🚨 Why These Young People Chose t...

🚨 Why These Young People Chose the Trades Over College

The Tradepreneur Show: Trade Business & Home Services Succes... by Patrick Somers | Contractor Success & Entrepreneurship
S2 · E76
Sep 2, 2026
37:05

Episode notes

Is college still the best path to a successful career? On this episode of The Tradepreneur Show, Patrick Somers sits down with three young tradespeople to talk about why they chose HVAC and plumbing, what they're earning while they learn, and what life is really like in the skilled trades. From apprenticeships and trade school to getting paid on the job, they share their experiences, challenges, early paychecks, and why the trades can offer a debt-free path to a six-figure career.

You'll hear firsthand stories about working in HVAC and plumbing, dealing with difficult jobs, learning from experienced technicians, and building the skills needed to eventually start your own business. If you're a young person deciding between college and a trade, a parent helping your child choose a career, or someone looking for a high-paying career without student debt, this episode offers an honest look at the opportunities available in the skilled trades.

Keywords

The Trades
blue collar
Entrepreneurship for tradespeople
self-improvement for tradespeople
opportunities in trades
college
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