The Trade Up Podcast

By: John Finan & Lisa Brandt
  • Summary

  • 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.

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Episodes
  • Stand-Up & Circuit Breakers: A Chat with Jim McNally
    Oct 29 2024

    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 in comedy.

    Expect humour, stories from the stage (and the job site), and a peek behind the curtain at Jim’s unique double life.

    For more information about the Trade Up: Why buy a job when you can start a career? book, please visit: https://tradeupbook.ca/

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    25 mins
  • John & Lisa Talk News
    Oct 3 2024

    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 why people change their minds about pursuing these careers.

    They also cover the key personality traits that make young people successful employees. Additionally, John addresses the current challenges in higher education, including recent cuts to international student admissions and the potential impact on the quality of university education.


    For more information about the Trade Up: Why buy a job when you can start a career? book, please visit: https://tradeupbook.ca/

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    13 mins
  • John & Lisa Talk News
    Sep 16 2024

    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 also reflects on his previous conversation with Campbell MacArthur about his unique experience in the trades industry.

    For more information about the Trade Up: Why buy a job when you can start a career? book, please visit: https://tradeupbook.ca/

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    26 mins

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