Blue Collar Blueprint Podcast
Welcome to the Blue Collar Blueprint Podcast. We aim to expose, teach & educate YOU on blue collar career opportunities, how to get started and much more!
Do you live in South East Michigan and want to get started in a skilled trade? What opportunity is out there for you? Carpentry, HVAC, electrician, iron work, lineman, sheet metal… there is lots of opportunity! Learn here.
You want to build a career in the electrical industry, you want to be outside, you want to work with your hands… do you want to become a substation technician? This a great career path, with awesome opportunity!
There is this doubt and worry, being part of the lineman trade you’ll always be on the road, at work and away from home. Is this true? What does it really take to be in the lineman trade…?
The first thing you should do (and you need to do) to become a lineman is invest in a Class A Commercial Drivers License with no auto restrictions. What does that really even mean? Learn here.
Working in the lineman trade lots of cool opportunities can arise to be apart of historical events. Sometimes you can do this thing called a “high mob” where you assist in lifting power lines for high clearance loads!
Wanting to get into a trade like the iron workers trade, it takes a certain kind of grit and hard work. Can you do it? What skills should you have to be successful in a trade like this? Learn here.
Getting started in the lineman trade you can do what’s called “signing the books” which gives you the opportunity to sign the out of work books to be called out as a worker. Can you sign multiple books?
Getting into the lineman trade can be difficult. You’ll need some certifications.. what ones do you need? Class A Commercial Drivers License, CPR first aid, OSHA 10, what else? Learn here.
The BIG question: Lineman VS Electrician. What one is better? They both have their pros & cons. What one is better for you? You might be surprised, hop… watch and learn!
Do you currently work as a lineman, non-union? You may be curious what it takes to get started and become a union journeyman lineman. How do you take those steps? Learn here.
Being in the lineman trade, there’s no lack of overtime and storm work. What does storm work really look like? How do you do it? Watch and educatate here.
Becoming a lineman & getting started in the lineman trade can be a few easy steps. What are those steps? Mostly; getting your Class A CDL and signing the out of work books. Watch and learn!
Do you currently work as a first responder? A firefighter, cop or medic? Maybe you want to become a lineman & you want a career change. How do you do that? Learn here.
What is the first step to getting started in the lineman trade? It should be going to the IBEW and signing the “out of work books” What does that really mean? Watch & learn.
Are you in your 30s and thinking of a career change? Perhaps you want to become a lineman? That change can be difficult change with lots of questions, let us help! Watch and learn here.
Starting out in a blue collar skilled trade, you may be wondering; which trade should you pursue? Becoming a Welding or lineman? What one is better? Watch and learn!
Getting into the lineman trade at a young age, it can be hard with your CDL restriction, being under 21. If you’re still in high school and want to be a welder, here is how to start! Austin educates & watch learn here.
Getting started as groundman at a utility, there’s a good chance you’ll have to do “tryout” or “physical evaluation” to test your physical abilities. Do you have what it takes? Austin explains; watch & learn.
If you want to become an apprentice in the lineman industry, you may be wonder the differences between union & non-union. Which way is the better path and how do you get started as a lineman? Watch & learn here.
Getting in an apprenticeship, there are a lot of questions. Do you have to travel, will you work for different unions, companies, guys, in different states? What does that look like as an apprentice! Austin explains; watch & learn.
Does the lineman trade seem like a trade you want to do? But you’re just know sure where to start? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. In this episode, Austin explains in detail where & how to get started in the lineman trade!
Graduating high school, Lauren knew she didn’t want to go to college. She came across a TikTok of a welder & was instantly intrigued! Now at 21 years old, she’s a welder. Learn from her story & experience if you want to become a pipe welder!
Spending many years in prison, but learning a trait like welding inside those walls help transform Sterling. A new career, like a union pipe fitter is one of his biggest blessings he ever had! Watch and learned from his story!
Are you too old to get started in the lineman trade? One of the most common questions is; age really a factor that you need to consider, if you want to become a lineman? Watch and learn here.
One of the most fundamental trades out there. Ironworkers! What does it take to become an ironworker in the union and be a part of building America? Watch and learn here.
If you wanna get started in a union trade like the lineman trade, electrician or ironworker; you’ll most likely have to pass a drug screening test. Does that mean you have to stop smoking weed? Watch and learn here.
Do you have heavy equipment operator experience? Do you want to become an equipment operator within the IBEW union? What does it take to get started…Watch & learn here.
In a union apprenticeship, you have to record the hours that you work and submit those hours each month. How important is this for your learning and education? Watch & learn.
Getting started in the lineman industry has many obstacles. What ones do you have to hurdle to get started in the lineman world & get started as a lineman apprentice? Watch & learn here.
Do you want to become a wind turbine technician? Learn how to become a winder TURBINE technician apprentice, and build a career in a demanding industry! Learn more HOW to get started here!
Austin explains military experience & the transition into a skilled trade career! Does having military experience help you in a blue collar skilled trade? This experience will help a lot getting started in a trade like the lineman trade!
Austin answers 2 questions from followers about getting started in the lineman trade! Learn more how to get started in the lineman trade here! Become an apprentice lineman and build a career in the lineman industry!
Austin gives some advice about getting started in welding & getting in the lineman trade & what to expect! What does it take to become a welding apprentice & build a career in the welding industry? Learn more about how to get started in a skilled trade here!
What are some things to consider as a female getting into the lineman trade? Should you do Electrician, HVAC or Plumbing? Learn how to become a HVAC, plumbing or electrician apprentice! Learn more about getting started in a skilled trade here!
Are you too old, is it too late to get into the lineman trade. Will you have a better chance if you move out of CA to pursue the lineman trade? Learn more about the lineman trade here!
What direction to take to become a lineman apprentice, living as an apprentice & any classes to take to help become a lineman. Learn more about the lineman trade & how to get started!
Should you switch gears in the middle of an apprenticeship? Do grunts/apes get per-diem when traveling? Learn more about the ins & outs of the skilled trades!
What is better; real world experience or paid school? What is some advice for graduating line school? Learn more in this episode!
Has the lineman trade ever been slow? This is how do you live & work on the road! Austin takes 2 questions and answers them on Blue Collar Edu Youtube channel.
Do you pursue a college degree or a trade? Do you NEED a class A CDL to become a groundman? In this podcast, Austin discuss what path your should take to get started in a skilled trade!
What does it take to become an elevator technician and make a 6 figure income? Inside this podcast, I have a conversation with Chris Gutkes the president of Island Elevator in New York. He is a very passionate guy when it comes to the elevator world. Learn from his experience & how YOU can get started in the elevator industry.
Inside this podcast we go over Greg’s history & 30+ of years experience in the blue collar world. From farming, to manufacturing, to doing commercial construction/carpentry. Learn from Greg’s experience in the blue collar world how you can get started and build life lessons & and a career in the skilled trades!
In this episode, we talk about mindset, education, getting the younger generation up to date and interested in the trades. How we can change the message, how to make money in the trades, the opportunities that exist and much, much, more. Ike has been in the trades for 20 or so years. Even though he is only 33 years old. He started from a very young age, sweeping floors and cleaning toilets. He knew his purpose was to work in the construction industry. He has built a career and an education from doing so. Learn from Ike, his experience and knowledge is very valuable!
In this podcast we go over the construction/carpentry trade as a whole! The construction industry is obviously a MASSIVE industry, that covers a lot of different trades in itself. Concrete, framing, trim, scaffold, and much more! Clyde King is Marine Veteran & has worked in the construction industry for +30 years! He has the knowledge & experience. He has work both non-union & union and knows both sides. Clyde explains what will help you, how to get started, the money and much more!
The HVAC trade is an ever expanding trade in the blue collar world. HVAC is needed in every kind of building. Commercial, residential, industrial. People love their air conditioning in their house, office or work building. There us lots of money to be made in the HVAC world! Learn what the HVAC trade has to offer, how to get started, what can help & much more! Our guest Jon Fruetel has 20 plus years of experience in the construction & HVAC world. He has an HVAC company “Mechanical Resource Group” in Tennessee.
Chris Paris has been an electrician for 20+ years! He has a ton of experience in the inside electrical field. With dropping out of high school a couple weeks into 9th grade, you would have never thought he would become a vice-president of one company and a president of another! Chris’s story in amazing and he has tons of knowledge, experience that is valuable to you becoming successful in the electrician trade!
In this episode we discuss 3 hot topics in the blue collar industry! Will AI take over the blue collar work, are illegal migrants taking the blue collar jobs and what is happening with the electrical infrastructure right now?
In this podcast we discuss; all about the welding industry, how do you get started, weld school or no weld school, mentality, skills, characteristics and much more! The guest John King is life long welder & Owner of JKWelding & Trails West Gate Company near Houston, TX! John has lots of knowledge and experience in the welding industry! This podcast is filled with value because of that. If you want to get into the welding industry, check this podcast out!
In this podcast we discuss; what does it take to become an Ironworker, how to get into the ironworkers apprenticeship, where to get started, pay/benefits, what the Iron workers union has to offer, and much more! Brad Pierce Jr. is a journeyman iron worker out of local 25 in Detroit, MI. He is also a recruiter for Local 25, to help get people interested in the iron workers trade! Now is the perfect time to learn and start a career in the iron workers trade!
n this podcast we go through Duane’s life from a young age, how the trades have shaped him, the labor shortage we’re experiencing, how to get started, some pointers and much more! Duane now helps contractors build their company to achieve financial freedom! We discuss how learning a trade, and using that trade as a stepping stone to building your own business!
In this podcast we go over how Dustin grew up blue collar, joined the military, became an electrician, started Electrician U and much, much more! Dustin Stelzer is the founder and CEO of Electrician U. An incredible YouTube channel and website dedicated to teaching and educating people about the electrical industry!
In this podcast we go over the skilled trades as a whole! Andrew shares his incredible story on how September 11th, 2001 changed his life so he good help the blue collar industry. Andrew is also very knowledgeable & keyed in on what’s happening in the skilled trades! We talk about the labor shortage, how we need to combat that, how to get started, and MUCH MUCH more! Andrew Brown is the founder and CEO of Toolfetch. Which is a tool distributing company that helps provide necessary tools WORLD WIDE to the blue collar industry.
In this podcast we go over the welding industry as a whole. What kind of work a welder does, expected wages, hours, opportunities, moving up. Getting started without a college degree or any previous experience! And most importantly: how to get started! Nate Bowman has been welding since being in high school…he’s in his mid 30’s now. He is passionate about wanting to help people get into the welding industry and providing a pathway for those people. Learn from Nate’s experience and knowledge in the field!
In this podcast we go over what is a locator. What kind of work a locator does, expected wages, hours, opportunities, moving up. Getting started without a college degree or any previous experience! And most importantly: how to get started! Harrison has been a locator since he got out of high school…he’s in his 30’s now. He is passionate about wanting to help people get into the locator trade and providing a pathway for those people. Learn from Harrison’s experience and knowledge in the field!
In this podcast we go over the various blue collar skilled trade opportunities, why right now is a GOOD time to get started in a trade & build a career, the worker shortage that north America is facing and helping someone find a pathway into a career in the trades! Martin started in the trades as an instrument tech! Worked in his tools for many years, and worked his way up to a vice-president position as Surepoint Group! Martin is very knowledgeable when it comes to trades. Furthering people’s knowledge on the career opportunities that exist!
Lena is an apprentice heavy equipment operator at Local IUOE 150 and goes in-depth on how to get started on the pathway to becoming an HEO. She also explains the attitude, the union, benefits, and the steps to get started in the apprenticeship! She is also a Troll Clothing Asset and heavily supports the blue-collar world!
IBEW member John Sevier shares his story of getting started in the line trade and the IBEW. We explain the ins & outs, what will help and the new folks who want to get into the IBEW and find a career in the electrical world! Learn more here!
AJ (Andre Martinez) shares his story of becoming a lineman. After completing my apprenticeship with NLC and working for NBU, he now work in Seguin, Texas. Key advice for newcomers: embrace a learning mindset, develop thick skin, and apply safety principles to both work and daily life. Learn more here!
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If you want to become an apprentice in the lineman industry, you may be wonder the differences between union & non-union. Which way is the better path and how do you get started as a lineman? Watch & learn here.
Getting in an apprenticeship, there are a lot of questions. Do you have to travel, will you work for different unions, companies, guys, in different states? What does that look like as an apprentice! Austin explains; watch & learn.
If you want to become an apprentice in the lineman industry, you may be wonder the differences between union & non-union. Which way is the better path and how do you get started as a lineman? Watch & learn here.
Getting in an apprenticeship, there are a lot of questions. Do you have to travel, will you work for different unions, companies, guys, in different states? What does that look like as an apprentice! Austin explains; watch & learn.
If you want to become an apprentice in the lineman industry, you may be wonder the differences between union & non-union. Which way is the better path and how do you get started as a lineman? Watch & learn here.
Getting in an apprenticeship, there are a lot of questions. Do you have to travel, will you work for different unions, companies, guys, in different states? What does that look like as an apprentice! Austin explains; watch & learn.