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Built for the Trades

How do you build a successful trade company? Find out how other trade company owners are finding success.

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7:50

How to Hire in Your Plumbing Business: 6 Steps to...

Built for the Trades ·

2024/04/29

OverviewDan 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:** Create job ads that reflect your company's core values and culture to attract the right

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10:00

How to Continuously Improve Your Leadership Skills

Built for the Trades ·

2024/04/22

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 influences others. As John Maxwell succinctly puts it, "leadership is influence, nothing more,

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7:36

How to Motivate and Inspire Your Team Towards Excellence

Built for the Trades ·

2024/04/15

OverviewIn 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 unique, Dowdy emphasizes the importance of understanding what drives each individual on the team

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7:06

Develop Your Emotional Intelligence as a Plumbing...

Built for the Trades ·

2024/04/08

OverviewIn 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. Emotional intelligence (EI), defined as the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions

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7:40

How to Lead by Example: Demonstrating Professionalism...

Built for the Trades ·

2024/04/01

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 team, resulting in high turnover and his own regression to grunt work. Reflecting on his

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7:35

How to Provide Constructive Feedback for Improved...

Built for the Trades ·

2024/03/18

Today, Dan Dowdy discussed effective strategies for delivering constructive feedback to enhance the performance of your team members in your plumbing business. Constructive feedback is often overlooked or mishandled, leading to either decreased productivity or high turnover rates due to improper communication methods. Choosing to avoid these conversations might temporarily keep your team members content, but ultimately, it will impede the progress of your business. Engaging in these

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7:59

How to Effectively Delegate Tasks in Your Plumbing...

Built for the Trades ·

2024/03/04

Have you ever experienced feeling trapped in the daily grind of running your business, being deeply immersed in the operational tasks, perhaps handling everything, and reaching the brink of burnout, prompting you to reflect deeply?Today, we're delving into a critical topic essential for the growth and expansion of your plumbing business: DELEGATION. In this video, Dan Dowdy provides us with a comprehensive guide not only on determining what tasks to delegate but also on effectively

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7:57

Determining your Leadership Style

Built for the Trades ·

2024/02/19

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 high turnover rates or difficulties in recruiting new members to your organization.These

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18:38

Using Discipline to Accomplish Big Goals

Built for the Trades ·

2024/02/05

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 episode, Dan Dowdy dives into a topic that will aid you in achieving significant goals, whether

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24:32

Lead by Example Part 3: Leading Through Adversity

Built for the Trades ·

2024/01/22

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 setbacks, and fosters resilience in the face of adversity. A positive attitude not only influences

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40:55

Lead By Example Part 2: Intellectual Intelligence

Built for the Trades ·

2024/01/08

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 Solving and Decision Making: Problem solving involves identifying issues, analyzing their root

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46:12

Lead By Example

Built for the Trades ·

2024/01/01

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 empathy by genuinely understanding others' feelings and perspectives. They practice active

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33:04

Recap with Dan Dowdy: Empowering Small Trades...

Built for the Trades ·

2023/08/30

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 down your business focus.Before we get into it, let's take a moment to recap our recent episode

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41:30

Empowering Small Trades Businesses: A Conversation...

Built for the Trades ·

2023/08/23

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 on the cash flow of the company and the owner's credit, making it an excellent option for

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20:16

Recap with Dan Dowdy: Elevating Leadership: A Journey...

Built for the Trades ·

2023/08/16

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 aim to help businesses grow through leadership development. Personal growth is the key to

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53:15

Elevating Leadership: A Journey of Empathy, Growth,...

Built for the Trades ·

2023/08/09

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 Army and discovering his true passion for elevators. Join us as we delve into the importance of

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19:08

Recap with Dan Dowdy: From 3 to 20 Million: A Journey...

Built for the Trades ·

2023/08/02

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. Consistency: The Key to Growth One of the essential takeaways from Crystal's insights on marketing is

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14:51

The Year of Two Paths

Built for the Trades ·

2023/07/26

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 The Trades is a community of like-minded individuals in the trades who are dedicated to bettering

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48:08

From 3 to 20 Million: A Journey of Growth and Family...

Built for the Trades ·

2023/07/19

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 from a modest $3 million to an impressive $20 million in revenue. Let's explore the pivotal

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25:20

Creating a Team That Excels: Building an Organization...

Built for the Trades ·

2023/07/12

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 leading to tremendous success for your business. The Power of a Higher Purpose: More than merely

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