The Wealthy Ironworker

We continue exploring common misconceptions about unions with part 3 in this series.

Continuing this mini-series, this episode explores more misconceptions people have about unions. Union Made Merch:  https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/merch/ You can follow me on some platforms 👇 Website:  https://www.thewealthyironworker.com/ Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/user/thewealthyironworker/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-wealthy-ironworker-292487200/ Facebook:  https://ww...

There are a lot of misconceptions about unions, and after 22 years, I've heard many of them. This episode is the first of a multi-episode series where I explore those misconceptions and address them head-on Join me as I kick off this series.

Have you ever been around someone who has asked a lot of questions and wondered why? Have you ever really thought about the power of questions? In this episode, we discuss why most people don't ask questions, the benefits of asking questions, and some scenarios where - if we asked more questions - we'd save ourselves a lot of trouble.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in the skilled trades? What it's like to be an apprentice? What opportunities are out there for you? Apprentice Jermain Marshall sits down on The Wealthy Ironworker and tells us his story.

In this episode, I talk about the generational warfare and how it's breaking down the social compact. Younger people get judged a lot, but older folks have enormous responsibility in what's going on.

Have you ever stopped and wondered what wealth actually is? Most of us believe it's money - but is that all? Is there more to wealth - REAL wealth - that enriches our lives to a greater degree? I believe there is. In this episode, I explore other forms of wealth that many never even truly consider, many which we sacrifice on the altar of pursuing money.

In this episode, we discuss the differences between trade schools and Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP). There are important differences many do not understand or know and we hope to clear up any confusion with this video.

In this episode, we continue to explore the lies we tell young people.

I sit down with Edward Hilliard, Ironworker apprentice, and let him tell me his story of how he got in the trade, how he likes it, and his advice for other young people.

Have you ever wondered what a Collective Bargaining Agreement is? In this episode, we discuss what it is, why they are important, and why you should be covered by one.

Young people are told many lies throughout their lives - and in this mini-series, we will explore what those lies are and expose them for what they truly are.

Don't miss this episode - we discuss current events, what's going on with the UAW, our current socio-economic approach, and the rise in populism. Listen and share this one.

In this episode, we discuss the approaching inflection point in the construction industry and 5 things to consider.

Kicking off the Apprentice Spotlight Series, Ironworker Charles Tait joins me on the podcast to talk about his experience.

Goals are important. We discuss this when we do a March review here about the goals I've set

Want to set your kids up for success in today's world? Listen to the 3 things we advocate for and put them into practice.

In this episode, we discuss why NOW is the best time to get into the trades

In this episode, we discuss The Milestone Theory

You should pursue excellence in EVERYTHING you do - and we discuss this on the podcast.

In this episode, we discuss THe Principle of Behavior and Not CIrcumstances - something that could change your life if understood and applied.

Recap of February 2024 here at the podcast

Given everything in previous episodes we've built up, we discuss the importance of taking time off

When was the last time you read a good book? That's the question we discuss in this BONUS EPISODE.

Work-life balance is tough to achieve in the trades, and in this episode, we discuss tips while encouraging you to pursue it for all you're worth.