Rephonic
Artwork for The Trades Podcast

The Trades Podcast

Jeff Mudd, Danny Torres
HVAC
Company Culture
Marketing
Trades
San Diego
Plumbing
Lefty's Plumbing
Skilled Trades
Buzzcaps
Bumble Roofing
PHCC San Diego
Interplay Learning
Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores
Women In Construction
Hiring Process
Networking
Pest In Class Exterminating
Employee Retention
Automotive Education
Lefco

A Pod cast about the Business of Home Improvement and Promoting the Trades to Young Adults.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes200Founded5 years ago
Categories
EducationBusinessSelf-ImprovementCareers

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Trades Podcast

Latest Episodes

Recorded live at Estrella Venue, this milestone episode features an inspiring conversation with industry professionals April Edwards, Cheryl Robertson, Sara Graves, and Nina Ridgley.

Together, the panel dives into leadership, workforce development, ... more

YouTube

In this episode, Jeff and Danny sit down with Jason Napolski, CEO of A-Tex Pest Management, to discuss how a locally owned pest control company continues to grow while maintaining a strong hometown approach to customer care.

Jason explains how A-Tex... more

YouTube

In this episode, Jeff and Danny explore current workforce data and projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), focusing on the growing demand for skilled trades professionals across the United States.

They discuss how industries like... more

YouTube

In this episode, Jeff and Danny sit down with Scott Levene, Vice President of LevCo, to discuss how a multi-generation family business stays competitive in a rapidly changing home-services and energy landscape.

Scott shares the history of the compan... more

YouTube

In today's competitive job market, retaining skilled employees is more crucial than ever, especially in the trades. In a recent podcast episode, Danny and Jeff delve into effective strategies for keeping employees engaged and happy, ensuring they sta... more

YouTube

In this episode, Jeff and Danny explore the current state of contractor advocacy with Mark Valentini and Taylor Bray, focusing on the most pressing legislative issues impacting the plumbing and HVAC trades.

The conversation covers:

• Federal water... more

YouTube

What if the biggest opportunity in today’s economy isn’t being talked about enough? In this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres break down the latest insights from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and reveal a powerful ... more

YouTube

In this episode, Jeff and Danny sit down with Chris Koch, a Head Coach and Trainer at Business Development Resources, to discuss how trades businesses can build stronger teams and more profitable operations.

Chris draws from decades of experience in... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host

Recent Guests

Nina Ridgley
Regional Development Coordinator, Home Builders Institute
Home Builders Institute (HBI)
Episode: Ep 200 Women in Construction - TheTradesPodcast.com
April Edwards
Founder, Deck Builder Marketers; host of the We Love Deck Builders Podcast
Deck Builder Marketers
Episode: Ep 200 Women in Construction - TheTradesPodcast.com
Cheryl Robertson
Owner, Berger Hardware and Superior Floor & Cabinet Designs
Berger Hardware; Superior Floor & Cabinet Designs
Episode: Ep 200 Women in Construction - TheTradesPodcast.com
Jason Napolski
A-Tex Pest Management
Episode: Ep 199 Jason Napolski - ATexPest.com
Scott Levene
Vice President at Lefco
Lefco
Episode: Ep 197 Scott Levene - LevCo.io
Jeff Mudd
Experienced trades professional and business owner
Self-employed trades business (Jeff Mudd)
Episode: Ep 196 Are You Losing Employees?- TheTradesPodcast.com
Mark Valentini
Vice President of Legislative Affairs for PHCC National
PHCC National Association
Episode: Ep 195 PHCCweb.org - Mark Valentini & Taylor Bray
Chris Koch
Head coach and trainer at BDR, Business Development Resources
BDR Co
Episode: Ep 193 Chris Koch - BDRco.com
Zachary Craig Hansen
Author, entrepreneur, AI/data executive with hands-on trades background
Author of The Trade Gap; AI/ML executive
Episode: Ep 192 Zachary Craig Hanson - The Trade Gap Book

Hosts

Daniel (Danny) [Full name used consistently across episodes]
Host of The Trades Podcast
Jeff [Full name used consistently across episodes]
Co-host of The Trades Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Awesome podcast!

    Jeff and Danny do a great job interviewing pros in the field. A lot of insightful information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    momomommimimio
    United States2 years ago
  • The Trades Podcast

    Great shows. Danny and Jeff do a terrific job getting the interesting info from the guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bradlocal
    United States4 years ago
  • Curious about trades-based careers? Listen here!

    Jeff & Danny really do a great job of getting all sorts of trades-based business owners on to talk about their career paths and what it takes to do their particular trade. The show is meant to target young people who might want to learn about their future career options, but I’ve enjoyed listening to their guests talk about their journeys to success.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colleen@CoachingThroughChaos
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Hosts are strong at pulling practical insights from guests.
Great mix of guests with real-world business lessons.
Audience-friendly approach that helps aspiring trades leaders think bigger.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 166 Patrick Fee- MrDrainPlumbers.com
Q: How is technology changing field work for plumbers?
Patrick details AI and other software that optimize routing, invoicing, customer interactions, and training, enabling workers to focus more on their trade, improve service quality, and reduce training time.
Ep 166 Patrick Fee- MrDrainPlumbers.com
Q: Why do you think trades, especially plumbing, offer better long-term rewards than some other paths?
He argues that the trades offer high earning potential without the burden of massive college debt, emphasizes on-the-job learning, the ability to own a business, and a lifestyle that allows time with family while still earning a strong income.
Ep 166 Patrick Fee- MrDrainPlumbers.com
Q: What drew you to plumbing and how did you get started?
Patrick describes starting with little knowledge, getting mentored by an experienced plumber, and gradually building his own company with his partner after recognizing the trade's potential, ultimately choosing service plumbing for a stable, community-focused career.
Ep 167 Jason Noel - CEOWarrior.com
Q: How is AI affecting training in the trades?
AI is used to diagnose and provide coaching through virtual ride-alongs and targeted feedback, but it cannot replace hands-on, relationship-based training and the human elements of leadership and communication.
Ep 167 Jason Noel - CEOWarrior.com
Q: What should a company look for in a technician recruit?
Prioritize attitude and personality, with willingness to learn and be coached; technical skills can be taught later, but the right mindset is crucial for teachability and fit.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Trades Podcast

What is The Trades Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, founder- and practitioner-focused show that centers on growing and running trades-based businesses, with episodes covering topics like staffing, training, company culture, marketing, and education within home services. It often features owners, operators, and experts sharing real-world lessons on scaling, customer experience, and navigating industry shifts such as automation, labor markets, and the move toward professional development in trades. Notable strengths include strong emphasis on actionable systems, mentorship, and hands-on strategies for improving profitability and workforce capability, making it useful for current owners, aspiring leaders, and sponsors looking to reach job-ready trades professionals.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Trades Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Trades Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Trades Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Trades Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Trades Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Trades Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Trades Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Trades Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Trades Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

How many episodes of The Trades Podcast are there?

The Trades Podcast launched 5 years ago and published 200 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Trades Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Trades Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Trades Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Trades Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Trades Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Trades Podcast?

Recent guests on The Trades Podcast include:

1. Nina Ridgley
2. April Edwards
3. Cheryl Robertson
4. Jason Napolski
5. Scott Levene
6. Jeff Mudd
7. Mark Valentini
8. Chris Koch

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days