The Trades Podcast
by Jeff Mudd, Danny Torres, Sean Johnson
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Ep 200 Women in Construction - TheTradesPodcast.com
Ep 200 Women in Construction - TheTradesPodcast.com
About this podcast
The Trades Podcast is where contractors, home service pros, and industry leaders serving residential and commercial construction turn for the ideas, inspiration, and information they need to build lasting success. Join host Danny Torres and resident expert Jeff Mudd for strategies you can use today to grow your business.
Episodes
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- Ep 200 Women in Construction - TheTradesPodcast.com · 1 h 16 min · Episode 200Recorded live at Estrella Venue, this milestone episode features an inspiring conversation with industry professionals April Edwards, Cheryl Robertson, Sara Graves, and Nina…
- Ep 199 Jason Napolski - ATexPest.com · 28 min · Episode 199In this episode, Jeff and Danny sit down with Jason Napolski, CEO of A-Tex Pest Management, to discuss how a locally owned pest control company continues to grow while…
- Ep 198 TheTradesPodcast.com - 2026 Labor Statistics Pt. 2 · 51 min · Episode 198In this episode, Jeff and Danny explore current workforce data and projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), focusing on the growing demand for skilled trades…
- Ep 197 Scott Levene - LevCo.io · 50 min · Episode 197In this episode, Jeff and Danny sit down with Scott Levene, Vice President of LevCo, to discuss how a multi-generation family business stays competitive in a rapidly changing…
- Ep 196 Are You Losing Employees?- TheTradesPodcast.com · 55 min · Episode 196In today's competitive job market, retaining skilled employees is more crucial than ever, especially in the trades. In a recent podcast episode, Danny and Jeff delve into…
- Ep 195 PHCCweb.org - Mark Valentini & Taylor Bray · 49 min · Episode 195In this episode, Jeff and Danny explore the current state of contractor advocacy with Mark Valentini and Taylor Bray, focusing on the most pressing legislative issues impacting…
- Ep 194 TheTradesPodcast.com - 2026 Labor Statistics · 40 min · Episode 194What if the biggest opportunity in today’s economy isn’t being talked about enough? In this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres break down the latest…
- Ep 193 Chris Koch - BDRco.com · 42 min · Episode 193In this episode, Jeff and Danny sit down with Chris Koch, a Head Coach and Trainer at Business Development Resources, to discuss how trades businesses can build stronger teams…
- Ep 192 Zachary Craig Hanson - The Trade Gap Book · 47 min · Episode 192In this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts discuss the importance of trades and skills in today's economy with guest Zachary Greg Hansen, author of 'The Trade Gap.' Zach shares…
- Ep 191 Shonna Jordan - JordanJordan.com · 50 min · Episode 191In this uplifting episode, Jeff and Danny sit down with Shonna Jordan, founder and CEO of JordanJordan.com Marketing, for a conversation that goes beyond logos and ads and…
- Ep 190 Talena Handley - GirlieGarage.com · 40 min · Episode 190What does it look like when passion, community, and craftsmanship come together to build more than a business? In this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny…
- Ep 189 Rafael Torres - LeftysPlumbingService.com · 44 min · Episode 189In this conversation, Jeff and Danny talk with Rafael Torres about the journey of growing Lefty’s Plumbing Services and the values that guide the company’s work. Rafael discusses…
- Ep 188 Next Generation of Tradespeople - TheTradesPodcast.com · 46 min · Episode 189In this episode of the Trades Podcast, Danny and Jeff discuss the challenges and opportunities in attracting young adults to the trades. They explore the importance of paid…
- Ep 187 Tommy Holstein- SolidGroundSTL.com · 59 min · Episode 188In this episode, Jeff and Danny talk with Tommy Holstein, CEO of Solid Ground STL, about the challenges and rewards of leading a construction and foundation repair company. Tommy…
- Ep 186 Kathy Denton - BergerHardwareInc.com · 1 h 0 min · Episode 186In this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff and Danny welcome Kathy Denton from Berger Hardware, who shares her extensive experience in the door hardware industry. Kathy…
- Ep 185 Greg Schmitt- HugeHandymanSD.com · 49 min · Episode 185In this episode, Jeff and Danny talk with Greg Schmitt about how he built Huge Handyman SD into one of San Diego’s go-to handyman service companies. Greg explains the importance…
- Ep 184 John Figueroa- OnPointHeatingAndAir.com · 53 min · Episode 184In this conversation, Jeff and Danny talk with John Figueroa about the values and processes that define On Point Heating and Air. John breaks down what customers truly expect…
- Ep 183 Trades Expo 2026 - PHCCSD.org · 47 min · Episode 183In this episode of the Trades Podcast, Danny Torres, Jeff Mudd, Taylor Bray, and Juri Peterson discuss the importance of the PHCC San Diego chapter in promoting the trades…
- Ep 182 John Pierson - Buzz-Caps.com · 48 min · Episode 182Summary In this conversation, John Pierson shares his personal experience with mosquitoes and the challenges he faced while trying to create a mosquito-free outdoor space. He…
- Ep 181 Joseph Hernandez- CPLDetection.com · 55 min · Episode 181Finding What’s Hidden — Precision, People & Performance in Leak Detection In this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres interview Joseph Hernandez…
