Built for the Trades

Overview Dan Dowdy from Built for the Trades outlines a six-step approach to hiring the right talent for a plumbing business: Discussions The overview provided is a summary of a video by Dan Dowdy from Built for the Trades. The video outlines a six-step approach to successfully hiring the right talent for a plumbing business.  Here's an overview of the six steps: Attracting the Right Candidates: C...

Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades channel, the focus is on continuously improving leadership skills. The distinction between leading and managing is highlighted, with leadership emphasized as being about influence rather than just accountability. Viewers are encouraged to understand that leadership goes beyond formal management roles and involves how one carries themselves and i...

Overview In this episode of Built for the Trades, host Dan Dowdy introduces three simple steps to ignite motivation and inspire excellence within your team. He begins by highlighting a common pitfall among business owners and managers: relying solely on monetary incentives to motivate their team members, which often leads to frustration when it proves insufficient. Recognizing that everyone is uni...

Overview In this podcast episode, the Built of the Trades channel focuses on empowering leaders in the trades industry by delving into the crucial topic of developing emotional intelligence as a plumbing business leader. The host, with over 20 years of experience in the plumbing industry, introduces their coaching program aimed at helping business owners maximize their leadership potential. Emotio...

Overview In this episode of Built for the Trades, host Dan Dowdy emphasizes the critical role of leading by example in plumbing business leadership. He highlights that leadership extends beyond giving orders, requiring leaders to embody desired values and work ethic. Through a cautionary tale, a successful plumber recounts how his complacency led to slacking off, arriving late, and neglecting his...

Overview In today's discussion, we will delve into the significance of providing constructive feedback within a team environment. By engaging in these crucial conversations, not only can team members grow and develop, but the overall success and growth of the company are also positively impacted. Without constructive feedback, individuals may stagnate, hindering their progress and potential for ad...

The episode provides guidance on effectively delegating tasks in a plumbing business to facilitate growth and scalability. Dan Dowdy, with years of experience in the plumbing industry, emphasizes the importance of delegation for business owners who find themselves overwhelmed with day-to-day tasks. The process involves identifying tasks that can be delegated, establishing the value of one's time,...

The challenge of not understanding your leadership style primarily manifests in being overly one-sided in your approach. This can result in two potential outcomes: either your team disregards you, leading to a lack of respect, or you attract individuals who are solely motivated by monetary gain, merely going through the motions and relying on you for every decision. Consequently, this may lead to...

Discipline versus motivation: Discipline entails completing necessary tasks to achieve significant goals even on days or at times when you lack motivation. Motivation, on the other hand, involves pursuing actions aligned with your life's overarching goals when you do feel motivated. While motivation initiates your efforts, discipline sustains your progress even during challenging times. In today's...

In the third segment of the episode "Lead by Example," Dan Dowdy and Nathan Glass delve into Leading Through Adversity, covering: Elaborating on each concept: 1. **Positive Attitude**: Maintaining a positive attitude involves adopting an optimistic outlook towards life, challenges, and interactions. It means cultivating a mindset that sees opportunities in difficulties, remains hopeful amidst setb...

In the second segment of the episode "Lead by Example," Dan Dowdy and Nathan Glass delve into Intellectual Intelligence, covering: 1. Saying No and Boundaries: This refers to the ability to assert oneself by declining requests or opportunities when necessary. It involves setting personal or professional boundaries to maintain balance, manage workload, and prioritize tasks effectively. 2. Problem S...

In this episode, Dan Dowdy and Nathan Glass discuss effective leadership through leading by example. They emphasize the following key principles: 1. **Self-Awareness**: Leaders should exhibit self-awareness by recognizing and managing their emotions effectively. This includes understanding strengths, weaknesses, and emotional triggers. 2. **Empathy and Active Listening**: Effective leaders show em...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Built for the Trades podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have my co-host, Nathan Glass, join me for a deep dive into niche marketing and business development. We'll be sharing valuable insights on defining your vision, establishing your niche, and creating the perfect avatar for your business. Plus, we'll explore some dos and don'ts when narrowing do...

In a recent conversation between Dan Dowdy and Brandon from Live Oak Bank, they explored the bank's various services to help small businesses in the trades industry grow through leadership development. Live Oak Bank specializes in providing small loans to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC businesses using the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 7A loan program. This program enables financing based...

Welcome to the Built for the Trades Podcast! I'm your host, Dan Dowdy, and today we're recapping a fantastic interview with Chris Gutkes, the CEO of Island Elevator. Before we dive into the discussion, let's talk about leadership principles and how they can help you grow as a person and achieve success in both business and life.   Growing Yourself to Grow Your Business: At Built for the Trades, we...

Welcome to another captivating episode, Built For The Trades, a podcast that explores the essence of leadership development in the trades industry. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Gutkes, the fourth-generation elevator tradesman and esteemed president of Island Elevator in Long Island, New York. Chris takes us on a profound journey from growing up in an elevator family to serving in the Ar...

Welcome to the Built For The Trades podcast! Today, we will dive into the fundamental leadership principles discussed in a recent episode featuring Crystal from Lemon Seed Marketing. If you still need to listen to the episode, please pause and check it out. These recaps are designed to break down valuable insights and apply them to personal and professional growth concisely and effectively. Consis...

Welcome to the Built For The Trades podcast! I'm your host, Dan Dowdy, and today we're diving into a topic that's been on my mind and has been shared in recent talks. The title is "A Year of Two Paths," throughout this podcast; I aim to teach you what it looks like to take the hard, easy path of leading leaders. Before we delve into the concept of the two paths, let me remind you that Built For Th...

In the dynamic world of business, there are success stories that inspire, motivate, and shed light on the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. One such remarkable journey is that of Crystal, a businesswoman in the trades industry. This blog post will delve into the transcript of an insightful conversation with Crystal. She shares her experiences, lessons learned, and strategies that led her company...

Welcome back to the Built For The Trades podcast! In this final part of our three-part series, we will explore the importance of creating a team that excels and how leading by example and effective time management play a crucial role in achieving this goal. By implementing these strategies, you can cultivate a high-performing team that goes above and beyond their job description, ultimately leadin...

Welcome to the Built for Trades podcast with your host, Dan Dowdy. This three-part series will explore the steps to create a team that excels. Building a successful team is crucial for overcoming revenue plateaus, shifting culture, and maintaining quality work. However, many leaders face challenges such as lack of time, fear of leaving their comfort zone, and past negative experiences. This blog p...

Welcome to the Built for Trades Podcast, where our mission is to empower businesses through leadership development. In today's episode, we delve into the significance of building a strategic marketing strategy that not only drives growth but also maximizes return on investment (ROI). Join our host, Dan Dowdy, and his fellow team member, Nathan, as they explore the key elements of effective marketi...

Welcome to the Built Trace Podcast, where we are dedicated to helping you grow your business through leadership development. Whether it's your own business, organization, or leadership skills at home, our focus is to provide you with key takeaways from each episode that can be applied to your leadership journey. Leadership growth is a lifelong process, and there is no ultimate destination. With th...

Welcome to the Built of Trades podcast! I'm your host, Dan Dowdy, and today we will discuss the five steps that can help you leverage the recession to your advantage. But before we begin, I want to take a moment to ask our audience to like, subscribe, and share this podcast with a friend. At Built for the Trades, our mission is to support the growth of our listeners through leadership development,...

On this episode of Built of the Trades podcast! In this edition, our hosts, Dan Dowdy, and Nathan Glass, dive into an important topic that can transform how we approach our goals: the power of discipline. Drawing from an insightful interview with Josh Zolan, the CEO of Wendy City Equipment, the hosts emphasize the significance of discipline over motivation and provide practical steps to cultivate...