO YOUR JOB

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 & r...

Not Enough Help

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 reconstru...

Building A Team

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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? W...

Sanity Projects w/Nick Bezates

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome back Nick Bezates!  In this wide ranging coversation we discuss specializing your craft, managing burnout, morning routines and ...

Wear Less Hats w/Deryk Garrett

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 gu...

One Thing Marketing w/Brittany Murphy

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Operational Captivity

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a difference between 'Out Growing' people and leaving people behind.  This week, solo in the studio, I discuss operational & leadership capt...

Leadership Equity

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...