#058 Don't Be Fat & Out Of Shape In Construction, How To Be Healthy In The Skilled Trades!

Construction Mentor Podcast

The modern avatar for a construction worker is fat, and out of shape. We picture a large man with a flannel shirt and his butt crack hanging out of his pants. It does not have to be that way! In this episode we bring in the The "Benchin Bricky" to talk about how he stays in shape as a mason in the UK, how he became a mason, and how much you can make in that trade on the other side of the pond! Check it out!

What is the Construction Mentor Podcast?

This podcast covers everything there is to know about construction jobs. Whether it be advice for a career as a construction manager or construction entrepreneur, OR if you are looking for construction jobs that pay well. Especially construction jobs that pay well without experience or jobs that pay well.

Working in construction sounds dirty, it sounds back breaking, but most people do not realize the variety of opportunities there are in construction…all available without breaking your back! In today’s world of construction, avoiding construction accidents by working safely and intelligently is a top priority!

These are jobs that pay well don’t require a degree. Many of these jobs make over 100k per year and include benefits i.e., full health benefits, access to construction vehicles, free construction trucks.

There is no glass ceiling with a career in construction, the sky is truly the limit! With the right mentorship could be jobs that make you a millionaire. Regarding job availability and security… these are jobs that will hire immediately, AND these jobs are not jobs that will be replaced with AI.

The construction industry does not only have physically laborious jobs on site. The construction industry offers several different career paths that can make a lot of money; careers in finance, careers in technology, careers in software, careers in 3D modeling, and 3D design, careers in architecture, careers in engineering, careers that use AI, and even careers that operate HEAVY machinery remotely which is almost like a career playing video games in construction!

Supply and demand is the cardinal rule of economics. The truth is that skilled trades are dying. The skilled trades shortage is so dire that all skilled trades are in demand, meaning all skilled trades pay well. Now, some do pay better than others which is why you need to listen to construction podcasts and skilled trades podcasts like this one! This is the best way to find out which blue collar education is the best path for your future, and could even lead you to becoming a blue collar millionaire.

The construction industry is one of the few, or maybe THE ONLY industry were the education does not cost you any money. Not only do you avoid a student loan, but you get paid to get an education. Considering the current student loan crisis, that makes these careers even more appealing. On this podcast we do explain student loans and compare them to starting salaries. Even if you still wanted to pay for an education, the construction related majors have the highest starting salaries!

Our guests include professionals who are experts in carpentry work, electrical work, HVAC work, and beyond! Join the conversation every Tuesday morning at 4:30AM!