Learnings and Missteps by Depth Builder

Today’s guest has the rare qualities that the trades industry needs and lacks. He’s a tradesman, a family man, and above all, a humble leader. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Ben Rymers, a Superintendent and electrician by trade. Ben is here to share the hardest lessons he’s learned throughout his extensive career in the trades, from a challenging 8-year-long appren...

Courageous Leaders aint scared to build vulnerability. When leaders like us take intentional steps to build our skills together we have found that the vulnerability grows exponentially. Check out the Emotional Bungee Jumpers and begin building your vulnerability muscle. Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D...

This thought is on complaining. More specifically its about redirecting the energy used to complain towards helping others. Have you ever thought to yourself "I really like talking to whats his name, his complaints are super valid" I choose to only complain about things that I am prepared to take action on. Deepen your self-awareness and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://...

This is a quick update of some adjustments that will be hitting the airwaves. You can expect a Monday Morning Hug every Monday and a medley of solo pods with our Host Jesse Hernandez and interviews with trades professionals. Deepen your self-awareness and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE)   Get on the path to Becoming...

Are you thinking of making a shift in your career, perhaps a shift to the trades? What’s holding you back from switching careers? Whatever it is, this conversation is bound to give you a push in the right direction.   Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Gloria Marie Fuentes, a Licensed Contractor, Trades Advocate, and Founder/Principal of GloJoy, a construction and real...

Are you thinking of making a shift in your career, perhaps a shift to the trades? What’s holding you back from switching careers? Whatever it is, this conversation is bound to give you a push in the right direction.   Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Gloria Marie Fuentes, a Licensed Contractor, Trades Advocate, and Founder/Principal of GloJoy, a construction and real...

What makes a great apprentice? How has technology advanced construction? What happens to builders who don’t adopt new technology? These are questions only a seasoned tradesperson can answer…   Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Clyde King, a construction professional and journeyman carpenter with United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. Clyde shares u...

What makes a great apprentice? How has technology advanced construction? What happens to builders who don’t adopt new technology? These are questions only a seasoned tradesperson can answer…   Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Clyde King, a construction professional and journeyman carpenter with United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. Clyde shares u...

Most plumbers you know are middle-aged men, am I right? Well, you’re about to hear from a young woman who’s transforming the skilled trades industry, making it a space for people of all ages and genders to find success and fulfillment.   Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Paige Knowles, aka Plumber Paige, a 20-year-old construction management student, business owner, s...

This 20-Year-Old Entrepreneur is Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople with Paige “Plumber Paige” Knowles Most plumbers you know are middle-aged men, am I right? Well, you’re about to hear from a young woman who’s transforming the skilled trades industry, making it a space for people of all ages and genders to find success and fulfillment. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and...

The trades can take you places you have never been before, including an international skilled trades competition!  Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps with Louise Azzopardi, a heavy vehicle mechanic turned life coach, mentor, and motivational speaker based in Sydney, Australia. Louise was the first woman to compete in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at the WorldSkills International Competiti...

The trades can take you places you have never been before, including an international skilled trades competition!  Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps with Louise Azzopardi, a heavy vehicle mechanic turned life coach, mentor, and motivational speaker based in Sydney, Australia. Louise was the first woman to compete in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at the WorldSkills International Competiti...

We got a special treat for you. I got to interview Lester Young on the OG Spotlight Livestream and his story moved me so I felt the need to share the conversation here. Lester's story is one of perseverance after spending 20 years in prison he is now walking in service to others. Taking the lessons he learned and paying it forward. Path 2 Redemption Website: https://path2redemption.org/about-...

Many of us fear turning our hobbies into a career will make us hate our hobbies… but today’s guest has figured out how to keep finding joy, creativity, and fulfillment in both. She’s learned how to make money from her passion and share her talents with the world, all while inspiring others to be creative and even join the trades themselves.  Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps as I w...

 Do you believe in the value of your workers? Do you believe that your employees are the most valuable asset of your company? Do you want to create systematic change in your company and feel more fulfilled at work? If so, join me in this episode of Learnings and Missteps as I welcome John Toups, Founder and CEO of MyeTracker, to talk about how to reduce turnover and increase job satisfaction for y...

No one’s path to success in the trades is linear. Many of us have had several different jobs and hurdles to jump over before finding the career that ‘clicks’ and truly fires us up. Speaking of fire, how would you like a peek into the world of a professional firestopper and life safety consultant? Join me on this episode of Learnings and Missteps as I welcome Sharron Halpert, Founder of Halpert Lif...

This is it the final Calabosession with Thomas Lamay on The Goal. This episode is packed with personal insights on leadership, courage and organizational change. Thomas makes an important announcement that will benefit the Construction Industry for years to come. Engage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills:    https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/214756...

Thomas Lamay & Jesse Hernandez are at it again. Talking about the string and the drum plus their personal insights on leadership and continuous improvement. This is the 2nd to last conversation on The Goal. Engage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills:    https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D Coupon Code JESSE get your copy of Lean...

Jesse & Thomas Lamay are at again talking about engaging with the Trades, constraints and making construction better for everyone involved. Oh Yeah and they talk about The Goal also ;-) Engage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills:    https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D Coupon Code JESSE Get the time management system that will m...

Thomas and I are back at it again with collab session number four, and it's kind of like our really good friend, Mr. Davis Hambrick said,  the entire conversation is. Framed around the, the goal, and then we just kind of keep veering off and getting into deeper subjects, like super deep, highly intellectual subjects like booger, flicking, I know it sounds goofy, but there is a serious tone to...

Have you ever wondered, “Damn, where would I be now if I didn’t give up on my dream?” You’re not the only one. Betraying yourself by fearing rejection, or even fearing success, is a hard pill to swallow.    Join me as I talk with Rolando Sanchez, Performance Evaluator at Field Verified and former baseball coach and scout, about his journey to entering the trades and how he turned his fear of rejec...

Some of us find it impossible to feel driven and excited by traditional careers… that’s why it’s important to explore all types of career paths, especially in the trades!   Join me as I chat with Kasia Sznel, Structural Ironworker at NYC Locals 40 & 361, about how becoming an ironworker changed her life and gave her purpose and drive in her career.   Kasia didn’t know about the ironworking pro...

Thomas Lamay brings it again. This time addressing the subject of masculinity and actions we can take to improve mental wellness in the construction Industry. Plus we finally talk about the infamous Herby and bottle necks. connect with Thomas at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaslamay/ Engage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills:    https://www.d...

There’s a lot of room for improvement in demonstrating care and appreciation for people in the trades. Tradespeople change lives! As a tradesperson, you have the opportunity to help develop other people by sharing the knowledge you’ve gained. Though, it’s a lot harder to help others when you aren’t taking the time to help yourself.   Join me in this episode as I talk with HVAC pro, Aaron Gibson, a...

This is the second installment, the second issue, the second recording with Mr. Thomas Lamay on our collab O session over the goal. So far, the feedback on the first one has been amazing, and I kind of knew like, yeah, it's long. This one's almost as long,    But it's so packed with his stories of how he applied, what he was learning, like in the moment. He makes references to his j...