The Tradesman Experience
Episodes
Positional Leadership
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership does not mean authority. This week we discuss understanding the capacity of leadership and how that impacts someones position. Often ti...
3 Year Anniversary
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Discipline with Shelace Shoemaker
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 work...
Recap of 2022
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we share lessons learned, some of our favorite podcasts, books and top moments of 2022. Thank you for an amazing year!! @thetradesmanexperie...
FOLLOWSHIP
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Art of Business
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Morality Distortion
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Pain of Leadership
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 expectati...
Perfection VS Progression
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"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 ...
Planning to Grow
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Emotional Maturity
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Behavior is the defining factor of successful people. This week we take a deep dive into the character qualities of emotional maturity. Between havi...
Intentional Growth with Garrett Daniels
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, s...
Walk Me Through Your Plan
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
5 words that will change everything about your leadership, your team and your business. This week we discuss delegation, setting the expectation and...
Stay the Course
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, identi...
Life Coach for Tradeswomen
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Busy or Productive
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 stor...
The Next Gen with Sabrina Casey
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Badass Tradie Ladies
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Imposter Syndrome
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just returning for The Contractor Fight conference in Denver, I wanted to share some of my experiences and observations. As I witnessed and spoke wi...
Culture Building with Garrett Hires
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Developing opportunity, growth and a culture require leadership. This week we sit down with Garrett Hires, the team leader and shop foreman for Batt...
Leadership Maturity
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The greatest common factor to successful teams, compainies and people is LEADERSHIP. Being a common topic, we jump on the idea of leadership maurity...
Dead End Job
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is a Dead End Job? This week we work to answer that question. Navigating the conversation throught mindset, poverty, stupidity and lack of awar...
(REVISED) A Hostage Situation
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Too often the growth and development of companies, teams, relationships and people are held hostage. This solo episode, and revised from its original ...
IG Live Q&A
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to everyone that joined me on the Q&A. Discussing the self standard along with answering the quesions. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewto...
Get To Know YOURSELF!
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Self awareness is difficult. It takes humility, purpose and discipline. This week we jump into the most important ingredient to great leadership. ...
Top 5 Ingredients
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Vendor Relations with DJ
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down in the studio with our friend DJ and discuss the importance of building quality working relationships between vendors and contra...
Control the Relationship
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 quesi...
Pay Your Dues
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Own Your $H!T
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Just Fight About It
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Man in the Arena
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
Harden The F^@K Up!
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 worl...
Lost in the Vision
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a Vision is important. Setting goals is important. But what happens when you become overwhelmed or distracted by the goal. This week we d...
Welding & Whiskey
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Know Your Role
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roles and responsibilities are very misunderstood in business. This week Nate and I explain what they are, how to create them and apply expectations...
Your Idea Sucks
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am flying solo! So I am sharing my unedited thoughts about ideas and how they can prevent you from being successful. Thank you for the...
Hold My Beer Round 3
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a combination of beer and whiskey Nate and I sit down with our friend and team leader Nick Velotta. Grab a drink and join us through this journ...
Controlling Your Business
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The greatest complimant you can give your business is to be in control of your business. But what does that mean? This week Nate and I dicuss having...
Systematic Opportunity
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growth in a company is important, but that growth must come from creating opportunity. This week we discuss creating systematic growth for people on...
Emotional Intensity
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is Emotional Intensity? This week we dive into the idea of controlling your emotions and how to use them correctly. Emotional manipulation, e...
Tradie Ladies with Suni
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a guest on the show. Suni is owner and operator of Timberline Enterprises which is an excavation company in the valley. We dive in...
Tactics
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we piggy back off of the episode titled Gotta Be Strategic but dive into the necessities of being tactical. This is know as the 'HOW' of t...
Money Equals Freedom
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about money! This week Nate and I break the cardinal rule, we talk about money. We dive into our experiences of money, the perception of ...
Comfort Kills
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comfort is a something so many people strive for. Yet doing so has such a high cost. This episode we discuss the importance of being out of your comfo...
Gotta Be Strategic
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back together in person this week Nate and I sit down and discuss an important rule in business, Strategic Planning. We break down the perspective o...
HVAC & Whiskey
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, on the road, I am joined by 2 special guests. They both worked with me in the HVAC company. One is my youngest brother TJ and the other...
Firing a Client
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's difficult to know when to fire a client and often we allow things to go too far. This week Nate and I discuss how to help prevent firing a clie...
IG Live Q&A
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Nate and I jumped on to Instagram for a live Q&A session. Thanks to everyone that joined us. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperience the...
STOP SELLING!!
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing happens in buisness until a sale is made. This week we discuss the misunderstandings of what selling really is. We lay out the bullet poin...
Proud to be a Tradesman
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Nate and I discuss cancel culture, healthy eating, sunday night blues, monday morning depression and the importance of being proud to be in ...
Cost of Rework
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive into a very expensive operating cost of a business, rework. What is the percentage of rework? What is the contingency plan? Wh...
Motivation & Monsters
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss some of the current buzz words that are used to help people get shit done. Motivation, momentum, purpose & discipline are some ...
Why Managers Exist
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss an interesting question, Why do Managers exist? Nate and I sit down and explain the behaviors that encourage chickenshit leader...
2021/2022
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new year of The Tradesman Experience. This episode we discuss many broad topics reflecting on 2021 and some of the things you need to a...
Implementation or Death
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn't matter what you know, it only matters that you apply what you know. This week Nate sits down with two clients of The Tradesman Experience...
Leading Up
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership is not a position of authority. This week we revist this concept and discuss how to lead up from the bottom or the middle. Thanks to Brad...
Profit for Contractors with Liam Morin
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What drives financial success in business? What is the main cause of business failure? How can you overcome poor sales and no profit? Our guest th...
The 6 Laws Revisited
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we revisit the 6 laws as discussed in episodes 3&4. We share what we have learned about them, how we've applied them and our leadership jo...
Courage In The Darkness with Cam Hill
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is raw, dark and authentic. We are joined by Cam Hill, a welder and mental health advocate, to dicuss the reality of alcohol abuse, foo...
$600 An Hour
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Nate, my brother Matt and I all sit down share our stories of starting our businesses. We discuss single owner/operators, transitioning to...
Living Your Brand
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back on the mic with me this week is my good friend Lance Liggett founder and CEO of Thigh Huggers. Lance was on the podcast in Sept 2020 #33. Tha...
Dealing in Time
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flying solo this week on the podcast. I dive into who is stealing your time, or more importantly who are you giving your time to. The Coach The Pl...
The Old Way Of Doing Business
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the struggles between subcontractors and general contractors. What is the right way? What is the best way? Is the client winning?...
Business 101
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we jump into another suggestion from Instagram. Business 101. We discuss business planning, financial planning, market planning and the ...
C-19, Outreach & Workshops
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We finally open up (a little bit) about the pandemic, share our experience at the local high school welding class and brainstorm on ideas to create wo...
Nevada Builders Alliance with Aaron West
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Aaron West, the CEO of Nevada Builders Alliance. This converstion is packed full of information ranging from economics, pol...
Expectations & Toxicity
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What should you expect from the 'employee' side? What causes toxic work places? When should you leave? Join us this week as we answer these questi...
Best Idea Wins
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What should productive arguing look like in your company? Join us this week as we identify what you need to have, what leadership looks like in thes...
ATTITUDE AMBITION SKILLSET
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you need to progress in a company, a team or as a leader? Join us this week as we deconstruct Attitude Ambition & Skillset and help identify w...
Pay Yourself!
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What should owners pay themselves? This is a quesiton I recieve often. Nate and I dive into the mindset, idea and sacrifices of paying yourself as a...
Your Business Is Your Problem
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Nate and I dive into a question that was sent to us. We disuss all things Leadership, Teamwork and Sytems. Thank you to Josh Hewe...
88 cents a pound
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a brief story about one of the most impactful people I have ever met. @thetradesmanexperience thetradesmanexperience.com thetradesmanexperie...
Side Hustle Sacrifice with Adam Deuling
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Adam Deuling with Deuling Design. Strap in for this high energy conversation as we discuss starting a side hustle, taking the...
Random Conversation
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Exhaustion, stress, whiskey & random thoughts guide this weeks episode. Join Nate and myself as we discuss the importance of purpose over people alo...
Q&A
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the audio from our IG Live Q&A on 8/5/21. Thanks to everyone that joined us and submitted questions. I hope we were able to answer them and ...
The Battlefield of Business
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by both owners of Battle Born Welding Nate and Matt. Tune in as they share the wins and losses of business, leadership, hard d...
The Illusion of Communication
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that is has taken place." George Bernard Shaw. Join us this week as we discuss the benefi...
Mental Toughness with Travis Ortmayer
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be a World Class Athlete? Join me this week as I sit down with Worlds Strongest Man Competitor Travis Ortmayer. We dive into pu...
Stop Treading Water!
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week as I fly solo on the mic, I quickly dive into the false idea that hard work alone equals success. Join me as I layout a snapshot method to...
What's Your Plan?
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often we say things like "Business Plan", "Marketing Plan", "Financial Plan". This week we dive into what those mean and some of the nuts and bolts of...
No Participation Trophies
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Impatience is often confused as entitlement, however being soft and giving up is a weakness. This week we discuss an ever growing concern of the labor...
Corrective Measures
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we follow up from #74 where we discussed the things you need to have implemented before paying someone the BIG BUCKS. But what if you alre...
Do you own a JOB or a BUSINESS?
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Too many people start a 'business' and ultimately end up owning a job. Join me this week as I talk with founder and CEO of FieldPulse, Gabe Pinchev, a...
Not Worth The Money
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you pay someone what they ask and it doesn't work out? Who's fault is it? Join us this week as we discuss how to prevent this from...
Hold my Beer! Round 2
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of stories, laughs and amazing lessons. Back in the studio is my brother Matt and joining us for the first time is o...
Get Sticky!
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we welcome our friend Pat Pollifrone aka Big Sticky and the front man for the band Miller Holler (@miller.holler) to the show. ...
Systemic Problems
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to a business, everything is determined by leadership. Part of that leadership is having systems in place so the business can operate ef...
Meet Jeremme McGilvray
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jeremme McGilvray with Group West Construction. Jeremme joins us for a great conversation on new generations coming into the trades, job opport...
Teaching or Training
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nate and I discuss the difference of Teaching vs Training. Tune in as we share personal stories, explain leadership behavior and how t...
Haley The Fabricator
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a high energy interview! Join me and Nate as we share the mic with a special guest Haley the Fabricator. We discuss finding your craft, women in ...
Time Off On Purpose
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's necessary to take time off, detach and reenergize. But when is it a good time? Join me and Nate on this weeks episode as we discuss time off, bei...
In & On The Business
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have back on the mic my brother Matt Huite. We discuss his experience of working IN & ON the business, leadership struggles, growth vs exp...
Know to say NO
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most businesses don't say NO to clients because they don't know they should. Join me on this weeks podcast as we discuss how to say no or how to creat...
Evaluate & Prepare
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be better? Constant self evaluation. Want to know how to do it? Join us on this weeks episode. Learn how to evaluate and prepar...
Learn... Then Lead
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a young leader, a new leader or a young new leader, join Nate and I this week as we share and dissect the best definition of Leadership. ...
Change your Life in 75 days
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nate, Theresa, Becca, Amanda and myself as we share our experiences, struggles and best take aways from the 75 Hard challenge. From physical tran...
The Toolbox Edition 010
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
High Performers & Low Performers
Startups, Small Business & Small Town
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview my friend Rex Duncan. Join us in this wide ranging conversation as we discuss startups, business plans, outreach program...
Too Much Accountability
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In leadership you can take TOO MUCH ACCOUNTABILITY. Join Nate and I as we discuss real life situations about swinging too far to one side when it co...