Why Smart People In the Skilled Trades Learn Online: Utradie

Send us a textEvery skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE — Use code SH5 for 5% off!🎧 In this episode:Welcome back to Sparky Life, the podcast for those who build, wire, and power the world — and those who dare to rebuild the systems that train them.This week, Lia is joined by Marc Webb, founder of YouTradie, a global mentorship and certification platform created by tradespeople, for tradespeople. From muddy boots to tech start-up visionary, Marc shares his story of frustration, burnout, and a big idea: What if there was a way to fix the broken system of trades training?💥 Inside this episode:Why the “trial by fire” model of trades training is failingHow YouTradie is empowering workers with mobile certification portfoliosHow burnout, poor mentorship, and weak onboarding cost us talentThe silent crisis of tradespeople feeling trapped after 20 yearsWhy white-collar platforms like LinkedIn don’t serve the blue-collar worldThe potential for global trades travel and workforce exchangeHow certified mentorship could become a side hustle for skilled workersThe emotional burden of providing, switching paths, and starting overWhy both men and women need independence through skilled tradesFrom career reinvention to international opportunity, this episode is about building the future of the trades from the inside out. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to level up, or feeling stuck — this one’s for you.⸻⏱ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome to Sparky Life00:52 – Why Trades Training Is Broken02:12 – Meet Marc Webb, Founder of YouTradie05:11 – What Is YouTradie?07:09 – From Field to Management: Marc’s Journey08:48 – When Skill Isn’t Enough Without Communication10:57 – The Moment That Sparked a Movement13:40 – Making Mentorship a Monetizable Skill17:04 – Why a Global Workforce Exchange Could Change Everything22:00 – LinkedIn ≠ Blue Collar28:00 – Why Tradespeople Undersell Themselves34:00 – Gatekeeping, Scarcity, and the Knowledge Hoard38:00 – A Call for Collaboration Over Competition43:00 – Creating Safe Spaces for Real Feedback46:30 – Why Education Is the Key51:00 – Supporting Women in Trades & Financial Independence55:00 – The Power of “Just Starting”59:00 – How This Platform Could Change Lives (Globally)👇 Follow for more blue collar badassery every Thursday!SPARKY LIFE Podcast on SPOTIFYSPARKY LIFE Podcast on APPLE👇 WATCH the episodes on YOUTUBE!SPARKY LIFE on YOUTUBE⸻📲 Stay Connected:Instagram: @sparkylifeofliaTikTok: @sparkylifeoflia⸻🛠 Huge thanks to our sponsor: SupplyHouseGet the best tools & supplies → supplyhouse.com/t-mUse code SL5 for 5% off!Support the show

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