The Trades Podcast

Jeff and Danny dive into conversation with David Bitan of Bumble Roofing. They cover how David built Bumble not just to be another roofing company, but one that stands out through customer experience, innovation, and community philanthropy. Listeners will hear about the early days, scaling through fancy tech tools, quality control, recruitment, and the importance of making promises you can keep. W...

In this episode of the Trades Podcast, hosts Danny Torres and Jeff Mudd interview Brian Huff, CEO of Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College. They discuss the importance of skilled trades, particularly welding, and the growing demand for workers in these fields. Brian shares his journey from a welder to an educator, emphasizing the need for job placement and employer-focused educat...

Description: Jeff and Danny talk with Jeremy Logsdon , who co-founded Preventive Pest Control in 2002. He discusses how he turned early hustle, door-to-door sales, and a boots-on-the-ground mindset into a business that now spans nine locally operated branches. Jeremy also shares how leading people, not just solving pest problems, became the critical skill that made his business thrive. What You’ll...

Join Jeff and Danny as they sit down with April Edwards , the skilled marketer behind Deck Builder Marketers . With a keen focus on deck building contractors, April walks through how she helps them grow with targeted strategies—from ranking higher in Google to generating consistent leads and crafting marketing systems that work. What You’ll Learn Why specializing in deck builder marketing unlocked...

In this episode, Jeff and Danny talk with Ryan Gladwin , Lead Instructor at Love’s Truck Care Academy—a specialized, paid, accelerated training program for diesel technicians. They discuss how Love’s designed the program to blend classroom instruction and hands-on experience, equipping new technicians to handle 11 heavy-duty systems and graduate as capable, confident Level 5 technicians. LinkedIn...

Jeff and Danny explore financial planning strategies for service business owners with Chad Hufford, founder of Veritas Wealth Management. Chad discusses his background, his coaching-first approach, and how he creates custom financial blueprints that help trades professionals reach long-term goals with less stress. What You’ll Learn: How Chad combines coaching, planning, and financial education to...

Episode Summary Jeff and Danny talk with Nate Seeley of BlueSoft about the steps needed to build a website that actually drives business. Nate highlights how they support small service businesses through digital marketing systems, Google Business Profiles, CRM guidance, and web strategies built to get results. What You’ll Learn Why tracking real metrics (calls, form sends, keyword ranks) matters m...

In this episode of The Trades Podcast , hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres sit down with Trevor Wegner , Owner of TW Craftsmen , to explore how true craftsmanship, business discipline, and a passion for outdoor design come together to build more than just beautiful decks. Trevor opens up about the values that drive his work, the lessons he's learned from running a high-end service business, and how...

In this motivating episode of The Trades Podcast , hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres talk with Jason Noel , Master Advisor at CEO Warrior , a powerful platform helping service business owners lead with confidence, clarity, and control. Jason shares the raw reality of running a service business and how most owners get stuck in a cycle of chaos, wearing too many hats and barely keeping up. Through hi...

In this insightful episode of The Trades Podcast , hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres sit down with Patrick Fee , Owner of Mr. Drain Plumbing , to explore what it takes to build and sustain a thriving plumbing business in today’s competitive marketplace. Patrick shares his journey from technician to business owner, unpacking the real-world strategies that have helped him grow Mr. Drain into a truste...

In this dynamic episode of The Trades Podcast , hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres sit down with Charlie Cina , CEO of One Tap Connect —the premium digital business card platform designed to help sales professionals and contractors instantly connect, convert, and stand out. Charlie brings his expertise in high-level sales and personal branding to the table, sharing how One Tap Connect is transformin...

In this episode of The Trades Podcast , hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres interview the inventor of the EZ Measurement Trainer, John Gaddis, a game-changing tool designed to make learning tape measure reading faster, easier, and more effective for tradespeople at every level. The conversation dives into the real-world challenges of teaching and learning one of the most fundamental skills in constru...

In this powerful episode of The Trades Podcast , hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres sit down with Curtis Hemmeler , Executive Director of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) , to talk about the critical need for skilled labor in one of the fastest-growing industries in the country—the recreational vehicle (RV) industry. Curtis shares how RVTI is tackling the national technician shortage head-on throug...

A Conversation with Sara Graves of Deck Specialist 🎙️ Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of The Trades Podcast , we sit down with Sara Graves , Chief Editor of Deck Specialist , the premier trade publication spotlighting innovation, craftsmanship, and community in the decking and outdoor living industry. Sara opens up about her editorial journey, the evolution of deck design, and the role...

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Sarah Wood of California Honored with PHCC’s HVAC Contractor of the Year Award October 15, 2024 By Staff Writer, PHCC-National Association https://www.phccweb.org/news/sarah-wood-of-california-honored-with-phccs-hvac-contractor-of-the-year-award/ " With a commitment to quality, innovation, and superior customer service, Sarah Wood received the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Associat...

A new definition of luxury construction! Though this definition is not built over-night. Devon Vought, President of VoughtConstructionInc.com, has built a foundation of how to step into the world of luxury. Shining light on process, procedures, and quality control. Listen, Share, & Enjoy! About The Trades Podcast Website https://www.thetradespodcast.com Hosted by Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres The Tra...

About Joe Sigurdson LinkedIn-  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeboystomen With over two decades at Boys To Men Mentoring Network, my journey has been dedicated to transforming lives through experiential weekends and school programs that foster responsibility, positive choices, and accountability among youth. My expertise in workshop facilitation and youth mentoring has enabled us to create a support...

About Mark Weeks I am a dedicated entrepreneur currently operating two businesses: Weeks and Associates, and Texoma Turf Pros. A graduate of Wichita Falls High School, I have spent the past 16 years in the construction industry, leading teams and managing projects across the country. In addition to my professional endeavors, I enjoy running cattle, the outdoors and spending quality time with frien...

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