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.
As a Licensed electrician, Contractor and University drop out. John has a unique perspective on being in “The Trades”. Once widely considered a job you failed into, the trades of today are far from that.
John considers his electrical path to be a lucky break that came at the right time and encourages every young person looking toward a bright future to consider this path.
Lisa Brandt is a former radio host and journalist. She is now a voice-over professional, podcaster, and freelance writer. And if she had it to do all over again, she thinks she might have become a carpenter.