The Trade Up Podcast
The Trade Up Podcast is your guide to understanding, navigating, and excelling in the world of a career in the trades.
Join John Finan and Lisa Brandt, co-authors of TRADE UP, as they delve into why the trades stand out as a compelling career choice for the younger generation. Uncover the various pathways leading to a successful entry into the trades and gain insights on how to thrive in this field. Tune in to hear firsthand experiences from individuals thriving in the industry.
Podcasting since 2024 • 14 episodes
The Trade Up Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Rise of the Trades: Are Corporate Jobs Losing Their Appeal?
On this episode, John Finan offers his take on something Mike Holmes recently said. Mike believes that taking trade classes out of schools was "the worst decision in education." We'll find out whether John agrees. Polling shows mor...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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13:32
Stand-Up & Circuit Breakers: A Chat with Jim McNally
On this episode, John sits down with comedian and electrician Jim McNally. Known for lighting up rooms both with laughs and literal lights, Jim shares the journey from following in his father’s footsteps as an electrician to building a career i...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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25:12
John & Lisa Talk News
On this episode of the Trade Up Podcast, John & Lisa discuss several pressing issues in the world of skilled trades and education, including a recent article from Maclean's Magazine that explores salaries in the trades and...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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13:14
John & Lisa Talk News
On this episode, John offers his take on a number of stories making the news, including the new awards for apprentices and mentors, and a reduction of foreign temporary workers announced, but not in the construction sector. John al...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:45
From the Trades to Owning a Business
On this episode of The Trade Up Podcast, John Finan talks to Campbell MacArthur about his unique experience in the trades industry and his path to owning his own business, Cam's Colours Painting & Finishing.Learn more about Cam's Co...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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19:10
